Tiny Library is set in a small village called Khandsai, 12 KM off the Khopoli – Pali road in western Maharashtra, India in a warm humid climate.

Vision:

A learning environment that is:

• Open & Inviting
• Engages the visitors with variety of activities
• Informs – local, national & world issue
• Enhances skills
• Educates in various subjects
• Empowers for self & village development

ACTIVITIES:

• Reading Newspaper, periodicals, books
• Listening to lectures, discourse, Singing and Music – both live and recorded
• Discussion among social, cultural, educational groups
• Story telling for children & Adults
• Educational toys & models
• Audio Visual learning through computers
• Film screening for enhancing skills & knowledge
• Demonstration of techniques & strategies for local development

 MATERIAL:

• Random Rubble base Walls
•  MS tube structure
•  Panel walls of Bricks
•  Timber Frames, Bamboo Panels for louvers
•  GI roofing with radiant barrier on underside topped with Mangalore tiles.
• Slab with Cuduppa (local) Stone supported over MS tubes placed 600mm c/c
• Shahbad(Local) Stone Flooring

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN:

– Use of efficient, locally available materials.

– Climatic comfort with adequate daylight

   & air movement.

– Meter wide roof overhangs.

– Use of solar panels for power requirements.

– Water collection, waste water & solid waste

           treatment and reuse/recycle.