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The evolution of architecture is related to the evolution of society. The social, economic and political aspects of a society leave their imprints on its architecture. The materials used, the type of buildings and the nature of dwellings, all depend on the prevailing social and economic systems. While taking an overview of the prevailing mainstream architectural trends in Kerala also, these factors appear important. The evolution of the buildings, both dwelling places and business centers, of the State has always been intricately linked with the social and political systems that existed here, as well as with the economic condition of the people. There was a time when the king's permission was needed to have a tiled roof over one's head. Even during the 1930s, this was the situation. Not that everybody could afford it. Almost all the buildings, even temples were thatched with coconut fronds or hay in the earlier days. Roof tiles were introduced by the colonial rulers. The first tile factories were set up by the British during the 19th Century.

According to the guidelines laid down by the Department of Tourism, serviced Apartments in Tripunithura are categorized into four segments – Three-star, Four-star, Five-star and Five-star Deluxe. However, given the small presence of serviced apartments in India, and the virtual absence of branded extended stay accommodation, it is difficult to classify the existing products into these categories. Most large and small cities in India have a proliferation of guesthouses of all types, many of which have fashioned themselves into serviced apartments. A typical guesthouse could range anywhere between Rs900 to Rs2,400 per day as against standard hotel tariff of Rs1,200 to Rs6,000 per day. The random manner in which existing extended stay products have developed in India has made it quite impossible to define the correct average rates and occupancy levels for market area analysis. Unlike Singapore, where a minimum seven-day requirement is mandatory for a product to be classified as a serviced apartment, the rule of length of stay is non-existent in India, and it is possible to stay in many serviced apartments on a daily basis.