With the monsoon rains I cannot imagine much will protect you from the buckets of water! I have found a solution that is a permanent structure where you can twist open and close louvers so you can allow sunshine in, but lock it to block out rain. It also seems to have incorporated gutters - I am sure something like this can be found in India (or imported from China?) http://www.louvretecusa.com/ProductRange/Opening-Roof-Systems.html

I have a similar issue, i have 3 feet wide & 10 feet long balcony attached to the dining area. It is more like a standing balcony, i plan on adding greenery, and decorate it with some terracotta stuff, pebbles & make it look like an attached conservatory to the dining. My problem is, it is way too narrow a balcony and i want to design it aesthetically. I also plan on adding glass sliding doors and cover the roof top & sides of the balcony with the glass, add some color to the walls to give it a conservatory look. Again, safety is an issue. I need to know if this is feasible and will look good. It is currently under construction. Any ideas & suggestions are welcome!

Both have different significance in design depending upon the location, surroundings and the way house is formalized. It is difficult to choose one. Since had to vote for one,........opted for one!!☺

The plot location is the front rows of the society. It can be used as commercial for ground and first floor ( I don't want to use it for commercial although). Its a north Facing plot. to correct the exact plot size its 30 *45 not 30 *40 as earlier said. So its 1350 sq ft. Specifications: Ground floor with 2 parking, Garden, utility, 1 hall, 1 kitchen, 1 small bed room, 1 pooja room, 1 bath room and 1 store room. First floor with a big store room, 2 bed rooms with attached bathrooms and small kitchen (which I can use in emergency) and big balcony, Second Floor with 2 big rooms, 1 with attached bathroom. One separate (which I can use for home theater) and 1 huge balcony with small gazibo. Elevation should be royal (not modern). Should be more like European look.