Why Native Natural Buildings are the need of the hour?
Why should our constructions be more local, less toxic and produce zero wastes?
The Aboriginal Toda Architects of the Blue Mountains
Belonging to the Kurinji Land of Nilgiris, we have abundant lessons of self-sustenance to learn from the Todas.
The marvels of Terracotta in Tamilnadu
Terracotta is an important Clay-art of Tamilnadu which has withing it a deep understanding of material and climate.
Seed storage was a common practice in Tamilnadu till a few decades back. Let's look at how Mud helped them achieve this.
Is your Building Making you Sick ? - Part 1
Spaces Spaces are capable of changing our pyschological well-being. It's highly important to design for our mental well-being.
Most of the technology involved in doing Natural Buildings are centuries-old. They have grown through a generations of trial-and-error by highly skilled....
Right design and usage of Built- in furniture can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of a space.
Sources of Natural Colours in
Natural Finishes
We all have our preferences of colours in the Finishes of our Wall Plasters and Floorings. There are unlimited colours in Nature that can be used in our Buildings...
The Classic Craft of Athangudi Tiles
The famous flooring of Chettinad houses - the Athangudi tiles, have achieved what its modern contemporaries have failed to, when it comes to sustainability.
Introduction to Compost Toilets -
Part 1
The Western modern toilets has many absuridities and flaws. We are defecating in fresh water, then spending so much energy and time to treat this water again...
Straight Lines Versus
Vernacular Buildings
The geometry of spaces defines its architecture. Why are we predominantly rectilinear buildings?
Role of Courtyards in Chettinad Designs
Courtyards have been commonplace in residential architecture throughout the past. In Tamil Nadu, the courtyard not only facilitates additional activities, but it is an important climate-conscious design element.
Lime Kilns
Sunnambu Kaalvai or Lime Kilns were a common sight that has now become endangered. Here are...
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Kadukkai - Jaggery
In many parts of India, Masons use Kadukkai (Terminalia Chebula) and Jaggery, traditionally in Lime Works. What is their importance for being used in Natural Buildings?
How do Natural Buildings "Breathe" ?
Terracotta is an important Clay-art of Tamilnadu which has withing it a deep understanding of material and climate.
