architecture

A look at sustainable architecture projects across India that are built with mub, bamboo and imbibe the cultural ethos of the region.

Neha Ballal built a sustainable home in Uttarakhand within a year and on a budget. Here’s how she did it.

Designed by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, this home is surrounded by five mango trees. Built using upcycled tiles, marble, and locally sourced bricks, the house exemplifies sustainable living.

The Stone House in Jaipur is built using pink sandstone and lime. Kamal Malik, the architect behind the project, shares how the home is an ode to the legacy of Rajasthan.

Every day, an electrician climbs 236 stairs inside Mumbai’s 146-year-old Rajabai Clock Tower to wind it by hand. In a city powered by speed and screens, he remains the human force that keeps time alive — without electricity or machines.

This multipurpose pavilion, constructed with repurposed waste materials by architect Samira Rathod, embodies the story of reuse, resilience and sustainability.

‘The Pirouette House’ stands out in Thiruvananthapuram. It is designed by Vinu Daniel to promote sustainable living by using waste, mud, bricks and the 'Rat Trap' masonry method.

Conservation architect Urvashi Srivastava is saving Shekhawati's fading havelis and vibrant frescoes through her initiative, 'Shekhawati Virasat Abhiyan'.

Sunnymead homestays in Shimla is built using repurposed wood and the ancient Indian dhajji dewari technique, which makes it earthquake-resistant.

By turning a hillside into a retreat that blends seamlessly with its surroundings, this architect shows that a sustainable, eco-friendly home can feel like an extension of the land, not a disruption.