Athangudi Tiles

From the heart of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region, Athangudi tiles blend tradition, artistry, and sustainability, captivating the world with their vibrant charm and eco-friendly allure.

Bengaluru-based couple Satish and Dharitri Shastry’s sustainable home harvests solar energy and rainwater while staying much cooler, thanks to its eco-friendly architecture.

Bengaluru-based venture buildAHome has constructed an eco-friendly home made using locally available material such as Athangudi tiles and porotherm blocks, and minimised the use of steel and cement, staying naturally cool in the summers and saving thousands of litres of water every year.

Vignesh Sekar's firm is already earning accolades, and two national awards, for their extraordinary work!

The artisans in and around Puducherry and Tamil Nadu belong to some of the finest art and craft traditions of South India.