sustainable architecture India

Ancient building styles like 'kath kuni' and 'dhajji dewari' draw from traditional knowledge. As cloudbursts and landslides ravaged Himachal, these wood, stone, and mud homes stood firm where many modern ones crumbled.

In search of a balanced lifestyle and a deeper connection with nature, the couple settled in Badnagar, a small village in Madhya Pradesh, and began their journey towards sustainability by establishing a farm called ‘Jeevantika’.

Architect Akash Dudhe of SAGI Architects has one solution to India’s burgeoning building scene — shipping containers.

Over the past four years, Bengaluru-based The Habitainer has built over 200 customised container homes using solar power and repurposed materials — offering a low-waste, climate-conscious alternative to conventional housing.