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# Ashok B Lall

We design sustainable, low-energy buildings using passive architecture and recycled local materials. Our goal is to create future-proof homes that are artful, connected to nature, and provide lasting well-being.

## Services

### [Commercial & Institutional Architecture](https://mytribe.in/ablarch/commercial-institutional-architecture)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Civil Lines, New Delhi

Typically ₹100-250 per sq.ft (estimate)

- ![Children look out from a *jharokha* window at the Butterflies Resilience Centre. We used upcycled doors and windows from an old haveli, giving them a new home and weaving a sense of history and continuity into the building's fabric. For me, architecture must create these moments of simple joy and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4dff4f2-bd2b-46c9-94e7-f75574221911)
- ![The central courtyard of our LEED Platinum certified office in Noida. The space is designed around a water body that acts as a natural heat sink, passively cooling the building and creating a tranquil heart for the workplace. This is how we build spaces that breathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f355c9f8-4f3e-4802-b6a1-7badf4e2d8cb)
- ![A view of the IIHMR University campus in Jaipur, nestled in greenery. We used local stone and designed the buildings around linked courtyards, creating a space that feels rooted in its environment and encourages interaction and learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7aa0e288-b0ee-4fa3-a23d-dfea04871dc1)
- [Video: Here, I explain my approach to materials. We excavated the earth from the basement of the Butterflies Centre and used it to make the very bricks for its walls. By using what is already there, like second-hand doors and windows, we create buildings that are truly sustainable and cost-effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521d952e-4d70-4fc3-8e28-025581ef6c2e)
- ![The vibrant facade of the Butterflies Centre in Delhi. These hand-painted louvers are not just for decoration; they are a dynamic shading system that controls sunlight. This is an example of how we integrate art with function to create buildings that are both beautiful and intelligent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12699ba3-b28f-48ca-9c0a-4bb5b9114a59)
- ![A shaded pergola at the IIHMR Jaipur campus. I believe in creating gentle transitions between the indoors and outdoors. These spaces offer respite from the sun and invite people to walk, pause, and connect with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b487901-28a8-4ff7-9d14-20f9ecda64a1)
- [Video: This is the custom-made trickle fountain in our Noida office project. The sound and sight of water are calming, but it also serves a practical purpose. It is part of a larger evaporative cooling system that helps manage the building's microclimate with minimal energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0bbef3f3-6060-4c38-a003-187ebab83e9e)
- ![A portrait of myself. After five decades in architecture, my commitment remains the same: to design and build spaces that are responsible, gentle on the earth, and bring a sense of well-being to the people who inhabit them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59c783d9-b781-45af-a196-41fe08b8010b)

### [Green Building Consulting & Research](https://mytribe.in/ablarch/green-building-consulting-research)

Consult online, across India, or visit office at Civil Lines, New Delhi

Typically ₹2.5-20L per project (estimate)

- [Video: Namaskar, I am Ashok Lall, your architect. Here, I walk you through a future-proof residential project in Mohali designed to provide comfort and well-being for years to come. We've used passive design principles like insulated roofs and walls, along with rooftop solar panels, to create net-zero energy homes where your electricity bill is almost zero.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7aee35e3-883a-47d6-bbb8-d4c81ae50444)
- ![This is the facade of the Butterflies Resilience Centre in Delhi, a temporary home for street children. The vibrant, hand-painted panels are not just for beauty; they are rotating louvers that control sunlight, keeping the interiors cool. This project blends art, function, and sustainable design to create a joyful space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12699ba3-b28f-48ca-9c0a-4bb5b9114a59)
- [Video: True sustainability means using what is already there. In this video, I explain how we sourced materials for the Butterflies Centre. We used beautiful second-hand doors and windows, and even turned the earth excavated from the basement into 70% of the bricks for the walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521d952e-4d70-4fc3-8e28-025581ef6c2e)
- ![This is the central courtyard of a LEED Platinum certified office building I designed in Greater Noida. The custom-made trickle fountain and pond act as a natural heat sink, managing the micro-climate of the entire building. It is a perfect example of how passive cooling strategies can be both beautiful and effective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f355c9f8-4f3e-4802-b6a1-7badf4e2d8cb)
- ![For me, architecture is about creating spaces for people. Here, two young residents of the Butterflies Resilience Centre look out from a 'jharokha' window made from upcycled shutters. These small moments of joy are the true measure of a successful building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1afdfe17-527e-412f-850c-ccb56597650b)
- [Video: Innovation is key to affordable and sustainable construction. This video shows two technologies I often use: making compressed stabilized earth blocks on-site from excavated soil, and the Bubble Deck Slab technique, which uses recycled plastic balls to reduce concrete usage and lighten the building's structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0960d3fb-84e6-4b60-815a-5be5185a5bc2)
- ![My work extends beyond individual buildings to creating accessible knowledge for all. This is the "Handbook of Replicable Designs for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings," a project my firm developed to provide templates for sustainable housing across all of India's climate zones.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/567aae0d-e41b-4c8e-8c87-8edc1be27c75)

### [Sustainable Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/ablarch/sustainable-residential-architecture)

Takes projects across India; Visit office at Civil Lines, New Delhi

Typically ₹250-600 per sq.ft (design & consultancy) (estimate)

- [Video: Namaskar. I'm Ashok Lall. I believe a home should provide khushali for a long time, especially with our changing climate. Here is a look at a net-zero duplex project in Mohali, designed to be future proof. We used rooftop solar PV to make the electricity bill nearly zero, and special insulated walls and roofs to keep the home comfortable year-round with very little need for an AC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7aee35e3-883a-47d6-bbb8-d4c81ae50444)
- [Video: True sustainability means using what is already there. For the Butterflies Children's Home, we sourced beautiful second-hand doors and windows from the area. More importantly, we excavated a basement and used the mitti, the earth from the site itself, to create 70% of the bricks for the building. It is a simple, powerful way to build with respect for our resources.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521d952e-4d70-4fc3-8e28-025581ef6c2e)
- ![The courtyard is the heart of a home. This architectural section drawing shows how a central open space can bring natural light and hawa deep into every room. It creates a shared space for families to connect and ensures the home feels alive and ventilated, reducing the need for artificial lighting and cooling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57b9a115-7686-4b54-a91d-6d42e9ece4e9)
- [Video: I often think of my own bachpan ka ghar, a big, rambling house full of places to explore. I brought that memory into the design for the Butterflies Children's Home. I wanted to create a place where children could find their own corners, from the ground floor to the courtyards and all the way up to the rooftop, to look out at the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f3c7b99-10c5-43b3-977f-c8d8a93345da)
- ![We blend traditional wisdom with modern solutions. For this home in Defence Colony, we designed these movable, perforated metal screens. They function like a modern jaali, blocking the harsh sun while allowing diffused light and air to pass through, keeping the home cool and reducing energy consumption.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/637495ad-c23d-49f9-9c3c-cba6d1c49b2d)
- ![This is a view looking up from within one of our courtyard designs. You can see how the architecture is designed to embrace the open sky, pulling light down into the living spaces. These central courtyards are fundamental to creating homes that breathe and feel connected to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c060bff-cdae-4af4-a4cd-7584009c8343)
- [Video: In dense urban villages where open ground is scarce, we must think differently. For the Butterflies Children's Home in Delhi, we treated the rooftop as the new ground. It became a space for solar panels to generate electricity, for solar heaters, and most importantly, a safe, open area for the children to enjoy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1b7aebe-9ff0-4129-bbe4-5116f96951ce)

## Meet your expert

### My story

We’ve been at this since 1980, but really, the roots go way back. I grew up in a big, wild house – always climbing, always discovering new corners. That’s what I want for others too. Whether it’s a home for street kids or a sprawling university, it’s got to feel alive, in sync with nature. Cities keep getting tighter, so we started treating rooftops as new ground – gardens, solar panels, places to meet. It’s about comfort, and building something that lasts.

### My work

- **Sustainable and Passive Architecture**: We design low-energy buildings for homes, campuses, and city projects using passive cooling architecture.
- **Local Materials and Recycled Elements**: We use site soil for walls, recycled jharokha windows, and always ask—what’s more sustainable than this?
- **Future-Proof Homes**: With insulated walls, solar panels, and smart ventilation, our future-proof homes keep your bijli ka bill (electricity bill) super low.
- **Courtyard House Design**: Courtyards bring in light and air, inspired by havelis, making spaces cooler and more connected to nature.
- **Art in Architecture**: Hand-painted louvers, custom jaalis, and artful touches make our buildings joyful, not just functional.