Community-Led Design & Development
Available across India
We design and build spaces with full community involvement, using local skills and materials so every project truly belongs to the people who use it.
Pricing Guide
Master Planning & Feasibility Study
Site Analysis
- Ecological survey mapping topography, wind patterns, and native vegetation.
- Hydro-geological survey to identify aquifer recharge zones.
Community Integration
- Visioning workshops with local stakeholders and future users to determine needs.
- Resource mapping to identify local building materials and available artisan skills.
Strategic Strategy
- Feasibility report outlining ecological carrying capacity and water management.
- Conceptual master plan showing zoning, building footprints, water bodies, and circulation.
- Broad budgetary projections for construction based on vernacular techniques.
End-to-End Architectural Design & Supervision
Detailed Design
- Good for Construction drawings for earth architecture like CSEB, Adobe, and Rammed Earth.
- Custom detailing for incorporating reclaimed materials and waste upcycling into structures.
- Passive climate engineering for natural ventilation and thermal mass planning.
Systems Integration
- Water cycle design including RWH sumps, greywater recycling, and eco-friendly sanitation.
- Landscape design integrating recharge wells and social gathering spaces.
Execution Support
- Periodic site visits to monitor specialized mud techniques and masonry vaults.
- Assistance in selecting contractors skilled in earth and lime work.
Eco-Cottage Prototype Design
Prototype Development
- Design of a cottage typology utilizing local mud and timber aesthetics.
- Load bearing structural design optimized for local artisan capabilities.
Interior Specs
- Integration of built in furniture like mud benches and niches.
- Design of attached eco sanitation blocks or twin pit toilets.
Implementation Tools
- Simplified training guide to teach local masons replication techniques.
- Guidelines for soil mix selection and timber treatment.
About Community-Led Design & Development
Building With, Not Just For, Communities
I see design as a shared journey, not a solo act. The best spaces come from people working together, not just blueprints. My process brings everyone to the table - elders, kids, artisans, NGOs, even local sarkari (government) folks if needed. Projects are shaped by listening: we talk, argue, learn, and sometimes even unlearn. It's not always neat, but that's how spaces get heart.
How Collaboration Happens
- participatory building design means everyone’s voice counts, not just the architects
- Local skills aren’t just showcased, they drive the work - village artisans, school kids, neighbours, all pitch in
- Each build is rooted in place: mud houses for rural tourism, community wells that double up as addas (hangouts), and school spaces full of local craft
- vernacular architecture collaboration - we use local styles and materials, right down to finding gems in the kabadi ki dukaan (scrap dealer’s shop)
- Projects don’t just give a building, they spark jobs, pride, and sometimes, new traditions
Why It Matters
Every project is different, but the goal stays the same: spaces that feel like they truly belong. I’m not chasing magazine spreads; I want buildings that talk about the land, the hands, and the people who made them. If you want a place that fits your community, not just the architect’s vision, let’s have that first conversation.
Meet your Expert
Biome Environmental Solutions
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My Story
We started out wanting to get our hands dirty, literally. For us, design kicks off with the land, the local folks, and whatever materials are lying around. It’s not just about making buildings, it’s about stories—like those homestays in MP, where elders and kids slap on mud murals together. We love digging through kabadi ki dukaan (scrap shop) for old windows, or giving Chettinad doors a second life. Every wall’s got a memory, some future too.
My Work
What We Build - Private homes, schools, big community spaces, vernacular homestays, and sometimes interiors, always with an eco-first mindset.
Earth & Ecological Architecture - We use mud, stone, adobe, cob—keeping natural mud wall construction alive and local architecture from fading out.
Community Collaboration - Every project is participatory. We work with NGOs, governments, and locals—craftsmen lead, we follow.
Circularity & Reuse - Recycled building materials are our jam. We turn waste into windows, old doors into new stories.
Future-Ready Design - Design for disassembly means spaces can change, adapt, and get reused—buildings aren’t forever, but their purpose can be.
