--- title: "Architectural Design Blueprints | Sustainable Building Plans" description: "Explore our detailed architectural blueprints and design process. See how we use passive cooling and earth materials to create sustainable spaces in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/biomearchitecture/sustainable-architecture/design-blueprints-the-thought-behind-the-form last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Architectural Design and Technical Blueprints Tribe Verified · Decades of site-specific, ecological design practice. By [Biome Environmental Solutions](https://mytribe.in/biomearchitecture) · Based in Vidyaranyapura; serves Bengaluru & India · ₹350 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Sustainable Architecture](https://mytribe.in/biomearchitecture/sustainable-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/biomearchitecture/sustainable-architecture/gallery) Every line we draw is a response to the land. Explore our technical process, from site-specific floor plans to passive cooling strategies that minimize energy usage. ## Photos and videos - ![A sectional drawing of the Sans Souci Residence, illustrating its core ecological strategies. It shows how the basement provides soil for the walls, how mezzanines create seasonal comfort zones, and how the rooftop harvests rainwater and supports a garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61cfe7f9-a66d-4bc3-9617-f307fdf00d4e) - ![A sectional drawing of the Sans Souci Residence, illustrating its core ecological strategies. It shows how the basement provides soil for the walls, how mezzanines create seasonal comfort zones, and how the rooftop harvests rainwater and supports a garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff7d7acf-72e6-4b6d-a0e3-a68406efcdb4) - ![An axonometric floor plan of the Sans Souci Residence, showing how people use the multi-level spaces. This drawing visualizes the flow between the living areas and the split-level bedrooms with their mezzanines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fd83af9-fa25-4fca-a4cc-8a25776a512a) - ![An axonometric floor plan of the Sans Souci Residence, showing how people use the multi-level spaces. This drawing visualizes the flow between the living areas and the split-level bedrooms with their mezzanines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7b00765-92b8-4820-aa88-279bf8c30d21) - ![A plan of the "smart roof" at Sans Souci, detailing the rainwater harvesting tanks, greywater treatment system, and the rooftop paddy patch. This illustrates our integrated approach to water, waste, and food systems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98433687-ec76-4a0d-8bb5-7d156f4b097e) - ![A plan of the "smart roof" at Sans Souci, detailing the rainwater harvesting tanks, greywater treatment system, and the rooftop paddy patch. This illustrates our integrated approach to water, waste, and food systems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4013cd56-190a-4fbb-b9fa-a525e6da3ac9) - ![The basement plan for Sans Souci, showing the space where soil was quarried to make the earth blocks for the house. This thermally stable basement later served as our office for many years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40028526-fc2d-45ab-821c-1beb252975cd) - ![The basement plan for Sans Souci, showing the space where soil was quarried to make the earth blocks for the house. This thermally stable basement later served as our office for many years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76b161da-e7cd-449e-a4c4-7b9869f4926a) - ![A detailed cross-section of the four-story ASA Office in Bhopal. The drawing shows the elevated ground floor, the deep overhangs for shading, and the layout of the collaborative workspaces on each level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4724efcf-1ce5-4e1d-8a64-971316b35e2f) - ![A detailed cross-section of the four-story ASA Office in Bhopal. The drawing shows the elevated ground floor, the deep overhangs for shading, and the layout of the collaborative workspaces on each level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2265bd45-75f1-4ee5-a13b-681ce2210229) - ![A sectional drawing highlighting the passive design features of the ASA Office, including the skewed windows for glare control and the landscaped courtyards that facilitate natural ventilation and social interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0511f14e-123f-43a6-87ef-18a5379b37d5) - ![A sectional drawing highlighting the passive design features of the ASA Office, including the skewed windows for glare control and the landscaped courtyards that facilitate natural ventilation and social interaction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1250fba8-5466-423e-bbf2-da7a508fd60f) - ![The ground floor plan of the ASA Office, showing the stepped well, wetland area, and the building's open footprint. This plan demonstrates how we turned a site challenge (waterlogging) into a central design feature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb5b4796-9784-4488-9e69-edff9d65368c) - ![The ground floor plan of the ASA Office, showing the stepped well, wetland area, and the building's open footprint. This plan demonstrates how we turned a site challenge (waterlogging) into a central design feature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23a6c543-38ec-4c0a-81d7-b0f2b6d4700a) - ![A typical floor plan for the ASA Office, illustrating the layout of workstations, meeting rooms, and the central corridor that opens onto balconies and shared spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3498bd4-e67f-48c1-85f1-aed02ecabffc) - ![A typical floor plan for the ASA Office, illustrating the layout of workstations, meeting rooms, and the central corridor that opens onto balconies and shared spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a3574f1-a20e-4636-bb91-3946b3d49624) - ![A daylight analysis simulation for the RSL Office building, showing the light distribution with the parametric terracotta jaali in place. The colors indicate that the jaali successfully creates balanced, glare-free light across the floor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2988d6e4-4c23-47e4-a6f6-e7b22f63f702) - ![The same daylight analysis, but without the jaali screen. The large areas of red and yellow show how the space would be over-lit and prone to intense glare without our passive shading solution.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5cc65a9-e5d2-4e0c-9d01-21f152d432b5) - ![The floor plan and elevation for the RSL Office building. This drawing shows the long, column-free interior spaces and the regular rhythm of the facade, which is designed for optimal natural light and ventilation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/935e3f46-b231-446a-ae5b-c5398b648349) - ![A technical detail drawing of the mounting system for the terracotta jaali facade. This shows the careful engineering required to execute our innovative design concepts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19e7e76f-f1ab-48c1-8c79-1470c1b31679) - ![An isometric drawing of the Professor's Residence, showing its complex massing with multiple courtyards, terraces, and vaulted roofs. The drawing gives a clear overview of how the different public and private spaces connect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cc19a2b-5700-40bf-b9c3-4261cc01dcc0) - ![An isometric drawing of the Professor's Residence, showing its complex massing with multiple courtyards, terraces, and vaulted roofs. The drawing gives a clear overview of how the different public and private spaces connect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2fa64fa-a2e3-4959-a9e0-b02c9de9242d) - ![A technical section and plan of the stone arch foundation used for the Professor's Residence. This drawing details the construction of this resource-efficient alternative to a conventional concrete foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f05d017-b9fc-40aa-ad78-c79ac1af0a0c) - ![A technical section and plan of the stone arch foundation used for the Professor's Residence. This drawing details the construction of this resource-efficient alternative to a conventional concrete foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac877abe-3ec9-42aa-bb1d-89aa5e64a2de) - ![The floor plan for the Spastic Society classroom, showing the simple, open layout designed for wheelchair accessibility. The buttressed walls create alcoves and add stability to the mud block structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7282e2d-868d-4e74-8c3a-ecb2d3eda7a1) - ![An elevation drawing of the Buddhi School facade, detailing the pattern of windows and vertical brick fins. This drawing illustrates the thoughtful composition of openings designed to optimize light and air circulation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6fc257e-e6c2-47a0-a4c3-594025c5845c) - ![A courtyard-facing elevation of Buddhi School, showing the corridors and openings that connect the classrooms to the central play area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81600108-5ee3-41c4-a91f-172317959b0b) - ![The rear elevation of Buddhi School, showcasing a different arrangement of windows and openings tailored to the building's orientation and function.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf3b8395-b88b-47d5-a24a-000323c1b447) - ![A sectional elevation of Buddhi School, revealing how the different floor levels and roof structures work together to create varied and well-lit interior spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74bbd5e4-f55d-476b-b984-ea2585270422) - ![A cross-section of the renovated Hyderabad residence, showing how we added new floors and created double-height volumes by removing parts of the existing slab.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b173db41-c6e2-4f2a-a1f2-5249d319e75b) - ![An axonometric view of the Hyderabad residence, illustrating the complete renovated and extended structure with its striated brick facade, balconies, and rooftop services.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52331bda-ea90-47ed-a25f-6c163458fca3) - ![The front elevation drawing for the Hyderabad residence, detailing the interplay of the striated brick, plaster surfaces, and wooden louvers that define the building's new identity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa0496d7-41fe-4179-a643-7cbefcc80bbb) - ![A plan and photo of the unique alternating tread staircase designed for a compact space in the Hyderabad residence. This solution allowed us to fit a functional staircase into an area where a conventional one would not be possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24e52841-7259-4c83-a668-99ee5f129eca) - ![The master plan for Waghoba Ecolodge, showing the careful placement of the 16 cottages, main building, and water body to restore the site's natural ecosystem and create an immersive guest experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/410b1653-a0a0-4df2-90d4-926dacfd620f) - ![The floor plan of a single cottage at Waghoba Ecolodge. The layout is designed for passive cooling, with thick adobe walls and openings positioned to catch breezes while offering views of the forest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74503248-4d40-4ec7-845e-e2d85456e3f6) - ![A detailed wall section of a building at Waghoba Ecolodge. This drawing shows the construction from the foundation to the Guna tile vault roof, specifying materials and techniques like the adobe walls and chajjas (overhangs).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21b8cb32-1036-472d-b0c0-4d0db5d2386f) ## About Design & Blueprints: The Thought Behind the Form Our blueprints are not just floor plans; they are living manuals for the building. Whether it is the Sans Souci residence where the basement functions as an on-site soil quarry, or the ASA office where skewed windows are calculated to cut glare while maintaining airflow, every detail serves a specific ecological function. We design for the physics of the site, not just the square footage. ### Architecture as a Conversation When we draft a design, we aren't just creating a layout; we are initiating a long-term dialogue with the site. The technical drawings showcased here—ranging from sectional views to complex daylight simulations—reveal our commitment to passive design. We look at the orientation, the shade patterns, and the thermal mass to ensure the building performs naturally, without needing heavy artificial cooling. ### Designing for Passive Comfort Take the ASA office in Bhopal, for instance. Our sectional drawings show how we used deep overhangs and specific window angles to block the harsh horizontal sun while pulling in the cool breeze. These decisions happen long before construction begins, documented in the blueprints we create. Similarly, our water management plans detail the entire cycle of a site—from rooftop rainwater catchment to the greywater reed beds that filter waste into nutrients for the garden. ### The Anatomy of Our Process - **Site Analysis:** We test the soil on-site to create load-bearing mud walls, effectively using the ground beneath the house as its construction material. - **Thermal Engineering:** We analyze roof heat gain and create mezzanine spaces that act as insulation, keeping living areas comfortable year-round. - **System Integration:** Our plans layer water, waste, and food systems into the fabric of the building, turning a house into an active, self-sustaining organism. We invite you to look closely at these plans. You will find that efficiency is not an afterthought but the foundation of every line we ink. ## About Biome Environmental Solutions We are a collective of architects who believe that a building is a conversation with the land. We don't just draft plans; we study the soil, the sun, and the rain to create spaces that breathe. If you're looking for design that respects the environment as much as your specific needs, let's talk. 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