--- title: "Sustainable Architecture & Earth-Based Materials in Bengaluru" description: "Create an eco-friendly home with Design Kacheri. We use sustainable materials like CSEB, reclaimed wood, and filler slabs for a naturally cooling home. Expert sustainable architecture in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/our-philosophy-sustainable-materials-methods last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Sustainable Architecture: Building with Earth and Reclaimed Materials Tribe Verified · Operating from a 1936 heritage home. By [Design Kacheri](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri) · Visit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka · ₹1,400 ₹ per sq. ft. of Covered Area (estimate) Part of [Renovation & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/gallery) We believe architecture should be kind to the planet. We use materials that breathe, like unburnt earth blocks and reclaimed wood, to create spaces that feel naturally comfortable. ## Photos and videos - ![In our EESHA residence project, we used Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) for the walls. These unburnt mud bricks provide excellent thermal insulation and are a core part of our sustainable building practice. The doorway shown here features a repurposed frame salvaged from a demolished home, giving a new life to old materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caa19f96-1293-4baf-979e-e62b382fb1ea) - ![This is a glimpse of our own design studio, Kacheri, which is housed in a home built in 1936. The building's thick mud walls and brick roof create a naturally comfortable microclimate year-round. Working in this repurposed space reminds us daily of the timeless value and flexibility of sustainable structures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec90e4ac-98a3-4593-a2c8-73ca3081cbcc) - ![The play of light and shadow was a central concept in our redesign of the Earthen Spirit project. Here you can see how the sunlight filtering through the glass tiles on the roof creates a beautiful, geometric pattern on the interior walls and floor. This passive design element makes the space feel alive and constantly changing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b03dff24-8ff7-4413-833b-21b89d7ac0a7) ## About Our Philosophy: Sustainable Materials & Methods When we use Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) for your walls, we aren't just choosing a sustainable material for the sake of it. These unburnt mud bricks provide natural thermal insulation, which helps keep your home cool during Bengaluru's summers and warm in the winters without relying heavily on synthetic temperature control. Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that old buildings and natural materials hold stories that shouldn't be erased. Instead of relying on concrete, we look for ways to reduce, reuse, and retrofit. ### The Science of Materials We lean into methods like filler slab technology, which uses clay pots in the roof concrete to cut down on material usage and heat gain. Our walls are often constructed from CSEB, providing a load-bearing structure that breathes, unlike conventional brick and mortar that traps heat. This bioclimatic approach ensures your space has a comfortable microclimate year-round. ### Giving Old Materials a Second Life Every project we take on involves sourcing reclaimed timber, antique doors, and windows from homes that were slated for demolition. When you integrate a 50-year-old door into a modern layout, it adds a layer of history and character that new factory-made materials simply cannot replicate. We treat, resize, and restore these pieces, giving them a functional role in your home while preserving their legacy. ### Designing for Light and Space Sustainability is also about how you interact with light. We often incorporate Mangalore tiles with glass inserts into our roof designs, which creates a shifting play of light throughout the day. This reduces the need for artificial lighting and connects the indoors to the changing environment outside. Whether we are redesigning a warehouse or building a new home, our goal is to create a structure that feels as though it has always belonged to its surroundings. ## About Design Kacheri We’re Chaitra and Nidhish, the team behind Design Kacheri. We don't just build homes; we write stories using earth, brick, and salvaged materials to create spaces that feel naturally calm and personal. 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