Talks, Workshops, and Sustainable Architecture Features
We do not just build homes; we love sharing the process behind them. From mentoring young architects at national festivals to showcasing traditional materials like Tadelakt at the Red Fort, here is a look at our advocacy for a greener future.
We were thrilled that 'The Courtyard House' was featured as the Project of the Week for The Showcase. This project truly represents our commitment to merging tradition with modern sustainability.
In conversation for 'The Showcase', we discussed our journey with mud architecture and the importance of perseverance. We believe in finding good mentors and sticking to your vision, and we love sharing those insights with young architects.
Our co-founder, Sridevi Changali, was a panelist at the D-arc BUILD conference in Bengaluru. She spoke on the topic of "Creating Holistic Design in the Realms of Five Senses."
Our co-founder, Sridevi Changali, was invited as a guest to the Young Architects Festival (YAF) Crossroads 2022 in Calicut. It's always an honor to connect with the next generation of architects.
Our co-founder, Rosie Paul, was also a guest at YAF Crossroads 2022 in Calicut. We love these opportunities to meet and greet with the best and brightest in our field.
We were honored to mentor the 'Nirmana' Materials and Techniques Workshop at the Young Architects Festival. Sharing our knowledge with students and young professionals is a core part of our mission.
An announcement for the 'Nirmana' workshop we curated for YAF 2022. We believe in hands-on learning and were excited to guide participants through the world of sustainable materials and techniques.
Our tensile mud installation at the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale at the Red Fort, Delhi. The rope skeleton was covered with cloth and plastered with mud, and we invited attendees to participate in the process.
Another view of our interactive mud installation at the IAADB. It was designed to be a hands-on experience, encouraging people to join in the creation of art and connect with the material.
For the biennale, we also showcased Tadelakt, a traditional lime-based plaster. Attendees could experience the tactile allure of the technique by handling these polished spheres.
About Our Voice in the Industry: Talks, Press & Workshops
Designing a home with natural materials is a process of unlearning conventional methods, which is why we emphasize hands-on learning. We do not just give lectures; we lead workshops where you actually touch the mud, mix the lime, and understand why these materials breathe differently than concrete. Whether it is mentoring students or speaking on panels, our goal is to show that sustainable construction is not an abstract concept—it is practical, durable, and ready for mainstream use.
For us at Masons Ink, architectural practice extends far beyond the construction site. It is about building a community of conscious builders. Our involvement in platforms like the Young Architects Festival (YAF) and the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) stems from a desire to demystify traditional methods. When we brought our tensile mud structures and Tadelakt lime plaster spheres to the Red Fort, the goal was simple: to let people experience the tactile reality of natural building. Mud is not fragile; it is timeless. Through our 'Nirmana' workshops, we share the technical nuances of soil testing, lime plastering, and bamboo construction with students and fellow practitioners. We believe that by passing on these skills, we make sustainable building accessible rather than exclusive. If you have been curious about how to integrate these practices into your own project or want to learn the science behind our walls, we invite you to reach out. Our workshops provide the practical foundation needed to start your own journey in natural building.
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Sridevi and I believe that architecture is a conversation, not just construction. We love getting out of the studio to discuss the ethics of building, whether it is with students, fellow architects, or anyone curious about why we choose mud over concrete.
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