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The Cheerville Farmhouse: 100% Cement-Free Architecture

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This off-grid farmhouse is where our sustainable theories become reality. Built by our all-women team, it stands as a living example of circularity without a single bag of cement.

This animated cross-section of the Cheerville farmhouse details the different natural building techniques used. It highlights features like stone masonry, shuttered deodar walls, and a bottle wall.

About Project Spotlight: The Cheerville Farmhouse

This project is our primary living laboratory for sustainable building techniques. It features specialized construction methods like bottle walls and shuttered deodar framing, all achieved without using standard industrial cement. If you are curious about how these materials perform, this structure provides the real-world evidence of our design philosophy.

100% cement-free, off-grid architectural project — Approved by the tribe
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Workshops hosted across Bengaluru & KochiStarts from ₹3,500 per participant

We are Masons Ink. We believe a home should breathe, so we skip the cement and stick to earth, lime, and timber. Cheerville is our proof that you can build beautiful, off-grid spaces that respect the land and empower our all-women team.

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