Natural Building Consulting
Available across Mysuru
Pricing Guide
Site Feasibility & Material Scouting
Soil & Resource Analysis
- Conducting field tests (Jar test, Cigar test) on site-excavated earth to determine clay and sand content for Adobe or Cob construction.
- Guided survey of the local region to identify native architectural styles and natural resources like stone quarries and lime kilns.
Sourcing Network
- Identification of vendors for upcycled materials like antique wooden Chettinad pillars, reclaimed Mangalore tiles, and stone beams.
- Vetting local suppliers for lime, husk, and natural additives to minimize transportation costs.
Architectural Design & Structural Engineering
Conceptualisation & Layout
- Detailed site analysis to determine orientation for natural ventilation (Stack Effect) and solar path planning.
- 2D Floor plans integrating traditional zoning with courtyards (Thotti) and sit-outs (Jagalis).
- 3D massing models and sketches to visualize the volume of domes, vaults, and pitched roofs.
Technical Documentation
- Structural drawings specifically for load-bearing walls (Adobe/Cob/Laterite) eliminating Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC).
- Specialized technical detailing for Masonry Arches, Cloister Domes, and Vaults to ensure structural integrity.
- Proprietary mix designs specifying exact ratios of Soil, Lime, Gallnut, Jaggery, and GGBS for mortars.
Service Integration
- Electrical and Plumbing layout plans designated specifically for thick earthen walls.
- Integration of rainwater harvesting systems and open catchment areas into the core building design.
On-Site Construction Training & Supervision
Skill Transfer & Training
- On-site teaching modules for local masons on Cob wall packing, Adobe brick molding, and CSEB block making.
- Live demonstration of specialized plaster applications including Araish, Lohi, and Lime-stabilized mud.
- Physical verification of mortar fermentation levels and soil plasticity tests during the visit.
Construction Oversight
- Checking geometry and centering of complex structural elements like Rohtak domes and brick vaults before de-shuttering.
- Inspecting sourced reclaimed materials like wooden pillars and rafters for structural soundness.
- Guidance on executing aesthetic elements such as mud murals, bottle work, and Red Oxide flooring.
About Natural Building Consulting
Our Way of Building
For us at Praangana, natural building is all about going back to basics. We see every project as an adventure in sustainability, not just another construction job. We’re here if you want a home that breathes, feels alive, and makes you smile every time you step inside. We get genuinely excited about the process, and our consulting is all about sharing that energy and knowledge.
Design That’s Simple and Connected
Saralatheya sobagu! (Beauty in simplicity!) That’s our motto. We like homes that are functional, cost-effective, and open to the world outside. Whether you want a Kerala-inspired look, a South Canara vibe, or a modern twist on a village home, we’ll help you sketch out something that feels just right. Expect lots of natural ventilation solutions, clever window placements, courtyards, and jagalis (sit-outs) for those endless chai sessions and evening chats.
Materials: Local, Upcycled, and Unique
Finding the right materials is a bit of a treasure hunt for us. We love guiding you in sourcing local stuff, upcycling old doors and windows, or even using site soil for mud house construction. Our palette includes mud adobe, cob, CSEB, lime mortars (sometimes with jaggery!), natural plasters, red oxide floors, and traditional Mangalore tile roofs.
Building Together
We’re hands-on. We prefer the Owner-Builder guidance model so you get involved and learn the ropes. We’ll train local masons, help with every step, and make sure your vision actually happens.
More Than Just Walls
We often host open house events so folks can experience the process and materials up close. It’s all about building a community that cares about sustainable home design.
Meet your Expert
Praangana
93 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Praangana - means courtyard in Kannada. For us, home is that open sky feeling, rain on your face, sun on your toes. We get excited by old lime kilns, local materials, and sharing it all. Our open houses, like the Basavanagudi Thotti Mane, let folks touch mud walls, feel cool lime plaster. Owner-builder? Yeah, our clients build with us, learn with us. It’s messy, fun, and real. Together, we grow. Simple joys, big heart.
My Work
Sustainable & Vernacular Architecture - We design and build homes with mud, laterite stone, lime, and wood. We also do owner-builder architecture workshops.
Healthy, Breathable Materials - Love working with traditional lime plaster walls, oxide flooring, and local wood. Homes with low carbon footprint.
Courtyard House Design - We make totti mane - cozy verandahs, arches, wooden trusses. Indoors meet outdoors, air and light everywhere.
Tradition Meets Innovation - Mixing old and new. You’ll see a wooden lock next to a Mexican brick dome. We like experimenting.