Sustainable Architectural Plans & 3D Renderings for Earthen Homes
Every home begins as a conversation between nature and design. We use detailed plans and realistic 3D renderings to bring your sustainable vision to life before we break ground.
This detailed architectural section of a residence in Chitradurga illustrates the grand vision of a multi-level home with traditional elements. It highlights the intricate woodwork, courtyard design, and spatial relationships that define a classic 'totti mane'.
Our drawings specify every sustainable detail. This section view highlights key features like a Mangalore tile roof, wooden rafters, a corbelled bay window for ventilation, and lime-plastered walls, all working together for an eco-friendly design.
This animation demonstrates the geometric principles behind our brickwork. It shows how we use corbelling techniques to transition from a square base to an octagonal form, creating the foundation for a structurally sound and beautiful brick dome.
A 3D sketch illustrating the concept for a meditation hall ceiling. We use these renderings to explore how structural systems like Mexican brick domes can create an embracing, harmonious interior space before construction begins.
This exploded diagram breaks down the complex geometry of a Mexican dome. It shows the tiered brick orientations required to achieve the final form, showcasing the technical precision and planning that goes into our structural designs.
A sectional drawing for a courtyard house in Jattihundi, Mysuru. It details the use of burnt brick arches, lime-plastered walls, and a traditional Mangalore tile roof, capturing the essence of a serene, village-style home.
This elevation drawing shows the main entrance of the Jattihundi house, framed by traditional stone pillars. Our designs focus on creating welcoming entryways that blend seamlessly with the overall vernacular architectural style.
This drawing details the balcony and veranda section of the Jattihundi house. It specifies the use of wooden beams, rafters, and columns, along with a rain chain, which is a functional and aesthetic element in traditional design.
A detailed section of the Basavanagudi courtyard house. This drawing annotates the material palette, including adobe walls, wooden trusses, laterite stone, and Kota stone flooring, illustrating our commitment to using a diverse range of natural materials.
This cross-section of the Basavanagudi house shows how the central courtyard ('totti') brings light and air into the core of the building. The design ensures connectivity between floors while maintaining a sense of openness.
About Our Design Philosophy: Plans & Renderings
Our drawings are more than just visuals. They are roadmaps for your build. We do not just show you how a room looks, we map out the stack effect for passive cooling, detail the structural logic of brick arches, and plan the central courtyard for maximum airflow. These plans serve as the technical blueprint for a home built with mud, lime, and traditional wisdom, rather than standard concrete.
From Vision to Blueprint
When we draft a home, we are solving for light, air, and the soul of the space. Whether it is a compact courtyard house in Bengaluru or a farmhouse in Chitradurga, our design process starts with site analysis. We study the solar path and local wind patterns to ensure your home stays cool naturally.
Technical Details, Natural Soul
We specialize in non-RCC construction. Our blueprints focus on load-bearing earthen walls, adobe, and compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB). You will see specific detailing for masonry arches, cloister domes, and vault geometries in our sets. These aren't just aesthetic choices; they are structural necessities for a building that breathes.
Visualizing Your Totti Mane
Our 3D renderings help you walk through your home before a single brick is laid. We detail every element from the Mangalore tile roof and wooden rafters to the red oxide flooring and traditional jagali (sit-out) spaces. We love showing clients how a modern bedroom can integrate with a traditional courtyard, creating a seamless flow between the indoors and the landscape. If you are planning an owner-builder project, these plans provide the clarity you need to guide your local masons on the ground.
Praangana
We are a collective of architects who believe in building with mud, lime, and brick. We are here to help you design a home that breathes, feels alive, and honors the tradition of the Totti Mane.
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