Praangana

About

Building with earth is my way of staying rooted. I don’t just put up walls - I listen to the land, use what’s around, and let homes grow from the soil up. For me, Saralatheya sobagu! (The beauty of simplicity) is not just a slogan, it’s how I approach every project.

How I Work

• Every project starts with the land itself: soil, climate, even the way old houses look around here.
• Local materials first - mud, lime, stone, wood. It’s just easier on the planet and makes the house feel like it’s always belonged.
• I mix old-school South Karnataka and Kerala techniques with what works for life today. So, you get a home that’s both practical and has that classic mannina mane (mud house) vibe.
• I’m big on light, cross-breeze, and making sure rooms spill into courtyards or verandahs. Indoors and outdoors should talk to each other.

What Goes Into My Homes

• Courtyards (Thotti mane) that pull the sky right inside.
• Earthen roofs and vaults - cool in summer, cozy later.
• Arches for support, less concrete, and better flow.
• Sit-outs (Jagali) for those slow mornings or evening gossip.
• Ceilings with reclaimed wood - nothing wasted, everything with a story.

What I Offer

• Full-cycle natural home construction, even in busy places like Bangalore.
• Commercial builds too, if you want your business space to breathe easy.
• Got the itch to get your hands muddy? My owner-builder model means you’re part of every step, learning mud house construction techniques as you go. That way, your home is really yours, inside out.