--- title: "Eco-Friendly Home Design with Natural Building Materials by Sathya Consultants - mytribe" description: "Transform your space with eco-friendly home design and sustainable architecture. Sathya Consultants blends natural building materials and daylight design for homes that connect with nature." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sathyaconsultants last_updated: 2024-06-11 --- # Sathya Consultants For over 30 years, we have designed eco-friendly homes and spaces using natural materials and vernacular methods. We believe architecture should connect you with nature, sculpting spaces with light and shadow to improve how you live. ## Services ### [Sustainable Educational & Community Architecture](https://mytribe.in/sathyaconsultants/sustainable-educational-community-architecture) Projects across Bengaluru & Hyderabad; Visit Studio in Banashankari Typically ₹6-18L per project (approx. 10,000 sq ft) (estimate) - ![This is the heart of my work: creating joyful, sustainable spaces where communities can thrive. Here at the Foothill Learning Centre, an amphitheater built from stone and colorful recycled tires becomes a natural stage for play and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc9c9c37-e144-4749-ae4b-ac1f9e311783) - ![I believe learning spaces should be inspiring. By framing the view through a large circular arch, this classroom at the Foothill Learning Centre feels boundless, connecting the indoor learning environment with the architectural beauty of the wider space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c75355c3-b486-4570-8f9c-4dce1351ce36) - ![My designs work with the land, not against it. This aerial view of the Foothill Learning Centre shows how the building's flowing forms are nestled among existing trees, creating a campus that feels like a natural extension of the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5de5a4f5-2f91-4a30-b074-f1894d1119d0) - ![The Rohtak Dome showcases the timeless beauty of earthen architecture. This intricate spiral of bricks is not just a roof; it's a testament to the elegance and strength that can be achieved with handcrafted, natural materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aee8c27e-39c2-4f45-a6f9-3a00fd86c160) - ![A home should feel spacious and serene, regardless of its size. In this Bangalore residence, an indoor swing, a large circular window, and exposed brick walls come together to create a tranquil corner that is open, airy, and deeply connected to traditional comforts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f2822e9-1f47-4d93-906e-b4bc1527a792) - ![I use architecture to paint with light. A terracotta jaali screen acts as a porous ceiling, casting intricate patterns of light and shadow that shift throughout the day, turning a simple room into a dynamic and living space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa29873f-6c2e-494d-9019-452165cd9107) - ![True architecture is born from patience and skill. This moment, capturing the final touches on the Rohtak Dome, reflects the precision and passion that goes into every handcrafted structure I help create.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbe6b37c-4f84-4f4f-a123-aebc134cd5a4) - ![The exterior of a building should tell a story of its materials. At the Foothill Learning Centre, the layered patterns of a rammed earth wall stand beside the rhythmic texture of hollow clay blocks, showcasing a design rooted in nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0bca38d-67d6-475a-b533-2fb6486684b0) ### [Sustainable Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/sathyaconsultants/sustainable-residential-architecture) Projects across Bengaluru & Hyderabad; Visit Studio in Banashankari Typically ₹3.8-10.5L per project (estimate) - ![This home in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, is a testament to our belief in complex, layered design that feels organic and rooted. We integrated exposed earth blocks, traditional bay windows, and multiple balconies, even allowing a palm tree to grow through the structure, truly merging the building with its landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bef54896-230b-4556-81a7-808a17457e56) - ![A quiet corner for reflection. This space combines a traditional indoor swing with a modern filler slab ceiling made of clay pots, reducing concrete usage while creating a unique visual texture. The large circular window frames the world outside, making nature a part of the home's interior life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c03a589b-3b8c-4d8e-be97-a09779df070b) - ![The spiritual heart of the home, this central courtyard features a Tulasi Katte, bathed in sunlight from a skylight. An antique wooden pillar stands as a silent witness, grounding the space in tradition and craftsmanship, creating a serene connection between the sacred and the everyday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b17ff94-413b-4b50-85d2-59e5ae86fadd) - ![We use architecture to paint with light. Here, a patterned jaali skylight casts intricate shadows on an exposed brick wall, a dynamic display that changes with the sun's journey across the sky. This is how we create spaces that feel active and ever-changing, without using any energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/159ee625-422d-4519-b4ee-2053448a9cfe) - ![We have forgotten the joy of the outdoors. I design homes to bring that back, blurring the lines between inside and out. A simple verandah opening onto a lush lawn becomes a space for life to unfold, connecting the family with the fresh air and greenery just steps away.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aefe4383-0c6a-4e4a-b9b3-87d7711c5ebc) - ![The beauty of a single material, multiplied by skill. This is a close-up of a brick dome under construction, where each brick is laid by hand in a concentric pattern. It is a celebration of earthen material and the timeless art of masonry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aee8c27e-39c2-4f45-a6f9-3a00fd86c160) - [Video: Before a single brick is laid, I create a detailed physical model of every project. This allows you to hold your future home in your hands, to understand its scale, see how light will fill the rooms, and feel the flow of the spaces. It makes the design process tangible and collaborative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1c3258d-8844-4c55-975c-4cf1f2cc62ad) - ![Building is a human endeavor. Here, craftsmen work under the open sky, laying tiles on a roof supported by a robust wooden frame and solid stone walls. This image captures the strength of natural materials and the dedication that goes into every home we build.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37096b97-39f1-4487-bc14-35d070d10494) ## Meet your expert ### My story We’re Sathya Consultants, been at this for 30+ years. It’s never just buildings for us - it’s about living well, living close to nature. Sometimes I just miss the cool stone floors, the verandah breeze, the way light shifts on a wall. We try to bring that back, you know? Eco-friendly isn’t a style, it’s a way of life. We want homes that feel alive, that breathe with you. ### My work - **Eco-friendly architectural design**: We design homes, learning centres, and more using sustainable, vernacular architecture and alternative building methods. - **Natural and local materials**: We love honest materials - rammed earth construction, stone walls, clay tiles. Let the real texture show up. - **Spaces that connect with nature**: Verandahs, open courtyard homes, gardens. We play with daylight and shadow design - it shapes how a space feels. - **Right method for every project**: Not just old materials, but knowing where and how to use them for a story that works.