--- title: "Sustainable Home Architecture & Design Features in Delhi NCR" description: "Explore sustainable architecture projects by Vinit Khanna. From CSEB block homes to bioclimatic designs, see how we build with local materials and natural light." canonical: https://mytribe.in/spaceace.architects/sustainable-residential-architecture/as-featured-in-the-press last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Sustainable Architecture Features in Design Magazines Tribe Verified · Featured in Ideal Home and GoodHomes By [Vinit Khanna](https://mytribe.in/spaceace.architects) · Takes projects across Delhi NCR; Visit studio in DLF Phase 3, Gurugram · ₹350 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Sustainable Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/spaceace.architects/sustainable-residential-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/spaceace.architects/sustainable-residential-architecture/gallery) Media coverage often focuses on the final look, but I like to think they highlight the stories behind the bricks and stone. Here is a look at the projects that sparked interest for their commitment to local, sustainable building practices. ## Photos and videos - ![A feature in Ideal Home and Garden magazine that focused on my role in "sowing the seeds of a green environment." The article highlights the use of hand-made materials and bioclimatic design principles to create sustainable homes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbb6e6ec-a07c-4119-8521-7cdc4094136c) - ![This spread from GoodHomes magazine showcases the home's entrance, built with locally sourced Delhi quartzite stone. It details how using natural materials provides better thermal capacity and requires less long-term maintenance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a38f9cdb-5815-4e9a-a3e3-168afbb9e9a1) - ![An interior view featured in GoodHomes, highlighting the "Hand Made" philosophy of the project. The image shows the raw texture of the quartzite stone walls contrasted with modern glass elements, a core part of my design language.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02ee178d-e968-4b02-96c4-9ee411deb6b3) - ![This article clipping shows the basement lounge, an earth-sheltered space designed for natural thermal comfort. It discusses how the design conserves energy and uses a glass-panelled well to bring natural light deep into the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2d8be64-6057-4ec6-9e79-2c3d8293c627) ## About As Featured: In The Press Notice the raw texture of the walls in these press features? That isn't just a style choice; it is the result of using Delhi quartzite and on-site soil. When we use these raw materials, we bypass the heavy carbon footprint of factory-made cement and steel, and honestly, the natural thermal cooling they provide is far superior to what air conditioning alone can achieve. When design editors from magazines like *Ideal Home* and *GoodHomes* visit my projects, they often point out the same thing: the building feels like it belongs to the land. This wasn't accidental. It is the result of a specific process that prioritizes local sourcing over convenience. ### Why These Projects Were Featured - **Bioclimatic Logic:** We don't just place windows for views. We perform sun-path analysis to ensure the building breathes. The glass-panelled light wells and earth-sheltered basements featured in these articles are there to trap coolness in summer and warmth in winter. - **The "Hand-Made" Process:** We move away from heavy machinery. Using Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) allows us to utilize the site's own soil. It is labor-intensive, yes, but it eliminates the need for long-distance transport and gives the home a unique, grounded character that industrial construction simply cannot replicate. - **Honest Materials:** Whether it is the exposed brick or the random rubble masonry with quartzite, we leave materials in their expressive state. We don't hide the structural realities; we celebrate them. ### The Human Element Architecture is a dialogue. The press features often capture the perfect finish, but I always tell clients: expect human error. We are not working with robots. We are working with people who are stacking bricks and cutting stone by hand. These tiny imperfections are not defects; they are the signature of a human hand. If you are looking for a project that feels more like music than a machine-made box, this is how we build. ## About Vinit Khanna I don't build boxes; I build environments. My work, which has been featured in national design publications, is an ongoing experiment in using what we have around us—earth, stone, and sunlight—to create spaces that breathe. I'm here to help you translate your life into a home that works with the land, not against it. 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