Sustainable & Climatic Design
Available across India
We design buildings that stay cool naturally using local materials, passive cooling features, and layouts that fit the climate and site instead of following trends.
Pricing Guide
Full-Scope Villa Architecture & Design
Core Architectural Strategy
- Comprehensive site audits for topography, wind tunnels, and solar orientation.
- Layout design using one-room thick plans for cross-ventilation.
- Structural concept design for metal skeletons or rammed earth walls.
- Facade engineering for breathing walls using terracotta or brick screens.
Sustainable Systems
- Specification of locally sourced noble materials like Khadappa stone and basalt.
- Design of thermal stack effect systems and internal courtyards for passive cooling.
- Layouts for rainwater harvesting and percolation wells.
Execution Support
- Direct detailing instructions for local masons and potters.
- Architectural detailing for transition zones like verandahs and decks.
Urban Apartment Retrofit & Interior Design
Spatial Reconfiguration
- Demolition planning to restructure standard apartment layouts.
- Creation of cooling cores and airflow channels within living spaces.
- Structural planning for vertical gardens or hydroponic stacks.
Material Upgrades
- Replacement of standard paints with breathable lime plaster or exposed brick.
- Design of custom sliding timber screens for light filtration.
- Detailing for cast-in-situ Terrazzo or natural stone flooring.
Atmosphere Engineering
- Lighting plans designed to create dappled shade effects.
- Custom furniture design using salvaged or sustainable timber.
Site Feasibility & Concept Consultation
Site Diagnostics
- Assessment of existing trees, natural slopes, and water drainage.
- Analysis of sun paths and wind patterns for optimal orientation.
Strategic Conceptualization
- Design brief defining the project narrative and atmosphere.
- Mood board selection of local materials to minimize transport costs.
- High-level block diagrams showing footprint and zoning.
About Sustainable & Climatic Design
We don’t believe in forcing buildings onto a site – it’s more like having a quiet chat with the land. Our approach is about listening to the sun, wind, and even the soil. Each project, whether squeezed into a city lane or sprawling by the coast, ends up with its own vibe because of this. We aren’t chasing cool looks or trends, just honest, lived-in spaces.
How We Work
- We design for Indian heat, aiming for comfort without running ACs all day. High ceilings and lofty roofs let hot air drift out on its own.
- Most of our buildings are one room thick, usually wrapped around courtyards. This isn’t just for show – it’s all about passive cooling architecture and letting that breeze do its thing.
- You’ll find lots of porous walls, like brick jaalis or terracotta cones, which keep things airy and shaded.
- Deep verandahs, pergolas, and sliding screens help cut the sun without shutting the world out.
Materials & Connection
- We use locally sourced building materials – rammed earth, Indian stones, salvaged teak. These materials age well, and honestly, plaster just gets in the way.
- Courtyards are our green lungs. They cool things down, bring in light, and feel a bit like a hidden garden in the middle of everything.
- Green roofs and planted terraces help us blend buildings into the landscape, while also keeping interiors cooler.
Everything we do is about making places that feel human and simple – nothing flashy, just spaces that work with nature instead of against it.
Meet your Expert
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My Story
Walking into our studio, it’s like a band tuning up for the day, not just work. We’ve been doing this for years, still learning, still loving analog – real models, hands-on, no hiding behind screens. Every project handover gives us that bittersweet ache, but new stories keep us moving. Bombay’s chaos is our muse, and honestly, art and poetry – that’s the soul. Building a new India, one bit at a time.
My Work
Designing sustainable spaces - We create architecture, masterplans, hospitality, housing, and institutional projects with a focus on sustainability.
Custom-made objects and furniture - We craft furniture, lamps, and objects – where architecture meets touch and pattern.
Soulful, atmospheric design - We don’t chase style. We build spaces that feel quiet, relevant, and full of soul.
Material honesty - We use basalt, granite, rammed earth, salvaged teak – true materials, no shortcuts, for timeless quality.
Simple, responsive approach - We listen to the site. High roofs, courtyards, verandahs, keeping things simple and direct, especially for coastal climates.
