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building in mud



मराठीत वाचायला इथे क्लिक करा



Eco-centric, natural, sustainable homes



About



We design and build structures in natural materials, using traditional building materials, techniques and local skills



UPDATE



IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US REGARDING A PROJECT, KINDLY NOTE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING AT FULL CAPACITY AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE HAVING ANY NEW ENGAGEMENTS THIS YEAR.


THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN TOUGH ON US, WITH THE PANDEMIC MAKING SURE THAT NO PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED. WE THEREFORE MUST UPHOLD OUR EXISTING COMMITMENTS AND GIVE OUR 100% TO COMPLETING THE PROJECTS IN HAND, BEFORE ACCEPTING NEW ONES!


IF YOU ARE STILL WILLING TO WAIT, KINDLY DROP IN A MAIL AT buildinginmud@gmail.com AND WE SHALL GET BACK TO YOU! WE MAY BE ABLE TO ADD YOU TO OUR PRIORITY LIST FOR NEXT YEAR (MEANING CONSTRUCTION CAN BEGIN NOT BEFORE SEPT 2023), OR ALSO EXPLORE THE OPTION OF DOING THE DESIGN AND DRAWINGS ONLY, IF YOU ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT GETTING IT EXECUTED FROM ANOTHER AGENCY.


ALTERNATELY, WE ALSO PROVIDE CONSULTATION / ON-SITE TRAINING IF YOU CAN DESIGN AND BUILD ON YOUR OWN!


THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING!



Projects



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Work philosophy





1



vernacular



'vernacular' stands for "the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a region or a country". The traditional architecture that develops in a particular region responds directly to the context of its climate and culture. We observe that modern architecture has a tendency to dismiss this valuable traditional wisdom; thereby replacing it with "modern technology".


We believe that it is necessary to realise that these traditional methods of construction are the best "technology" that has stood the test of time and climate - and therefore can used as effective design tools, indicators and inspiration.



2



natural



We are living in a world with a growing awareness about the harmful impacts of toxic chemicals in our life. Though highlighted rarely, the same rule holds true in the field of construction. A majority of what are considered to be "modern building materials" are harmful for the health of either the users, or the manufacturers - and definitely the environment.


Therefore, we stress on the use of natural, energy intensive materials in construction - such as mud, lime, stone, mud bricks, timber and so on. Not that, but we strive to have all treatments to these materials done naturally, free of toxic chemicals.



3



local



Majority of material and labour used for the construction of our houses is local.


Use of local materials ensures that the construction process is as eco-sensitive as possible. Local material use keeps a tab on the embodied energy of all materials used for construction.


Use of local labour, skills and techniques not only provides employment to the people of the neighbouring villages, but also helps in safeguarding their traditional skills that are slowly disappearing due to modern methods of construction.



Architects dhruvang and priyanka



4Vrindavan society, near mhatre bridge, pune - 411030


buildinginmud@gmail.com

Image credits:

Architect Vikram Hingmire

Architect Dhruvang Hingmire