Built Out of Building Waste, this Home is a Learning in Sustainable Architecture (Home Tour).

When Architect Vinu Daniel was approached by a travel aficionado to design a silent abode for him and his family, he couldn’t let the opportunity pass. Sitting atop the hilly landscapes of Kerala, this unique home is made to look natural, rugged, and brutal - like a hill itself.
A slanting wall defines the structure, metaphorically referring to the hand that shields one’s eyes from the harsh Western sunlight.

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Extremely mindful of its context, the core of this structure lies in a patented construction technique that utilises building waste and the rocky terrain of Trivandrum hilltops. This sensitivity governs the temperature control, cross ventilation and the aesthetics of the traveller’s abode.

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The shuttered debris walls, perforated aluminium sheets, and the quaint terrace are some highlights of the project. The Principal Architect narrates the design thinking and insightfully breaks down the layout and construction techniques that add charm to this sustainable home.

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Architectural Journalist: Jaidev Tripathy
Video Interview: Arch.Pro Productions
Photo Credits: Jino Sam, Akash Sharma, Siddharthan, Sagar Kudtarkar

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