If you are interested in sustainable buildings made of natural materials, this tour is for you. In this Sustainable House Tour, you will see the Aanandaa house, and learn about rammed earth, lime plasters, 6 different roofing systems, rainwater harvesting systems, grey water management and more!
You will spend about two hours with Manisha in her home, and learn about the challenges, the solutions, the 'watch outs' and the 'must-dos' of a sustainable architecture.
A Glimpse of the Sustainable House
How We Built
This Home
The house at Aanandaa is primarily made of rammed earth, using the soil excavated from the land itself
Use of shallow Rohtak domes for roofs eliminated the use of steel and concrete in the roof thereby keeping the house cooler in the summer
A filler slab on the kitchen roof reduced the use of concrete, while adding an aesthetic feature and allowing the placement of the water tank on the roof
Mirror polished lime plasters provided the water proof surfaces needed in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchen
Simple metal pipe and stone roofs were both cost effective and sustainable
Toxic surface finishes like synthetic paints were completely substituted by etxtured lime plaster finishes where required
House Tour Details
Timings and Rules
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**In case of a no-show, no refund will be provided. Guests who have not arrived within 30 minutes of the tour starting will be considered a no-show
You may request for a tour on any working day (Mon to Fri) between 10 am and 5 pm.
We will confirm a slot which is mutually convenient. The tour will last over two hours, and will cover all techniques and materials used. Please pay and confirm your booking 48 hours prior to your appointment.
Rates and More
Charges for a Sustainable House tour are Rs 5000/- (incl of taxes). A max of 4 persons can attend the tour at one time.
Handy Tips
Before You
Visit
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Meet Manisha,
Your Guide
Manisha believes that built structures should work with nature rather than against it. With no formal training in architecture, she learned by building her own home from the ground up - experimenting with rammed earth walls, lime plasters, natural cooling systems, rainwater harvesting, insulation, roofing and sustainable materials. Every challenge became a lesson, and every solution was tested through lived experience. On this tour, she shares the practical insights, mistakes and discoveries that shaped the home.
What Our
Community Says
"Grateful for the open sharing of your learnings. Thank you for the lab you have created that allows urbanites to re think their choices"
Sangeeta, Home Owner
"This tour will definitely help all architects specifically now when we have a need for alternate building practices."
Simran, Architect
"Lots of insights from a utility and vision point of view. Made me rethink about all the aspects of my project. Loved the experience."
Nilesh. Architect
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If you are planning to build a structure, learn how to make it kinder on the planet.
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