Luxurious Lime Plasters of India
India is home to a diverse array of lime plaster traditions. Little known beyond India’s borders, these fine plaster finishes deserve wide recognition for the ancient wisdom inherent within each one.
Spiti Valley Architecture
Spiti Valley Architecture is an exceptional example of sustainable design utilising abundantly available local resources in combination with in depth understanding of the local climatic context to create thermally comfortable living spaces.
VERNACULAR GRAIN STORAGE& Beautiful Hand crafted Huts
Vernacular grain storage and handcrafted huts offer a glimpse into the creativity of humankind. The use of all natural materials to create ingenious solutions is common across the globe.
Vernacular Architecture – A thing of the Past? Or Not…
Rahul Bushan is pioneering the adaptation of Himachali vernacular architecture. His Dhajji cabin at North Estate provides his guests with first hand experience of the beauty of living in a natural home.
Inspiring Vernacular Bio-Climatic Design
LEARNING FROM THE PAST & INNOVATING VERNACULAR DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE Vernacular bio-climatic design as practiced across the globe affords us insights into possible solutions and design strategies for sustainable, …
The Grand Abandoned Havelis of Sardarshahr
The abandoned Havelis of Sardarshahr offer a glimpse into the grandeur and riches once typical of the princely state of Rajasthan. The little known historical city of Sardarshahr is located …