Laurie Baker

“We dug out a 5 ft pit, placed bricks/broken tiles in it and covered it with a 5-inch layer of soil. Then we planted a species of grass and arrowroot on it, creating an artificial wetland that recharges groundwater.”

Sreenivasan’s technique helps to reduce the use of 50% of sand required while plastering as well as helps avoid painting the walls with chemical paints in his eco-friendly homes. #SustainableHomes

What we love? The fact that mud houses stay 13-14 degrees Celcius cooler than the weather outside, even in the peak of summer! #SustainableHomes #LiveGreen

Covering an area of 4,250 square feet, this modern home stands out like no other!

From constructing the first township built with green building technology in India in 1995 to the largest earth building in the world in Bangladesh in 2006, Architect Shankar has taken on the cause of sustainable architecture with his blood, sweat and tears, battling hostile contractors, the establishment and naysayers.

Used bottles, scrap metal, jute sacks, coconut shells, broken bricks and more — Vinu Daniel is a shining example to architects everywhere. #SustainableHomes #GreenIndia

Blending nature, tradition and innovation, these eco-friendly homes stay a remarkable 25 degrees Celsius inside even when it's 38 degrees outside!