Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Architect Builds Mud Homes as Sustainable Alternative to Concrete
Imagine houses that are friends to the Earth!
Architect Krithika builds these using mud and other natural things instead of concrete.
Concrete homes get hot and use a lot of water and energy.
Her homes stay cooler, use less energy, and are gentler on the planet.
She learned from an architect who built with local materials, and after seeing how much damage concrete construction caused to the earth and the people, she decided to build things differently.
Her approach uses traditional methods, focuses on local resources and creates healthier living spaces, employing artisans and ensuring they receive fair wages.
Architect Krithika builds sustainable homes using natural materials, instead of concrete.
Her approach is inspired by Laurie Baker's sustainable building techniques.
She saw the environmental damage caused by traditional construction materials like concrete.
Homes use mud, lime, reclaimed wood, and employ local artisans.
Krithika's practice prioritizes fair wages for artisans and local materials.
- Who
- Krithika VenkatesKrithh, an architect
- What
- Builds sustainable homes using natural materials like mud and lime
- When
- The practice began after Krithika noticed the environmental impact of concrete construction.
- Where
- Primarily in India, with a project near Tirupathi.
- Why
- To create environmentally friendly homes that are also comfortable and sustainable.
- Architect
- Krithika VenkatesKrithh
- Company
- Studio for Earthen Architecture
- Materials Used
- Mud, lime, reclaimed wood
- Client Location
- 35 km from Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
- Construction Cost to Artisans
- Around 70%
- Focus
- Sustainable and eco-friendly building practices