Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Architect Builds Sustainable Mud Home in Uttarakhand
Architect Neha Ballal built a beautiful mud home in the mountains of Uttarakhand.
She used special techniques and local materials to make the house strong and eco-friendly.
The home is made of mud and straw, which keeps it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Neha worked with the local villagers, who taught her many clever tricks to build the house.
The home is now a peaceful place where people can stay and enjoy nature.
Neha hopes her home will inspire others to use sustainable building methods.
Architect Neha Ballal built a mud home in Wan village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand using earthbag construction and cob plastering.
The home was constructed using locally sourced materials and with the help of village people, including Balwant, Meena, and neighborhood children.
The construction cost was Rs 1,30,000 and took one year to complete, starting in November 2021.
The mud home is designed to be eco-friendly, maintaining ambient temperature and blending into the natural landscape.
Neha's home is listed on Airbnb and serves as a peaceful retreat for visitors, showcasing the potential of sustainable architectural practices.
- Who
- Architect Neha Ballal
- What
- Built a sustainable mud home using earthbag construction and cob plastering
- When
- Construction started in November 2021 and completed in November 2022
- Where
- Wan village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To explore sustainable architecture and showcase the potential of mud as a building material
- Location
- Wan village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand
- Construction Cost
- Rs 1,30,000
- Construction Duration
- 1 year (November 2021 - November 2022)
- Construction Technique
- Earthbag construction with cob plastering
- Materials Used
- Locally sourced soil, clay, sand, and straw
- Architect
- Neha Ballal
- Local Contributors
- Village people, including Balwant, Meena, and neighborhood children