Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Couple Builds 98% Natural Eco Farmstay in Hyderabad Using Mud & Discarded Cement Bags
A couple in Hyderabad built a farmstay called Idika using mostly natural materials like mud and old cement bags.
It's a big dome that stays cool in summer and warm in winter, and it doesn't waste water.
They wanted a simple, earth-friendly home that feels connected to nature.
Vivek and Sadhna built Idika, an eco-homestay on Hyderabad outskirts
Home is 98% natural, with mud walls and reclaimed wooden furniture
Dome structure uses no cement or iron, relying on natural materials and old techniques
Homestay is self-sustaining, with natural temperature control and zero water waste
Idika reflects a sustainable way of living that respects the earth
- Who
- Vivek and Sadhna
- What
- Built an eco-homestay called Idika
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Hyderabad outskirts
- Why
- To live simply, grounded, and connected to nature
- Construction Material
- 98% natural, mainly mud and discarded cement bags
- Structure
- Dome shape, no cement or iron
- Temperature Control
- Natural, stays cool in summer, warm in winter
- Water Usage
- Zero waste, rainwater harvesting, water recycling
- Artisans Involved
- Local artisans worked closely with the couple