Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Sustainable School Rebuild After Floods Transforms Tribal Village
Imagine a school that got wrecked by floods!
Architects came up with a plan to rebuild it, but this time, smarter.
They used special bricks, solar panels, and even got the students involved.
The new school is built to avoid floods, uses the sun's energy, and is beautiful.
The architects used local materials and techniques to keep it affordable.
The kids helped build it, and now they're proud of their school, and more kids want to go there.
This school shows how a good design can help a whole community.
Saraswati Vidyalaya in Kelthan village was severely damaged by floods in 2019.
Architects Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil of unTAG designed a sustainable rebuild.
The new school incorporates flood-resistant design, local materials, and community involvement.
The design includes solar panels, natural ventilation, and locally sourced materials to reduce costs and environmental impact.
The project has increased student enrollment and has received recognition for its architectural and educational merit.
- Who
- Architects Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil of unTAG, students, and the local community.
- What
- Rebuilding Saraswati Vidyalaya after floods, using sustainable design and local materials.
- When
- Flooding occurred in 2019, rebuild started in 2020 and Phase 1 was completed by the end of 2023.
- Where
- Kelthan village, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To provide a safe, sustainable, and culturally relevant school for children after the previous one was destroyed by floods.
- Location
- Kelthan village, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- School Name
- Saraswati Vidyalaya
- Architects
- unTAG Architecture and Interiors
- Year of Floods
- 2019
- Cost per sq ft
- Rs 1,200
- Student Enrollment Increase
- From 120 to nearly 200