Revival of Zero %Cement buildings

Natural Building for Everyone

History

15+ Years of Service

Spreading awareness about Indian natural building methods, through hands-on workshops, online video courses and books

This is a platform for sharing knowledge in natural buildings based on the traditional shelter-making methods in India. The age-old practice of using natural materials available from the surroundings in a way without causing harm to nature is revived. The addition of plant and animal derivatives made these homes durable for centuries.

Research and Development

With over 15+ years of experience, our commitment to research and development in the present day is aimed at advancing traditional natural building methods through innovative techniques. Our primary goal is to establish a sustainable future using zero percent cement

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Articles

Sindhu Bhaskar sitting on an earthen bench next to a phone displaying the Thannal e-learning app.
Our works

Learn Natural Building Online with Thannal’s “Back Home”

Learn natural building online with "Back Home." Discover the story behind the Biju Bhaskar natural building movement.
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A collage of projects by women in natural building in India, the focus of the article.
Thannal Homes

Natural Buildings by India’s Wonder Women

Discover inspiring stories of women in natural building in India and find out how you can learn natural building in India through our hands-on workshops.
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Kanchana's Owner-Built Chettinad Home
Thannal Homes

Kanchana’s Owner-Built Chettinad Home

See how a Thannal workshop empowered Kanchana Rajendran to create her dream owner-built Chettinad natural home. A 4,500 sq ft, zero-cement residence.
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