Revival of Zero %Cement buildings

Natural Building for Everyone

History

18+ 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 18+ 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

Flat limecrete roof being finished on a village house, fields and palms behind

Banana leaf flat limecrete roof

Research and development in limecrete flat roofs, innovatively incorporating sustainable banana leaf materials

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Sunken water tank with earth-plastered compartments holding water in a garden

Water tank without cement

Constructing a tank with traditional Rajasthani lime plaster, incorporating natural materials such as lime and surkhi.

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Madras terrace ceiling of timber joists and sun-dried adobe bricks seen from inside

Madras Terrace roof with adobe

The roof construction involves the use of sundried Adobe bricks, not fired, along with lime for sustainability

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Bedroom wall finished in smooth grey Araish lime plaster under a bamboo ceiling

Araish Rajasthan lime plastering

Reviving the smooth mirror-like traditional Rajasthani Plasters using lime.

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Builders smoothing a flat mud roof high above the treetops

Bamboo-supported flat mud roof

Sturdy flat mud roof constructed with bamboo frame and adorned with flame of the forest leaves.

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Thannal Homes

Hand-Sculpted Sanctuaries: Owner-Built Natural Homes in India

June 22, 2026 1 Comment

Hand-Sculpted Sanctuaries: The Rise of Owner-Built Natural Homes in India Across India, everyday people with no construction background are building their own mud houses — ...