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Types of Indian Plaster part 1
The beauty of Indian plasters is that it utilises different natural derivatives from trees and herbs to increase the molecular strength, termite resistance and water repelling quality. Kitchen ingredients like Methi (fenugreek), Gur (jaggery), Kadukkai (Haritaki), Gooseberry, herbs like…
Bagra flat lime roofs
In a village called Tehla near Jaipur, crushed lime waste ‘Bagra’ is extensively used for mortars, plasters as well as for making flat lime roofs. These exemplify the beauty, strength and possibilities that lie within a natural material like lime.
inGREED with cement
Cement is hailed as the ultra-modern building material, coming together with steel to reach new heights that mankind has never dared to reach before. In only about hundred years of its existence, cement has acquired the trust of the masses
Understanding lime with a sprinkle of shayari (poem)
Understanding lime with real heroes of natural buildings are the ones who have worked extensively, trained themselves and carried forward the traditions of building that their ancestors have taught them
Cow and Natural Building
Why cow is so important in natural building. From seeking permission from mother earth to build our home cow has a relation in natural homes
Natural building books weaving walls
Natural building book intends to make individuals unfamiliar with the world of natural building aware of the possibilities that lie in using locally available materials
Plasters of Rajasthan
In Rajasthan you can find both the limits, the extravagant finishes of the palaces and the humble plasters of the villages, both made using natural materials.
Traditional Flat earthen roof using Eeta leaves
Traditional earthen roof with a vapor barrier in 3 Storey home in two floors made with out concrete but mud and eeta leaves
Flowing Palm Leaf Lean-To roof
We are lucky enough to get this 18 feet height wood from nearby village. Tied rope at the top most point in different direction to see the pitch of the roof
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