Designed with traditional materials and modern techniques, this sustainable home in Kottayam, Kerala shows how you can integrate rainwater harvesting, passive cooling and natural ventilation in your home
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Nestled amid the lush green hills of Kottayam in Kerala, this Mangalore-tiled roof bungalow is an absolute marvel. Called EcoHouse, the 4-bedroom bungalow prevents the harsh sun’s rays from heating the structure and intensifies the flow of wind from below the hills.
Inspired by Travancore’s traditional architecture with free-flowing spaces and grand windows, it is a perfect amalgamation of modern design techniques and vernacular concepts of natural light ventilation.
The climate responsive house, which creates its own microclimate in the rooms, was built by Amrutha Kishor, Principal and founder of Elemental, an architectural firm that focuses on constructing…