Aashraya Farmstead
Location
Nalanda, Bihar
Area
4,800 sq ft
Year
2025
Status
In Progress
60% less embodied energy
Passive Strategies
- Earth-sheltered design utilizing natural ground cooling
- Passive solar orientation for winter warmth
- Biogas integration from farm waste
- Natural stone foundations from local quarry
Materials
Rammed EarthLocal StoneBambooFly Ash BricksThatch Roofing
Story of the Home
The Problem
A farming family in Nalanda wanted a spacious farmstead but refused to use materials imported from outside Bihar. They wanted their home to literally grow from their land.
Design Approach
Using rammed earth from the site itself, bamboo from local groves, and stone from a quarry 12 km away, we created a farmstead with zero imported materials. The earth-sheltered design uses the ground's natural insulation.
Outcome
Construction costs came in 35% below conventional building. The farmstead uses 60% less embodied energy than comparable RCC buildings and has inspired three neighbors to adopt similar construction.
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