Indian Home Features Rammed-Earth Walls Made from Four Regional Sands
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
A House Born of Four Soils is a residential project in Ahmedabad, India, designed by Hiren Patel Architects + Design. The 790-square-meter home features rammed-earth walls constructed using sand sourced from four different regions, creating a unique geological canvas of colored and textured strata. The design responds to the arid site conditions with sustainable materials and passive cooling strategies, including a central courtyard that facilitates natural ventilation. The house represents a contemporary interpretation of traditional Indian architecture using local materials and construction techniques.
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Named A House Born of Four Soils, the 790-square-metre home is located on an open, arid site on the outskirts of Ahmedabad
The house is designed to respond to the arid climate with passive cooling strategies and sustainable materials
The central courtyard acts as a thermal chimney, drawing hot air up and out while pulling cooler air through the living spaces
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