Where do I start when I want a Sustainable Home?

Most of the clients who approach us seem to think that choosing a different material to build the home is enough to make the home sustainable. Alternative materials for wall like Earth walls and different roofing systems are enough to make it all good. It is wonderful to make an alternative choice. It does helpRead More…

Residential | February 19, 2022

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A Little Piece by Athira – the Unwitting Intern

I entered the realm of Studio Alaya knowing I will have to face up to two things. One, I will have to put behind the frail husk of the frilly, fancy, superficial NOTHING that I learnt in college, and face up to what really happens in an architects day to day life, filled with immediateRead More…

Residential | March 23, 2018

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Flooring Thoughts?

Yes Stones are an over utilized material in the construction industry and yes you can have a house or any building without stone for its flooring. Yes mining rock is one of the most nature invasive processes and if you could avoid being a part of it that much better. Yet being environmentally conscious shouldn’tRead More…

Residential | January 26, 2018

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Vaishnavi and Dogs

Vaishnavi; who loves all things sweets, had applied for internship at the office in 2016. She didnt wait to find out over the mail but instead came directly to the office for an interview. Having travelled all night and not had a morsel of food she was hungry and tired. She was hardly able toRead More…

Residential | May 15, 2017

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