Participatory Design Workshop

Biome Environmental Solutions

Biome Environmental Solutions

Bengaluru

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Biome Environmental Solutions is dedicated to mainstreaming ecological architecture. Their approach to design and construction emphasizes resource efficiency, sustainability, and community involvement.

Key Projects

Mathru Centre for Developmental Disabilities

  • Site Area: 479.84 sqm
  • Design Team: Chitra Vishwanath, Sharath Nayak, Pritesh Patel, Abhinav Agarwal
  • Highlights:
    • Retained two large mango trees for shade and green view.
    • Reclaimed windows for the façade, highlighted with bright yellow paint.
    • Open classrooms and wide passages for flexible use of space.
    • Materials sourced from leftovers of other projects.

MP Homestays

  • Highlights:
    • Participatory design approach involving government, architects, NGOs, and rural communities.
    • Use of local materials and vernacular architecture.
    • Community-based tourism to generate employment and economic opportunities.
    • Emphasis on local craftsmanship and sustainable building practices.

Classroom for Spastic Society of Karnataka

  • Design Team: Chitra V
  • Highlights:
    • Originally a bus shelter repurposed into an arts classroom.
    • Use of locally available materials.
    • Ecological sensitivity and inclusivity in design.
    • Still standing after three decades with minimal changes.

Sans Souci Residence

  • Site Area: 1500 sqft
  • Design Team: Chitra V
  • Contractors: Murali & Narayan MC
  • Highlights:
    • Experimental home for ecological practices.
    • Use of site soil for compressed stabilized earth blocks.
    • Rainwater harvesting and solar energy utilization.
    • Rooftop garden for food production and insulation.
    • No mechanical cooling systems used.
    • Open for educational visits.
Design Philosophy

Biome Environmental Solutions focuses on:

  • Resource Efficiency: Diverting waste from one project to another.
  • Sustainability: Use of local and reclaimed materials.
  • Community Involvement: Engaging local communities in the building process.
  • Ecological Sensitivity: Designing with nature to enhance biodiversity and reduce environmental impact.

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