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Sustainable Mud-Brick Home – Uppal
Uppal, Hyderabad 2025 4,360 sq.ft Modern Indian Vernacular
Project Overview
Sustainable Mud-Brick Home explores a modern indian vernacular language for a contemporary Hyderabad family. The 4360 sq.ft program is wrapped around a triple-height living court, with a jaali-screened west facade and a roof terrace planned as an evening living room.
Design Philosophy
"A vertical courtyard pulls daylight and cross-breeze into every floor without losing privacy."
Materials & Brands
- Locally fired clay roof tiles
- Hand-pressed terracotta jaali screens
- Indian Kota stone on external paving
- Lime plaster (chuna) on internal walls
- Board-marked exposed concrete
Architectural Design Boards
Front elevation, floor plan, massing study and the curated material palette — the full presentation deck.
Front Elevation
Street-facing elevation with landscape and façade material call-outs.
Floor Plan Concept
Stacked floor plan capturing flow, ventilation and Vastu zoning.
Massing Study
3D massing exploration showing volumes, terraces and shading devices.
Material Palette
Curated material & finish palette tying the exterior to interiors.
Project Highlights
- Concept boards, mood boards & three facade options
- Full GFC drawing set — architectural, structural, MEP, plumbing
- Material palette with vendor list and indicative rates
- 3D walkthrough video and VR-ready model
- GHMC / HMDA sanction-ready drawings & liaisoning support
- Vastu compliance report signed off by panel consultant