The proposal puts forth the idea of sustainable self-built houses and managing one’s own building materials being an “option” in a world where buying houses is commonly
observed. To bring into practice, the rare combination of owner-builder-designer-master craftsman, all to a human and livable scale. Acknowledging the role that individualism plays in a house design and how it needs to address the ever-changing needs of a human being. Additionally, sustainability can be achieved by revolutionizing the perception and use of building materials. While using local, sustainable harvested materials, and purchasing only the essential manufactured building materials enhances the sustainability of the structure, a fresh perspective on building materials is proposed biological products could become a major resource for the construction industry. This entails that people could potentially grow and their own building materials to address their ever changing housing needs thereby,
“Growing their own homes”
Status: School Project
Location: Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India
My Role: Individual Project
Additional Credits: AIA Honors award recipient
SCAD student choice : Thesis Award