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2023: 5 Homes That Blend Vernacular Techniques with Modern Design

Vernacular homes are becoming more popular among architects and homeowners as a way to create sustainable homes. These traditional techniques rooted in regional customs and materials, are coming back to provide a special fusion of practicality, cultural resonance, and eco-friendliness.

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2023: 5 Courtyard Houses That Stand the Test of Time

Courtyards have been around for centuries, providing respite from the harsh weather conditions but in modern times, they still reign high, as a testament to sustainability. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to revisit the new-age courtyard homes that serve as a feature celebrating Indian heritage.

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2023: Watch India’s Top 5 Compact Homes that Redefined Modern Living

Today when living sustainably is becoming more and more important, compact house designs have come to light as a breath of fresh air. These creative layouts combine functionality, modern style, and a hint of vintage charm while also making the most of the available space.

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2023: Watch 7 Home Tours that Tell Tales of Heartland India

In today’s world full of ideas for modern homes, we bring to you 7 homes that celebrate Indian culture in every aspect. Inspired by elements of Indian heritage and traditional architecture, these homes are works of art on their own.

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2023: 10 Most Watched Home Tours on Buildofy

From ultra-luxury modern residences to modest homes honoring the essence of Indianness, a tapestry of homes was under the lens this year. Buildofy sneaks a peek at its archives for the homes that were the showstoppers of 2023.

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Old World Charm and Contemporary Décor Reign High in this Wada-inspired Bengaluru Home

This home looks back at traditional architecture for inspiration, flaunting a fusion of vintage and contemporary elements. It reflects the owners’ persona, with the pastel hues and a wooden palette creating a bridge between the past and present.

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This 6,000 sq. ft. Bengaluru Home Breathes Visual Symphony Into an Idiom

The residence features emerald nooks shining between a chic neutral palette. The layout seamlessly blends, while concurrently contrasting the interior with the exterior elements.

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This 2,200 sq. ft. Home in Kerala is Packed with Traditional Elements Fused with a Pop of Colour

Hridayam is equal parts traditional and contemporary with a fusion of materials. Its layout brings the family together for heartfelt conversations and bonding.

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This 6,275 sq. ft. home is a Thoughtful Insertion of Sustainability in Rajkot’s Concrete Landscape

This home stands as the epitome of sustainability staying true to its name. Standing on the principle of the 3 R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, it exudes a warm aura reminiscent of a playful home.

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This Home in Punjab Mirrors a Museum Exhibiting its Owner’s Prized Possessions

Downsizing can be done without negotiating the aesthetics of a home. Take notes from this compact home that packs moments of regal, old-world charm.

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A Luxurious Cocoon House Melding Elegance and Sustainability in every step

Mr. and Mrs. Khosla had a vision to construct a residence that mirrors their affluent tastes and embraces their wanderlust spirit. Their diverse travels have garnered an abode that accommodates their treasures and embodies their opulent lifestyle intertwined with environmental values.

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Chennai’s Timeless Home weathers beautifully, bridging the Land and Sea

Wrapped around a massive courtyard, this weekend home slows down the residents for a tranquil experience. With ingeniously used local material it blends seamlessly with its surroundings.

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House of Seasons: This 2,940 sq. ft. Minimalistic Home in Punjab embraces its’ Raw Textures

This home in Amritsar embraces its residents with warmth, boasting a peculiar curvy façade without masking of concrete on the bricks, and is reminiscent of the pious nature of its location.

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Embracing Elegance: This 6,000 sq. ft. Home in Noida Perfectly Contradicts its Surroundings

Bricks@47 stands true to its name flaunting a façade that compliments its lush context. Dipped in the warm embrace of bricks and wood, it is an ode to the owners’ careers in fashion and culinary.

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Courtyard Chronicles: A Bengaluru Home that Binds Tradition and Family

A courtyard with traditional rudiments is the central focus of this abode. Taking cues from the traditional elements, it is an homage to the family's roots.

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This House in Sholavaram Near Chennai Reinterprets the Traditional Central Courtyard

In a world of rapid development, this house in Sholavaram, Tamil Nadu is a quaint abode away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nested in a calm neighbourhood, this house is a perfect blend of nature and the client’s remembrance of their childhood at their grandparents home.

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Intertwined with verdant pockets, this home in Bengaluru lures nature inside

With pockets of dry green courts dotted throughout, this home encases spaces that provide a temporary getaway from the bustling city life.

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Tranquility Amidst Urban Buzz: Exploring the Rustic Charm of Chennai's Hidden Haven

Discover the hidden oasis of Chitra Rajan, a rustic house nestled within the bustling city of Chennai. Enveloped by a lush green landscape garden, this architectural marvel seamlessly blends modern comfort with traditional charm.

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This Multi-Generation House Is An Eco-Conscious Residence That Incorporates Natural Elements With Modern Living

When a house has to hold three generations of a family, it becomes imperative for each to have their own space and personalised representation. Arunivas seamlessly integrates that with natural elements and modern living, providing a serene and personalised sanctuary for each member of the family.

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Flintstone6 Is An Eco-Friendly Home In Tamil Nadu Built Using The Debris Wall Construction Technique

Featuring an open-floor layout, ingenious use of materials like Poured Earth Debris Wall construction, and captivating architectural elements like the composite Casuarina-glazed roof, the Flintstone house is a stunning example of nature-inspired design and sustainable living.

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The Luxury In This Sustainable Eco-Friendly Home Is The Emotions It Evokes

Determined to let the client’s imagination take the forefront, Banni Residence delivers a sustainable, livable and eco-friendly home with an ease that is both unreal and natural.

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Set In The Hills Of Trivandrum Is This Perfect Home For A Mountaineer

Giving an interesting spin on the frowned-upon acute angled spaces, this architect reimagines a house for the heart of a hiker and designs a home that looks like a haven in the hills.

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This Natural Mud House In Alwar Is Built Using Traditional Construction Techniques

Birthed from a successful experiment, this eco-friendly, compact home in Rajasthan makes the case to adopt local materials like mud in building sustainable and environmentally friendly homes.

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On the outskirts of Noida, this striking home emerges from the earth and blends with nature

A sustainable eco-friendly home in Noida - Anahat by Ant Studio. Surrounded by agricultural land and horse tables, Ant Studio's Anahat merges with the environment, yet profoundly stands out. 0:00/1× Beyond a wide gate at the edge of the city, an avenue of large trees opens up. The