Ideas · one house · Tamil Nadu
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An actual house is going up in Tamil Nadu — plan drawn, elevation done. These are the technologies going into it: modern engineering folded into contemporary vernacular building, each idea researched, costed, and argued with.
12 of 15 briefed & researched
Radiant cooling through a single PEX coil under the red-oxide floor, fed by an earth-tempered rainwater tank — with honest, verified numbers on what it will and won't do.
Exploring interlock concrete and mud bricks as a cost-effective, time-saving alternative to traditional red bricks for the TechHouse build in Tamil Nadu.
This research explores and compares various 3D-printed terracotta wall designs, optimizing material, geometry, and water management for enhanced passive cooling in Tamil Nadu's climate.
Leveraging Erode's dry climate, this idea integrates a conventional air cooler into the home's structure, delivering cool air discreetly through a ducted floor vent.
Addressing the common challenge of fixed kitchen counter heights, this innovative island design uses a motorized mechanism to adapt to the ergonomic needs of every user.
This concept outlines a comprehensive whole-house Reverse Osmosis (RO) system designed to provide purified water to most taps while intelligently reusing the RO reject water for toilets and gardening, promoting sustainability.
While the allure of a seamless kitchen countertop with hidden induction cooking is strong, embedding standard cooktops directly under plywood presents significant safety hazards and technical challenges.
Comparing split AC, VRF, and centralized cooling for a 6-room house in Erode, with solar integration for cost-effective, reliable comfort.
Exploring a novel approach to kitchen ventilation using hidden industrial exhaust fans positioned below cabinets as a cost-effective alternative to traditional chimneys.
Explore a suite of passive cooling strategies, from advanced cool roof coatings to strategic shading, designed to significantly reduce heat gain and enhance thermal comfort in your Tamil Nadu home.
Transforming the immediate surroundings of your Tamil Nadu home into a dense, native micro-forest using the Miyawaki technique promises a naturally cooler microclimate and enhanced biodiversity.
Explore sustainable and non-toxic strategies to deter termites, ensuring your TechHouse remains a sanctuary free from pests without harming the environment, guided by the principle of making them 'leave my house'.
Awaiting brief — this idea will be dictated and researched soon.
Awaiting brief — this idea will be dictated and researched soon.
Awaiting brief — this idea will be dictated and researched soon.