Green Evolution

  • An eco-friendly two-apartment building in the heart of Chennai.

  • Balconies with beautiful grills that add to the airiness of the spaces inside!

  • A well-lit and airy living room with a pooja shelf.

  • Well-lit and airy kitchen that opens out into a utility balcony.

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  • A bedroom designed for access to natural light and cross-ventilation.

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  • Balcony with beautiful grill work that gives this residence a unique identity.

Multi-family Residence, Kottur, Chennai

Built-up area: 4,000 SF

Configuration: Stilt plus two floors.

Year of Completion: 2011

Scope: Architecture and construction management

Summary: An eco-friendly multi-family residence in the
heart of Chennai.

What makes this green?

This multi-family residence was designed to bring in abundant natural light and cross ventilation. Passive solar design strategies such as well shaded balconies bring in glare-free light without heat. Services and utilities were placed on the West and walls made of hollow clay blocks further help in minimizing heat ingress. Water saver fixtures help reduce water consumption.