Photo ©2012 Mariko Reed
1960s one-story exterior home photo in San Francisco

2011 EcoHome Design Award Winner Key to the successful design were the homeowner priorities of family health, energy performance, and optimizing the walk-to-town construction site. To maintain health and air quality, the home features a fresh air ventilation system with energy recovery, a whole house HEPA filtration system, radiant & radiator heating distribution, and low/no VOC materials. The home’s energy performance focuses on passive heating/cooling techniques, natural daylighting, an improved building envelope, and efficient mechanical systems, collectively achieving overall energy performance of 50% better than code. To address the site opportunities, the home utilizes a footprint that maximizes southern exposure in the rear while still capturing the park view in the front. ZeroEnergy Design | Green Architecture & Mechanical Design www.ZeroEnergy.com Kauffman Tharp Design | Interior Design www.ktharpdesign.com Photos by Eric Roth

Architecture by Bosworth Hoedemaker & Garret Cord Werner. Interior design by Garret Cord Werner.
Mid-sized trendy master gray tile and stone tile concrete floor and gray floor bathroom photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and beige countertops

Today’S Lifestyle Is Increasingly Embracing Bold Shapes, Colors, And Textures As A Prevalent Decorating Theme. This Drum Pendant Series Offers An Oversized Design And Contemporary Styling While Providing Functional Lighting. Each Piece Is Offered With A Clear Cord And Satin Nickel Hardware. Measurements and Information: Polished Chrome Finish From the Couture Collection Takes one 150 Watt Medium Bulb(s) 18.00'' Wide 19.00'' High Contemporary Style

Rosalie House by KIRK is located in one of Brisbane’s most established inner city suburbs. This 5-bedroom family home sits on a hillside among the peaks and gullies that characterises the suburb of Paddington. Rosalie House has a solid base that rises up as a 3-storey lightweight structure. The exterior is predominantly recycled Tallowwood weatherboard and pre-weathered zinc cladding – KIRK’s interpretation of the timber and tin tradition that is prevalent in the area. Sun-shading and privacy is achieved with operable timber screens and external venetian blinds that sit in front of a bespoke timber window joinery. The planning of the house is organised to address the views towards the city on the North-East and Mt Coot-tha on the South-West. The resulting building footprint provides private courtyards and landscaped terraces adjacent to the main living spaces. The interior is an ensemble of Red Mahogany timber flooring and Jarrah timber panelling on backdrop of white plaster walls and white-set ceilings. Environmental features of the house include solar hot water, 40,000L in-ground rainwater storage for landscape irrigation and low energy lighting. Photo Credits: Scott Burrows

Example of a trendy home design design in London

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Kitchen extensions remain an increasingly prevalent form of home improvement project and this example is no exception. The customer not only commissioned David Salisbury to build their new orangery kitchen extension, but also to design and replace all of the windows and doors around the property. The orangery features full height glazing and a lantern roof, a particular David Salisbury design specialism. It has created the additional floor area that was needed to fit in the handmade wooden kitchen that the customer was looking for, along with ample space for a dining table with views out over the garden. A combination of timber sliding sash windows, casement windows and painted timber doors were designed and installed, co-ordinating with the look of the orangery. The Raw Hessian paint finish, from our own unique colour palette, perfectly complements the existing red brickwork and mortar. The result is a complete transformation of the customer’s home, both from the interior, with improved views and better access to the outside, as well as the exterior view of the home, which now looks refreshingly updated. The before and after photos above show just what a dramatic change was achieved. As the customer put it: “Having engaged David Salisbury, I have found them to be totally reliable in every way. Our project was a very challenging complete refurbishment and included new windows doors and an orangery - we worked with Eddie Spillane from initial design stages to completion. Eddie’s manner / approach and after sales service throughout has been outstanding. I have just sold my home and will be contacting Eddie once I settle into my new property to discuss designs for our next project.”

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.

Submission detail Company Name: Design Unbound Mobile Number: Sagar Kudtarkar: 9833713555 Email: designunbound.in@gmail.com Project Details Project Name: The Lime House Location: Nerul, Navi Mumbai Size: 700 sqft. USP: Using natural and sustainable materials instead of commercial materials like gypsum, paint and plywood reduces the ecological impact on the environment Collaborators: M-lime, Khyati Patel. Project Brief The Design aim of the “Lime House” revolves around transforming the concept of interior design in dense urban cities like Mumbai. The owners of this small two-bedroom apartment in an old gated colony of Nerul, Navi Mumbai approached us while looking for someone ‘who could understand the use of natural or recycled materials in making a simple, comfortable living space.’ Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in your house is not only for the benefit of being sustainable, but also to protect our ecosystem. We worked in collaboration with the owners and other material experts to consciously design the space, and improve their quality of life. The project focuses on using sustainable materials with passive design strategies and user-oriented furniture design. Rising air temperatures due to global warming indicate an urgent need of keeping indoors comfortable without increased use of electricity for air conditioning. The west and south-facing apartment created an added challenge with its internal temperature rising due to its walls being exposed to the sun. Hence in this project, We are revisiting the principles of houses built with mud and lime plaster, which were prevalent before today’s concrete boom with quick yet unsustainable solutions. A wall plastered with cement or gypsum obstructs the transfer of moisture through it because the plaster and paint coat act as a layer of plastic. However, walls plastered with lime have high levels of porosity which allows moisture to pass through them, reducing dampness or condensation by water leakages happening on surfaces during monsoons. So instead of damaging the plaster and surface of internal walls, the water eventually evaporates on its own. The transfer of latent heat from the moisture in the walls also helps keep them cooler in summer. It also repels dust rather than attracting it. The elevated pH of lime prevents the growth of mould and makes interior air quality healthier in general and specifically for people with allergies. The Lime plaster was made with natural aggregates using mineral pigments for different colours obtained from mineral pigments. Surkhi or brickbat powder can be obtained by crushing and sieving salvaged bricks from construction waste, further reducing the use of virgin materials like river sand required in the base coat. We made samples involving different quantities of surkhi and river sand to come up with a mix best suitable for the climatic conditions of the site. The project also integrates passive design strategies by replacing the builder-fitted sliding windows having a limited opening, with fully openable windowsThis enhance the natural ventilation in all rooms. The furniture layout of the house is such that spaces can be used in multipurpose ways. Window seating becomes a part of the dining area when the table is unfolded. The same space, after reárranging furniture, can be used to accommodate seating for up to 15 people. A cushioned niche near the master bedroom window also serves two purposes- to be used as a bench with a desk for writing or to enjoy a lazy afternoon nap.