House Under Shadows / Zero Energy Design Lab : vimarsana.co

© Andre J Fanthome
The House Under Shadows, an integrated double-family residence in Haryana, exhibits a nature-inspired, near-net-zero design that reformulates the idea of 'India-Modern' and enables sustainable living.
© Andre J Fanthome
Located in the historic city of Karnal, a part of the NCR (National Capital Region), the House Under Shadows is a 1672-sq.m residence nestled below the sweeping shadows of the day.
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The client's brief called for an expansive two-unit residence for two brothers and their families that characterizes sustainable living in the lap of nature and be openly guided by design to find the rhythm of movement and activities within the house. In response to this, the house fuses two single-floor units through a common façade and a seamless double roof that creates a sense of visual cohesion through its horizontal emphasis. The architect had a zero-energy approach towards the vision and the design was inspired by the proximity and architectural elements of a palatial hotel in Karnal – Noor Mahal's 'chowk' and 'chhatris' which are elements derived from the traditional Indian 'havelis.' This in relation to the extreme weather of North India that has led to the integrated design of the south-facing double-residence.

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