{"id":11658,"date":"2021-05-26T18:20:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T12:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/?p=11658"},"modified":"2022-02-26T16:31:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T11:01:34","slug":"meethi-mishti-nu-mati-ghar-a-manifestation-of-its-patrons-humane-and-honest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/meethi-mishti-nu-mati-ghar-a-manifestation-of-its-patrons-humane-and-honest\/","title":{"rendered":"Meethi-Mishti nu Mati Ghar: A manifestation of its patrons – Humane and Honest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Any architectural project begins with a design brief. While a good design lies in the hands of the architect, the objective and requirements are the client’s contribution. \u2018Meethi-Mishti nu Mati Ghar\u2019, a 440 sq.m residence in Ahmedabad designed by Sfera Blu Architects<\/a> became an expression of the client’s aspirations. Two girls Meethi-Mishti, 3 and 9 years respectively narrated their dreams and Naman Shah designed a humble abode that would appeal to their sensitivities and subtlety, including slides, swings and secret spaces.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Interested in making a change, these young patrons wished for an eco-friendly house with zero damage to the surrounding landscape. With the narrative of \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019, the residence was constructed using rammed earth dug out from the site. Sustained through the test of time, rammed earth has become the technology of choice with only 6-8% cement used for construction. To minimise cement further, lime plaster was used on the walls, toilet floors, basins, counter and walls. The architects brought in the vernacular skill of mud houses in the design and built the walls with the available rammed earth. This technique not only reduced energy consumption, but also provided thermal insulation against the harsh weather of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n