The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources, hence there is this huge need to design structures that have minimal environmental impacts. Green and sustainable buildings are an upcoming concept and the need for the present-day construction industry in India.

Over the past few decades, more and more builders and architects are looking to green their projects. While many of them are trying every possible way to save the natural resources, other still think eco-friendly structures are boring, dull and shabby. To change this negative thinking on sustainable buildings, let us introduce you to these famous architects in India who are breaking the crap and adopting sustainability as a significant feature of their work.

1. Team Made in Earth

Made In Earth is based in Bengaluru and Mysuru, it is an architecture studio and construction practice who promote architecture with a minor impact on the environment. They work with local, natural building materials and techniques. They are specialized in creating contemporary expressions by beautifully using the earth. They strongly promote the trifling environmental impact of the entire construction process.

2. Chitra Vishwanath 

An expert on sustainable architecture who started her independent architectural firm, ‘Chitra K. Vishwanath Architects, in the year 1991. This Bengaluru based company merged with city-based Rainwater Club and established “Biome Environmental Solutions”. This firm exclusively stresses on building structures in response to climate change and incorporates the use of natural resources and minimizing waste streams. Chitra has been involved in at 500 sustainable building projects incorporating renewable materials like mud, etc.; mud has been an vital part of Chitra’s designs.