An environmentally conscious approach towards the design is evident through the use of local materials with low embodied carbon and neutral tones that enable heat reflection , which reduces mechanical cooling loads while creating visual lightness in elevation . The walls are dry clad with Gwalior mint stone to enhance thermal mass performance and create a unique finish . Additionally , a leather finish on stone is provided to render a natural texture on the stone .
The House Under Shadows is a prominent near-net-zero double-family residence that redefines the ' Indian-Modern ' taking cues from the vernacular and nature ' s self-forming elements and patterns like Voronoi that minimises energy consumption throughout . The playful dance of shadows inside the spaces truly captures the essence of the brief ' sustainable living in nature ' and finesse in the execution of the design .
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HOUSE UNDER SHADOWS IN KARNAL , HARYANA BY ZERO ENERGY DESIGN LAB
PHOTOGRAPHER : ANDRE J . FANTHOME
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November - December 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA | 59