Step-by-Step Process: Designing A Green Home With Auroma

Did you know? The construction sector contributes to approximately 22% of India’s total CO₂ emissions, with a major portion coming from energy-intensive materials like cement, bricks, and steel. In such an era of ecological urgency, green building home design is not just an option—it's a responsibility.

At Auroma Architecture, under the visionary guidance of Architect Trupti Doshi, we believe in creating homes that are not just structures, but soulful spaces that breathe, respond, and evolve with nature. Based out of Pondicherry, India, Architect Trupti Doshi is a pioneer in sustainable architecture, whose work has been recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme. Our mission is to transform your dream of sustainable living into a reality—through intelligent design, community harmony, and ecological mindfulness.

If you’re ready to begin your green home journey, click here to book a consultation. Our team will reach out to schedule your appointment and guide you through the process.

1. Understanding Your Vision

The process of green building home design begins with listening to you, your needs, your lifestyle, and the land itself. Every project at Auroma is a co-creation where the client’s emotional, cultural, and functional needs are deeply mapped and woven into the design. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it’s a tailored journey grounded in empathy and intuition.

2. Site Study & Contextual Awareness

Before a single line is drawn, we conduct an intensive study of the land, sun path, wind flow, and surrounding topography. This is the basis of contextual design. As Trupti often says, "Nature is the best architect." A house must rise out of the earth and breathe with the sky. Whether we’re designing in a coastal region like Pondicherry or a highland in the Nilgiris, the home is designed to belong, never imposed.

3. Eco-Material Selection

With a keen eye for natural textures and ecological impact, the team undertakes rigorous eco-material selection. From unfired earth bricks and lime plasters to reclaimed wood and fly ash blocks, each material is chosen for its ability to minimize embodied energy while maximizing thermal performance. Auroma’s approach eliminates the use of high-carbon materials like cement and country-fired bricks wherever possible, replacing them with heritage techniques passed down by artisans.

4. Energy-Efficient Planning

At the core of our design lies energy-efficient planning. This begins with intelligent spatial zoning—keeping high-use spaces well-lit and well-ventilated using natural resources. We align walls and openings to optimize daylight and harness prevailing breezes, often removing the need for artificial lighting or mechanical cooling during the day. Every window is a gateway for light, wind, and wellbeing.

5. Passive Strategies That Work Like Nature

Instead of installing expensive gadgets to make a building 'smart', Auroma designs the building to be inherently intelligent through passive strategies. Just like a tree responds to the seasons, our homes adapt to their environments using techniques like:

• Orientation to avoid heat gain

• Courtyards for natural ventilation

• Thermal massing using earthen materials

• Large overhangs for shading

• Skylights and wind tunnels

These aren’t mere design elements—they’re expressions of deep ecological intelligence that reduce energy consumption, enhance thermal comfort, and elevate emotional well-being.

6. Holistic Integration of Water and Waste Systems

A true green building home design doesn’t end with walls and roofs. At Auroma, the home becomes a living organism with its lungs (natural ventilation), stomach (waste management), and skin (thermal insulation). Our projects integrate:

• Rainwater harvesting and recharge systems

• Eco-sanitation and greywater recycling

• Composting of organic waste on-site

This closes the loop between consumption and regeneration, turning a home into an ecosystem in itself.

7. Design With Meaning: Personifying Your Home

At Auroma, we often ask—Can your home be your mother? Can it nourish and embrace you like she does? Our founder, Architect Trupti Doshi, brings this philosophy alive in every project. One of our signature developments, Auroma French Villaments, is a shining example. These homes embody qualities like courage, grace, and harmony, where every beam and tile tells a story.

8. Aesthetic Craft Meets Scientific Precision

There is no compromise between beauty and sustainability. Our homes balance French colonial elegance with Tamil vernacular wisdom. The result is timeless spaces where light dances through wooden louvers, breezes glide through deep verandahs, and materials age gracefully over time. Design elements are not ornamental—they are functional poems.

9. Living the Change You Wish to See

If you’ve ever felt disconnected in your concrete surroundings, you’re not alone. Our clients often come to us seeking more than a house—they seek belonging, meaning, and wholeness. Through energy-efficient planning, eco-material selection, and contextual design, Auroma helps you build a home that reflects your highest values.

Choosing Auroma is not merely a design decision—it is an act of conscious living.

10. Ready to Begin?

Take the first step toward a greener tomorrow with Architect Trupti Doshi. To book your consultation, simply fill out the form at https://www.auromaarchitecture.com/contact-us. Our team will connect with you and guide you on this life-affirming journey.

Why Clients Trust Auroma

• More than 25 years of hands-on experience in sustainable architecture

• Over 450 artisans trained and empowered through real projects

• Projects recognized by UNEP and institutions like Stanford, TERI, and The World Bank

• Winner of national and international awards, including the Woman of Pondicherry Award

• Designs that regenerate ecosystems and uplift human potential

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In the words of Sri Aurobindo: "A conscious power has drawn the plan of life, there is a meaning in each curve and line." Let Auroma draw the plan of your life with a home that breathes, listens, and heals.