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Draft:Good Earth (property developer)

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Good Earth
TypePrivate
Industrysustainable architecture,Real Estate Development
Founded1987
FoundersJeeth Iype,Natasha Iype, Stanley George, Parthasarathy S
Servicesregenerative agriculture,eco sensitive housing
Websitegoodearth.org.in

Good Earth is an Indian architectural and real estate development organization, collective specializing in sustainable architecture and community centric housing..[1][2]

The organization is noted for applying the building philosophies of Laurie Baker to large scale residential eco-villages.[3]The Collective Pioneered the large scale use of site excavated mud blocks in India, constructing over 400,000 square feet of residential space using compressed stabilized earth block (CSEB) technology.[4]

History

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The Organization was orginated in 1987 as Centre for Eco-Sensitive and Sustainable Development(ESDC) in Ernakulam,Kerala.[2]In 1993, the founding architects, Jeeth and Natasha Iype, relocated to Bengaluru to transition from a consultancy model to a development led model, ensuring the ecological integrity of their design during construction [5].Their first community project, the GoodEarth Enclave, was launched in Kengeri in 2003.[6] In 2007, the group was featured in TIME Magazine as global innovators in sustainable housing[7]

Architectural Principles

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Good Earth utilizes a truth to materials approach avoiding artificial plasters or toxic paints. [8][failed verification]

  • Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks(CSEB):Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, these blocks use soil excavated from the site to minimize the carbon footprint of trransport [4]
  • Load Bearing Masonry: Use of wire cut brick and chappadi stone to support structures, eliminating reinforced concrete pillars[9][failed verification]
  • Passive Thermal Management:Buildings incorporate ventilated cavity roofs and central atrium to naturally expel heat and optimize lighting.[10][failed verification]
  • Water and Waste Circularity:Communities utilize decentralized waste water treatment, such as anaerobic STPs that convert sewage into biogas and recycled water for landscaping[10]. Community rain water harvesting systems are designed to sustain residents drinking water needs for a full year.[9]
  • Social Engineering:The organization prioritizes Social Engineering by removing physical compound walls between houses to foster social interaction.[11]

References

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  1. ↑ Chitleen K, Sethi (24 November 2007). "Touch Of Green". The Tribune.
  2. 1 2 Natasha Iype (August 2001). "Towards a Sustainable Future". Indian Architect & Builder.
  3. ↑ "Green Architecture Propogates Sustainable Living". Economic Times. 18 June 2007.
  4. 1 2 "NDTV awards GoodEarth for best design, architecture". The Siasat Daily. 2015.
  5. ↑ Natasha Iype (16 May 2018). "Homes That Built Me". Indian Express.
  6. ↑ "Green House Effect". Open Magazine. 2010.
  7. ↑ "Natasha Iype and Jeeth Iype". Time Magazine. 2007.
  8. ↑ "Earthy Homes". Down To Earth. 31 August 2007.
  9. 1 2 "Living on good earth at the Ganapathy Home". The Alternative. 2015.
  10. 1 2 "Sustainable Builidng Technology". The Hindu. 12 May 2007.
  11. ↑ "Putting Life Back into the Earth". Deccan Herald. 4 April 2008.
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