"Set amidst a 4-acre hillside plantation in Wayanad, Kerala, , Earth's Embrace by Raving Dots Studio is both an eco-retreat and an architectural experiment in fusing computational design with vernacular wisdom. The project responds to two challenges: how to reconnect people with nature, and how to build with minimal ecological footprint. The form of the is derived through parametric modeling, optimized to reduce surface area and material consumption while harmonizing with the site's contours."
"The thin yet strong ferrocement shell structure allowed a sculptural enclosure with minimal resources. This shell is insulated with breathable mud plaster, balancing thermal comfort with natural tactility. Construction followed a philosophy of low-impact intervention: minimal cut-and-fill, orientation aligned with sunset views, and preservation of existing vegetation."
"Inside, the spatial experience is meditative. Light filters in through carefully placed apertures, framing views of the plantation and sky, while the organic curves guide movement smoothly. Sustainability is embedded not only in form and material but also in environmental systems. The design integrates an Earth-Air Tunnel system for passive cooling, reducing reliance on mechanical conditioning. The cabin's microclimate is further supported by preserved vegetation and natural ventilation paths shaped by the geometry itself."
Earth's Embrace occupies a 4-acre hillside plantation in Wayanad, Kerala as an eco-retreat that merges computational design with vernacular building methods. Parametric modeling shapes a form optimized to reduce surface area and material use while following site contours. A thin ferrocement shell produces a sculptural enclosure insulated with breathable mud plaster to balance thermal comfort and natural tactility. Construction prioritized low-impact intervention, minimal cut-and-fill, vegetation preservation, and sunset-oriented views. Environmental systems include an Earth-Air Tunnel for passive cooling, natural ventilation paths, and landscape-driven microclimate support to limit mechanical conditioning.
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