Eco-friendly, green homes help reduce energy usage. Ashwin Architects provide design and architectural services for residential and commercial constructions in Bangalore. The issue of sustainability & green designs gets relegated to the second spot because the first question about construction is the cost. Although most people are aware of environmental issues, still the percentage of people willing to try out new techniques are limited. Ashwin Architects use climatology & building orientation to a great extent to provide natural light & ventilation thus reducing dependency on mechanical means of controlling temperatures. Today, the need is to incorporate green concepts that would only increase the cost by a small percentage. Many who would like to remodel their homes may also want to consider incorporating green concepts like provisions for natural light & ventilation thus reducing dependency on mechanical means of controlling temperatures. Other techniques they can use are borewell recharging with roof water run-off, solar lights for the house, solar geysers, motion-detecting sensors for lights. Address of Ashwin Architects - No. 23, Ratnavilas Rd, Basavanagudi Bangalore - 560004 Website: http://www.ashwinarchitects.com

Hi.. We would be very happy to help.. We are presently doing up a resort in wayanad and would be excited to share ideas

Dear Viney, I am Ravi and I am an Architect. Designing is subjective and collaborative field which relies on many factors like context, location, lifestyle, culture, budget and more. Healthy communication and proper flow of information are quite essential part of any design process which leads us to smart and robust choices. There are infinite possibilities that can be done but to do anything we first must decide what not to do. Elegance in Design always work. I am sharing some images from one of my project where my client who believes in a simple and organized lifestyle; wanted a decent and elegant house for his small family. So I came up with doing minimal interior for him which is sophisticated and serene. He really loved it. Hope you like it too. Give me a call for further more. Thanks and Regards Ar. Ravi Prakash 8882204074 ar.ravi2013@gmail.com

Ankur, 2 designers - RnD Atelier and Rupal here are from Nagpur you may try reaching out to them . There are many others whom you can search on professionals page in Houzz. 1- Project Size: Yes and No, usually any architect will like to contemplate on the project size before committing. You may have to ask from few of your chosen architects. 2- Creativeness: If anyone has taken up a project they are expected to be putting in their professional creativeness. 3- Fees: Really varies a lot approx 50-500 per sqft. There are few students and part timers who would do a project for lesser.It's better you engage in a discussion with few architects and ask for their prices rather than guessing. 4- Iterations : Yes and No, usually designers will keep in mind a few iterations before providing an estimate. But if the numbers of iterations are way too many they may have to discuss the fee again with you. 5- Precautions: Do not consider an Architect /Designer fee as a one time fee only. They provide a service that stays with you and family for a life time. A small mistake in the plan will stay with the home for ages. Be as transparent as possible. Don't fall for online marketing gimmicks. Anyone who is cheap is for a reason. Word of mouth or personal recommendations are a good way to select any service provider. Be thoroughly prepared with what you need in terms of layout . See around, take pictures of what you like and present it to them in your discussions. Get involved - but that doesn't mean that you should interfere too much with their expertise. Its a creative art and any professional worth his salt should do a better job if they are given creative freedom . 6- If your entire focus is on the price you will push the professional to look in the project as cost project rather than a design project. Please avoid that mistake. And finally you have this great forum where you can always take a second opinion . Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.