This Tamil Nadu couple built a 1600sq feet Mud house with just Rs 25 Lakhs!

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
  • A home is like a storehouse of memories. A space where people feel that they truly belong to. A nest weaved with stories and sentiments - a place that they can all their own. But today is the era of huge metropolises and ready to move in flats. The elements that make a house a home have got lost in this transition. But there are those who do not believe in these prefabricated realities, instead strive to create their memories one brick at a time. This is the story of Akhila, a natural farmer and Surendran, a planning manager from Tamil Nadu who embarked on an adventure together to create 1600 sq feet mud house filled with memories.
    Down to Earth is Science and Environment fortnightly published by the Society for Environmental Communication, New Delhi. We publish news and analysis on issues that deal with sustainable development, which we scan through the eyes of science and environment.

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  • @ss-pm6oj
    @ss-pm6oj Рік тому +90

    Proud Punjabi here. Im always impressed by fellow Tamils that how modest they r. This gentleman ia working for Levis and wearing his traditional clothes proudly. Thats amazing. We new age Punjabis r influenced wrongly by now a days Punjabi singers and try to copy them instead of our modest cultural values.

    • @oki484
      @oki484 Рік тому +5

      I feel sorry for modern day Punjab. I feel its 99.99% lost and a gone case. Irreparable for another 25 years.

    • @nixenvines007
      @nixenvines007 Рік тому

      @@oki484 don't feel sorry for Punjab, they are their best life

    • @ImGodSoAreYou
      @ImGodSoAreYou Рік тому +2

      Tamils don’t need support of Punjabis.

    • @baalah7
      @baalah7 Рік тому +3

      That's a Huge Compliment 🤠 which many agree and is true but seldom express 😅 Though slowly external exposure and pomposity to show off is creeping in to NextGen Tamilian 😮

    • @ssb9054
      @ssb9054 Рік тому

      @@ImGodSoAreYou Yeah, self-centered people only use others, they dont call it support. Unlike the couple we see in this lovely video.

  • @achalasharma8756
    @achalasharma8756 Рік тому +71

    She called them masons and not labourers. Plenty of respect

    • @dhanashekarnamvazhi2419
      @dhanashekarnamvazhi2419 Рік тому +2

      As they do masonry job

    • @kev_naughty
      @kev_naughty Рік тому +3

      Because they are masons!!

    • @megsie1424
      @megsie1424 Рік тому

      Importance of education.

    • @oki484
      @oki484 Рік тому +6

      Even labourer term isn't derogatory. It depends how you utter.

    • @anilallipilli1569
      @anilallipilli1569 Рік тому

      We call them masons actually, if you work with you'll know.

  • @Codetutor-DemystifyCoding
    @Codetutor-DemystifyCoding Рік тому +58

    It requires courage and conviction to swim against the current and do things which are not typically done. Hats of to them!!!

  • @rajasekardurairaj
    @rajasekardurairaj Рік тому +100

    Proud of you guys..
    Know this couple for about 9yrs. I know the amount of time and work they put in. Tremendous hard work...
    Congrats for featuring here..
    👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @simhadri56
      @simhadri56 Рік тому +2

      Kindly share their address to look n learn from them

    • @SpaceTimeBeing_
      @SpaceTimeBeing_ Рік тому

      @@simhadri56 Why will they share it on an online comment

  • @vikramchavan1513
    @vikramchavan1513 Рік тому +9

    The best part is she remembered her old ancestoral house structure clearly and the love she had which got drawn into the one they built it
    Now even I wanna build a house just like my ancestral home which I had long like

  • @kashishiyer7891
    @kashishiyer7891 Рік тому +11

    Lovely couple. Both are on the same page. Good understanding between them.

  • @truthcoaxed
    @truthcoaxed Рік тому +72

    I use to hear from our elders that apart from Jaggery, eggs and maida were also used for constructing houses in the past. And believe me to drill in such houses was some task.

    • @drsantoshsinghrathore9308
      @drsantoshsinghrathore9308 Рік тому +9

      These things were added to lime for carbonation for acquiring strength. It is a surprise to me if they can do same with mud as well.

    • @mannazhi8074
      @mannazhi8074 Рік тому +4

      No eggs.

    • @mannazhi8074
      @mannazhi8074 Рік тому +3

      No maida..

    • @srinivasreddyt9555
      @srinivasreddyt9555 Рік тому +8

      @@mannazhi8074 Yes, egg shells are used. In Telugu, those houses are called dungu sunnam illu

    • @Kishan31468
      @Kishan31468 Рік тому +4

      Yes in Assam the ahom kings built their palaces using sticky rice, raisin, duck eggs, jaggery etc. These palaces are still in good condition.

  • @julzrouge369
    @julzrouge369 Рік тому +28

    Very inspiring! 😌✨ Looking forward to visit a Thannal workshop with my husband and then build our own mudhouse together in our Food Forest❣️ 🙏🏻🕉️

    • @praveensingha3040
      @praveensingha3040 6 місяців тому

      GREAT IDEA.A MUD COBB COTTAGE IN MONSOON COUNTRY??? NEVER KNEW.INSPIRING😊😊

  • @CrestlessWave
    @CrestlessWave Рік тому +2

    I understand the house is really big, but "Just 25 Lakhs" is still a huge sum!!
    Alas, it's a great house and construction. The land alone would cost a lot to built 1600 sq ft house.

  • @irilumi
    @irilumi Рік тому +9

    I love the concept and the house. Wished there was more detailed footage as a walk through of al the areas of the house for us to see, from countries far way. Thanks a lot. I loved it a lot.

  • @svraj6073
    @svraj6073 Рік тому +6

    Nice video but I have one query about termites!!!! I live in a two tier town where we built a house using the current construction methods and materials like cement and steel, now we are facing termite problem in our building ......
    So in ur case, u r using mud itself as the main construction material, what precautions did u take to avoid termite problems
    Please answer to my query Which will be helpful not just me but for other enthusiasts over here
    Thanks and good day

  • @sumithas9449
    @sumithas9449 Рік тому +5

    Lot has wishes, only few implement and achieve it. Setbacks are beautiful souvenirs now. Happy for you, Akila & Surendar.

  • @ramamohanareddy5057
    @ramamohanareddy5057 Рік тому +5

    Good to see this type of Traditional House lovers.
    Very Good 👍 👏 👌 😀

  • @curioustrader2761
    @curioustrader2761 Рік тому +3

    25 lac is not small money but all costs have gone up.
    Mud house is choice what the couple had planned.
    Congrats.

  • @jayamrecipes9532
    @jayamrecipes9532 Рік тому

    बोहोत ही खूबसूरत घर है 🙏 मिट्टी से अपना सपनों का घर बनाया जा सकता है यह बोहोत ही अच्छा उदाहरण आपने कर दिखाया है या मानो की पेश किया है। बोहोत ही अच्छा वीडियो है , देखकर अच्छा लगा 🙏
    धन्यवाद😊

  • @ANAND2643
    @ANAND2643 Рік тому +7

    You guys made me feel like building one such house in my village!

  • @maverick1988
    @maverick1988 Рік тому +2

    These peoples are the real heroes....We need such people and such mindset to combat the ill effects of self induced climate change.....To live in harmony with nature is the only way forward for mankind to save themselves from the catastrophe nature could unleash at us.

  • @dannysmith96134
    @dannysmith96134 Рік тому +6

    We're looking to build a home with natural materials and exploring different options. Is it possible to get the contract details of this couple?

  • @abinodattil6422
    @abinodattil6422 Рік тому +2

    wow need some tech details about this house also

  • @sashilemla6229
    @sashilemla6229 Рік тому +3

    This sort of house was where I used to live in my younger days. On the wall mat of bamboo, mom wd mix soil with cowdung n plaster it n the roof wd be of a kind of grass

  • @SaumyaShiro
    @SaumyaShiro Рік тому +1

    They should open their own UA-cam channel and website 🙂👍🏽

  • @KaranShrivastava-v4o
    @KaranShrivastava-v4o Рік тому +1

    We all should learn from this. And everyone should build houses in such a way that climate change can be prevented and such houses are environment friendly as well.

  • @shreyanshumishra225
    @shreyanshumishra225 Рік тому +11

    Salute to them 🙏🙏

  • @TheSujanroy
    @TheSujanroy Рік тому +4

    Always a joy to see your videos. Bravo!

  • @828anuradha
    @828anuradha Рік тому +3

    Salute to ur couples, simply superb.
    Grt intiation for sustainability.

  • @saiprayastha7141
    @saiprayastha7141 Рік тому +3

    Felt like flying to thannal..... one day... will definitely learn those good things...

  • @vinayakkamat4832
    @vinayakkamat4832 Рік тому +2

    Thank you. Inspiring.. eco-friendly lifestyle.

  • @ae.ron-men_ezes
    @ae.ron-men_ezes Рік тому +3

    What would you do for termites and ants and excess of rain? Overtime?

    • @gopinath4119
      @gopinath4119 Рік тому +1

      You need to check time to time and maintain the house well and they built in way that the rain wont come inside the house from the top.

  • @sebastiangeorge9026
    @sebastiangeorge9026 Рік тому +2

    which house is shown in 8:13, if you have the video of that please share that too

  • @susheelpairala6322
    @susheelpairala6322 Рік тому

    where is the structure that is shown at 8:15 in the video?

  • @CAREERGUIDEGURU
    @CAREERGUIDEGURU Рік тому +2

    Surendaran sir really excellent house happy to see it

  • @ArunKumar-yr4ht
    @ArunKumar-yr4ht Рік тому +3

    tamil nadu people set example always

  • @kailash9566
    @kailash9566 Рік тому +1

    You are amazingly kind people
    Who built a very conscious home
    Comgrstulations

  • @samanthamasters5015
    @samanthamasters5015 Рік тому +2

    Wah! Very interesting. Would like to know their co-ordinates . I am interested to see their house and learn more abt this.

  • @networkngos2681
    @networkngos2681 Рік тому +5

    Nice & humble couple, May Lord bless them with happiness and prosperity 🇮🇳👏🏼

  • @ravipravips
    @ravipravips Рік тому +2

    Humble couple! Salute 🙏🙏

  • @gurus5631
    @gurus5631 Рік тому +4

    Excellent guys!!! Congratulations 👏

  • @samavedkrishna
    @samavedkrishna Рік тому +1

    How will you deal with pest like termites in the long-run? 😮
    Please give suggestions.
    I am planning to build a mud house in Hyderabad

    • @irckdwrld
      @irckdwrld Рік тому

      @samavedkrishna I am Hyderabadi as well and looking for an answer of the same question...

  • @saket2726
    @saket2726 Рік тому +1

    But the strength of bamboo decreases with time, is there any alternative for this ?

  • @avidreader100
    @avidreader100 Рік тому +3

    The concern for such houses will be longevity of the building. They made it for 25 lakhs in a remote village. I bought an apartment in Chennai for 100 lakhs. Given a lower cost of land in a village, the saving may be 50%, for a life that may be 25%. Just my perception. I also think they may have put in a very high amount of their own time foregoing any earning for that time. Not withstanding this, I feel it is a good experience to try a novel technique and share with others. That way it is not about cost, but about an adventure and the joy derived from the adventure.

    • @baalah7
      @baalah7 Рік тому

      Very well with 360° with thoughts 🙌🏽

  • @dhanashekarnamvazhi2419
    @dhanashekarnamvazhi2419 Рік тому +1

    Haritaki (kadukai)lime(chunnam)and river sand (manal) and gur(jaggery)used to construct

  • @manilasoin2570
    @manilasoin2570 Рік тому +3

    Ecofriendly sweethome👍👏👏
    It takes courage to choose unconventional materials and techniques while constructing buildings. We often are skeptical how to go about it, from where we get skilled workers or will structure be strong and durable enough.

  • @jebarsonjohnson9436
    @jebarsonjohnson9436 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful. I'll visit with my family.

  • @lokeshk4642
    @lokeshk4642 Рік тому

    Very beautiful house. Reminds me of my grandparents big house, who were agriculturists in Karnataka. That house had a very calming vibe. They used clay pots for cooking. Cooking was in gas but heating water for bath was done with firewood.

  • @kusumasriperumbudur712
    @kusumasriperumbudur712 Рік тому +4

    Excellent work, loved it.

  • @the_good_citizen
    @the_good_citizen Рік тому +3

    Visited them. Lovely.

  • @annasophia7977
    @annasophia7977 Рік тому +1

    Such inspiration! I wish to build a natural home like this one day :)

  • @जलजजैमिनी
    @जलजजैमिनी Рік тому +1

    Inspirational story.

  • @saiprayastha7141
    @saiprayastha7141 Рік тому +2

    It would be very nice if they've made the modern day kitchen with interiors.... that will be space saving...

    • @eerankisriram
      @eerankisriram Рік тому +3

      That's how they wanted. And many people would prefer that.

  • @uttaraganesh2041
    @uttaraganesh2041 Рік тому

    Would like to attend such a workshop. Where and whom to contact?? No details r given in the description...

  • @bhnuc
    @bhnuc Рік тому +3

    Really inspiring i must say.

  • @svenugopal5364
    @svenugopal5364 Рік тому

    Is this possible or available in Telangana

  • @venkatrammohan8947
    @venkatrammohan8947 Рік тому +1

    Is it possible to get their contact detail?

  • @nootyramamohan2911
    @nootyramamohan2911 Рік тому +2

    Sir and Madam, My heartiest compliments for the wonderful house of complete happiness and real peace you built. God bless you. I Hope to build one day a house like your house and live there , of course a far smaller one. God bless you ever-- Justice ( Retd ) Nooty RamamohanaRao, Former Judge,Madras High Court.

  • @gitaks1305
    @gitaks1305 Рік тому +3

    Proud of this couple, old is gold. Mud house is the best.

  • @Zafu
    @Zafu Рік тому +1

    Great Job

  • @rajeshsathya6857
    @rajeshsathya6857 Рік тому +2

    Excellent guys!!! Congratulations 👏 I

  • @christifernandes2595
    @christifernandes2595 Рік тому +1

    Lord bless you, your family and always protect this houes from all dangers.

  • @jaysphere7519
    @jaysphere7519 Рік тому

    It's more like a skilled team of workers who built it.

  • @ashwanvidhyan8710
    @ashwanvidhyan8710 Рік тому +1

    My goodness..i m only 3 kms from ur home town ..i m knowing this news only through you tube...

  • @patmclaughlin107
    @patmclaughlin107 Рік тому +1

    Great effort. May you live long and healthy. Is the house not too dark, though?

  • @jagadeshshekar
    @jagadeshshekar Рік тому +1

    Awesome loved it. 👍

  • @SuperVinod7
    @SuperVinod7 Рік тому

    In villages mud homes with Wooden structures r Common...
    My home upper structure made of Kadapa Rectangle stone & over it soil of 1feet..
    Now who ever building new home going with Cement... Bcos of heavy rain it leakages...

  • @sktarequehussain8620
    @sktarequehussain8620 5 місяців тому

    Traditional houses are the best for living and also for environment.

  • @abhinavsirohi
    @abhinavsirohi Рік тому +1

    Excellent mud house story

  • @OrendaDesignStudio
    @OrendaDesignStudio Рік тому +2

    Truly a divine home. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @josepharcher9508
    @josepharcher9508 Рік тому +2

    Beautifully done 🙏

  • @aniruddha4405
    @aniruddha4405 Рік тому +1

    I wonder the cost and effort needed to maintain this property?

  • @OneComponents
    @OneComponents Рік тому +1

    Very courageous & Vintage loving Couples - My Question is How long this will Last in terms of quality given the Tough rainy season - wish to know your feedback

  • @vinnettepope8255
    @vinnettepope8255 4 місяці тому

    Your home 🏡 is beautiful 😍. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @umaanbu3445
    @umaanbu3445 Рік тому

    Could u plz tell me what are the things needed to built a mini tank at my home

  • @unitedminds5633
    @unitedminds5633 Рік тому +3

    Love for tradition ❤️

  • @Refeanix
    @Refeanix Рік тому +1

    RC building can last max 100 years, traditional constuction technics last many centuries.

  • @sankha3531
    @sankha3531 Рік тому

    Truly inspiring. But, "Just 25 lacs". Just !!!!

  • @Kimjungun824
    @Kimjungun824 Рік тому +1

    I can only dream and hope to built a small house for me at least...

  • @prjaswant
    @prjaswant Рік тому +2

    Can we get their contact details?!???

  • @rastafariirastaman4905
    @rastafariirastaman4905 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic livelihood

  • @rakhs31
    @rakhs31 Рік тому +1

    Very well executed Madam and Sir. Hat's off to the Idea, Plan and execution with the available resources. I am planning such a House. Will appreciate your Know How in helping me reach my dream put in shape. I am from Hyderabad. Please let me know how can I reach you to take my plan forward?

    • @samantonyk
      @samantonyk Рік тому

      R u really interested? Coz i know him

  • @shakeelsultan8045
    @shakeelsultan8045 Рік тому +1

    Great job 👍
    I would like to get it done around Hyderabad Telangana
    Any body can help

  • @kalaakaaram
    @kalaakaaram Рік тому

    I love south Indians because they are inclined towards the traditional things

  • @poornimakulkarni9659
    @poornimakulkarni9659 Рік тому +1

    Akhila congratulations 🎉 dear beautiful

  • @ವಿರೂ-ಯ4ಜ
    @ವಿರೂ-ಯ4ಜ Рік тому

    ಗೆದ್ದಿಲು ಹತ್ತಿದರೆ 6 ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮನೆ ಹಾಳಾಗಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದು ನಮ್ಮ ಸ್ವಂತ ಅನುಭವ.

  • @lavanyaprasad5507
    @lavanyaprasad5507 Рік тому +1

    I salute you for your passion

  • @shubhangipatil2495
    @shubhangipatil2495 Рік тому

    In the vid we don't full glimpse of the home☹️

  • @robinsonrex1280
    @robinsonrex1280 5 місяців тому

    Engineers, architects, manufacturers of building materials and mud house builders need to be brought together by the government to study how mud house construction could be industrialized, perhaps courses can be conducted in Community Colleges and Technical Institutes so that more qualified construction workers could be produced.

  • @maruthibullet5008
    @maruthibullet5008 Рік тому +1

    Very nice 👌👍

  • @trevorgonsalves6467
    @trevorgonsalves6467 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful!! I need help in Goa.

  • @Useruytrw
    @Useruytrw Рік тому

    Takes indomitable courage to go against the tide

  • @arulmuruganK94
    @arulmuruganK94 Рік тому

    what technique is used for termite resistence?

  • @ankurchh
    @ankurchh Рік тому

    people commenting here good... amazing...from their concrete city boxes.

  • @jessegreywolf
    @jessegreywolf Рік тому +1

    what a great story!

  • @vighneshshastri3803
    @vighneshshastri3803 Рік тому

    Please give the address of the house to go and learn

  • @avernushoyguy
    @avernushoyguy 7 місяців тому

    How strong this kind of mud houses will be?

  • @manigandand
    @manigandand Рік тому

    Im near by to singarapettai, love to see this house in person if possible

  • @ranadeep7462
    @ranadeep7462 Рік тому +1

    2:26 dusk

  • @thepoliticalawareness1021
    @thepoliticalawareness1021 Рік тому +1

    Great. One question. What about Earthquake resistance?

  • @Aslaan1
    @Aslaan1 Рік тому

    Mud house in snow area is possible?

  • @scramjet7466
    @scramjet7466 Рік тому +1

    I respect how they are sticking to their tradition. I noticed how the stove was on the ground, not a counter. That was the traditional place for the stove (we are from Andhra Pradesh, so I'm speaking for ourselves here) as told by my mother and grandmother. Even when gas stoves came about, they simply put it on the ground. Mother's used to sit on 'peeta' a low height wooden platform and cook. Standing for long periods of time is bad for the knees.
    Telugus deeply respect Tamils for sticking to their cultural roots so relentlessly. It's a shame your (and our) politicians are trying to kill our Identity by spreading christianity, english, caste hate etc.

  • @sushmakanna3983
    @sushmakanna3983 Рік тому

    very proud of you guys. It takes a lot of hard work to do this.

  • @ExpandVision1
    @ExpandVision1 Рік тому

    I need the address of workshop and this house. I plan to shift from Metro to village. Please someone guide me.