Context, Nature, Ecology, Living beings : idea of co existence Living with EARTH


Being a responsible living being existing by consuming most of earths resources, we have to look beyond our house, its spatial domains, social impacts to make sure we nurture a quality environment in the immediate context. Designing the site, its surroundings, landscape, levels, compound edges, are equally important or rather more important to the idea of the house itself. These external elements connect the house to the context, nature and the ecology.
By providing certain trees, plants and other natural elements like water bodies, we are also contributing to the ecological domain outside our own site. We are also providing space for butterflies to fly around, bees to feed on flower beds, squirrels to hop on trees and birds to construct their nests.
This idea of co existence of all living beings is crucial in the idea of “living with earth” and we should not see humans in isolation. Its our duty to nurture the ground water, to ensure that we don’t contaminate the surroundings with our waste and to avoid hindrances for any natural flow of natural phenomenon's. Spatial experiences with nature being an integral part, inspires humans to become more considerate and sensitive, which in turn relieve them of immense pressure in their daily life.
House with a soul, is always a house which respect all living beings on earth, contributing to an environment of co existence. If each of us do our bit to minimise the damage on earth, created by our shear presence and indulgence, it can indeed help the earth survive the massive climatic changes we are witnessing now. We are after all just a traveller who happens to live here for a small period of time.

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