About

PROFILE
Footprints E.A.R.T.H. is a professional service organisation involved in environmental studies, architectural design, indigenous research, alternative technology and affordable housing. Research, applied research and dissemination are tri prong activities of the organisation. Contextual relevance, socio cultural appropriateness, affordability, sustainability and humaneness are the primary concerns for the design at FOOTPRINTS E.A.R.T.H. It deals with diverse scales of projects ranging from eco townships, institutional campuses, mass housing schemes, slum improvement initiatives, residences, exhibitions, interior design as well as graphic and product designs. The practice is research based and the endeavour is to evolve development norms and standards which are indigenous and stems from socio cultural realities of our contexts in India.

STUDIO
In addition to architectural practice and research the organisation also is involved in academic endeavours. It conducts short term design studios as training programmes for national and international students. Organisation has also taken initiatives in raising awareness for cultural and architectural heritage of the city, to develop educational material in print and audio visual format, as well as to charter the cause of barrier free/ universal designs.

Philosophy
Footprints E.A.R.T.H. is a distinguished professional service organization dedicated to environmental studies, architectural design, indigenous research, alternative technology, and affordable housing. Our core activities encompass research, applied research, and dissemination, driven by a commitment to contextual relevance, socio-cultural appropriateness, affordability, sustainability, and humaneness.

Our design philosophy prioritizes projects that span a diverse range of scales, including eco-townships, institutional campuses, mass housing schemes, slum improvement initiatives, residences, exhibitions, interior design, as well as graphic and product designs. At Footprints E.A.R.T.H., every project is research-based, striving to establish development norms and standards that are deeply rooted in the socio-cultural realities of India.

Beyond architectural practice and research, Footprints E.A.R.T.H. is dedicated to academic excellence. We conduct short-term design studios and training programs for national and international students, fostering a rich learning environment. Our organization is also actively involved in raising awareness about the cultural and architectural heritage of cities, developing educational materials in print and audio-visual formats, and advocating for barrier-free, universal designs.
At Footprints E.A.R.T.H., our mission is to blend tradition with innovation, creating sustainable, affordable, and culturally significant design solutions that enrich communities and respect the environment.