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FO OT P R I N TS
GoodEarth Footprints, a whole new concept of living, where we have taken the cars out of your
neighbourhood. Your home will now play gallery to the beautiful life surrounding it—the joy of
children playing and the sight of people relaxed and strolling along, bringing alive the streets with their
pleasant chatter. Fitness freaks, marathon runners, cyclists, little children learning to walk, pets, birds
and a pollution-free environment. Imagine the possibilities of car-free streets.

Footprints is phase-1 of the Malhar eco-village, a 50-acre development of about 500 families from
different walks of life and hopes to be a vibrant and socially balanced community.
 Facilities at the Malhar eco-village:
A community centre at the heart
of Malhar hosts various services and
activities that its members offer.
A 2-acres organic farm for community-
based cooperative farming initiative.
A well set-up club supports a wide range
of indoor and outdoor games, fitness
activities and has a pool and a spa.
A large playground, almost the size
of a football field, is the pride of the
community.
A scenic, kilometre long trail undulates
along a wooded fringe of the property.

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The 96 homes in Footprints are grouped into eight clusters of 9–16 plots with each cluster arranged OUTER
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around a park. The interconnecting streets in this unusual layout are free of vehicular movements; the INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDOR T
(BMIC ROAD) KENGERI R Roughly 20 kms southwest of M.G.
land typically taken up by a car park makes way for landscaped courtyards and children’s play areas. GOODEARTH ENCLAVE Road, 1.5 km off Mysore road, near
Kengeri town.
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away beneath the neighbourhood parks. The streets in Footprints remain exclusively pedestrian and R Serviced by two major roads—the
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children friendly. Reminiscent of an era gone past, homes in these clusters are part of a green and lively 3.6
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neighbourhood. RAJARAJESHWARI
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Infrastructure Corridor) road.

The entrances will have surface parking for visitors. Each parking court services 2–3 cluster groups R Kengeri town is an important transit

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and does not resemble typical basements. They are well lit and ventilated, and connected to the clusters

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through landscaped courts that are often at the same level. Your car park is but a few footsteps away

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from your home.
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amenities like educational institutes,

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at various levels. The Footprints layout is located at the intersection of the main access road and the
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NORTH health care centres, markets and

proposed BDA road that leads into the Malhar development. entertainment are at a comfortable reach.
 Surface CAR PARK ENTRANCE—3
(12 Cars)
Homes arranged in groups of 9 to 16 Surface The 3 large COMMON PARKS will have a
around cluster spaces. The CLUSTER CAR PARK children’s play area. A VOLLEY BALL court
(13 Cars) is planned here.
PARK is like an extension to your
home—a large yet intimate courtyard
where younger children can play safely.
ENTRANCE—2

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13
10 12
An OFFICE BLOCK brings
workspaces within walking
The FRONT 9
4 5 distance from your home.
YARDS, to which 3 1
the living rooms
of the houses are 1
2
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H 2 Below-the-surface
oriented, overlook 6
7 CAR PARK (34 Cars)
the cluster 12
spaces, while the 11
BACKYARDS are
more private.
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14
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6 5
4 3
8 The CLUB is located in the
13
2 centre of the layout and uses
9 D 9
PARK—3
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the levels in the layout to
its advantage. It will have a
Below-the-surface
CAR PARK (40 Cars) 10 1 gymnasium, a multi purpose
8 2
11 space and a terrace for
12 hosting parties, dance, music
Below-the-surface 4 3 4 or yoga lessons.
CAR PARK (31 Cars) 7 5
3 The club also has an INDOOR

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16 SPORTS ROOM for playing
9 5
Surface CAR PARK 6 table tennis or carom, a pool
(16 Cars)
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PARK—2
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15 G 6
table and a splash pool for
children.
8 8

The CLUSTERS are 3 7 6 5 7

interconnected with pathways 14
6 4
for walking and cycling. Each 2 5 13 12 A landscaped
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has an identity of its own, 11 AMPHITHEATRE
either by its architectural 5 10 nestles between the park
1 9
character or a landscaped and the club.
feature like a water body. 4 B 6

1 PARK—1
3 8
ENTRANCE—1
2 12
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FOOTPRINTS LOCATION WITHIN MALHAR MASTERPLAN

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OPEN PLAN HOME (Type 1) There are broadly four types of houses in Footprints: the courtyard home, the open plan home, the
COURTYARD HOME (Type 2)
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split-level home and the corner home; each being available on a range of 3–5 different-sized plots. Apart
8 7 6
SPLIT-LEVEL HOME (Type 3)
from the variations in concept and area, each house responds to its unique position in the cluster—with
respect to its neighbours and the cluster space, relative differences in level, its particular directional
CORNER HOME (Type 4)
orientation, or an unusual shape of the plot.
FOOTPRINTS TYPE 1

REAR YARD
20’ X 16’ 6”

KITCHEN
9’ X 14’ 3” VERANDAH BEDROOM TOILET
11’ X 5’ 9” 11’ X 13’ 9’ 3” X 5’
TOILET TOILET
8’ X 5’ 8’ X 5’

Dn
DINING
11’ X 14’

FAMILY ROOM
12’ X 14’
BEDROOM BEDROOM
Up 11’ X 14’ 11’ X 14’

FOYER VERANDAH
8’ X 5’ 14’ 3” X 5’ 9”

TYPE 1D
VERANDAH TERRACE Plot area: 1515 sq. ft.
8’ X 5’ 14’ 3” X 10’ 6” Ground floor area: 995 sq. ft.
LIVING TOILET
5’ X 8’
TOILET
5’ X 8’
TOILET
5’ X 8’
13’ X 16’ 3” First floor area: 860 sq. ft.

5’ X 8’ 6”
UTILITY
REAR YARD
7’ X 8’ 6”
BEDROOM
11’ X 14’
Total floor area: 1855 sq. ft.
BEDROOM
11’ X 14’ BEDROOM
KITCHEN 14’ X 11’
Dn
13’ 9” X 9’

Up

FRONT GARDEN DINING

14’ 6” X 9’ 9”
30’ X 16’ 6”
LIVING FAMILY ROOM
15’ X 14’ 15’ X 14’
TERRACE
15’ X 14’ 9”
VERANDAH
14’ 6” X 5’

ENTRY FRONT GARDEN

30’ X 16’ 6” TYPE 1F
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Ground FIRST FLOOR PLAN
First
TYPE 1E Plot area: 2000 sq. ft.
Plot area: 1810 sq. ft. Ground floor area: 1250 sq. ft.
Ground floor area: 1050 sq. ft. First floor area: 1050 sq. ft.
First floor area: 860 sq. ft.
ENTRY
Total floor area: 2300 sq. ft.
Ground First
Total floor area: 1910 sq. ft. Ground First

REAR GARDEN
33’ 3” X 16’ 6”

TOILET
UTILITY BEDROOM
5’ X 8’
8’ 3” X 14’ X 12’
5’ 3”

Type 1 Plot Area Built Area Plot Numbers VERANDAH

11’ X 7’ 9”
(sq. ft.) (sq. ft.)

1A 1250 1270 E10, H5 DINING

11’ X 12’ 3”
BEDROOM BEDROOM
KITCHEN
1B 1500 1305 E8, G7, G8, H4, H7 11’ 9” X 14’
8’ 3” X 11’
11’ 9” X 14’

Dn
1C 1500 1565 F4 PUJA
6’ X 5’
FAMILY ROOM
12’ X 14’

The spaces within this house flow seamlessly from the entrance verandah through the living and dining 1D 1500 1845 D1, D2, E13, E14, F2, H3
areas to the rear verandah and into the rear garden. This creates a sense of spaciousness in an otherwise
STUDY
TOILET Up TOILET 8’ X 6’ VERANDAH
1E 1800 1900 A1, A2, B4, B5, C8, C9, D7, D8, 5’ X 8’ 5’ X 8’ 13’ X 6’ 6”

compact plan. The position of the plot in the layout and proximity to the parks will decide the emphasis D9, E1, E2, F3, F8, G1, G2, G6,
G15, G16 LIVING TERRACE
19’ 9” X 7’
18’ 3” X 12’ 9”

on the front or rear garden. The spaces are interconnected with minimum walls, with a staircase leading 1F 2000 2290 B1, B2, D4, D5, D11, D12, G4, G5,
FRONT GARDEN
14’ X 12’ 3”
VERANDAH

to the first floor. The larger houses have a study, and/or a puja-room added to them. G12, H1, H2, H12, H13
ENTRY
19’ 9” X 5’ 3”

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FOOTPRINTS TYPE 2

REAR GARDEN
33’ 3” X 16’ 6”

TOILET
5’ X 8’

UTILITY
5’ 3” X 5’

PUJA KITCHEN
4’ X 3’ 12’ 3” X 11’ 6” BEDROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM 12’ 3” X 13’ 6”
14’” X 11’ 6” 14’ X 13’ 6”

Dn
VERANDAH STUDY
TOILET 10’ 6” X 7’ 10’ X 8’ 3”
6’ X 6’
TOILET
5’ X 8’
OPEN COURTYARD
17’ 6” X 17’ 9”

FAMILY ROOM
DINING Up 13’ X 13’
11’ X 13’ 6”

VERANDAH
17’ 9” X 5’
TYPE 2A
REAR GARDEN

LIVING 25’ X 6’ 6” Plot area: 1250 sq. ft.

14’ 3” X 16’ 6” Ground floor area: 730 sq. ft.
TOILET TOILET
TERRACE 6’ X 7’ 6’ X 7’ First floor area: 575 sq. ft.
17’ 9” X 8’ 6” UTILITY
5’ 3” X 5’ Total floor area: 1305 sq. ft.
VERANDAH SLEEPING AREA
17’ 6” X 5’ 7’ 3” X 5’ 9” KITCHEN
11’ X 13’
BEDROOM
LIVING / DINING BEDROOM/
11’ X 14’
PDR. RM WORKSPACE/
13’ 3” X 14’

GROUND2CFLOOR PLAN Ground FIRST FLOOR PLAN First 4’ 6” X 5’ TERRACE

TYPE 12’ X 13’

Plot area: 2000 sq. ft. VERANDAH

Ground floor area: 1200 sq. ft. 5’ 6” X 5’

Dn

First floor area: 1070 sq. ft.

Total floor area: 2270 sq. ft. OPEN COURTYARD
20’ 6” X 15’ 3”

TYPE 2B
Plot area: 1515 sq. ft.
Up Ground floor area: 1000 sq. ft.
First floor area: 570 sq. ft.
VERANDAH
13’ X 7’
Total floor area: 1570 sq. ft.

Ground First
ENTRY
Ground
GROUND FLOOR PLAN First
FIRST FLOOR PLAN

REAR GARDEN
30’ X 10’

TOILET TOILET
5’ X 9’ 5’ X 8’
KITCHEN BEDROOM/
12’ X 9’ WORKSPACE/
TERRACE BEDROOM
11’ X 13’ 6”
BEDROOM
11’ X 14’
DINING
12’ X 10’
Dn

These houses are designed around an inner courtyard. The courtyard is open to sky and is suited to
OPEN COURTYARD
13’ 3” X 15’ VERANDAH
12’ X 5’

Bangalore’s moderate weather. The living and dining overlook this court, making this intimate garden Type 2 Plot Area Built Area Plot Numbers
(sq. ft.) (sq. ft.) LIVING

space a part of the house. It gives room for personal expression in the rendering of its finishes and
TERRACE
12’ X 14’
12’ X 14’ 6”

2A 1250 1255 C2, E12, G13 Up

can be used to create a unique identity for each house. The bedrooms and kitchen overlook spacious 2B 1500 1570 E11, F1 VERANDAH

backyards. Some of the smaller units have interesting open stairs, while the larger ones have study
12’ X 9’ 3”

2C 2000 2240 C4, C5, C6, D3, E9, F6, F7, F9, VERANDAH

spaces integrated to them. H8, H11 5’ 6” X 5’ 9”

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FOOTPRINTS TYPE 3

REAR GARDEN
30’ X 16’ 6”

UTILITY
5’ X 4’ 9”
VERANDAH FOYER
TOILET 13’ 9” X 6’ TOILET 9’ X 13’ 6”
5’ X 8’ 5’ X 8’
KITCHEN
9’ X 13’ 6”
Dn

FAMILY ROOM
12’ 3” X 13’ 3”

BEDROOM BEDROOM
11’ X 14’ 11’ X 14’
DINING
14’ X 11’ 6”
Up

TYPE 3A
Up Dn Plot area: 1495 sq. ft.
Ground floor area: 895 sq. ft.
First floor frea: 925 sq. ft.
LIVING REAR GARDEN
25’ X 16’ 6” Total floor area: 1820 sq. ft.
12’ 3” X 15’ 9”
BALCONY
FRONT GARDEN TOILET
8’ X 5’ 6”

VERANDAH
BEDROOM

3’ 3” X 6’
11’ 6” X 14’ 8’ X 5’

VERANDAH 12’ 3” X 15’ KITCHEN

12’ X 10’ BEDROOM

5’ 9” X 5’ TOILET 11’ X 14’

5’ X 8’
DINING
12’ X 12’ 6”
BEDROOM
12’ X 14’

BEDROOM
11’ X 14’

Dn

ENTRY Dn

FAMILY ROOM
TYPE 3C
GROUND FLOOR PLAN ENTRY Ground FIRST FLOOR PLAN First LIVING
12’ X 14’ 12’ X 10’ 6”
Plot area: 2000 sq. ft.
TYPE 3B TOILET
5’ X 11’
TOILET

Plot area: 1810 sq. ft.

Up 5’ X 9’
.Ground floor area: 1213 sq. ft.
TERRACE

Ground floor area: 1075 sq. ft. VERANDAH 14’ X 7’ 6” First floor area: 1122 sq. ft.
8’ X 4’ 3”

First floor area: 960 sq. ft. Total floor area: 2335 sq. ft.
FRONT GARDEN
Total floor area: 2035 sq. ft. 30’ X 16’ 6”
Ground First
ENTRY

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Ground First

REAR GARDEN
33’ 3” X 16’ 6”

VERANDAH
11’ X 6’

UTILITY
8’ X 5’ BALCONY
8’ X 8’

BEDROOM BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
12’ X 14’ 12’ X 14’
11’ X 15’

KITCHEN DINING STUDY

7’ 9” X 12’ 3” 11’ X 15’ PUJA 8’ X 10’
6’ X 4’ 6” Up Dn

Dn
BEDROOM

Type 3 Plot Area Built Area Plot Numbers 11’ X 13’

This type of house is located where the natural slope is the steepest, the levels within the house following (sq. ft.) (sq. ft.) Up
TOILET
5’ X 8’
TOILET
5’ X 8’

that of the land. The difference in levels creates interesting private spaces but does not compromise on the
LIVING
3A 1500 1840 B7, B8, B9 19’ 6” X 12’ 9” TOILET
5’ X 8’
BALCONY
6’ X 6’

spaciousness of the house. Separated by just a few steps, these levels allow for play in the volume of the 3B 1800 2050 A4, A5, B11, B12, E3, E4, E6, E7 VERANDAH
7’ 3” X 9’
FRONT GARDEN
15’ 6” X 7’ 9”

3C 2000 2305 A7, A8, A9, B6

spaces creating a dynamic visual movement. The larger houses accommodate a study and a puja-room. GROUND FLOOR PLAN
ENTRY

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FOOTPRINTS TYPE 4

REAR YARD
19’ 9” X 16’ 6”

VERANDAH
10’ 3” X 7’ 9” TOILET
UTILITY
8’ X 5’ 9” 8’ X 5’

TERRACE BEDROOM
7’ 6” X 13’ 9” 14’ X 12’
KITCHEN
8’ X 12’

DINING
REAR GARDEN 12’ 9” X 10’ 6”
Dn
16’ 6” X 70’
LIVING
15’ X 15’ 6”

TYPE 4A
FAMILY ROOM Plotarea: 2110 sq. ft.
12’ 9” X 15’ 6” Ground floor area: 1195 sq. ft.
Up REAR GARDEN First floor area: 1200 sq. ft.
30’ X 16’ 6”
Total floor area: 2395 sq. ft.
STUDY
9’ 6” X 12’ 3”
FOYER
TOILET 10’ X 5’ TOILET
8’ X 5’ 8’ X 5’
VERANDAH VERANDAH
11’ 9” X 5’ 9” BEDROOM 18’ 3” X 8’ BEDROOM

UTILITY
11’ X 14’ 11’ X 14’

5’ X 5’
BEDROOM BEDROOM
12’ 9” X 12’ VERANDAH
12’ 9” X 12’ DINING
5’ 6” X 10’ 14’ 6” X 12’
FAMILY ROOM
STUDY 16’ X 12’
7’ 6” X 12’
KITCHEN
10’ X 12’ 3”
TOILET TOILET
5’ X 8’ 5’ X 8’

Dn
FOYER
5’ 9” X 7’
entry Dn
VERANDAH
9’ 3” X 7’ 3” Up
TERRACE
6’ X 7’ 3” TYPE 4B
Up

Ground First Plot area: 2110 sq. ft.

GROUND FIRST FLOOR PLAN
TYPEFLOOR
4C PLAN LIVING
Ground floor area: 1170 sq. ft.
Plot Area: 2520 sq. ft.
12’ 9” X 17’ 9”
First floor area: 1130 sq. ft.
FRONT GARDEN

Ground Floor Area: 1070 sq. ft. 16’ 6” X 17’ 9”

BEDROOM Total floor area: 2300 sq. ft.
14’ 9” X 11’ 9”
First Floor Area: 1055 sq. ft.
Total Floor Area: 2125 sq. ft. TOILET
Ground First
8’ X 5’

GROUND FLOOR PLAN entry

FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Ground First
REAR GARDEN
19’ 9” X 16’ 6”

TOILET BEDROOM TOILET

5’ X 8’ 11’ 9” X 13’ 9” TERRACE 5’ X 8’
VERANDAH
11’ X 8’ 6” 12’ 3” X 11’

VERANDAH
12’ 3” X 5’ BEDROOM
11’ 9” X 13’ 9”

FAMILY ROOM
15’ 6” X 14’
Dn

LIVING
16’ 6” X 19’ 9”

STUDY
6’ 3” X 8’
FOYER DINING
10’ X 14’

These houses, as the name suggests, occupy the corners of the clusters. Affording more privacy
Up

Type 4 Plot Area Built Area Plot Numbers

(sq. ft.) (sq. ft.) VERANDAH

than the others, they have larger open spaces within the plot; either an L shaped yard, or a
5’ 9” X 7’ 9” SIDE GARDEN
16’ 6” X 70’
KITCHEN BEDROOM
4A 2100 2400 A3, B10 entry
10’ X 11’ 6” 15’ 6” X 10’ 9”

spacious backyard, or an entrance court with a large backyard. Some of them respond to the 4B 2100 2320 C7, D6, F5, G14
profile of the site and are unique in character.
UTILITY
10’ X 5’ TOILET
8’ X 5’
4C 2400 2080 B3, C3, D10, E5, G3, H9

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Sustainability drives our design and choice of materials such that you and your environment forge
a relationship for life. We use a combination of the modern and the traditional in our materials,
techniques and details, creating a unique aesthetic that has a global flavour while being decidedly
Indian. We integrate traditional crafts into our designs for their inherent value and to promote
skilled craftspersons.

MATERIAL
Our choice of material is
based on a balance of local
availability, efficiency of
manufacturing processes
and durability over time.
Natural materials make your
homes more comfortable and
age beautifully. Wherever
possible we use recycled
materials and always use
resources optimally.

Earth blocks: Soil excavated from foundations,

basements, tanks and water bodies is stabilized
using a small percentage of cement and moulded
into blocks. We use resources from the site itself
thereby reducing the amount of materials being
transported in. These blocks are specifically designed
for the structure and quality control is done on-site.
Besides being engineered for strength and durability,
walls made of these are aesthetically pleasing when
detailed well.
Stone: Another locally available material with
excellent insulating properties and aesthetic

beauty. Today building with stone is a craft that is slowly

disappearing with the increasing dependence on factory-
made synthetic materials, and therefore the need to revive
its use.
Wood: At Footprints, wood is more than just an aesthetic
source and is seen as a sustainable resource. To promote
its use as a renewable resource, we intend to plant timber
species within the community. A warm, intimate material,
it replaces high energy consuming steel and aluminium for
doors and windows and can be used even for floors. We
 Design for solar energy: Sunlight will be greatly sourced upon at Footprints to light
up your homes during the day and to heat water. This in turn leads to lowered power
consumption and greater savings on your energy bills. Provisions for connecting solar
water heaters and photo-voltaic panels for power will be made on the roof.
Energy-efficient lighting: We have used, wherever possible, say for instance in common
areas and streets, low wattage heating elements like CFL and LED lighting systems to
ensure prudent use of power. So you can rest assured that Footprints doesn’t generate
carbon footprints by unrestrained energy use.

WATER
Rainwater harvesting and recharging: At Malhar eco village, true to its name, rainwater
conservation takes on a special significance. Rainwater is harvested and the ground
water is recharged through well-spread out percolation channels across Footprints.
Roof water will also be channelled through
pipes, passed through a series of filters and
collected in the water tank. With intermittent
rains in Bangalore, this supplements the
supply through bore wells. We are also
contemplating digging a small open well at
the bore wells and direct the rainwater to it.
Water Recycling: An on-campus sewage
treatment plant recycles all waste water.
The waste water from the kitchens and
bathrooms is collected and treated with a
series of bio-filters and then passed through
planted reed beds, to emerge clean. This
water is then used for gardening and for
toilet flushing. The planted reed beds merge
elegantly into the landscape.
believe in recycling old timber—from houses that are demolished,
from packing cases, and from plantation timber—as opposed to
forest timber.
Natural stone and clay for floors: As natural floor materials,
these are good for you and your family’s health. Wood and clay
offers better insulation and comfort than synthetic floors. Besides
they age beautifully with the years.
Paints: At Footprints we only use paints that are non-toxic,
lead-free and low in VOC. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC),
commonly found in most indoor and outdoor paints, give out low-
level toxic emissions into the air for years after application. Lower
VOC paints preserve both the indoor and outdoor air quality of
your home and help your family breathe easy.

CRAFT
Traditional crafts like carpentry, stonework and masonry are
slowly dying out as they cannot adapt to newer material,
technology and requirement. But the value they impart to a space,
however, cannot be overlooked. We make a conscious effort
to integrate these crafts and their skilled craftspersons in the
building process. In all our work, we emphasise human resource
rather than material.

ENERGY
Design for Natural Light and Ventilation: All the homes have been designed with adequate natural
light and cross ventilation. Large windows, wide verandahs, air channels for circulation, and thermally
conducive materials, are all features which reduce the necessity for artificial light and ventilation. You
will be the proud resident of an energy efficient home.
WASTE
Waste Management: We propose to have
an efficient garbage disposal system that
separates solid and non-biodegradable
waste from the organic waste. Organic waste
can be collected and composted, and the
compost reused as manure. Some of the non- Bay windows to enhance the spaciousness of the rooms, visually bringing in more
biodegradable waste can be incinerated. For the
metals and plastics, one could look at recycling greenery and make for cosy spots to relax or read.
agencies which can pick up the waste.
Verandahs at the front and the rear of each home to reflect its unique character
and their detailing (like the use of materials like wood, stone or tile) to provide a rich
ECOSCAPE textural experience.
Integrating ecology with landscape: Creating
an environment for the land to rejuvenate An occasional balcony to add the element of surprise with its unique look—wooden
becomes an important aspect of planning,
balcony or a blue balcony—and lend a distinct identity to your home in the layout.
especially for the psychological and cultural
values they impart. You will be happily spared
of manicured lawns or ornamentation plants Design innovations to the form of your home to lighten its scale and proportion and
that scream out “Touch me not” besides being create a sense of intimacy and spaciousness.
high on maintenance and water consumption.
Your environment at Footprints will be more
interactive and engaging, after all you are here The unusual design of the terrace railings to act as private screens while also
to forge a relationship with nature! Your home providing for interaction with the neighbourhood.
will be surrounded by a veritable encyclopedia
of plants and trees that are local and
indigenous and have medicinal values. Relive The courtyard walls to make a personal statement in either wire cut brick or stone
the nostalgia of your own childhood as your or a landscaped vertical wall.
children discover insects and birds, climb trees
and create imaginative worlds in the nooks and
corners of Footprints. While you also experience
The entry to each cluster will have a distinct character. This could be in the form of
the change in seasons as expressed through the a verandah, a gateway, a waterbody or the selection of foliage.
flowering and shedding of the trees.
The pathways to have steps as well as ramps for children to cycle on and to facilitate
access for the differently-abled.

Seating platforms and covered pavilions along the pathways offer spaces for
relaxation and friendly interaction.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Internal roads: Main Roads WBM with tar black top, cluster roads with soling and paving to increase rainwater percolation.
External compound wall: Layout will be surrounded with a solid 6 feet compound wall.
Water supply: Central Pressurized water supply from bore wells and sump and overhead tank.
Electricity: Underground cables with individual meters in each house, common lighting for roads and parks.
Telephone/internet: Telephone and Internet underground cables for telephone and broadband internet to each house..
Landscape: All common areas will be landscaped with trees and parks, designated visitor car parks and playground.
Club: Clubhouse with games room, party space and swimming pool.

STRUCTURE
Foundation: Combination of Random Rubble Stone foundation and RCC frame.
Super structure: Load bearing masonry walls in exposed stabilised mud blocks or wire cut bricks.
Roof & slabs: Reinforced Cement Concrete slabs.
Interior walls: Cement plastered.

FINISHES
Exterior finishes: Walls—combination of Painted and Exposed wire-cut bricks or stabilized mud blocks artistically pointed.
Interior finishes: Walls rendered with lime and painted with oil bound distemper.

WOODWORK
Front door: Seasoned teakwood, artistically designed, fully panelled.
Internal doors: Seasoned hardwood, fully panelled, finished with clear polish.
Windows: Seasoned hardwood, clear glass (except for toilets), finished with cashew oil.
Grills: Mild Steel grills as per design, painted with primer and semi-gloss paint.
Hardware: A combination of Brass and powder coated fittings and branded locks.

ELECTRICAL Three phase concealed wiring. All wiring shall be of Anchor/ Finolex or equivalent make concealed in 19/25mm dia,
2mm thick PVC conduit pipes. Modular switches of Crabtree or equivalent brand. 200 liters solar water heater of
reputed brand.

FLOORING Vitrified tiles with a rustic stone finish of Nitco or equivalent brands.

BATHROOMS Ceramic tiles with a rustic finish of Nitco or equivalent brands. Walls in Ceramic tiles up to 7’ ht., interspersed with
designer tiles.

SANITARY FITTINGS European wall mounted white closet, Parryware or equivalent make.
Taps—diverters, basin mixers and overhead shower in toilets, of Jaguar or equivalent make, CP fittings and ISI
marked concealed PVC plumbing. Provision for geysers.

KITCHEN The cabinets, counter, dado, sink and taps are not included. The electrical and plumbing connections will be provided.

We would like each house to reflect its own identity and respond to the owners’ lifestyle, while not ignoring the
realities of logistics and management. So each member would have some amount of choice in flooring patterns,
inlays, toilet details of shelving and colour. We would also try and integrate some identifying feature in the
external elevation of the house, while still making it harmonious with the rest of the homes.

GoodEarth has been a pioneer in the field of alternative architecture and environmentally sensitive
development for the past 20 years. Through our efforts, we aspire to be one of the leaders in green
business in India and inspire change in the way people live.

With every project we undertake, we gain new insights and are better equipped to provide
solutions. Certain concepts about the individual and the community have evolved over time. And so
have our ideas. Eco-community is our attempt at bringing together people and nature to mutually benefit
each other.

At GoodEarth, we believe that saving planet earth is a joint responsibility. We are working towards
achieving innovation in architectural developments to help the planet breathe easy.
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