PYHT – BioArchitects builds pond houses at saguna baug
The Pond Houses at Saguna Baug, India, are a series of cottages by Put Your Hands Together (PHYT) – BioArchitects, positioned at the boundary between land and water. Designed as part of a larger 50-acre agro-tourism development in Neral, Maharashtra, the project integrates architectural form with the surrounding man-made pond ecosystem.
Constructed using 9-inch-thick Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) made from on-site excavated earth, the structures emphasize material efficiency and passive thermal regulation. Raised platforms reduce ground impact and allow for minimal disruption to the pond environment.
all images by Amalgamate
Design maintains continuity between nature and built forms
The…