At the cusp of Pondicherry and Auroville, Gratitude EcoVilla stands as a beacon of sustainable luxury—a masterpiece where architectural brilliance meets environmental consciousness.
Designed to seamlessly blend with nature, this internationally recognized ‘House of Tomorrow’ redefines modern living by integrating eco-friendly materials, cutting-edge climate intelligence, and a timeless aesthetic.
It is not just a home; it is an experience—a vision of what the future of responsible living should be.
Winner of Lafarge Holcim's international initiative of net-zero embodied carbon, Gratitude EcoVilla stands as the beacon of sustainable living from Asia to the world. It redefines architecture with eco-conscious innovation. A home that treads lightly on the planet while inspiring a greener future.
The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet & Pocket
Gratitude Eco Villa is built on the philosophy of balancing environmental consciousness, economic feasibility, and social well-being. The home is a net-positive space that enhances the quality of life while significantly lowering operational costs.
Roots in the Soil, Dreams in the Sky
Gratitude Eco Villa is more than a home—it is a living, breathing entity rooted in the wisdom of the earth while striving for a sustainable future.
Every material and design choice is a conscious step towards harmony with nature, ensuring that the home shelters and nurtures.
Redefining Sustainable Construction The Gratitude Eco Villa takes a pioneering approach to sustainability by significantly cutting embodied carbon emissions. By carefully selecting materials and construction techniques, the villa has reduced its carbon footprint by 40%, amounting to 102 tonnes of CO₂ savings. Notably, 80% of this reduction comes from the conscious use of steel and bricks, proving that small material choices can lead to massive environmental benefits.
A Home That Breathes Like a Forest
Sustainability isn’t just about reducing impact—it’s about giving back to nature. The carbon emissions saved in constructing Gratitude Eco Villa are equivalent to the absorption capacity of 40 Acres of Forest over a period of one year. This means that choosing eco-conscious materials doesn’t just benefit a single home but contributes to a healthier planet, ensuring a greener future for generations to come.
Designed for Living, Engineered for Sustainability
The villa’s layout is meticulously planned to balance function and elegance, ensuring maximum comfort while minimizing energy consumption.
Basking in natural light, every corner of Gratitude Eco Villa is designed to embrace the sun. With thoughtfully positioned openings, the home ensures abundant daylight, reducing energy use and enhancing well-being. A harmony of architecture and nature, where sunlight shapes the living experience.
Orientation for Climate Intelligence :
Oriented with purpose, Gratitude Eco Villa aligns its longest face along the North-South axis, harnessing natural light while minimizing heat gain.
This climate-intelligent design ensures comfort, energy efficiency, and a seamless connection to the environment. A home where architecture meets nature in perfect harmony.
Ground Floor: A sophisticated office space, designed to be naturally lit and ventilated, proving that sustainability can seamlessly integrate into professional environments.
First & Second Floors: A harmonious living space, carefully designed with cross-ventilated terraces, an open-to-sky light well, and warm, inviting interiors. The home celebrates the dance of light and shadow, crafting an ever-changing ambiance through the day.
Rooftop: Terrace playfully integrates games in the Tile Layout such as Chess Board, Infinity Walk, Tic tac Toe, Hop Scotch and Musical Bricks.
A Deep Commitment to Sustainability Gratitude Eco Villa is built upon three core pillars of sustainability, harmonizing nature with design: 1. Climate-Responsive Architecture Strategic Orientation: The villa is East-facing to minimize heat gain, while its North-South alignment ensures superior cross-ventilation.
Buffer Zones: Wardrobes and washrooms along the western façade act as insulative shields against the harsh afternoon sun.
Passive Cooling Elements: The integration of pergolas, skylights, and intricately designed filigree screens regulates light and airflow, reducing dependency on artificial cooling.
Stack Effect Ventilation: Skylights at strategic points enable hot air to escape naturally, maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature.
2. Eco-Conscious Material Selection
Flyash Bricks: A sustainable alternative to traditional burnt bricks, reducing carbon emissions drastically.
Rat-Trap Bond Masonry: A construction technique that reduces material usage by 20% while enhancing insulation, keeping interiors cool.
Smart Material Choices for Better Insulation: Fly ash bricks with a rat-trap bond offer 5 times better thermal resistance than traditional bricks, reducing heat gain and improving energy efficiency. This technique also cuts material use, making construction both sustainable and cost-effective.
Recycled Steel & GGBS Concrete: Lowering the carbon footprint while maintaining structural integrity.
ACC Ecopact Concrete: A revolutionary, low-carbon concrete solution with superior durability.
Recycled Timber: All Doors and Windows of Gratitude Villa are made with reclaimed plantation timber from old houses. Unlike other metal/ UPVC, Wooden joineries used in Gratitude have low embodied energy (due to its recycled property) and allow minimal heat transmittance.
Guinting Plastering Method: Increase in overall strength, reduces the time taken, reduces wastage of material. Ensures uniformity, reduces the porosity of the plaster, Increases the durability of the building. Improves the thermal mass of the walls.
3. Energy, Water & Waste Management Sustainability goes beyond design—it’s a way of living that balances resource use with renewal. It’s about harnessing natural elements, minimizing waste, and ensuring what we take from the earth is returned responsibly. Solar-ready rooftop to harness clean energy.
Harnessing the sun’s energy for a greener tomorrow.
Sewage treatment plant & greywater recycling ensure water sustainability.
A Home That Breathes with Nature
At Gratitude Eco Villa, the connection to nature is not an afterthought—it is an integral part of the design. The villa is a living, breathing entity, where open terraces and a lush rooftop garden invite biodiversity, enhancing the microclimate while offering a tranquil retreat. The seamless indoor-outdoor relationship is heightened through earthy textures, handcrafted finishes, and an interplay of natural light, creating an atmosphere of warmth and serenity.
10 Green Features That Define This Home
Carbon Consciousness: The home significantly reduces embodied CO2 emissions through responsible material selection.
Natural Ventilation: Strategically placed openings and vents promote airflow, keeping indoor temperatures comfortable.
Daylighting Analysis: Maximized daylight reduces artificial lighting, lowering energy costs.
Thermal Efficiency: Cavity walls, high ceilings, and natural insulation reduce dependency on cooling devices.
Energy Optimization: The house employs passive cooling techniques and efficient electrical systems.
Water Conservation: Not a single drop of water is allowed to leave the premises, thanks to efficient Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling.
Sustainable Landscaping: Rooftop gardens and green terraces contribute to biodiversity and natural cooling.
Locally Sourced Materials: Reducing transportation emissions and supporting regional economies.
Minimalist & Functional Design: Spaces are curated to serve multiple functions while reducing excess construction.
Award-Winning Impact: Recognized internationally for its contribution to sustainable architecture.
Award-Winning Excellence
This innovative villa has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability through multiple national and international accolades. It sets a benchmark for green residential architecture, demonstrating that luxury and responsibility can coexist.
Echoes of Recognition: A Home That Inspires
Gratitude Eco Villa has garnered significant attention in various news outlets and architectural publications for its innovative approach to sustainable living. Here are some notable highlights:
1. MGS Architecture Magazine In August 2022, MGS Architecture featured Gratitude Eco Villa, emphasizing its construction with sustainable and low carbon footprint materials. The article detailed how the villa serves as a model for eco-friendly residential design in India.
2. ThePrint On May 5, 2022, ThePrint reported on ACC Limited's role in facilitating the construction of Gratitude Eco Villa. The piece highlighted the villa's use of materials like ECOPact green concrete and fly-ash bricks, which contribute to a 40% reduction in CO₂ emissions.
3. 99acres.com A feature on 99acres.com discussed the selection of Gratitude Eco Villa as India's first "House of Tomorrow" under an initiative by ACC and the Holcim Group. The article focused on the villa's design, which combines aesthetic appeal with sustainable construction practices.
4. The Tiles of India Magazine In March 2022, The Tiles of India showcased Gratitude Villa as a futuristic "House for Tomorrow." The feature delved into the architectural challenges overcome during its construction, particularly the innovative use of staggered balconies and sustainable materials to reduce the carbon footprint by 50%.
5. GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) GRIHA's case study on Gratitude Eco Villa highlighted its sustainable strategies, including achieving 92.86% day-lit living areas and a 50.19% reduction in building water demand through low-flow fixtures. The villa received a 5-star rating under the SVA GRIHA version 2.2.
6. Construction Week
Construction Week covered Gratitude Eco Villa, focusing on its innovative use of sustainable materials and energy-efficient design. The article highlighted how the villa aligns with global green building trends.
7. BusinessWire India
BusinessWire India published a report detailing Gratitude Eco Villa’s eco-conscious construction, particularly the use of low-carbon materials and energy-efficient strategies that set a benchmark for green homes in India.
8. The Holcim Foundation
The Holcim Foundation recognized Gratitude Eco Villa as a model project for sustainable residential architecture, emphasizing its integration of Holcim’s green building solutions and contribution to carbon footprint reduction.
9. The Times of India
The Times of India featured Gratitude Eco Villa in an article about India’s growing green architecture movement. The piece showcased how the villa’s climate-responsive design and material choices make it a House of Tomorrow.
10. ACC Limited (Facebook Feature)
ACC Limited’s official Facebook page highlighted Gratitude Eco Villa as an example of eco-friendly construction. The post focused on the villa’s use of ECOPact green concrete, fly-ash bricks, and its 40% CO₂ reduction.
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Setting a New Standard in Green Living
Gratitude Eco Villa is not merely a home—it is a blueprint for the future. This award-winning residence is a bold declaration that luxury and sustainability can, and must, coexist. By embracing a holistic approach to eco-conscious living, it provides a lifestyle that is as responsible as it is beautiful. Dreaming of a sustainable home that redefines modern living? Let’s make it a reality.
