Units
Pitchandikulam Forest ConsultantsPitchandikulam is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest. Itwas established in 1973 as one of the pioneering Auroville green belt communities engaged in the initial reforestation work that was necessary on the bare eroded township site. Since then the 70 acre site has been transformed into a complete ecosystem with more than 800 species of plants. Pitchandikulam, hosts a Bio-resource Centre and manages outreach programs for 25 villages in thebioregion. It is on of the leading experts in ecological restoration.
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Sadhana ForestSadhana Forest was founded in 2004 to reintroduce TDEF forest and transform 70 acres of severely eroded land. Till date more than 18,200 indigenous trees have been planted with labor of love of young volunteers from all over the world. Through building of earth dams, bunds and channels, the aquifer has been re-charged to enable the soil to again support forest and native plant life. The Sadhana community houses about 150 international volunteers in eco-huts and relies entirely on solar and windmill for energy needs. Contact:
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Shama Dalvi ArchitectsShama Dalvi Architects (SDA) offers complete design solutions for residential, commercial, hospitality and public spaces. Their focus remains on promoting resource conservation by including energy efficiency and water conservation features and reduce environmental impact through the use of local materials and alternative construction techniques.
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Small StepsSmall Steps is an initiative promoting a responsible alternative to throw away plastic shopping bags. India generates 5600 tons of plastic waste daily, with a Small Steps bag, we no longer have to choose between “paper or plastic”. Recycling is good, but reuse is so much better. These bags are compact and come in two styles. This project is to promote environmental awareness and responsibility towards Mother Earth. Contact:
T: +91 413 2622939 or 2622957
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Solitude FarmSolitude Farm aspires to be as integrated as possible in its approach. The farm aims to sustain a community while being in harmony with its environmental and social context. At Solitude we grow a wide diversity of indigenous millets, rices, lentils, oilseeds, and fruits and vegetables.
Contact: T: +91 413 2622068 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Studio NaqshbandiStudio Naqshbandi offers a personalised approach to holistic solutions for designing and building - stressing on research in the fields of Baubiology (Building Biology) and activating the five senses through architecture, interiors and landscaping while combining beauty and functionality. Sustainability for is a way of life and not an add-on. Studio Naqshbandi, offers internship to students of architecture and interior design.
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W: www.auroville.org/thecity/architecture/mona_gallery.htm   Tapasya Design StudioFormerly called Architect‘s office, Auroville. Started in 2004, and now been transformed into a full fledged Auroville unit as Tapasya design studio with a 10 member design team. The team collaborates with other Auroville units for specialized consultancy in acoustics, landscaping,water treatment, sustainable design etc. The portfolio ranges from product design to conservation to factories to farm house to galleries to interiors. Tapasya believes in seeking constant improvement by sharing of knowledge from diverse projects. The aim is to introduce innovative design solutions and techniques. Thus this attitude combined with hard work and a sense of responsibility for the consequences of design decisions, has helped us to constantly innovate and keep us collaborate with a steady flow of interesting clientele.  Contact:
T: +91 (0)413 2623248
TsunamikaTsunamika is a little doll handmade by the fisherwomen in coastal villages next to Auroville, Tamil Nadu, after the Tsunami. It is made out of industrial waste (fabric). Started as Trauma counseling to tsunami affected people, Tsunamika later became the symbol of love, hope and the joy of unconditional giving. She was distributed as a gift all over the world & became symbol of Gift economy. She provides 200 fisherwomen with livelihood.
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