Terra Rose Ainmane is a space of immersion in the Kodava culture and heritage. It is surrounded by trees and plantations and yet connected to the simple life of Virajpet town. The place offers you the rarest of luxuries, that of time and of space, and the enviable opportunity to disconnect in order to connect deeply. Almost a decade into making, Terra Rosa Ainmane’s story is an ode to vernacular architecture and commitment towards nature. Materials such as rammed earth and laterite stone have been used for construction for centuries. Rammed earth’s carbon footprint is a 40th of concrete, which is composed of 20% of cement. It is also completely recyclable and has low transport emissions as it is an in situ construction method. The structure is naturally fire-proof, termite-proof, breathable and has insulating properties as it can absorb heat during the daytime and release it at night. For anyone who cherishes being close to nature, this home is the ideal space.