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"It was a hot, sticky September afternoon in New Delhi, the kind of heat that
clings to your skin. After navigating congested traffic and rough roads, we
reached the city of Faridabad, 60 kilometers from the capital. There, Soumya
Jain greeted us in her newly renovated home, a three-bedroom apartment in a
high-rise tower block.
Her home might look ordinary from the outside, but it is quietly extraordinary
inside thanks to its walls, which are coated with mud plaster instead of cement
— an ancient technique reimagined for modern living to keep spaces naturally
cool without air-conditioning.
Stepping inside, the change was instant. The heavy afternoon heat seemed to
dissipate as cooler, lighter air enveloped us. In the living room,
mud-plastered walls gave off a faint, earthy scent reminiscent of rain-soaked
soil. Their soft, matte finish absorbed the harsh glare, transforming sunlight
into something gentle and diffused.
“This is what I wanted,” Jain said, running her hand across the textured
surface. “A home that feels alive, that doesn’t fight the environment but works
with it.”"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
