Ramachandrudu's greenhouse, hidden away in the quiet lanes of Nagole, is a tribute to the ideal fusion of artistic flare and sustainability. It has doors and windows built from recycled refrigerators, seats fashioned from recycled aviation tyres and furniture repurposed from scrappy trunk boxes. This
home, known as "Sontha dabba," was constructed 12 years ago using recycled materials and water collection strategies.
In order to make the
house unique, the 57-year-old and his son
bharani have over time merged
technology like as bio-gas, solar panels, and rat trap bond into it. The father-son team, who share similar views and are both civil engineers, expresses their efforts to live a greener, simpler lifestyle. "I learned about eco-friendly water-gathering techniques while working with an NGO.
I used these strategies when building my
house since I was inspired by green structures in other countries, he added. Ramachandrudu, who committed 35 years to the NGO sector, working all across India, stated, "It's a bit difficult to establish a location like this in the middle of the city, but I truly liked this process of learning, failing, and rebuilding everything myself along with my son. Bharani, who was not interested in typical professions after graduation, decided to build sustainable tiny dwellings without sacrificing essential necessities. In order to do this, he constructed a container
home from scrap named "Life in a Box" next to "Sontha dabba."
Even the insulation and ventilation for the
house are constructed using natural processes and leftover materials, claimed the 29-year-old. It's interesting to note that although
bharani enjoys baking millet biscuits, Ramachandrudu also uses kitchen trash to produce bio-enzymes, shampoos, and soaps at home. To make things for their zero-waste
business, the pair also gathers leftover materials including beer bottles, textile waste, and bicycle chains. They have been hosting a monthly gathering at their
house named "Sontha Dabba Sarukula Santha" for more than seven months.
The
festival brings together
business owners with related interests who sell a variety of goods, including grains, beans, cotton clothing, and chemical-free cosmetics. After organizing 11
events successfully, the father-son team wants to expand the frequency to three times every month. Contact
bharani at 849999970 on
whatsapp for further information on the
event and the booths.