Earthen architecture

Searching for the self

An interview with Lara, By Carel

1 Dawn at Zeek’s Creek salt marsh, Conanicut Island, RI, USA

Knowing the end approaches He asks what we should all ask – What would I truly wish to do With the rest of my life? How do I make my time on this planet count?

The Auroville Earth Institute working for Auroville, working for the world

Feature, By Hilary

Vault of the conference hall at Sharanam Rural Development Centre

As the Auroville community concludes its 50th anniversary year, the Auroville Earth Institute is looking ahead towards its own 30th anniversary milestone in August.

The Kaza Eco-Community Centre

An interview with Satprem Maïni (Aurosatprem) and Lara, By Bindu

Earthquake-resistant features: buttress walls, ring beams and CSEB u-biocs allow for lateral stability

The Auroville Earth Institute (AVEI) managed by Satprem (founder), Lara, and Iyappan is internationally known as a centre for excellence in earthen architecture.