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Where the Journey Began – Pahala, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | February 2020

Pahala, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | February 2020Residential Rooftop Ecosystem Every journey begins with a single experiment. For CHAAS, that…

The Rooftop That Taught Us to Listen – Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Bhubaneswar, OdishaCommercial Office Rooftop Garden Some projects begin with a drawing. This one began with a dream. The…

When Science Met Nature – Bharat Biotech, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Bharat Biotech, Bhubaneswar, OdishaInstitutional Landscape Every landscape responds to its surroundings. Some, however, must also respond to science.…

Why We Removed Our Own Garden After 7 Years – Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneswar, OdishaCHAAS Living Laboratory Every rooftop garden comes with one inevitable question: “What happens to the…

A Garden Built for a Father’s Walk – Basanti Colony, Rourkela, Odisha | 2022

Basanti Colony, Rourkela, Odisha | 2022Residential Rooftop Garden Some landscapes are created for beauty. Others are created out…

When a Rooftop Became Part of Everyday Life – Civil Township, Rourkela, Odisha | 2021

Civil Township, Rourkela, Odisha | 2021Residential Rooftop Garden | 383 sq. ft. Some landscapes are built to impress.…

A Rooftop That Stays Cool Naturally

On a summer afternoon, most rooftops in the city radiate heat long after the sun has moved on.…