Building projects

New procurement service

News in brief

The Foundation ATDC / L’avenir d’Auroville is creating an Auroville Procurement Service to provide all the construction materials and home appliances for building projects in Auroville.

Making Auroville accessible for everyone

Feature, By Alan

Srinivasan’s play to sensitise people to accessibility

On February, 28th, 1968 Mother gave the inspiring message, “Are invited to Auroville all those who thirst for progress and aspire to a higher and truer life.”

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.

Construction and other challenges in Auroville

A profile of Peter Klingspies, By Inge van Alphen

Peter Klingspies, a young Aurovilian who returned to Auroville in 2012 and works in Sumark Construction, shares his thoughts on his life and what it means to work in construction in Auroville.