Good Earth
Karappuzha 
Welcome to Good Earth Karappuzha
This is Good Earth Karappuzha: Your own eco community with the goal of becoming more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable. This is envisaged as a compact community of eleven homes. Eco community members are united by shared ecological, social-economic and cultural values. Many see the breakdown of traditional forms of community, wasteful consumerist lifestyles, the destruction of natural habitat, urban sprawl, factory farming, and overreliance on fossil fuels, as trends that must be changed to avert ecological disaster. Communities with minimal ecological impact are an alternative for a sustainable future.
Location
Your home in Good Earth
Karappuzha is just 3 kms from the city centre, to the
South of Kottayam. Its strategic location ensures that
you are able to get away from the rigours of city living
to a quieter, healthier existence in commune with
nature. But, at the same time you don’t compromise on
urban amenities. Well connected by roads, essential
conveniences and services like hospitals and markets are
nearby. Reputed schools and colleges are nearby, and for
children of any age, it will be healthy environment to
grow up in. Click here to see the location
map.
Eco Community
Karappuzha Eco features
Material
BURNT BRICK—It has
excellent load bearing properties, minimizing the use of
steel and cement. Besides, it is a material that
breathes and helps keep homes cool as opposed to
concrete blocks.
STONE—Another
locally available material with excellent insulating
properties and aesthetic beauty. Today building with
stone is a craft that is slowly disappearing
with the increasing
dependence on factory made synthetic materials, and
therefore the need to revive its use.
WOOD—At Good
Earth, wood is more than just an aesthetic source and is
seen as a sustainable resource. A warm, intimate
material, it replaces high energy consuming steel and
aluminium for doors and windows. We believe in recycling
old timber, and from plantation timber—as opposed to
forest timber.
NATURAL STONE AND CLAY
FOR FLOORS—As natural floor materials, these
are good for you and your family’s health. Wood and clay
offers better insulation and comfort than synthetic
floors. Besides they age beautifully with the years.
THERMALLY INSULATED
ROOF—We propose to use a thermallly insulated
roof with a air cavity which can greatly control the
climate within your home, leading to lowered utilization
of energy.
PAINTS: We
propose to only use paints that are non toxic, lead free
and low in VOC. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC),
commonly found in most indoor and outdoor paints, give
out low level toxic emissions into the air for years
after application. Lower VOC paints preserve both the
indoor and outdoor air quality of your home and help
your family breathe easy!
Craft
Traditional crafts like
carpentry, stonework and masonry are slowly dying out as
they cannot adapt to newer material, technology and
requirement. But the value they impart to a space cannot
be overlooked. We make a conscious effort to integrate
these crafts and their skilled crafts person’s in the
building process. In all our work, we emphasize human
resource rather than material.
For more details and floor plans, download e-book. Click
here!
Or write to us at ktm@goodearthhomes.net
Recessed Gate: For Ease In Maneuvering Cars
Ample Backyards: The Ample Backyards Provide Spaces To Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden And Fruit Trees
Paved pathway: For your morning walks or your kids bicycle escapades, a paved pathway is planned around the building.
Safety: The streets circular pattern helps to reduce the speed of vehicles and make the street a part of park
Broadband: Provision for broadband will be done for each unit in Good Earth karappuzha.
Security and Intercom: The premises will have 24 hours manned security. You can also use the intercom facility to restrict unwanted visitors.
Power Back up:De-centralised power backup for each home.
Details
All 4 Bedroom Villas
2300 sq ft to 2643 Sq ft
Individual Plots: 5 - 6 cents