The Local Architecture
ShivAdya has been weaved by hands as much as possible using local materials with mud, stone and wood only. Different stones with different masonry art have been used all around the property. The outside façade is very different to the boundary walls which are again different to the inside walls. The concept of 0 wastage and being eco-friendly has been utilized. Whatever mud was excavated for making the buildings has been used for landscaping and as plaster on walls. Almost entire guest areas are without any paintwork. Even the wood finish has been done using a preservent so as to retain its original properties and preserve it from moisture and UV rays. The guest’s walls have been plastered implementing old techniques of using a mix of cow dung, rice husk, pine needles and mud. The entire plaster has been hand applied and any concrete or other waste generated in construction has been used in landfills and thus reducing any waste going out from the construction site. Most of local material has been sourced from in and around Kullu Valley only.
When we say eco-friendly, we mean it: ShivAdya has been chiseled out by hands as much as possible using local materials with mud, stone & wood. The concept of 0 wastage has been utilized. While making the structure, we made sure that material comes in and wastage don`t go out. We used mud, stones and other waste material for landfill and landscaping. The entire guest areas are paint-free or free of wood polish; to offer you a chemical free sleep. Manali receives huge amount of rainfall and every drop received on all the 3 blocks of ShivAdya is collected in an underground tank and used for gardening. Entire water at ShivAdya is heated using solar, heat from air and hydro energy. Usage of diesel is limited to generator only and does not use bio fuels for any other operational work.
