About
Founded in 1989, Auroville Earth Institute is a ngo headquartered in Auroville, India specializing in Other.
The Auroville Earth Institute is an international leader in earthen architecture and sustainable building technologies. Founded in 1989, it aims to revive traditional earth construction skills and link ancestral vernacular traditions with modern stabilized earth technologies. AVEI operates as the UNESCO Chair Representative and Resource Centre for Asia on Earthen Architecture, Constructive Cultures and Sustainable Development. The organization conducts research and development, provides training and education, offers consultancy services, performs architectural design and construction work, supports heritage conservation, manufactures materials, and conducts quality control testing. AVEI has garnered 15 awards (4 international, 11 national) and works within a global network including CRATerre in France and ABC Terra in Brazil.
Headquarters
Auroville, India
Founded
1989
Company Type
NGO
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
UNESCO Chair Earthen Architecture, Constructive Cultures and Sustainable Development, Basin South Asia (Basin SA) Regional Knowledge Platform, CRATerre International Network, ABC Terra Network
Certifications & Awards
Awards
International Awards
National Awards