# Mud-Plastered Interior Earthy Homes Studio Terratects Completes the Urul House in Kerala By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urul References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/03/studio-terratects-urul-kerala/) & [studioterratects](https://studioterratects.com/)  Indian design firm Studio Terratects has finished the design of the Urul home, which is nestled in a forest area in Kerala, India. The defining feature is the mud-plastered interior structure and this was commissioned by a client who is engaged in environmentalism. Urul has an earthy material palette that means to evoke nature to a maximum degree. It boasts a clean geometric form as the lower section has a cubed shape open on one side for a terrace. The principal architect at the studio Roshith Shibu explains to Dezeen, "The core concept behind the design was to create a residence where every corner and element narrates a unique story of craftsmanship and nature's interplay. The design integrates artisanal techniques and natural materials, resulting in a home that feels both thoughtfully crafted and organically connected to its environment." Image Credit: Prasanth Mohan ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Earthy Material Integration:** Combining natural materials like mud and clay in home interiors, creating a harmonious relationship between the built environment and nature. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship in Architecture:** Utilizing traditional artisanal techniques in modern home designs highlights the confluence between skilled human craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. - **Geometric Form Homes:** Adopting clean geometric shapes for residential structures promotes simplicity and maximizes functional space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Architecture:** Focus on eco-friendly designs and materials that reduce environmental impact while enhancing aesthetic appeal. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating natural elements and craftsmanship into home interiors to create spaces that narrate unique and personal stories. - **Construction Materials:** Advancing the use of earthy and sustainable materials in construction to foster eco-conscious building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earth-Layered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-four-soils.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Textured Plaster Artisanal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulzars-residence.md) - [Terracotta Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alloa-hills-weekend-home.md) - [Courtyard Brick Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-threshold-house.md) - [Tree-Surrounded Mud-Walled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterfell.md) - [Hilltop Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-lines.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Nature-Inspired Bungalow Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maurpankhi.md)