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Loutolim Report
July 2025
July 2025
July was a month of steady, hands-on progress across design coordination, site management, and early material trials. The structural system for Roy and Upasana’s home was finalized after multiple rounds of dialogue between Serie, Bhairav Patel, and the SPF team. This home will act as the pilot unit to help us define construction methodology, costing strategy, and BOQ formatting for future homes.
July was a month of steady, hands-on progress across design coordination, site management, and early material trials. The structural system for Roy and Upasana’s home was finalized after multiple rounds of dialogue between Serie, Bhairav Patel, and the SPF team. This home will act as the pilot unit to help us define construction methodology, costing strategy, and BOQ formatting for future homes.
At site level, we’ve seen clear improvements. The nala, after widening and targeted repairs, has held up well through heavy monsoon rainfall. Water flow across the land has remained uninterrupted, with no major flooding or pooling — a significant outcome of the dredging and levelling work done in earlier months. Simultaneously, we’ve reduced garbage dumping on site by 80% after signage installation and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system, which we’ll now install permanently.
The team also initiated trials of lime-based sustainable flooring, and engaged with “Strawcture,” a partner working with agricultural waste-based boards and lime finishes. These samples will be under evaluation for future use in internal finishes and lightweight roofing.
With the groundwork and design alignment now in place, August will focus on locking key drawings, finalizing a pilot BOQ, deepening material research, and preparing the site and systems for the next phase of construction planning.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Environmental Impact
Reduced garbage dumping on site by 80% after signage installation and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system
Water Systems Success
Water flow across the land has remained uninterrupted, with no major flooding or pooling
Community Integration
Loutolim gets a New Sarpanch, Rylon Fernandes
02
Site Visits & Meetings
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
31 July 2025
Site Inspection
Saurabh and the liaising agent met with the members of the Panchayat for an official inspection of the compound wall and the boundary areas. A written confirmation is expected from the Panchayat soon.
31 July 2025
Site Inspection
Saurabh and the liaising agent met with the members of the Panchayat for an official inspection of the compound wall and the boundary areas. A written confirmation is expected from the Panchayat soon.
31 July 2025
Site Inspection
Saurabh and the liaising agent met with the members of the Panchayat for an official inspection of the compound wall and the boundary areas. A written confirmation is expected from the Panchayat soon.
31 July 2025
Site Inspection
Saurabh and the liaising agent met with the members of the Panchayat for an official inspection of the compound wall and the boundary areas. A written confirmation is expected from the Panchayat soon.
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
3 July 2025
Initial Structural Review
SPF held a coordination meeting with the liaisoning consultant and visited the TCP office in Margao. The focus was to strategize the best approach for inward of Roy and Upasana’s house files for submission, including confirming drawing requirements and ensuring alignment with current TCP protocols.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
8 July 2025
Meeting with the Sarpanch
A follow-up meeting was conducted with the outgoing Sarpanch, San Francisco Fernandes, and the local Ward Member to discuss the inwarding of permission files. While the conversation was constructive, they clarified that no comments or feedback would be provided on record until the official file submission is completed.
31 July 2025
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Saurabh to provide
31 July 2025
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Saurabh to provide
03
Site Updates
Village Leadership
Featured Update
Change in Local Leadership
This month saw a change in local leadership. Former Sarpanch San Francisco Fernandes resigned citing personal reasons, just a few weeks after our most recent interactions with him regarding pending permissions and inspections. News Link In his place, Roylon Fernandes has been elected unopposed as the new Sarpanch. At just 27 years old, he is now the youngest elected Sarpanch in Loutolim’s recent history. We hope to connect with him soon to introduce the project and continue building rapport with the Panchayat. His leadership could be an opportunity to move forward on long-pending approvals and bring new momentum to our engagement with the village administration.
Infrastructure
Monsoon Assessment
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
Infrastructure
Monsoon Impact Report
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
Infrastructure
Monsoon Assessment
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
Infrastructure
Monsoon Assessment
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
Infrastructure
Monsoon Assessment
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
Environmental
Improved Waste Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
Environmental
Improved Waste Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
Environmental
Improved Waste Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
Environmental
Improved Waste Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
Environmental
Improved Waste Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
Material Exploration
Material Trials and Partnerships
The team initiated lime-based flooring trials and is evaluating samples from Strawcture for use in interiors and lightweight roofing.
Material Exploration
Material Trials and Partnerships
The team initiated lime-based flooring trials and is evaluating samples from Structure for use in interiors and lightweight roofing.
Material Exploration
Material Trials and Partnerships
The team initiated lime-based flooring trials and is evaluating samples from Strawcture for use in interiors and lightweight roofing.
Material Exploration
Material Trials and Partnerships
The team initiated lime-based flooring trials and is evaluating samples from Strawcture for use in interiors and lightweight roofing.
Material Exploration
Material Trials and Partnerships
The team initiated lime-based flooring trials and is evaluating samples from Strawcture for use in interiors and lightweight roofing.
04
Achievements
01
Structural Engineering Finalization
The structural design for Roy and Upasana’s house has been finalized through detailed collaboration between Bhairav Patel (StrucArt), Serie Architects, and SPF. Only the load calculation verification remains, after which Serie will issue the final BOQ and quantity estimates. This will serve as the reference unit for costing and engineering on other homes.
01
Structural Engineering Finalization
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
01
Structural Engineering Finalization
The structural design for Roy and Upasana’s house has been finalized through detailed collaboration between Bhairav Patel (StrucArt), Serie Architects, and SPF. Only the load calculation verification remains, after which Serie will issue the final BOQ and quantity estimates. This will serve as the reference unit for costing and engineering on other homes.
01
Structural Engineering Finalization
The structural design for Roy and Upasana’s house has been finalized through detailed collaboration between Bhairav Patel (StrucArt), Serie Architects, and SPF. Only the load calculation verification remains, after which Serie will issue the final BOQ and quantity estimates. This will serve as the reference unit for costing and engineering on other homes.
01
Structural Engineering Finalization
The structural design for Roy and Upasana’s house has been finalized through detailed collaboration between Bhairav Patel (StrucArt), Serie Architects, and SPF. Only the load calculation verification remains, after which Serie will issue the final BOQ and quantity estimates. This will serve as the reference unit for costing and engineering on other homes.
02
TCP Submission Preparations
We have been coordinating closely with our liaisoning architect for the TCP submission of Roy and Upasana’s home. Serie has committed to sharing the updated layout, including the pile foundation and area statement for three homes, by the end of the week. Once approved by all parties, we will generate the Blueprint drawings and activate file submissions within the next two weeks.
02
TCP Submission Preparations
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
02
TCP Submission Preparations
We have been coordinating closely with our liaisoning architect for the TCP submission of Roy and Upasana’s home. Serie has committed to sharing the updated layout, including the pile foundation and area statement for three homes, by the end of the week. Once approved by all parties, we will generate the Blueprint drawings and activate file submissions within the next two weeks.
02
TCP Submission Preparations
We have been coordinating closely with our liaisoning architect for the TCP submission of Roy and Upasana’s home. Serie has committed to sharing the updated layout, including the pile foundation and area statement for three homes, by the end of the week. Once approved by all parties, we will generate the Blueprint drawings and activate file submissions within the next two weeks.
02
TCP Submission Preparations
We have been coordinating closely with our liaisoning architect for the TCP submission of Roy and Upasana’s home. Serie has committed to sharing the updated layout, including the pile foundation and area statement for three homes, by the end of the week. Once approved by all parties, we will generate the Blueprint drawings and activate file submissions within the next two weeks.
03
Early Draft BOQ Preparation
An early pilot BOQ is being developed for Roy and Upasana’s home. The team has now aligned with SPF's guidance and is refining a custom BOQ format. This will include base costs, toggle options for materials, and allow for ease of comparison across future homes.
03
Early Draft BOQ Preparation
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
03
Early Draft BOQ Preparation
An early pilot BOQ is being developed for Roy and Upasana’s home. The team has now aligned with SPF's guidance and is refining a custom BOQ format. This will include base costs, toggle options for materials, and allow for ease of comparison across future homes.
03
Early Draft BOQ Preparation
An early pilot BOQ is being developed for Roy and Upasana’s home. The team has now aligned with SPF's guidance and is refining a custom BOQ format. This will include base costs, toggle options for materials, and allow for ease of comparison across future homes.
03
Early Draft BOQ Preparation
An early pilot BOQ is being developed for Roy and Upasana’s home. The team has now aligned with SPF's guidance and is refining a custom BOQ format. This will include base costs, toggle options for materials, and allow for ease of comparison across future homes.
04
On-Site Water Management
Following the widening of the nala and repairs to visible leak points, the site has performed well through the recent monsoons. We estimate that 90% of the drainage systems are now functioning as intended, with no incidents of flooding. The site team have been proactive in maintaining the system.
04
On-Site Water Management
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
04
On-Site Water Management
Following the widening of the nala and repairs to visible leak points, the site has performed well through the recent monsoons. We estimate that 90% of the drainage systems are now functioning as intended, with no incidents of flooding. The site team have been proactive in maintaining the system.
04
On-Site Water Management
Following the widening of the nala and repairs to visible leak points, the site has performed well through the recent monsoons. We estimate that 90% of the drainage systems are now functioning as intended, with no incidents of flooding. The site team have been proactive in maintaining the system.
04
On-Site Water Management
Following the widening of the nala and repairs to visible leak points, the site has performed well through the recent monsoons. We estimate that 90% of the drainage systems are now functioning as intended, with no incidents of flooding. The site team have been proactive in maintaining the system.
05
Garbage Management
We’ve seen an 80% reduction in garbage dumping. The main dumping incident appears to be tied to the neighboring encroacher. We took the site inspection as an opportunity to show the Panchayat members the littering issue we face. Based on the successful pilot, we are now moving ahead with purchasing and installing a permanent camera system on-site.
05
Garbage Management
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
05
Garbage Management
We’ve seen an 80% reduction in garbage dumping. The main dumping incident appears to be tied to the neighboring encroacher. We took the site inspection as an opportunity to show the Panchayat members the littering issue we face. Based on the successful pilot, we are now moving ahead with purchasing and installing a permanent camera system on-site.
05
Garbage Management
We’ve seen an 80% reduction in garbage dumping. The main dumping incident appears to be tied to the neighboring encroacher. We took the site inspection as an opportunity to show the Panchayat members the littering issue we face. Based on the successful pilot, we are now moving ahead with purchasing and installing a permanent camera system on-site.
05
Garbage Management
We’ve seen an 80% reduction in garbage dumping. The main dumping incident appears to be tied to the neighboring encroacher. We took the site inspection as an opportunity to show the Panchayat members the littering issue we face. Based on the successful pilot, we are now moving ahead with purchasing and installing a permanent camera system on-site.
06
Compound Wall Permission
The Panchayat elections and change in leadership resulted in a slight delay for the compound wall file. On 31st July, we had our site inspection in the presence of a new Sarpanch, Secretary and the local ward members. While they are happy with the on-site survey, they have requested us to provide with some more documentation, which have been already submitted to the Panchayat at the time of writing this report. We expect to receive permissions soon.
06
Compound Wall Permission
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
06
Compound Wall Permission
The Panchayat elections and change in leadership resulted in a slight delay for the compound wall file. On 31st July, we had our site inspection in the presence of a new Sarpanch, Secretary and the local ward members. While they are happy with the on-site survey, they have requested us to provide with some more documentation, which have been already submitted to the Panchayat at the time of writing this report. We expect to receive permissions soon.
06
Compound Wall Permission
The Panchayat elections and change in leadership resulted in a slight delay for the compound wall file. On 31st July, we had our site inspection in the presence of a new Sarpanch, Secretary and the local ward members. While they are happy with the on-site survey, they have requested us to provide with some more documentation, which have been already submitted to the Panchayat at the time of writing this report. We expect to receive permissions soon.
06
Compound Wall Permission
The Panchayat elections and change in leadership resulted in a slight delay for the compound wall file. On 31st July, we had our site inspection in the presence of a new Sarpanch, Secretary and the local ward members. While they are happy with the on-site survey, they have requested us to provide with some more documentation, which have been already submitted to the Panchayat at the time of writing this report. We expect to receive permissions soon.
07
Coordination with Strawcture (Material Partner)
We met with Strawcture, a company working with agricultural waste-based boards and lime-based finishes in their partnership with Ricehouse - an Italian company. Initial samples have been promising. We are now exploring their products for interior wall paneling and light roofing, with further testing scheduled over the next month.
07
Coordination with Strawcture (Material Partner)
The widened nala has performed well during the heavy monsoon rains, with smooth water flow and no signs of flooding or pooling. Reflecting the success of the earlier dredging and leveling work.
07
Coordination with Strawcture (Material Partner)
We met with Strawcture, a company working with agricultural waste-based boards and lime-based finishes in their partnership with Ricehouse - an Italian company. Initial samples have been promising. We are now exploring their products for interior wall paneling and light roofing, with further testing scheduled over the next month.
07
Coordination with Strawcture (Material Partner)
We met with Strawcture, a company working with agricultural waste-based boards and lime-based finishes in their partnership with Ricehouse - an Italian company. Initial samples have been promising. We are now exploring their products for interior wall paneling and light roofing, with further testing scheduled over the next month.
07
Coordination with Strawcture (Material Partner)
We met with Strawcture, a company working with agricultural waste-based boards and lime-based finishes in their partnership with Ricehouse - an Italian company. Initial samples have been promising. We are now exploring their products for interior wall paneling and light roofing, with further testing scheduled over the next month.
08
Flooring Trials
SPF is developing a material palette aligned with the project’s design and microclimate, treating natural materials as adaptable recipes tailored to site-specific needs. A key innovation is our limecrete flooring with wood shaving fillers, which improves insulation and structural performance while avoiding cement and chemicals. We're also curating limewash finishes for the walls to protect the earth blocks and enhance the natural masonry, offering both durability and aesthetic flexibility.
08
Flooring Trials
Garbage dumping on site has reduced by 80% following the installation of clear signage and a successful trial of a solar-powered camera system. Based on these results, a permanent system will now be installed.
08
Flooring Trials
SPF is developing a material palette aligned with the project’s design and microclimate, treating natural materials as adaptable recipes tailored to site-specific needs. A key innovation is our limecrete flooring with wood shaving fillers, which improves insulation and structural performance while avoiding cement and chemicals. We're also curating limewash finishes for the walls to protect the earth blocks and enhance the natural masonry, offering both durability and aesthetic flexibility.
08
Flooring Trials
SPF is developing a material palette aligned with the project’s design and microclimate, treating natural materials as adaptable recipes tailored to site-specific needs. A key innovation is our limecrete flooring with wood shaving fillers, which improves insulation and structural performance while avoiding cement and chemicals. We're also curating limewash finishes for the walls to protect the earth blocks and enhance the natural masonry, offering both durability and aesthetic flexibility.
08
Flooring Trials
SPF is developing a material palette aligned with the project’s design and microclimate, treating natural materials as adaptable recipes tailored to site-specific needs. A key innovation is our limecrete flooring with wood shaving fillers, which improves insulation and structural performance while avoiding cement and chemicals. We're also curating limewash finishes for the walls to protect the earth blocks and enhance the natural masonry, offering both durability and aesthetic flexibility.
05
Plans for August '25
05
Plans for August '25
Serie Architects
- Finalize and issue drawings for Roy and Upasana’s home, and other ready plans post-load verification. - Share detailed BOQ and quantity estimates to enable costing for the pilot unit. - Begin review of early material samples being developed by SPF. - Prepare for review and feedback sessions with families on the next set of house designs.
Structural Engineer – Bhairav Patel
- Conclude verification of load calculations for Roy-Upasana’s structure. - Begin coordination on second and third house units. - Provide support for drawing modifications based on site-specific feedback or TCP observations from drawings. - SPF to facilitate conversations between UHPC vendor and Bhairav to iron out all details.
SPF Team
- Submit TCP drawings and blueprint for Roy and Upasana’s home (by mid-August). - Finalize pilot BOQ format and complete costing documentation for Roy-Upasana house. - Continue on-site monitoring of water flow during peak monsoon; plug any new leakages. - Conduct a second round of sample trials (lime-based, local stones, block finishes, and UHPC). - Install solar camera system permanently and log impact for final garbage dumping report. - Reconnect with the Strawcture team and evaluate samples for interior wall paneling and roofing.
Panchayat
- New Sarpanch Roylon Fernandes to be introduced to the Loutolim project formally by SPF. - SPF to follow up on compound wall file approval, now that site inspection has taken place. - Request for Panchayat to share any observations or conditions post-file inwarding. - Finalize inwarding strategy for construction licenses.
Families / Co-owners
- Continue closing discussions on design preferences with the Serie team. - Review BOQ structure and provide feedback on cost visibility and options. - Coordinate with SPF to understand potential timelines for their individual home submissions.
Vendors & Material Partners
- Strawcture team to share a second batch of eco-board samples for site application trials. - Begin early costing estimates for UHPC components (if any) based on SDPL insights, and run pilot trials for UHPC components. - Flooring vendors to prepare additional test samples based on SPF's requirements. - SPF to develop specific finishes for the blocks as per requirements
Serie Architects
- Finalize and issue drawings for Roy and Upasana’s home, and other ready plans post-load verification. - Share detailed BOQ and quantity estimates to enable costing for the pilot unit. - Begin review of early material samples being developed by SPF. - Prepare for review and feedback sessions with families on the next set of house designs.
Structural Engineer – Bhairav Patel
- Conclude verification of load calculations for Roy-Upasana’s structure. - Begin coordination on second and third house units. - Provide support for drawing modifications based on site-specific feedback or TCP observations from drawings. - SPF to facilitate conversations between UHPC vendor and Bhairav to iron out all details.
SPF Team
- Submit TCP drawings and blueprint for Roy and Upasana’s home (by mid-August). - Finalize pilot BOQ format and complete costing documentation for Roy-Upasana house. - Continue on-site monitoring of water flow during peak monsoon; plug any new leakages. - Conduct a second round of sample trials (lime-based, local stones, block finishes, and UHPC). - Install solar camera system permanently and log impact for final garbage dumping report. - Reconnect with the Strawcture team and evaluate samples for interior wall paneling and roofing.
Panchayat
- New Sarpanch Roylon Fernandes to be introduced to the Loutolim project formally by SPF. - SPF to follow up on compound wall file approval, now that site inspection has taken place. - Request for Panchayat to share any observations or conditions post-file inwarding. - Finalize inwarding strategy for construction licenses.
Families / Co-owners
- Continue closing discussions on design preferences with the Serie team. - Review BOQ structure and provide feedback on cost visibility and options. - Coordinate with SPF to understand potential timelines for their individual home submissions.
Vendors & Material Partners
- Strawcture team to share a second batch of eco-board samples for site application trials. - Begin early costing estimates for UHPC components (if any) based on SDPL insights, and run pilot trials for UHPC components. - Flooring vendors to prepare additional test samples based on SPF's requirements. - SPF to develop specific finishes for the blocks as per requirements
Serie Architects
- Finalize and issue drawings for Roy and Upasana’s home, and other ready plans post-load verification. - Share detailed BOQ and quantity estimates to enable costing for the pilot unit. - Begin review of early material samples being developed by SPF. - Prepare for review and feedback sessions with families on the next set of house designs.
Structural Engineer – Bhairav Patel
- Conclude verification of load calculations for Roy-Upasana’s structure. - Begin coordination on second and third house units. - Provide support for drawing modifications based on site-specific feedback or TCP observations from drawings. - SPF to facilitate conversations between UHPC vendor and Bhairav to iron out all details.
SPF Team
- Submit TCP drawings and blueprint for Roy and Upasana’s home (by mid-August). - Finalize pilot BOQ format and complete costing documentation for Roy-Upasana house. - Continue on-site monitoring of water flow during peak monsoon; plug any new leakages. - Conduct a second round of sample trials (lime-based, local stones, block finishes, and UHPC). - Install solar camera system permanently and log impact for final garbage dumping report. - Reconnect with the Strawcture team and evaluate samples for interior wall paneling and roofing.
Panchayat
- New Sarpanch Roylon Fernandes to be introduced to the Loutolim project formally by SPF. - SPF to follow up on compound wall file approval, now that site inspection has taken place. - Request for Panchayat to share any observations or conditions post-file inwarding. - Finalize inwarding strategy for construction licenses.
Families / Co-owners
- Continue closing discussions on design preferences with the Serie team. - Review BOQ structure and provide feedback on cost visibility and options. - Coordinate with SPF to understand potential timelines for their individual home submissions.
Vendors & Material Partners
- Strawcture team to share a second batch of eco-board samples for site application trials. - Begin early costing estimates for UHPC components (if any) based on SDPL insights, and run pilot trials for UHPC components. - Flooring vendors to prepare additional test samples based on SPF's requirements. - SPF to develop specific finishes for the blocks as per requirements
Serie Architects
- Finalize and issue drawings for Roy and Upasana’s home, and other ready plans post-load verification. - Share detailed BOQ and quantity estimates to enable costing for the pilot unit. - Begin review of early material samples being developed by SPF. - Prepare for review and feedback sessions with families on the next set of house designs.
Structural Engineer – Bhairav Patel
- Conclude verification of load calculations for Roy-Upasana’s structure. - Begin coordination on second and third house units. - Provide support for drawing modifications based on site-specific feedback or TCP observations from drawings. - SPF to facilitate conversations between UHPC vendor and Bhairav to iron out all details.
SPF Team
- Submit TCP drawings and blueprint for Roy and Upasana’s home (by mid-August). - Finalize pilot BOQ format and complete costing documentation for Roy-Upasana house. - Continue on-site monitoring of water flow during peak monsoon; plug any new leakages. - Conduct a second round of sample trials (lime-based, local stones, block finishes, and UHPC). - Install solar camera system permanently and log impact for final garbage dumping report. - Reconnect with the Strawcture team and evaluate samples for interior wall paneling and roofing.
Panchayat
- New Sarpanch Roylon Fernandes to be introduced to the Loutolim project formally by SPF. - SPF to follow up on compound wall file approval, now that site inspection has taken place. - Request for Panchayat to share any observations or conditions post-file inwarding. - Finalize inwarding strategy for construction licenses.
Families / Co-owners
- Continue closing discussions on design preferences with the Serie team. - Review BOQ structure and provide feedback on cost visibility and options. - Coordinate with SPF to understand potential timelines for their individual home submissions.
Vendors & Material Partners
- Strawcture team to share a second batch of eco-board samples for site application trials. - Begin early costing estimates for UHPC components (if any) based on SDPL insights, and run pilot trials for UHPC components. - Flooring vendors to prepare additional test samples based on SPF's requirements. - SPF to develop specific finishes for the blocks as per requirements
Serie Architects
- Finalize and issue drawings for Roy and Upasana’s home, and other ready plans post-load verification. - Share detailed BOQ and quantity estimates to enable costing for the pilot unit. - Begin review of early material samples being developed by SPF. - Prepare for review and feedback sessions with families on the next set of house designs.
Structural Engineer – Bhairav Patel
- Conclude verification of load calculations for Roy-Upasana’s structure. - Begin coordination on second and third house units. - Provide support for drawing modifications based on site-specific feedback or TCP observations from drawings. - SPF to facilitate conversations between UHPC vendor and Bhairav to iron out all details.
SPF Team
- Submit TCP drawings and blueprint for Roy and Upasana’s home (by mid-August). - Finalize pilot BOQ format and complete costing documentation for Roy-Upasana house. - Continue on-site monitoring of water flow during peak monsoon; plug any new leakages. - Conduct a second round of sample trials (lime-based, local stones, block finishes, and UHPC). - Install solar camera system permanently and log impact for final garbage dumping report. - Reconnect with the Strawcture team and evaluate samples for interior wall paneling and roofing.
Panchayat
- New Sarpanch Roylon Fernandes to be introduced to the Loutolim project formally by SPF. - SPF to follow up on compound wall file approval, now that site inspection has taken place. - Request for Panchayat to share any observations or conditions post-file inwarding. - Finalize inwarding strategy for construction licenses.
Families / Co-owners
- Continue closing discussions on design preferences with the Serie team. - Review BOQ structure and provide feedback on cost visibility and options. - Coordinate with SPF to understand potential timelines for their individual home submissions.
Vendors & Material Partners
- Strawcture team to share a second batch of eco-board samples for site application trials. - Begin early costing estimates for UHPC components (if any) based on SDPL insights, and run pilot trials for UHPC components. - Flooring vendors to prepare additional test samples based on SPF's requirements. - SPF to develop specific finishes for the blocks as per requirements
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People From SPF
People
From SPF
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People From SPF
Akshay
25+hrs
Akshay
25+hrs
Akshay
25+hrs
Akshay
25+hrs
Akshay
25+hrs
Saurabh
40+ hours
Saurabh
40+ hours
Saurabh
40+ hours
Saurabh
40+ hours
Saurabh
40+ hours
Jintu: Jr. Site Supervisor
Fulltime
Jintu: Jr. Site Supervisor
Fulltime
Jintu: Jr. Site Supervisor
Fulltime
Jintu: Jr. Site Supervisor
Fulltime
Jintu: Jr. Site Supervisor
Fulltime
2 Semi Skilled Workers
Fulltime
2 Semi Skilled Workers
Fulltime
2 Semi Skilled Workers
Fulltime
2 Semi Skilled Workers
Fulltime
2 Semi Skilled Workers
Fulltime
2 Unskilled Workers
Part time
2 Unskilled Workers
Part time
2 Unskilled Workers
Part time
2 Unskilled Workers
Part time
2 Unskilled Workers
Part time
Vrinda: Sr. Architect
18 hrs a month
Vrinda: Sr. Architect
18 hrs a month
Vrinda: Sr. Architect
18 hrs a month
Vrinda: Sr. Architect
18 hrs a month
Vrinda: Sr. Architect
18 hrs a month
Alisha: Architect
2 Hours/ Month
Alisha: Architect
2 Hours/ Month
Alisha: Architect
2 Hours/ Month
Alisha: Architect
2 Hours/ Month
Alisha: Architect
2 Hours/ Month
Additional Support
Accounts Team, Kashish (Project manager), Clive (Procurement Supervisor), Poshika( Report and Communication documents
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Photos
Photos
07
Photos
In just two months, the monsoon has transformed the site into a lush green forest, with thick overgrowth reclaiming every path and clearing:
In just two months, the monsoon has transformed the site into a lush green forest, with thick overgrowth reclaiming every path and clearing:
Despite the dense monsoon overgrowth, clear pathways were carved through the site to ensure access to key areas and maintain movement across the land:
Water flows down from the village into our site like a small waterfall, then moves swiftly along the nala after the dredging and repair work done by our team.
Material samples for flooring and wall finishes are now in development, including limecrete with wood shavings for insulation and strength, and a curated range of limewash finishes to protect and highlight the natural texture of the earth blocks:
In just two months, the monsoon has transformed the site into a lush green forest, with thick overgrowth reclaiming every path and clearing:
Prepared by Solarpunk Futures
Prepared by Solarpunk Futures
For internal review & external partner circulation
For internal review & external partner circulation
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