Indian-Centric Biophilic Design Score Calculator

NIS01 — Daylight & circadian support(9%)

Access to natural daylight with glare control and day-night rhythm awareness.

Indian: Large openings, shaded skylights, filtered sun through jaali, layered curtains.

NIS02 — Cross-ventilation & airflow variability(9%)

Fresh air movement produced by openable windows, verandahs, jaali, stack effect, fans and layout.

Indian: Opposed openings, high-low vents, breezeways, ceiling fans supporting passive comfort.

NIS03 — Indoor greenery & edible greens(8%)

Living plants used as part of daily life, from accent plants to balcony food gardens.

Indian: Tulsi, money plant, palms, spice/herb ledge, balcony greens, indoor courts.

NIS04 — View to nature / sky(6%)

Sightlines to trees, landscape, terrace, courtyard or open sky.

Indian: Tree-framed windows, courtyard views, balcony outlooks, rooftop garden view.

NIS05 — Water presence(4%)

Calming visual or acoustic cues from water without causing maintenance or moisture problems.

Indian: Urli bowl, lotus trough, recirculating fountain, reflective basin.

NIS06 — Passive thermal comfort(4%)

Shading, thermal mass, insulation and layout choices that reduce dependence on mechanical conditioning.

Indian: Deep overhangs, thick walls, shaded courts, lime plaster, cool roofs.

NAA01 — Natural / local materials(8%)

Use of real wood, bamboo, cane, stone, terracotta, lime or natural fiber.

Indian: Teak, sheesham, bamboo cane, kota stone, cuddapah, terracotta, lime wash.

NAA02 — Natural textures & tactility(5%)

Surface roughness, grain, weave and hand-finished cues that feel organic.

Indian: Handloom cotton, jute, rattan, cane weave, rough stone, carved wood.

NAA03 — Biomorphic / fractal / jaali patterns(7%)

Nature-derived geometry or patterns that echo leaf forms, branching, honeycomb or lattice screens.

Indian: Jaali screens, leaf motifs, cane lattice, carved floral panels, fractal rugs.

NAA04 — Earth palette & non-toxic finishes(4%)

Colors and finishes drawn from soil, foliage, sky and stone while limiting harmful emissions.

Indian: Terracotta, muted green, indigo accents, clay beige, mineral paints.

NAA05 — Craft / vernacular expression(6%)

Design language that respectfully references local building traditions or crafts.

Indian: Chettinad tile, Assamese bamboo, Kashmiri woodwork, Rajasthani stone, Kerala timber details.

NOS01 — Refuge(6%)

Protected, comfortable niches that create psychological safety and retreat.

Indian: Window seat, diwan nook, low-light reading corner, backed seating.

NOS02 — Prospect(5%)

Open sightlines and a sense of outward reach or spaciousness.

Indian: Clear view across room to balcony or garden, double-height lookouts.

NOS03 — Threshold / verandah / balcony transition(7%)

Semi-open in-between space linking indoors and outdoors.

Indian: Verandah, sit-out, shaded balcony, deep foyer with planters.

NOS04 — Mystery & layered reveal(4%)

Partial concealment, filtered light or views that invite exploration.

Indian: Layered screens, offset entries, glimpses of greenery through partitions.

NOS05 — Courtyard / internal green core(8%)

Central or side open-to-sky space that organizes light, air and social life.

Indian: Nalukettu-inspired court, lightwell with planting, internal green spine.