Sun & Earth Festival 2025

Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh invites you to the Sun & Earth Festival - a celebration for a carbon-neutral Ladakh, curated by the School of Eco-Responsive Architecture and School of Energy Studies at HIAL. Join us for 13 days of exciting and enriching hands-on workshops and experiential sessions celebrating best practices in solar energy and earthen materials for low-carbon, eco-responsive, and regenerative architecture.

Building on Ladakh's rich 40-year history in low-carbon Solar-heated Mud Housing and SECMOL's 25+ years of experience, HIAL proudly presents the 6th edition of this much-loved International Festival from July 28th to August 9th, 2025. The festival is structured in two parts: Earth Construction and Solar Energy for Buildings, allowing participants to attend either or both segments based on their interests and availability.

Why Attend?

• Hands-on Earth Building: Learn & build with natural materials
• Solar-Powered Innovation: Discover energy-efficient design
• Breathtaking Ladakh: Learn in nature's most stunning classroom
• Anthropology in Human Settlements: Explore practical solutions for eco-responsive living
• Campus Experience: Earthen structures, Zero carbon buildings, Water Conscious Campus
• Cultural Immersion: Savor local food, music & traditions

Venue

HIAL Campus, Phyang, Leh

Format

Workshops & Interactive Sessions

Focus

Sustainable Living & Renewable Energy

About HIAL

HIAL aims to develop Ladakh into a benchmark for a sustainable economic living for the mountain world, where students receive a meaningful education that prepares them for a life of dignity in harmony with nature.

It empowers the mountain youth to take charge of their contexts through contextual and experiential learning rooted in grassroot innovation and indigenous knowledge systems.

Festival Components

Sun Fest

Passive Solar Heating Technology
Energy Efficient building solutions
Thermal Comfort and psychometric Analysis
Building Simulation

Earth Fest

Traditional Architecture Tours
Sustainable Living Workshops
Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Theme & Scope

Theme of the Festival

The Sun & Earth Festival, a celebration of low-carbon, eco-responsive and regenerative architecture for a carbon-neutral Ladakh. Curated by the School of Eco-Responsive Architecture and the School of Energy Studies at HIAL, this festival continues the rich legacy of solar-heated mud housing in Ladakh. By embracing nature’s elements—the sun and earth , the festival brings together traditional wisdom and modern innovations to promote sustainable building solutions that address the challenges of climate change.

Scope of the Festival

Spanning 13 immersive days from July 28 to Aug 09, 2025, the festival is divided into two focused parts:
Earth Construction : Workshops led by world-renowned experts will cover natural building techniques such as rammed earth, cob, adobe, straw clay, earth finishes and passive design principles,etc.
Solar Energy for Buildings : Sessions on solar geography, energy-efficient building designs for different climatic regions, thermal comfort considerations and passive solar strategies to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
Throughout the festival, participants will learn, share and co-create with international experts and fellow practitioners. Whether attending one part or both, they will gain practical insights, exchange ideas and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for mountain communities.

Registration Details

Last date for registration:

May 31, 2025

Early Bird Discount Available!

Get 15% off for registrations before April 30th, 2025

For queries, contact:

[email protected]

Call:

Shubham Ray: +91 8291701560

Shweta Sharma: +91 7018204633

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Contact Us

Get in Touch

Email

[email protected]

Phone

Shubham Ray: +91 8291701560

Shweta Sharma: +91 7018204633

Sun & Earth Festival

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