Mount Abu,Rajsthan: Brahma Kumaris Solar House at Gyan Sarovar Campus has received the prestigious 5-Star AWARD for its environmentally friendly design and sustainable performance.
The award was presented by Mr Sanjay Seth, CEO of GRIHA Council and Mr. Sibi Chakravarthy M, Secretary of the Public Works Department, Gov. Madya Pradesh on the 3 November 2026 during the inaugural session of the 18th GRIHA Summit at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Golo bhai built the house in 1993 as a first prototype in Gyan Sarovar out of sun-dried mud bricks. Despite its age the house still featuring cutting age design like double wall for thermal insulation, cross ventilation, solar hot water and solar electrical systems as well as innovative water conservation design etc. Due to these features the building got the prestigious 5-star rating and is a shining example of the needed innovative house designs to reduce energy consumption but also deal with rising temperatures and water shortages.
These achievements show how sustainable buildings can make a real contribution to protecting the environment. The Solar House also reflects the Brahma Kumaris’ approach of bringing together spiritual values, environmental awareness and practical action. It is an example of how we can live more sustainably while caring for the planet and its resources.
A big congratulations to Golo bhai and the Architect Prof. Gernot Minke (Germany) for their courage and inspiration to build such future oriented house already 30 years ago. www.eco.brahmakumaris.org
