Author: Aparna

One of my most memorable projects in electronics was creating a foot pedal to automate the process of pouring water to wash plates. This idea came from my mentor, Ratnesh, when we were at Aarohi and tired of manually pouring water. I had no prior knowledge of solenoids or how…

My Journey to Finding the Perfect Eggshell Plaster As part of my daily hands-on practice, I’ve been on a mission to discover the perfect eggshell plaster—and it has been an exciting adventure! This exploration beautifully blends sustainability, creativity, and craftsmanship. Eggshell plaster is a game-changer. It is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and…

Exploring AutoCAD I spent a good amount of time working on AutoCAD designs, focusing on improving efficiency with specific tools. I explored Trim, Extend, Fillet, and Offset, which made refining designs much smoother. I also practiced organizing elements using Layers, which really helped in structuring my drawings better. Understanding these…

Exploring By travelling Travelling to Meghalaya was like stepping into a whole new world—lush green landscapes, rolling hills covered in mist, and waterfalls cascading down steep cliffs. But what fascinated me the most was the architecture and the way people have built their homes and structures in harmony with nature.…

Weekly Documentation This week was full of travel and new experiences for me. Monday was a special day with my mom — just the two of us. We went from shop to shop hunting for a dress for me. While looking at clothes, I was also quietly observing each shop’s…

Today was all about getting into the details—those tiny but crucial decisions that shape the whole experience of a structure. As part of my work on Galactica, the treehouse-inspired structure I’m building, I spent the day experimenting with the measurement between two horizontal logs—logs that will be part of the…

Today was a mix of exploration, connection, and a little bit of dancing fun! I headed out to check different types of wood for my treehouse project—Galactica. This time, I was looking into arecanut, eucalyptus, and coconut wood. Each one had its own unique texture, grain, and strength. Here’s what…

Today came with unexpected lessons. ✨ I observed how people can be nudged into action—sometimes just through subtle words and a little guilt. It made me think about how influence really works. 👣 Doing the same work as others helped me understand them better. It’s wild how empathy grows when…

Exploring the Beauty of Skeleton Steel Frame Architecture in Bangalore Hi, I’m Aparna, an open learner on a journey of exploration, currently immersed in the world of mud construction. But today, I want to share an awe-inspiring architectural discovery from my recent visit to Bangalore—a building constructed using a skeleton…