bT Square Peg has been creating architectural and interior design solutions since 1993 for a clientele that ranges from private individuals to large commercial organisations. The goal here is to blend practicality with timeless aesthetics while keeping sustainability in mind - the resources on this planet are not limitless.

Many people fall into the trap of wanting to be a showcase for the latest fashion. At this firm, however, the guiding principle is to keep in constant touch with current trends and materials without becoming slaves to fads that disappear overnight - leaving behind tired-looking designs.

Equally, many designers go about their job with one eye on a magazine article - preferably the cover picture. This often leads to homes and offices that look very dramatic in photographs but don't necessarily work too well in reality. bT Square Peg's philosophy calls for spaces that are comfortable for their inhabitants; both physically and visually.

On this site you will find some featured projects, a collection of free resources for fellow architects and people working in CAD/3D as well as a free book on Vastu Shastras - the ancient building codes of India - with explanations on their relevance (or sometimes the lack thereof) in today's world. You can read this book online or download it to your computer.

Featured Projects

Kaya Kalp Training Centre for Handloom Weavers @ Maheshwar, MP
[1994-1996]

Built in the historical fort of Maheshwar - old capital of the Holkar kingdom. Using only locally available materials and labour, the cost of construction was brought down to a very economical Rs. 105 per square foot (Rs. 1130/m2).


Satya Resort Resort at Karjat @ Vanjarwadi, Karjat
[1999-2001]

Set on a 50 acre parcel of land about two hours from Bombay, this is a health resort with a difference. It was built at a relatively low cost (for a resort, that is) without any concrete framework.


view of the RaBV bungalow from the South East Bungalow [RaBV] @ Nasrapur, Karjat
[2006-208]

Set on the edge of a hill that slopes down to a river, this home - for a couple who want to live there - has a huge verandah with a fantastic view of not just the river but the Garbat plateau and Matheran as well.


About: Vistasp Mehta
photo of Vistasp Mehta

Architect and Designer working on low-cost, sustainable design with a special interest in energy and water conservation. Fascinations include science & technology, photography and natural history.


News Update:
  • If You Really Must Have a Glass Façade, Read This
    I’ve been a strong critic of glass buildings in hot places like Mumbai or Delhi but recognise that it may be appropriate in more temperate climates. One thing that had escaped my attention, though, was the hazard that such buildings have become for birds.  The thing is, birds don’t see glass façades the way we [...]

    GoTo :: If You Really Must Have a Glass Façade, Read This


  • Energy Calculator for Air-Conditioners in India
    More and more people are installing air-conditioners in their homes these days thanks in large part to the concrete hot-boxes being constructed in our cities and the heat-island effect. Added to that is the fact that many commercial buildings have senseless glass façades – which makes them even-hotter-boxes. Net result: the amount of energy being [...]

    GoTo :: Energy Calculator for Air-Conditioners in India


  • Is Rowan Atkinson’s House Really That Bad?
    This subject has been blogged and tweeted all over the place but few seem to have seen any photographs of the proposed house or, if they have, they’re keeping it well under wraps. The architect’s website doesn’t seem to list it and I finally managed a glimpse of the proposed “futuristic petrol station” in an [...]

    GoTo :: Is Rowan Atkinson’s House Really That Bad?


  • LEED and Indoor Air Quality
    This is an interesting and a whole new angle on the LEED debate. Essentially what is being said is that tightly sealing a building (to make the air-conditioning system more energy efficient) also locks in hazardous chemicals with complete disregard for indoor air quality. Ideally, in our climate, we’d have less “sealed” buildings and more [...]

    GoTo :: LEED and Indoor Air Quality


  • Dassault Making an Assault on AutoDesk?
    Dassault has released the beta of a free 2D drawing editor that works like AutoCAD. It’s based on ARES from Graebert and is currently available for Windows with Mac and Linux versions in the pipeline for later in the year. So far, all AutoCAD clones have remained marginal players so it is to be seen [...]

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