Title : It’s that little extra that makes a home extraordinary Known for its mosques, minarets, bridges, hills and endless stretches of bazaars, Hyderabad is truly a multi-faceted city. In the early 11th century it was India’s biggest and richest princely state, almost as large as England and Scotland together. Its rulers, known as the Nizams came to Hyderabad as the Mughal Governor of the Deccan and then established independence. The Nizam’s fabulous wealth derived largely from their legendary hoard of emeralds and diamond mines and many tales are told about their extravagance and eccentricities. Standing tall among the fortresses and palaces in the city of Nizams is The Wind Beneath My Wings the first residential project by the Bangalore based new-age architectural design firm Total Environment. They are one of the foremost realty developers in recent times to break new grounds in terms of creativity, innovation and structural marvel. The Wind Beneath My Wings will comprise a total land area of approximately 45 acres to be completed in 3 phases. The first 2 phases will have earth sheltered homes while the last phase will have high rise apartments. The phase 1 comprising of 90 earth sheltered homes has already kick started. Their use of natural construction materials like wire-cut bricks and exposed form finished concrete, adds a new dimension to building aesthetics. Besides being maintenance-free, these natural materials age beautifully and the passage of time gives them a life and character of their own. Creeper covered pergolas and verdant landscaping form a distinct signature of the Total Environment creation. 11 years back what began as a quiet start with an initial investment of Rs.10000, 4 people and the simple idea of giving Bangalore, buildings that blend with its natural landscape, preserving the charm of the city has come a long way. With a solid foundation set in Bangalore, Total Environment has now ventured into the territory of the Nizams and is seeking to pamper the royal blood to no end.