The Bhu.Van Project is where design, ecology and resilience meet. Science shows that many natural systems are nearing climate tipping points and this makes climate-adaptive, nature-based solutions more important than ever.
We work in landscape architecture, ecological restoration and sustainable design, helping places regain strength through thoughtful planning and field-based experience. Our approach is guided by rootedness, resilience and renewal. We see every site as a living system with its own memory and potential.
For us, minimalism means focusing on what truly matters and helping support landscapes that can thrive in a changing climate.
Nikhil Udupa
Founder
A Landscape Architect and ecological restoration practitioner with 13+ years of experience in research-based spatial planning and sustainable design. His work spans a wide range of landscapes across India, integrating ecological thinking with cultural sensitivity to design resilient and inclusive spaces.
His core expertise includes nature-based solutions, watershed and natural resource management, ecological restoration, wildlife habitat design, spatial design, Master planning and disaster-resilient regional planning. He has collaborated with communities, government bodies, institutions, NGOs, and interdisciplinary teams to implement regenerative, context-sensitive design strategies.
As a visiting faculty at leading institutions, Nikhil actively contributes to academic discourse and knowledge sharing. His passion for nature, community engagement, and hands-on implementation drives his commitment to preserving ecological and cultural heritage through landscape architecture. Outside of work, he is a naturalist and avid traveller, with interests in birding, photography, trekking, yoga, boxing and collecting minerals and fossils.
Collaborators and partner firms
Geographies of Engagement in Restoration and Design
From the high-altitude valleys of Ladakh to the Tea gardens of the Nilgiris and from the remote forests of Arunachal Pradesh to the dynamic urban landscapes of Ahmedabad, our work experience spans the ecological and cultural diversity of India.
Based in Bengaluru, The Bhu.Van Project engages with landscapes across varied climates, geographies and communities -from fragile ecosystems and protected areas to productive estates, institutional campuses, and urban developments. Each project is an opportunity to understand the living systems of soil, water, vegetation and people, and to design with them.
Our experience bridges disciplines of landscape architecture, ecological restoration, watershed management, sustainable design and climate adaptation. Working across scales from a few acres to entire watersheds, we integrate scientific research, local knowledge, and participatory processes to evolve site-specific, resilient, and regenerative design solutions.
“When we heal the land, we heal ourselves”