The Auroville Design Consultants established in 1988 and is functioning under the "Auroville Center for Scientific Research - Auroville Foundation". The team consists of Suhasini Ayer – Principle Architect, supported by associate architects, experts in renewable energy and waste water management.

The underlining principles of this group is

• Beauty and aesthetics in the built and natural environment is essential for a healthy living.
  
  
• To create simple and elegant forms in keeping with the sustainable and green building practices.
  
  
• Participatory approach in planning and design.
  
  
• Contextually appropriate solutions- site conditions, function, climate, building materials and technology, ease of execution, cost effectiveness and environment responsibility.