In Kerala a number of people were building homes not according to their requirements, but to beat others in size, he said inaugurating the new campus of ASADI (Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations) here on Tuesday.
"Homes are being built, totally neglecting the ancient architecture of the state, denying proper light and air flow inside", he said, according to an ASADI release.
Following the advertisements of paint companies, some of the houses were being painted with ultra dark colours.
State Fisheries and Ports Minister K Babu presided over the function.