While the demand for green homes is rising, many myths regarding the same persist, in home buyers’ minds. Some people have a misconception that green homes are extremely expensive, compared to normal houses and … READ FULL STORY
“ACs and coolers are fine, but nothing evokes my memories of childhood summers like a ‘khus ki tatti’,” says Gurugram-based businessman, Avinash Arora. Confused? Arora spent his summer vacations in a little town named … READ FULL STORY
More than two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water. However, very little of this is potable (safe to drink). Moreover, the available usable water, is not enough to meet the needs of … READ FULL STORY
According to research by the Global Carbon Project, the global carbon emission for 2018 was expected to hit 37.1 billion tonnes, with almost all countries contributing to the rise. India contributed 6.3% to this … READ FULL STORY
There are many ways, in which one can beautify a residential or commercial space. One way, is through the use of plants, which not only add beauty to the décor but also bring freshness … READ FULL STORY
Jaipur-based Neerja Palisetty is a master weaver with a difference. She believes that contemporary design can be ethical and sustainable and so, makes products by recycling waste paper in an innovative way. Palisetty, the … READ FULL STORY
As responsible residents, it is important for one to contribute towards water management. The first step towards water conservation, begins with reducing wastage. Several housing complexes across the country are actively conserving water in … READ FULL STORY
Global warming, climatic changes, increasing population, construction activities, industrialisation, etc. – all of these are likely to worsen the water shortage that we already face today. To deal with this problem, municipalities all over … READ FULL STORY
With climate change affecting people across the globe, energy conservation is no more a choice but a must for all. As buildings are one of the largest sources of energy consumption, conservation should start … READ FULL STORY
The US Green Building Council (USGBC), on June 18, 2019, released the list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely-used green building rating system. … READ FULL STORY
This year, the theme for World Environment Day is air pollution. Numerous researches have pointed out that Indian cities are among the most polluted in the world and this includes Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Bhiwadi, … READ FULL STORY
AR Shivakumar, a resident of Bengaluru, has not paid a penny for his family’s water needs for the last 20 years. A pioneer in water harvesting techniques, he believes in the mantra, ‘be the … READ FULL STORY
With India witnessing rapid urbanisation, its cities are also attracting more people from rural areas. With insufficient accommodation, crores of people are forced to live in slums. Mumbai alone has 55 per cent of … READ FULL STORY
