In recent years, many people have started making changes that are geared towards making the world a better place. However, while we choose greener alternatives indoors, it is also important to choose a greener … READ FULL STORY
Green buildings are the need of the hour, to conserve resources and to protect the environment from further deterioration. Depleting natural resources and rapid development have led to a damaging effect on the environment. … READ FULL STORY
Amid accelerating climate change and its adverse impact on human lives, it has become vital to use innovative solutions to make all aspects of construction development, such as design, choice of materials and construction … 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
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
Amenities are an important part of any real estate project, which builders use to woo home buyers. While some amenities are essential, like a security system, elevators, etc., property sellers may, at times, also … READ FULL STORY
We often hear people say that ‘There was a time, when our city was full of greenery, the climate was cool and there was no water scarcity or flooding problem. Now, things have completely … READ FULL STORY
Environmental concerns have often stalled large infrastructure projects in India. While the government maintains that it is committed to encouraging sustainable developments, policy decisions often reveal the gap between the stated intent and ground … READ FULL STORY
The major fire at the Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai, which caused serious health issues for residents of the city, has raised the important issue of mismanagement of garbage. Keeping this in view the … READ FULL STORY
If extra FAR (Floor Area Ratio) is a good incentive for developers to build green buildings, then Noida should have many such buildings, noted a panelist at a seminar on sustainable development, in Delhi. … READ FULL STORY
A first-of-its-kind, voluntary, private sector-led initiative, the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC), has launched a ‘greenhomes’ campaign that will work towards mainstreaming green homes in India. The aim, is for at least 20 per … READ FULL STORY
Of late, home seekers have become increasingly aware of the short-term costs versus the long-term benefits of living in green buildings. Although green building concepts in the residential segment are more prevalent in super-luxury … READ FULL STORY
Q: What is one simple way of achieving a green home? A: With growing environmental consciousness, the trend of green homes is catching up. One simple way of achieving this is through growing plants … READ FULL STORY
