Sustainability

In the first part of this 2-part series, we explore why Leh's groundwater has suffered a serious decline in quality and quantity. Experts explain the reasons behind this decline and hint at how we can fix it.

Sustainable Indian Architecture: With materials that date back to the Harappan Civilisation to those that reduce noise, the construction landscape in India is seeing a shift.

Sandeep Mall, a Faridabad-based entrepreneur and wellness coach, installed a rooftop solar system and employed a net metering mechanism to manage his electricity bills for a 10,000+ sq ft home.

Amit and Shipra built Lansdowne Trip Travel Cafe in the cantonment area of Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, turning it into both a charming café and a small business centre for locals to showcase their handiwork.

Facing severe water shortages, residents of Saprem Co-operative Housing Society in Thane, Maharashtra, implemented innovative water-saving measures. From digging a borewell and installing a rainwater harvesting system to reusing water from air conditioners -- they are saving thousands of litres of water.

The Titan Integrity Office in Bengaluru, designed by Swetha A of Mindspace Architects, is a model for future eco-friendly buildings. From bio lakes to natural light and ventilation, the architecture takes a human-centric approach to sustainable design.

Reva Jhingan Malik, a resident of Bengaluru, uses solar energy to cook all her meals. She explains how she replaced an LPG stove with a solar cooker to move towards sustainable practices.

Shilpa and Suneet Kotwal's home in Pune harvests solar power for uninterrupted electricity. Using solar panels, they run everything from a refrigerator, air conditioners, and other appliances, saving 90% on bills.

Mumbai resident Chetan Soorenji shares a simple and effective method to help harvest rainwater and recharge groundwater levels at home.

Dr Balmukund Paliwal built a two-storey house in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, using recycled plastic waste and preventing 13 tonnes of plastic from reaching landfills. Here's how he did it.