This first-of-its-kind conservation effort is completely eco-friendly — and being done at a height of nearly 11,000 feet above sea level. #IFS #Innovation
Letting RO water outlet into a bucket for mopping the floors, making ten-minutes showers mandatory, reusing AC water for my plants – I follow these tips religiously.
“I think we are making good use of our building area. It is a good way to make our children connect with nature in a cosmopolitan city. This is a rarity in big cities.”
To keep the house well-ventilated and breezy, he used windows and openings to create what is known as the ‘Funnel Effect’. Find out how. #SustainableHomes
Stanzin is from Ladakh's Nubra valley and Samyuktha is from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Despite being from opposite ends of the country (literally!), what they share is vision for architecture that is eco-friendly, community-driven and hands-on.
Locals gave up milk in tetra paks, instant noodles, chips, low-grade rice and pulses. "This means children get locally-grown nutritious food, reducing the consumption of processed food and plastic waste. It is a win-win for everyone.”
Cooking is the first step to a zero-waste lifestyle. Here are some cooking hacks shared by the two most important women in my life, my maa and my grandma!
“In this house there is no sense of enclosement. It is like sitting under a tree, there is shade but no obstacles. Privacy is achieved by means of light-weight storage modules that can be re-arranged at any time.” #SustainableHomes