eco-friendly buildings

Over the last 17 odd years, Malaksingh Gill's traditional construction materials have reduced carbon footprints by thousands of tonnes.

While building an organic store in Ahmedabad, Snehal and Bhadri Suthar used a cow dung and hay mix as the main construction material. The flooring was recycled wood and the lighting was eco-friendly LEDs!

For Bhowal, solar electricity or a rainwater harvesting system is indeed an essential aspect of a green home, but it is just the tip of the iceberg.

Integration of traditional concepts like jaalis, chajjas and verandas helps the buildings consume up to 75% less energy than usual certified green buildings!

From using innovative eco-solutions to create prototypes of green skyscrapers in urban areas to micronutrient testing using a person’s hair, Arunima Sen is making ground-breaking research at both macro and micro levels.