Green alternatives

Made from industrial waste and free from carbon dioxide, these energy-saving bricks are 23% stronger, 5% lighter and allow sunlight to pass while blocking heat and water.

Because of its versatility, one can find a diverse range of products fashioned out of bamboo.

Scientifically known as Macaranga nicobarica, the species is endemic to Andaman and Nicobar islands, and its leaves are unusually!