green architecture

Carried away by the aesthetics of Bannerghatta National Park and its surroundings, these three friends decided to build their eco-friendly homes near the park, leaving city life behind.

Shashank Nimkar, a National Institute of Design graduate, founded Earth Tatva to modify ceramic waste into a versatile material for artists, architects, and designers. His unconventional approach combines recycled ceramics with a natural clay binder, creating eco-friendly products like tiles, mugs, and architectural partitions.

Jaya Rayaprolu's Bengaluru home harvests 1.3 lakh litres of rainwater, recycles 800 litres of grey water daily, and uses solar power, creating a self-sufficient and zero-waste living space.

Can a home be built without waste and still be energy-efficient? Zero-waste homes are proving it’s possible. By repurposing construction debris, harnessing solar power, and using smart designs, these homes minimize environmental impact while maximizing sustainability. Discover how these innovative homes are redefining green living for the future.

In Hisar, architect Gokul Goyal has found an ingenious way to keep his home cool using 7,000 kulhads. As summer approaches, his eco-friendly design offers a refreshing solution.

Sreenivasan’s technique helps to reduce the use of 50% of sand required while plastering as well as helps avoid painting the walls with chemical paints in his eco-friendly homes. #SustainableHomes

What we love? The fact that mud houses stay 13-14 degrees Celcius cooler than the weather outside, even in the peak of summer! #SustainableHomes #LiveGreen

With climate change and rising heat waves, this is the sort of natural cooling solution that can offset the load of ACs, which leave behind a devastating environmental footprint.

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!

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