green home

Vijay Garden society in Thane grows organic vegetables in 150 buckets and their solar plant helps them save up to Rs 40,000 per month

"I didn’t want the usual stairs and classrooms and wanted to create a fantasy land for the children. So I incorporated outdoor classrooms, a slide that goes through the entire building and an amphitheatre with walls made of glass bottles."

Everything from our cleaners to our cosmetics are laden with toxic chemicals. Knowing about them is the first step to a sustainable life.

Made from refused and reused material or what Dasarathi refers to as ‘kachra,’ the home with a built-up area of 1700 sq ft was designed by his family of three, and executed brilliantly by award-winning architects Vijay Narnapatti and Dimple Mittal from the architectural firm, Maya Praxis.

Located at H-1456 Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) in the heart of South Delhi, is a four-storey home, christened 'Green One,' that spreads across 2,842 sq. Ft, and is the first individual certified green residence in India.

Think switching to a sustainable lifestyle is an expensive affair? Not anymore. These 10 easy solutions cost less than 1,000 and are completely environment friendly!

This green home, made of recycled material, exudes joy and warmth, much like the members from four generations of a family who reside there.

Located about 125 km from Mumbai, nestled in the lap of nature, with a spectacular view of the Pawna lake and Tungi hills, lies Deogadh, the Homestay.

The Better India got in touch with Mr Muthiah to know more about his eco-friendly home, and here are some of its amazing features.

The 220 sq ft home is equipped with solar panels for its energy needs, a sewage managing unit, and condensation coils that tap water from the air to meet household needs.