Lime plaster

Long before cement took over, Indian homes stayed cool and breathable with lime plaster. As cities heat up, this ancient building material may be exactly what we need.

In cities like Bengaluru and regions like Maharashtra, these five homes stay cool without AC, show us how natural cooling methods and smart designs can save both energy and money.

As cities transition to more eco-friendly options of design and construction, we browse through some compelling sustainable architecture projects.