rainwater harvesting

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

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.

Inspired by village roots, couple Sucheta and Anirudha Ambekar built their dream home, ‘Anant Farms’, which exemplifies eco-friendly living with local materials, solar panels, and organic farming.

Dr Anil Rajvanshi’s solar-powered water purification initiative in Phaltan, Maharashtra, transforms rural schools by providing clean drinking water and fostering interest in STEM. This innovation reduces disease and sparks hope, promoting healthier, brighter futures for children.

As Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis, Ganesh Shanbhag is helping apartment complexes break free from costly water tankers through rainwater harvesting. His innovative, cost-effective model has already helped 300 apartments save lakhs while replenishing groundwater. By offering his expertise for free, he’s transforming how the city conserves and uses water.

Bengaluru’s water crisis is intensifying, and strict rules now limit potable water usage for non-drinking purposes. But these four Bengalurians are leading the way with ingenious solutions proving that every drop counts. #WaterConservation

Anirudha and Sucheta Ambekar, both IT professionals, turned their longing for rural life into reality. Their sustainable home, ‘Anant Farms’, near Pune, is built using stones and antique teakwood, emulating traditional architecture while incorporating modern sustainability practices, including rainwater harvesting and solar power.

Rahul Kacha from Surat is proving that rainwater isn’t just a resource — it’s a revolution in sustainability.

Rajasthan’s Barefoot College empowers rural women to become solar engineers, electrifying thousands of homes globally and transforming communities in over 70 countries.

Amanpreet Singh runs 'Gau Organics', a dairy farm that exports products across the world and runs on generating most of its own electricity, and more.