sustainability

“People laughed at me for installing a solar power system in my house, because back in 2001, electricity was comparatively cheaper. They called it an unnecessary expense. But, I looked at the bigger picture—not the money I spent at the time but the energy I would save in the long run. And I was right!"

Having completed her architecture degree from the School of Planning and Architecture in 2003, Aishwarya says that the choice of working with heritage buildings and structures was made rather early on in life.

Every home on the street segregates its waste. While their wet waste is processed into compost every quarter, plastic waste is collected and recycled.

"We should work with our hands once again. Feel what it’s like to touch the soil, grow a plant, prepare your bread, or even walk with your dog for that matter."

“Rapid urban expansion is taking a toll on our natural resources. These skewed notions of development floated by glamorous campaigns that make us believe that progress means a mindless increase in infrastructure, without a thought to the environment, is completely flawed. Each one of us needs to get closer to nature and understand that we can’t survive if we deplete natural resources.” #sustainablehomes

Content with the life choices the duo has made, KP Illias and Shamika Mone are on the pursuit of engaging more farmers across the country in organic farming.

From revamping ancient conservation practices to recycling waste water for drinking, these innovations can help ensure that the future generations are not devoid of the elixir of life. #SaveWater #Innovation

As the architect describes herself, the project aimed to understand and explore the potential of raw and unstabilised earth as a viable material for a contemporary house with more than one storey.

Not only is their water bill zero for 8-10 months, their electricity bill is also 1/4th that of regular houses!

“It is much more than making a couple of shirts. It is about creating a positive impact on the product, the environment and the people involved in making it. This outlook of a holistic growth is what drives us."