Sustainable architecture

Architects Nithin MS and Manoj Badkillaya, built a sustainable home in Karnataka that has reused old wood and roof tiles along with locally-sourced materials. This is how it took shape

Sathwik S and Pradeep Khanderi run Suraksha Mudblock, a venture that promotes construction of mud home using the interlocking mud brick method, which is not only environment friendly, but also cost efficient

From the extreme Himalayan weather, unpredictable climate changes to natural disasters like earthquakes, the Tabo Monastery has weathered several storms, teaching the world a valuable lesson on sustainability.

Manju Nath and his wife Geeta built their dream eco-friendly home in Bengaluru with solar panels, rainwater harvesting pits while growing their own organic food.

An Ahmedabad-based architect couple, Bhadri and Snehal, who started tHE gRID Architects, has built Mitti Ke Rang, a restaurant from clay, turmeric, reclaimed jute and wood and more.

“My buildings should outlive me and future generations. That's why I choose natural materials on the outside and inside."

At a time when over 48 lakh people across 30 districts have been affected by the #AssamFloods, the region’s traditional wisdom holds out hope.

Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s beautiful abode comprises a balanced amalgamation.

"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."

"We built a school that could easily be dismantled and repurposed, instead of being demolished." #Sustainable