sustainable housing

Facing Bengaluru’s water crisis, one residential society installed flow metres, rainwater harvesting, and an STP — cutting their Rs 16 lakh bill to Rs 7 lakh.

Can a home be built without waste and still be energy-efficient? Zero-waste homes are proving it’s possible. By repurposing construction debris, harnessing solar power, and using smart designs, these homes minimize environmental impact while maximizing sustainability. Discover how these innovative homes are redefining green living for the future.

Inside the 3D-printed house built by Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a startup by three alumni of IIT-Madras, lies a solution for India's and the world's housing problems.

Fisherman and painter, Ashokan Padapelly, from Kerala narrates how he got his dream home, a sprawling 850 sq ft, 2BHK residence, using cost-effective and eco-friendly features

“Fashion has a lot to answer for. People regularly updating their wardrobes are contributing to one of the worst trends in human history. That clothing is now one of the biggest consumer waste streams, with 92 million tons estimated to be thrown out in a year, means we must urgently and seriously consider new ways to deal with unwanted clothes."

“Reclaimed wood from demolished houses fulfilled the entire wood requirement of the home. Not a single tree was cut down. I feel our biggest achievement in this house is to keep it cool naturally, in a place like Mangaluru."

This idea opens our eyes to how tender coconut shells, which end up in garbage dumps and breeding mosquitoes, can be used to build low cost houses.

Save Sankey campaign, North East Festival, sustainable housing and much more to look forward to this week. here are five events you should not miss.