Sustainability

Designed by a trio of engineers from Assam, these bricks are made using electric machines instead of being fired in kilns — eliminating carbon emission and pollution.

Taken aback by the rapid decline of traditional mud houses in his village, Jegatheesan A constructed a mud brick home without cutting a single tree.

Architects Deepa Suriyaprakash and Guruprasanna C of Betweenlines speak about ‘Breathe’, a sustainable home project in Bengaluru that is 100% energy efficient and eco-friendly.