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09. Go Green

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Tips to build an eco-friendly home

I am at the conceptual stage of building my home. I want it to be as eco-friendly as possible. Please advise. Commonfloor expert and architect, Aditi recommends; Natural lighting and proper ventilation Global warming is a palpable fact, making us sweat more…literally and metaphorically. As an architect, I feel that urban building activity is irredeemably […]

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Ten ways to go green in your home

Going green is the new mantra and when we asked our Commonfloor readers to send in their tips to ‘Go Green’ in their living space, we were bowled by the response that poured in. Our top ten pick for the week are: Fix a drip: That leak in the bathroom sink is not just annoying. […]

Gurgaon real estate focussing on green buildings

The city known for its business hubs, IT parks and innumerable real estate projects, Gurgaon, has now initiated and has been following the green building concept. The reason being the fast paced growth of all these modernised buildings and facilities which in turn has led to the shortage of various necessities like water, power supply […]

Guidelines to make your home climate sensitive

It is very important to make our homes climate sensitive. With the increasing urbanization and converting of the Indian cities into concrete jungle, it has become very important to treat the building envelope with a sensitive touch – both keeping in mind the environmental implication and cost efficiency. Thermal effect of building materials Factors The […]

How to weather-proof windows for hot and humid climate

Insulating, shading and weatherproofing your house can save you up to 45 per cent on your current energy bills while increasing the comfort and value of your home. Minimizing the need to heat and cool your home from the extremes of our summer and winter weather will also reduce your contribution to global warming. Shading […]

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