Buildings green

Globally, buildings are responsible for one-third of greenhouse gas emissions.  Why are buildings such large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions? One, buildings typically rely on conventional energy sources for their power. And two, most buildings don’t use energy efficiently. Because buildings are such a big part of the problem, they’re an equally big part of […]

For Aayush, his dream home should have a modern design, but ‘earthy’ in all its aspects. Around a year’s after consulting an architect, he and his family moved into a new home, built with stabilized mud blocks. His family harvests rainwater for the entire household and treats waste water for re-cycling. The cost of his […]