The beginning of clay brick architecture is dated way back to the Roman, Egyptian & Mesopotamian civilizations, not to forget the Indus Valley Civilization more close to home. India’s association with Clay brick architecture goes back a long way…A noted example would be QUTUB MINAR , DELHI, is the world’s tallest brick minaret with a […]

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The term “Hollow” or “Holes” have an interesting tendency to make many visualize something which is delicate, permeable, weak, flimsy and prone to destruction, something certainly not easily acceptable on the walls of your home! True, but when it comes to Porotherm clay bricks with perforations being an integral element of their design, being “hollow” […]

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Artists show their creativity at different mediums. One such riveting platform is sand art. It has been famed and followed in many countries. Many competitions and exhibitions showcase the talents of skilled sand sculptors. Feast your eyes with the list of cool sand art from around the globe.  [pjc_slideshow slide_type=”sandart”]

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An eco-friendly flooring could change the total outlook of your room completely with an elegant look with some green décor trends. The eco friendly flooring is a good option to get a nontoxic, environmental friendly parquet which is made from recycled, reclaimed and ecological harvested sources. Trends in Eco friendly Flooring: Bamboo: Bamboo flooring is durable, […]

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Source: energymatters.com.au Sun Edison, the US-based renewable energy major and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. have signed a long term agreement to supply 180 MW solar power to New Delhi. Basis this agreement, the renewable energy providers will be able to sell power directly through the national grid to end customers. The solar power plants for […]

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Ecotourism, by definition, places emphasis on energy, conservation, ecology, and community. Traditionally, eco lodges were located in jungles. Their design was inspired by the use of traditional building methods applied by skilled local craftsmen, chiefly in Costa Rica and Indonesia. ITC Maurya has come to be known as the “greenest luxury hotel chain in the […]

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Gobi desert, Qinghai province, is coming up with China’s largest solar power plant spread across 2,550 hectors with 220MW capacity. The solar power plant will help China eventually reduce the usage of coal by about 42.60 tonnes annually, and bring down carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide emissions. The plant is expected to provide 10lac households […]

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World CSR Congress has announced Chairman & Managing Director of Waaree Energies Limited, Hitesh Doshi as the Renewable Energy Leader of the Year. Mr. Doshi received the award at an event organised in Mumbai on July 24 according to a news release. Source: scontent-lhr3 Waaree Energies is reported to have been established by Hitesh Doshi […]

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Source: twimg.com The Rajasthan state government has approved investment worth INR1.56 lakh crore in the solar power sector, envisaging solar power generation of 26,000 MW. A committee headed by Chief Minister, Vasundhara Raje, approved the proposal in the cabinet meeting. The Minister of Parliamentary affairs, Rajendra Rathore, informed that four companies have signed agreements for […]

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India ranks third on the US Green Building Council’s annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings with 1,883 certified projects. The analysis used to develop the list ranks countries in terms of gross square metres and numbers of LEED projects to date. The LEED certification […]

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