Brick homes are elegant and each one has its own character. Bricks are one of the most common choices in building materials, no wonder these have been used in India for years and continue to be one of the top choices for architects and home builders. Bricks are easy to maintain, easy to reuse, and […]

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Behold The Clay Brick. Clay bricks are one of the oldest building materials, and they do have an interesting history. Dating back to 7000 B.C., when bricks were first made out of mud and clay and simply dried in the sun; fast forward to today, brick production has totally changed. Today what we get and […]

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Creating ‘Greener’ Buildings Will Help Address Climate Change… Right?  Green buildings can make a transformation, but only the right questions are asked. If one starts to see the whole story of how our buildings impact the climate only then we can start to make steps toward real ‘net-positive’ change.  Green Building technologies aren’t new, and […]

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The origins of Indian history lie in its prehistoric temples, momentous forts, and fascinating Mughal architecture. Unravelling these gems is an excellent way to peek into the rich histories and impressive architecture of India. From antique temples to the finest monuments, we have compiled a list of 7 ancient buildings in India which truly mirror […]

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The late Charles Correa was India’s Master Architect, Urban Planner, and Activist. Credited for crafting the language for modern Indian architecture, by combining climate-sensitive building technologies and traditional approaches and materials in building construction. In 1984, he received a Royal Gold Medal for Architecture by the Royal Institute of British Architects, in addition to this, […]

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Eco Schools Enhance Health, Wellness And Academic Performance 8 – 10 hours in school, 2 hours at tuition, over an hour travelling to and from school, 2 – 3 hours extra-curricular and about 8 hours, sleeping – That’s exactly the routine of every child below the age of 12. Practically, Children spend more hours in […]

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The Edge, a 40,000m² office building located in the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. Well, while the Edge didn’t win the tag for the most beautiful building in the world, it did bag 98 out of 100 points from the British rating agency BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology). The Edge is the world’s […]

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World Architecture Day 2018 marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Union International des Architects (UIA), which was established in the year 1948 to unite architects universally. Celebrated on the first Monday of every October, this day is celebrated to “remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human […]

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Rustic looking uncovered clay work, grey water recycling, solar panels, – today we are focusing on spotlighting this eco home called Bhumija which has practically left no stone unturned in building a green home that realistically breathes life. The beautiful residence of Mahalakshmi Jayaram is located in one of the most happening areas in Bangalore, […]

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While browsing through the list of types of hotels in India, I came across a unique category named “Eco Hotel” also called the “Green Hotel”. So, what makes this category of hotels special? Well, these hotels offer innovative retreats which are committed to our environment, conservation, cultural sensitivity, isolation, and all this comes in style. […]

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