Tag: Sustainability

The climate crisis is real, and India is feeling the heat. Summer temperatures are averaging 48°C, causing 740,000 deaths each year. And according to a report on DW, this is only expected to intensify in the coming years. Although climate experts agree that the solution to climate change needs to be enacted mainly by commercial and[Read More]

By Mr. Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, Canadian Wood Forests are one of the key areas of focus when it comes to conservation of nature, which in turn is protection of the entire ecosystem. Conservation seeks responsible and sustainable use of natural resources. Needless to mention here that Canada is a world leader in “Sustainable Forest[Read More]

Green urban design and architecture probably arrive too late. The fire is too big. What started 200 thousand years ago as a little cooking experience has practically burned out our thin atmosphere, taking it to the brink of collapse. James Lovelock has scientifically explained why 80% of humans shall perish by 2100 AD. And this[Read More]

Green Building or Sustainable Architecture is the practice of creating structures in which the resources are used optimally throughout the stage of development of a building. In a standard building, there is more energy consumption, and wastage of water and high-cost bills generated whereas in green buildings or sustainable buildings have minimal wastage of water;[Read More]

Text description provided by the architects. The Client Mrs. Tara Pillai and Mr. Sreekumar, based in Delhi wanted an eco-friendly abode a residence in Kerala that also retains the peace and quiet in the busy city of Trivandrum. The residence depicts an atmosphere that is an oxymoron in nature – Serene and warm, with minimalistic decors,[Read More]