Certified, not certain

Green-rated buildings in India are not necessarily energy efficient

A cool idea

Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity

Courtyard as cold island

With a little twist in traditional design, Akshay Urja Bhawan in Haryana provides a model for affordable green buildings

Embodied energy demystified

Building materials are much more energy-intensive than perceived. India lags in taking steps to reduce their use

What’s good insulation?

Many architects use imported, expensive and environmentally inappropriate material

Let’s play with mud

Using earth to develop modern, sustainable buildings

Auroville’s alternative galaxy

How a township has set high standard for eco-friendly living

City trapped in a solar oven

Climate-incompatible buildings that fuel excessive use of air- conditioners not only add to the energy needs of cities but also create …

Energy wise, resource foolish

Most eco-friendly claims of Indira Paryavaran Bhawan are hogwash

Simply creative

General principles of architecture are imaginatively applied to create a green building in Gurgaon

India needs an energy disclosure policy

BEE needs to revisit, revive, and expand its star rating system for all designated consumers, especially buildings. It can’t be kept …

COVID-19 candle plan: Delhi power demand dropped 37% in 25 min

Delhi’s power demand fell down to 1,257 MW at 9:10 pm from 2,008 MW at 8:45 pm on April 5

A smart idea

Economic growth has unleashed an enormous appetite for home appliances among the Indian middle class. At their current level of energy efficiency,…