Courtyard as cold island

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

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 …

‘Sick-building syndrome’ fuelling India’s COVID-19 infections

Greed of the air-conditioning industry and architects mean that India’s new buildings don’t get adequate ventilation; now, the Centre …

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 …

Certified, not certain

Green-rated buildings in India are not necessarily energy efficient

A cool idea

Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity

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

Energy wise, resource foolish

Most eco-friendly claims of Indira Paryavaran Bhawan are hogwash