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SAY NO TO SCREENS, LEARN FROM NATURE
Those of us who grew up in the 60s-70s-80s will remember the joy of playing with sticks and stones, luxury of climbing trees and eating unwashed fruit or fearlessly collecting tiny bugs and making matchbox homes for them. Somewhere in the last few decades, unfortunately, we became a sanitised society as gardens diminished and playgrounds were replaced by air-conditioned gaming zones. It’s a sign of better times to come and very heartening to watch Millennials or Gen Y doing t
kirtidodiedo
12 hours ago2 min read


LIVING ROOFS: COOLER HOMES, GREENER COMMUNITIES
Green roof In Hyderabad’s blazing summer, a green roof isn’t just stylish — it’s smart. Also known as a living roof, this natural cover...
Anand Sundaram
Jun 18, 20251 min read


EARTH ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that early sections of the Great Wall of China were also made of rammed earth in the 3rd century BCE? The earliest evidence...

E2 Correspondent
Mar 17, 20252 min read


LUXURY ECO RESORT COOLS WITHOUT AIRCON
Underfloor radiant cooling Imagine a luxury resort on the Deccan plateau where the rooms are comfortably cool without the use of...

E2 Correspondent
Jan 21, 20251 min read
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