The Capgemini Research Institute and UNICEF Generation Unlimited’s report, ‘Youth perspectives on climate: Preparing for a sustainable future’ published today, explores youth perspectives on the climate crisis. It includes their take on “green skilling” and graduating to a green job, as well as how business and government can collaborate with young people to inspire climate […]Read More
Team L&M Babuji Vanam, the world’s first energy transmission garden created in partnership with the Ministry of Culture was opened at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad yesterday. The inauguration marked the closing ceremony of the commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Pujya Babuji Maharaj, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with […]Read More
Team L&M The Ganga River, which has been an integral part of Indian civilisation for centuries, is now igniting the possibility of new life along its banks. Once home to endangered turtle species, the Ganga’s shores have now become a symbol of positive change in the direction of biodiversity conservation. This transformation is particularly evident […]Read More
Summer Ventilation Solutions: Designing Naturally Cool Spaces in Indian Heat
Ar. Sumit Dhawan, India, being a tropical country, experiences harsh summers. This being an important aspect at times, leads to designing homes that beat the Indian heat. Architects today are seeking summer ventilation solutions that can mitigate the heat. From passive design strategies to traditional cooling methods, small changes can be used to naturally cool […]Read More
Chhaya Sharma Sustainability has always been a priority in design and construction. Today, many interior designers are opting for eco-conscious construction and waste-free design strategies. From upcycling elements to following the ideas of circular economy, a waste-free design can be implemented. In the context of interior design, circular economy is embraced by creating interior spaces […]Read More
Team L&M Nestled in the picturesque Kaimur district of Bihar, the Maa Mundeshwari Wildlife Eco Park stands as a ground-breaking example of how architectural ingenuity and ecological preservation can harmoniously coexist. Spanning across 14 acres, the park is Bihar’s first wildlife-themed park and serves as a model for sustainable tourism and environmental education. Designed by architect Angad […]Read More
Team L&M Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched country’s first experimental prototype of an automated biomedical waste conversion rig that can disinfect pathogenic biomedical waste such as blood, urine, sputum, and laboratory disposables and convert them into soil additives. at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Union Minister for […]Read More
Akash Pharande Before urbanisation took off earnestly in India, humans and nature coexisted admirably. Unfortunately, rampant real estate development has steadily reduced Indians’ access to nature. From the increasing demand for integrated townships with abundant greenery, we can see that urban dwellers today are looking to reconnect with nature. The Cost of Urbanisation Our cities’ […]Read More
Though Saharanpur happens to be well industrialised city, known for the paper industry, Tobacco production with ITC (Indian Tobacco Industry’s) manufacturing plant, sugar mills, sand and stone works, nothing beats the wood carving handicraft works from the city. For all practical purposes, calling Saharanpur as the woodcraft or wood handicraft capital of the country wouldn’t […]Read More
Amit Gulati The task of building sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures has always been a challenge for the construction industry for decades. But what if ingenious engineering or superior materials were not the only solutions? Artificial intelligence (AI) technology holds the key to the solution as it is revolutionising the way we approach energy management […]Read More