Team L&M India has long been recognised as a land of extraordinary textiles. From intricate Banarasi silks and vibrant Ikat weaves to handwoven khadi and centuries-old embroidery traditions, the country’s textile heritage has always reflected craftsmanship, culture and community. Today, as the global fashion industry grapples with one of its biggest environmental challenges—textile waste—India is […]Read More
Khus Curtains: India’s Timeless Cooling Tradition That Modern Homes Should
Sudha Laitu Long before air conditioners, electric coolers, and soaring power bills became part of everyday life, Indian homes stayed remarkably comfortable even during the harshest summers. The secret lay not in technology, but in centuries-old wisdom that worked in harmony with nature. One such ingenious tradition is the use of Khus curtains, a simple […]Read More
Mukesh Bhatia In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, creating a sustainable and stylish home has become more than just a trend – it’s a responsibility. The good news is, you can transform your living space into an eco-friendly haven without sacrificing style or breaking the bank. How? By diving into the world […]Read More
Ar. Sonali Bhagwati The modern city offers convenience at an unprecedented scale. Yet in the process, many of us have become increasingly disconnected from the natural environments that once shaped everyday life. We move between homes, offices, vehicles, and digital screens, often spending entire days without meaningful engagement with daylight, landscape, fresh air, or seasonal […]Read More
Building with Place: How Architecture Can Respond to Climate, Landscape,
Ar. Jamshed Banaji & Ar. Nirmala Banaji The most enduring architecture has always begun with observation. Before drawings, technologies, or materials, there was an understanding of place. Buildings responded to the path of the sun, the direction of the wind, the contours of the land, and the rhythms of local ecosystems. As we mark World […]Read More
Taruna Sharma In a world drowning in waste, real change often begins at home — sometimes right inside your kitchen. Every day, households generate vegetable peels, fruit scraps, leftover food, and other organic waste that usually ends up in overflowing garbage dumps. What many people fail to realise is that this so-called “waste” is actually […]Read More
Purposeful Living Begins at Home Chhaya Sharma The essence of modern living is to evoke a healthy lifestyle. With innovative designs and strategies, the idea of purposeful living can be integrated into homes. This begins with sustainable ideas and eco-conscious elements that inspire greener lifestyles. Small but crucial decisions about materials and energy-saving technologies can […]Read More
Sustainability Begins with Soil: Sriram Chitlur on Regenerative Farming, Agroforestry
Sriram Chitlur Renowned American environmentalist Paul Hawken once said, “The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.” This profound statement carries significant depth. It underscores a core principle of sustainability, urging us to synchronise our efforts with the rhythms of the natural world rather […]Read More
Well-being, Nature & Mind-Body Balance: Srinath Setty on Plotted Community
Srinath Setty Before delving into how plotted management can integrate health and environmental well-being, let’s first grasp the concept of well-being. Essentially, well-being means having access to the basics of life – food, shelter, education, clothing, and income. When we have these essentials, we feel satisfied, and that satisfaction forms the core of our well-being. […]Read More
India’s Single-Use Plastic Ban Spurs Shift to Sustainable Alternatives: Bamboo,
Team L&M On July 1, this year Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change prohibited manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic items like ear buds with plastic sticks plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene [Thermocol] for decoration; plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, […]Read More