Meenu Kumar Turning useful and aesthetic decor items from the waste available around you instead of throwing them are the best way of using them. Furthermore, we should initiate waste management at home and follow the 3 R’s mantra: reduce, reuse, and recycle, to minimize landfill waste. Reusing waste is not only environmentally friendly but […]Read More
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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
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
Upasana Kaura India’s centuries-old natural sweetener is quietly returning to modern kitchens. Jaggery (gur) is no longer just a traditional winter staple. It is becoming a symbol of sustainable nutrition, indigenous knowledge, and healthier living. Often called “medicinal sugar,” jaggery is an unrefined natural sweetener. It is made by concentrating sugarcane juice without chemical processing. […]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
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
Team L&M As the world increasingly values efficiency and sustainable living, Aashita Chadha, Co-founder and Chief of Culture & Strategy at The KariGhars, emphasizes that sustainability is now a fundamental aspect of all interior design projects. To create truly impactful work, she believes that this philosophy of sustainability should be integrated into every single aspect […]Read More
Team L&M The World Environment Day is celebrated every year to emphasise the significance of environmental protection. The theme for 2022 is ‘Only One Earth’ and this year, the focus is on living sustainably and in harmony with nature. When it comes to sustainable living and using energy-efficient solutions, we often miss looking at ways […]Read More