Embodied Energy
Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services, considered as if that energy was incorporated or ’embodied’ in the product itself. The concept […]
Reuse Salvaged Materials and reduce GHG emissions!
As discussed in some of my previous blogs ; we need to give importance to sharing and making the most out of our resources thus making it a circular cycle […]
Importance of Cross Ventilation
In Green Buildings emphasis is given to utilize renewable energy sources and natural ventilation rather than mechanical ventilation. I came across a plan a few days back which had windows and […]
INDIA – All set to become a Global Leader in Sustainability and Green practices
PM Modi launched his 3 ambitious projects on 25th June 2015 (Read more…) and made a point that India is going to become a leader in Sustainability soon! It has […]
The Rise of Drones!
You all might already know what drones or UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are.USA has been using these for a long time now;The Taliban leader was also killed by a Drone strike;but […]
Food for thought !
Today I happened to order some Pizzas from Dominoes and we got it home delivered.I got it hot and fresh in the cardboard box.So basically I ordered Pizza and got […]
Heat Island Effect and it’s Mitigation
What is Heat Island Effect? Heat island refers to urban air and surface temperatures that are higher than nearby rural areas. Many cities and suburbs have air temperatures that are 1 to 6°Celsius […]
It’s better to Share than to Dump !
I wrote about Circular Economy in one of my previous post and today I came across the term Sharing Economy while reading the book Frugal Innovation. Sharing economy is basically […]
What are Reinforced Concrete Blocks or R.C.B’s ?
As I discussed in my previous post https://indiansustainability.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/smart-cities-needs-eco-houses-to-start-with/ that Smart Cities need Eco Houses to start with ! Eco Houses are basically Green Buildings only but of a smaller scale.And emphasis is […]
What is B.I.M and how can it lead to Sustainable Development ?
BIM is an evolving concept that uses technology to create extraordinarily detailed 3D models of a building’s innards and overall structure. One of its aims is to better marry design […]
Circular & Sustainable Earth 