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In 2008, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen bought 4 acres in LA's Brentwood and built with solar, composting and gray water. 4 years later, 90% of its materials were reclaimed- Homeowner wins against builder over roof leakage: Telangana RERA cites 5- year liability rule
- Ground-floor flat owner wins water leakage case as Maharashtra court orders the first-floor owner to let repairmen work in his flat and share the cost this way
- Builder fined Rs 1.03 crore by Telangana RERA for unregistered, unfinished villas; homebuyer gets Rs 79 lakh refund + Rs 21.7 lakh interestHomebuyer to get Rs 21.7 lakh interest as Telangana RERA acts against builder over unfinished villa construction and imposed Rs 1.03 crore ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- NBA legend Bill Walton redesigned his San Diego home’s roofs for solar and installed tanks holding 32,000 gallons of rainwater; his family worked on the garden for 45 yearsBasketball icon Bill Walton has long embodied the principles of sustainable living. Together with his wife Lori, he nurtured an impressive ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a Welsh island for £95,000 and spent years rebuilding its wrecked cottages; more than 20 years later, the home still runs on wind, solar and collected waterBear Grylls purchased an island off the Welsh coast for a modest sum. He transformed a derelict lighthouse and cottages into a functional f...13 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...12 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Builder fails to deliver pool, gym, spa and other amenities; Karnataka RERA orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to homebuyersBangalore: For lack of pool, open gym, spa, open amphitheatre & other amenities by builder as promised, homebuyers win Rs 10 lakh compensat...12 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Booked flats for Rs 1.16 crore, two homebuyers awaiting possession find project lapsed; MahaRERA orders builder to give money back with interestIn 2013, two homebuyers believed they would receive their flats by 2014. However, the project registration expired, leaving construction st...12 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Sacramento researchers coated a retail store’s dark roof white in 2002. Its peak roof temperature fell by up to 42°C and air-conditioning energy use dropped 52%In 2002, Sacramento researchers coated a retail store’s dark roof with a reflective cool-roof coating. The roof’s peak surface temperature ...09 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Asian Games athletes evacuated as heavy rain lashes Nagoya; Mayor rules out disruptionTorrential rain in Nagoya caused a brief evacuation of hundreds of athletes and officials. The heavy rainfall prompted authorities to issue...09 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- AT&T painted two Nevada telecom roofs white; roof surfaces cooled 35–40°F, reached 12°F below outdoor air, and two buildings saved about 0.5 kWh of electricity a dayA study explored how white roofs reduced energy costs for AT&T communication buildings. Researchers observed significant roof surface tempe...08 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Oklahoma Bitcoin mining data center leaks 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and government offices to close despite 2023 Stop Work OrderIn Oklahoma, a bitcoin mining data center is at the centre of a controversy after it leaked 3 million gallons of water despite 2023 Stop Wo...08 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- No possession of flat after 3 years of signing sale agreement: Homebuyer to get Rs 14.17 lakh refund with Rs 6.4 lakh interest; know how she won the case in TGRERANo flat delivered even after three years of signing sale agreement: Homebuyer wins refund with Rs 6.4 lakh interest, TGRERA order. Laxmi Na...08 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Putting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: 30+ countries use this unusual trick; here’s what it does and how to use it correctlyPutting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: The Moser lamp is a simple invention that uses sunlight to brighten dark indoor sp...07 Sep, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- 5069 sq ft advertised, 3900 sq ft delivered : Telangana RERA orders Rs 20 lakh refund for homebuyer and Rs 98 lakh penalty for builder. Know what happenedAs per the sale agreement, the villa measured 5069 square feet, but the builder delivered a 3900 square feet villa and said 30% of the area...07 Sep, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- In 2018, a University of Hawaii study compared green and white roofs in Honolulu; the green roof was reported to have lower peak temperatures at the surface and nearby airA University of Hawaii graduate student tested green roofs against white ones. The green roof proved significantly cooler than the adjacent...04 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Builder must fix recurring water leakage permanently, but homeowner can't dictate which contractor or brand to use: Karnataka RERA gives relief to Bengaluru top-floor flat ownerFrustrated with repeated water leakage issue in top floor flat homeowner requested building to appoint Dr Fixit and Asian paints to fix it;...02 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
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