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
Akshay Kumar lives with Twinkle Khanna in a Mumbai duplex home with Arabian sea view, dedon daybeds, quirky decor, frangipani trees and a private garden facing the beachAkshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's sea-facing Mumbai duplex in Juhu features Arabian Sea views, a private garden with frangipani trees, Dedo...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Realty firms must adopt scientific temperament, build sustainable housing projects: MoHUA SecyA housing ministry spokesperson has encouraged real estate companies to implement sustainable development practices, including the incorpor...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
From US to Vietnam: How foreign real estate players are making a big entry into IndiaInternational real estate players are actively investing in India's expanding urban landscape. Foreign developers and investors are explori...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Tech companies look to Argentina's windswept Patagonia to build massive data centersAs tech giants known as hyperscalers race worldwide to build server farms and run into roadblocks amid anti-data-center campaigns, projects...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Quote of the day by Willem Dafoe: 'Let’s hope I never end up on a deserted island, because I could never make a decision on which three CDs to take with me.' Life lessons from motivational quote on indecisiveness, art, variety, limits, survival, choices and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Willem Dafoe focuses on a joke about being unable to choose three CDs on a deserted island. The quote explores indecisi...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Rakul Preet Singh grows vegetables in her lavish Mumbai apartment, which has a poolside balcony and mini cinemaRakul Preet Singh’s 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolsi...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
MMRDA to complete ongoing infrastructure work by December 2028, ahead of December 2029 deadlineMMRDA is advancing infrastructure projects to achieve the 'Mumbai in 59 Minutes' vision. These projects aim to create seamless east-west an...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
Land pooling to open newer geographies for real estate development in DelhiDelhi Master Plan 2047 will develop nearly 200 sq km of urban extension areas. This plan introduces new development models and strengthens ...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizerIn California, a remarkable facility is transforming food waste into renewable natural gas fuel, effectively capturing harmful methane emis...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Houston lawyer buys $15.5 million, 15,000-sq-ft mansion just to demolish it; plans to donate $4 million worth of luxury materials & turn the land into a garden; here’s whyIn River Oaks, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has purchased a mansion to expand his existing property. He has partnered with Habitat for Humani...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
From ₹549 horse riding to ₹3,200 golf: Gurgaon resident says city has waterlogging, traffic and bad air, but offers a side most don’t know aboutGurgaon is often criticised for its traffic, waterlogging and air pollution, but a viral social media post has highlighted another side of ...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2022, Washington DC installed 2 bioretention systems across 2.6 acres to manage runoff. 1 year later, they could retain 2,627 cubic feet of stormwater per stormWashington DC bioretention systems are quietly changing what happens when heavy rain hits city streets. Two systems on Hamlin Street NE can...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST