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The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
No AC, still 5 degrees cooler: Kerala cafe uses pots, plants and water to beat scorching summer temperatures. This cooling method keeps the place comfortable naturallyA unique cafe in Kochi, Fress Trees Garden & Café, offers a refreshing escape from summer heat without air conditioning. The establishment ...
Heatwave alerts, water coolers and dedicated wards in hospitals: Delhi govt unveils Heat Action PlanDelhi launches its Heat Action Plan 2025, prioritizing heat resilience with measures like early warning systems and 'Cool Roof' projects. C...
Hot after hours: Why Delhi won’t chill at night anymoreDelhi residents are experiencing scorching nights due to the urban heat island effect, with April recording unusually high minimum temperat...
HIL rebrands as BirlaNu, plans $150 mn investment for $1 bn goal by 2028BirlaNu Limited, formerly known as HIL Limited and part of the CK Birla Group, plans to invest $150 million to become a $1 billion company ...
Mumbai rains: Water seeping through Jogeshwari metro roof, flooding near Aarey metro sparks criticism from MumbaikarsHeavy rains in Mumbai caused significant flooding near the Aarey Metro car shed and water leakage at Jogeshwari Metro station. Citizens cri...
Embassy Office Parks REIT plans to invest over Rs 300 crore to expand its green powerThe REIT is aiming to more than double its off-site renewable energy capacity across Bengaluru and the NCR, apart from the current 100 MW s...
View: Time to reimagine architecture for our overheated citiesThe city in summer becomes a heat sink — where the prevailing atmospheric temperature becomes grossly magnified by modern construction mate...
Green buildings movement should become people's movement, says Vice President NaiduVirtually inaugurating the 12th GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment Summit) from Hyderabad, the vice president said India...
Green buildings growing at 15% per year in IndoreMost residential projects and IT campuses coming up in the city are following the principles of sustainable green building.
Green roofs: What are the policies around green roofs, how to install one, all you need to knowGreen roofs or living roofs are roofs that are covered entirely or partially with vegetation growing over a waterproof membrane. It can als...
Kerala government mulls promotion of 'green habitat' conceptThe buildings, under the concept, are planned to be designed in such a way that natural sunlight and wind would be used to maximum and the ...
10,000 houses to have solar panels in Tamil NaduPromoting clean and green energy, the Centre approved fitting of roof top solar energy panels on 10,000 houses belonging to economically we...
- NTPC gets NGT notice for sand mining in Gadarwara thermal plant
National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to NTPC and Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd for alleged illegal excavation of sand for...
Piyush Goyal supports idea of tax incentives for roof top solar panelThe idea of giving tax incentives for purchase of roof top solar panels will be taken up with FM Arun Jaitely, Union Minister Piyush Goyal ...
How startups are helping link homebuyers and builders with cost-effective solutionsOnline platforms for construction and renovation services are fast mushrooming, as startups realise the potential of providing end-to-end s...
Bridge & Roof grabs NATRiP Lab project at ManesarNATRiP is one of the largest and most significant initiatives in the automotive sector to build core global competencies.
- Afghan Parliament to be ready by year-end: CPWD
Afghan Paliament, the landmark Rs 700-crore project undertaken by the CPWD, will be ready by December this year as major works are nearing ...
- Never too late to change colours at home
Expert says that there are several measures that can be taken to ensure the buildings in a developed city like Delhi are environment friend...
- Everest Industries to set up plant in Uttaranchal
Building materials supplier Everest Industries will set up a manufacturing unit at Roorkee in Uttaranchal with an investment of Rs 75 crore...