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In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...- In a 2011 Las Vegas test, a 15.24-cm wet roof pond lowered indoor peak operative temperature by about 8.5°C versus the outdoor maximumIn the summer of 2011, a groundbreaking building in Las Vegas experimented with roof pond cooling. Results indicated that wet roof ponds ef...
- Skoda unveils new Slavia with 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-seat massage function; check price, features list & moreSkoda Auto India has unveiled its updated Slavia sedan with new features. The new Slavia now offers an eight-speed automatic transmission a...
- Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...
- Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
- Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
- Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...
- Why Opening Windows at the Wrong Time Can Trap Heat InsideOpening windows on hot days can trap heat, making homes warmer and more uncomfortable. Research shows that hot air enters homes through ope...
- No Air Freshener: The Hotel Trick for a Bathroom That Always Smells GoodLuxury hotels achieve fresh bathrooms by tackling odor sources. They avoid artificial fresheners due to harmful chemicals. Instead, they fo...
- Why Older Homes Handled Fresh Air Better Than Many Do NowOlder homes, built before the 1970s, naturally facilitated better air circulation than modern, tightly sealed houses. Research indicates th...
- Why Homes Used to Be Less Airtight And How That HelpedHomes of the past were naturally ventilated, offering health advantages by expelling pollutants. Modern construction prioritizes energy eff...
- Simple Home Habits Older Homes Used to Stay Fresher for LongerOlder homes offered healthy living through smart design and daily routines. Practices like natural ventilation and decluttering kept air fr...
- SC reserves judgement on father's plea seeking passive euthanasia for son in coma for over 12 yearsThe Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a plea seeking passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who has been in a comatose state for over...
- Dignity for all when passing onRecent developments, including a living will clinic launch in Mumbai and Britain's Parliament vote, signal a shift towards end-of-life choi...
- Sustainability should be a foundational element, integrated from the project’s inception: Haresh MirpuriMirpuri balances sustainability with aesthetics, functionality, and cost-effectiveness, advocating for responsible luxury through brands li...
- Delhi govt works on new roadmap to tackle heatwavesFaced with increasingly severe and prolonged summers, the Delhi government is developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to mitigate the...
- Sterling & Wilson integrates MEP biz, eyes Rs 3,000 crore revenueThe company, which currently enjoys a 15 per cent share in the domestic MEP market, plans to enter international geographies like Banglades...
- Landmark ruling: Supreme Court says passive euthanasia is permissibleThe ruling stems from a petition filed by an NGO 'Common Cause', who had approached the court seeking a direction for recognition of 'livin...
- Supreme Court seeks Modi government's views on right to diePresenlty, doctors in India are not allowed under the Hippocratic Oath to switch off life support systems except in medical cases involving...
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