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In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problemsActress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed...- In 1996, Alicia Silverstone paid $597,000 for a four-bedroom Hollywood Hills home, then added solar and graywater; 30 years later, it is worth over $2 millionHomes with green features are increasingly selling for more money across the United States. Actress Alicia Silverstone's Hollywood Hills ho...
- In 2007, Julia Roberts built a solar-powered Malibu home using recycled materials and sustainable wood. 19 years later, her eco-friendly choices still shape how she livesJulia Roberts's journey into motherhood has heightened her awareness of environmental concerns. She envisioned an eco-conscious dwelling eq...
- In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire propertyAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside arc...
- Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per yearIn Philadelphia, the initiative to paint roofs white resulted in a remarkable decrease in home temperatures and energy consumption. This co...
- In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
- In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought a Prahran home for $745,000 and added solar panels and a water tank; 18 years later, the Melbourne property sold for more than $3 millionCate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have finalized the sale of their Melbourne residence for over three million dollars, a transaction that not...
- In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater systemGwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywate...
- Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
- Emerging sports are the next big business opportunity: Tero India MDIndia’s sports boom is opening up opportunities for entrepreneurs to build businesses beyond cricket.
- Real estate sector needs policy reforms on affordability, approvals to unlock growth: ExpertsRising land prices make affordable housing a significant challenge for common buyers. Streamlining processes and adopting technology are ne...
- The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...
- BRICS at a crossroads: Why India's chairship must turn diversity into strengthBRICS, with its expanded membership, aims to strengthen multilateralism and global dialogue. The group seeks to convert economic complement...
- 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...
- South Delhi building collapse: People trapped under debris calling on phones for helpA five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon. Around thirty to fifty students are feared trapped unde...
- In 1979, Rahul Mehta’s parents sold their gold and silver to fund his first semester in America; decades later, he helped establish eight schools across six IITsRahul Mehta, after selling four companies, now invests in India's intellectual capital. His foundation supports academic programs at IITs, ...
- A Nigerian engineer built his first model house with 14,800 sand-filled plastic bottles; the experiment later grew into 15 houses, including a five-bedroom duplexNigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed is building homes using thousands of discarded plastic bottles. His initiative has constructed up to fifteen...
- Strength training, boxing, home-cooked food: Mrunal Thakur’s fitness coach shares her workout, diet, and overall wellness routineMrunal Thakur follows a disciplined lifestyle, maintaining her fitness through regular gym workouts and a structured diet. Her coach has re...
- Two Canadian builders turned 612,000 plastic bottles into 2,000-sq-ft home in Nova Scotia; its panels were so strong they withstood sustained winds of 326 mph, twice the strength of Category 5 hurricaneCanadian builders transformed more than 600,000 plastic bottles into a house. The recycled PET was processed into foam and used to make str...
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