Deforestation and urbanization has taken a toll on our eco system and has disrupted the environmental balance. If we need to survive the repercussions of this, we need to make an effort to restore the balance. Thus the concept of green homes has become more and more popular with people who are tuned to their surroundings and wish the best for our planet. Green homes are getting popular these days due to awareness in the people to buy homes that are environmentally friendly and can offer them tangible economic benefits. Green homes have the potential to promote resource conservation in a huge way and minimise the ill effects of environmental impacts and  [...]

  The simple every day habits can make a lot of difference to make our environment healthy and green . These are some of the points to ponder to go green and live a healthy life: Wear light clothes, use fan and drink lots of water to avoid using air-conditioner. Reduce the emissions of CO2 in the air, as CO2 emission measure the parameters of health and environment of the country. India is the third biggest emitter of CO2 after china and USA. Try to reduce the carbon foot prints that come from indirect sources for instance burnt to produce environment. Keep a track on the water from the taps, turn  [...]

Carbon foot print is a matter of concern all over the world, and a study conducted by United Nations environment programme has concluded that the consumption of electricity is the main factor responsible for carbon emission in most of the cities. Carbon foot print is a method to keep the track of green homes emissions resulting from the use of various means of transport, electricity consumption in residential and commercial sector, municipal solid waste and sewage degradation as these methods make use of fossil fuels. The values of the emissions are calculated in the terms of CO2, whereby the estimate of carbon foot prints is  [...]

Colours add vibrancy to your homes, however colour is an intrinsic part of our life, but we have the tendency to take it for granted. Colours reflect your personality and style, and the dominant mood in terms of colours today is ecology. The go green movements and the environmental friendly houses are gaining popularity in our life style. You can find a lot of green tips around you; all you need to do is pay heed to them whenever applicable. India has always led an organic lifestyle. Eco friendly wall coatings, untreated materials, traditional craftsmanship have marked the rural India. Now the  [...]

It is fair to say that most of us would like to have a greener home and live a more environmentally friendly type of life. If the fear of it being expensive or difficult to do this is holding you back then here are a few ideas to chew over. Add a Conservatory The addition of a conservatory is going to be a fairly expensive business but it will save you money in the long term. This is because it is an easy room to heat in the winter months when there is a bit of sunlight around, so you will use less energy. It is also easy these days because you just need to pick the model and wait for it to be fitted. Take the Bus Even  [...]

You can save energy by installing smart home appliances to save energy and have smart energy saving homes. The technology and innovation in home automation is amazing and the smart automation can create the optimal cozy climate as the system covers many factors like it can regulate, control, switch off, and display everything that makes life more comfortable for you and saves energy to make environment more smart, green and friendly. The smart automation for homes uses 30% less heating energy, and lower co2 emissions in your home. The automation today is tuned to comfortably control your heating as well as ventilation, and in conditioning systems, lights, blinds, devices and gadgets. The security of your  [...]

Mexico City, the concrete jungle city, the epicenter of pollution, dust and dirt, the smoggy capital, has triggered a wave of green revolution. Mexico was the most polluted city and the air was so nasty that even birds dropped dead, but awareness of going green has taken the people by storm. The residents of Mexico have initiated a green movement by vegetables on the roof top, planting saplings and trees replacing buildings once stood. To protect the Mexico City from fuel emission, pollution, the residents have started cycling to their work and for their day to day and at times using electric taxis. The Mexicans are  [...]

It is said that the next world war could be fought for water. Any country with sizeable water reserves will rule the world and it is imperative that in times of near drought situations high rise homes should cultivate the habit of saving water and bring awareness to all its members to use water wisely and preserve water. Water is a precious resource for residents living in spacious homes and water is sued for cooking, for cleaning, for personal hygiene, for watering the plants and for many other routine activities. It is advisable that all housing society members to follow these tips to preserve water. If the society  [...]