No bric-a-bracs

Bricks can be made with 30 per cent sewage sludge

New climate fund established to help developing countries track climate actions

The initiative is expected to support developing countries in meeting their enhanced transparency requirements in a timely manner

No signs of science

Shaky business

A deadly nexus between government officials and builders reduce most of Gujarat's homes to rubbles

Morocco’s earthquake wasn’t unexpected – building codes must plan for them

Seismologists know that earthquakes do not kill people — buildings do

Cool cover

New panel can make buildings reflect heat, cut cooling cost

A concrete facelift

Rajya Sabha passes Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

The amended bill aims to bring large residential buildings under the Energy Conservation regime, enhance the scope of the Energy Conservation …

Why smart cities need energy-efficient and sustainable buildings

The building sector is one of the most dominant sectors, accounting for 40% of primary energy requirement of a developed country 

FAO warns of alarming signs as global food import bill set to rise to nearly $2 trillion

Negative repercussions for global agricultural output and food security are likely to extend into 2023, according to FAO

How we lost the art of manipulating microclimate

The current mass housing construction is in contrast from the traditional urban forms of the city, which had smaller shaded spaces, were more …

IIT Kharagpur gets new high power computing facility

The research activities will include building hardware and software for high performance computing systems, data management, analytics and …

10 die in building collapse in Mumbai region

Second incident in a fortnight; land being marshy may be factor

A cool idea

Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity

Watered down?

Final judgement delivered in Ahmedabad lakes case. But apprehensions remain...

Jaisalmer's architectural wonders beat the heat

Building norms bent for better ease of doing business rankings

The latest notification has eased green norms for builders to facilitate urban development

Murky science of comfort part 5: Here’s how being mindful is good for the environment

We cannot wish away air-conditioning in today’s world, but we can be reasonable in choosing where, when and how to resort to the energy guzzlers

Earthquake disaster not limited to death toll

While many affected areas in Afghanistan are conflict-ridden, Pakistan faces administrative challenges

Republic quaked

Gujarat is paying a heavy price for a calamity that is by far the biggest government-made disaster since Independence. As the state crawls out …

Buildings lack safety

Construction debris offers business

Navi Mumbai plant turns waste into building blocks

Increased participation of women in workforce will lead to better outcomes: ILO report

The paper says that enterprises with gender-inclusive cultures are over 60 per cent more likely to have improved profits and productivity

Embodied energy demystified

Building materials are much more energy-intensive than perceived. India lags in taking steps to reduce their use

Beat that heat

Municipalities and citizens in the US could significantly contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions