In operation since 2014, this is India’s first net zero energy building. It’s a building under the Central Government of India, that serves as headquarters for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The purpose of its construction? – To raise awareness on the need for more ‘zero energy buildings’ across India which are […]

India stands at a crossroads of development, balancing the imperatives of economic growth with the urgent need to preserve its environment and ensure social equity. As the world’s second-most populous country, India’s infrastructure needs are vast and varied. However, traditional approaches to development have often come at a significant cost to the environment and human […]

Museums are unique, inviting, mysterious, and full of knowledge. Each museum around the world has something valuable to offer. Many of these museums are known for their building designs. For instance, the Ruskinian Gothic style of The Metropolitan Museum in New York is a beautiful ode to the creative genius of the architects. The Met […]

In recent years, the concept of sustainability has become increasingly important across various sectors, including museums. Cultural institutions and museums serve as repositories by safeguarding invaluable artefacts and artworks. In the face of a collective need to develop responses to climate change, museums are increasingly recognising the need to balance preservation efforts with environmental responsibility. […]

When the soft-spoken Dr Narpat Singh Rathore presents his paper on water conservation and management, audiences at major conferences are rarely prepared for the fascinating, unique stories he shares on river-linking from the historic city of Udaipur in south Rajasthan, India.  A former professor of geography, ML Sukhadia University in Udaipur, Dr Rathore spent decades […]

As India charts its path towards a net-zero future, it’s crucial to draw inspiration from its villages, where sustainable practices have been ingrained for generations. These villages serve as living laboratories, showcasing how harmonious coexistence with nature is not only possible but also beneficial. In this article, we delve into the case studies of sustainable […]

Cultural Institutions in India have been the home to Indian knowledge systems blended with new age discourses that cater to the curiosity of the literary and cultural audiences.   With the increase in consumerism in the last two decades and accessibility of everything at the click of a button, modern institutions demand new-age structures that combine […]