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Homes and gardens

Raseel Gujral Ansal’s singular take on design

There is music in the structure

At the Indian Music Experience building, interactive exhibit galleries, music school and sound garden are designed as fluid spaces. By Nandhini Sundar

In demand: co-living spaces

They provide adequate private space, common lounges, TV rooms, gyms, housekeeping services, and personal safety features.

Intellectual hub, interesting design

The ICHR building in the heart of the city has rooms with high ceiling, ventilators and many interlinking doors to ensure air circulation. By Meera Iyer

How to clean indoor air

Anupama Mohanram recommends potted plants and eco-friendly cleaning products

Why décor becomes Ritu Kumar

Designer Ritu Kumar diversifies into home furnishings, with 10 collections that draw deep from her expertise in textile and print

Retaining Bengaluru’s green cover

Eighty per cent of transplanted trees have survived in new locations. By M.A. Siraj

How to live in a forest

We can actually live all our life in a forest, with food, fabric and shelter taken care of, avoiding the urban claptrap. Tamandua Rain Forest Research Station in Peru tells us how. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

3D wall art

Objects seem to project out from a painting or photo, and the effect is mesmerising. By Nandhini Sundar

It’s all about affordable housing

With demand-supply gap widening, vibes are favourable for big players. By M.A. Siraj

Will 1 lakh families go off the power grid on October 2?

In an aim to embrace renewable energy, will one lakh families go off the power grid on October 2 ? Chetan Singh Solanki is working towards his Gandhian mission

How to take cues from the nude look for your home’s design

Barely there hues of almost any colour can be used to create the nude look. So while obvious neutrals such as beige, taupe and tan are there, you can

Indoor plants that purify air are in demand

Indoor plants are in demand this season, for a variety of reasons

How to build safely

Civil construction projects have their own hazards, and awareness about precautions to be taken is crucial. By M.A. Siraj

Chajjas steal the show

The Agriculture dept. building near K.R.Circle, built in the early 1900s, has some great design ideas. A look by Meera Iyer

This summer, use mud pots to cool down your house

The mundane mud pot placed strategically by a skilled mason can cool your house. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Battle of the wells

Why open wells make more sense for today’s urban scene, says Anupama Mohanram

The zero-cost revamp

Teja Lele Desai on how to give your home a new look for free

Singapore mansion sets record with $167 mn sale

A Singapore mansion sitting on a sprawling plot of land has been sold for a record $167 million, the latest in a string of eye-catching property deals

What happens to used flowers in temples? Here's how 'Holy Waste' chips in

Women at Holy Waste ensure the flowers from temples are processed productively and don’t clog water bodies

Living in a ‘superhost’’s home in Delhi

Nalin Jha, a city-based Airbnb host, has won the company’s “Superhost” title for five consecutive years

Hyderabad’s mushrooming prefab container homes

Modern and minimalist on the inside, prefab containers are finding – and making – a home on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Plus, they’re a potential answer to growing real estate concerns of congestion and hidden costs

Santhosh Kumar S is testing the water with hydroponics

He grows mint and other crops using the soil-less farming method

Trendy, with a splash of colour

Fabric art, wooden framework, play of nature make it a special boutique. By Nandhini Sundar

Why city planners need to add “recognition” to their lexicon

Neighbourhoods such as Paraisópolis in Sao Paulo, Cazuca in Bogota, or Dharavi in Mumbai are generically referred to as slums, even though they represent a more nuanced reality to their inhabitants

The great wall of India

Houses of the past had walls built with mud and exposed to sun and rain for many decades with no sign of damage or decay. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Jostling for green spaces

Installing green walls and vertical gardens are a great way to restore lost plant cover, says Anupama Mohanram

Green Grama in Kerala is an Eden of exotic fruits from around the world

Hari Muraleedharan’s orchard, which is on a 60-cent plot in the Kottarakkara area, is also a haven for birds and butterflies

How medicinal gardens in Thiruvanthapuram come handy in the time of an illness

With a bit of planning, many plants with medicinal values can be grown in one’s backyard

A tepid budget for the housing segment

The notable announcement was hike in the interest deduction on home loans. By Balaji Rao

A heritage structure in Bengaluru gets a royal makeover

A 3,000 sq. ft heritage structure belonging to the colonial era gets royal attention. A look by Nandhini Sundar

Hyderabad-based couple recycle plastic waste into bus shelters and kiosks

Hyderabad-based couple Prashant Lingam and Aruna have initiated a novel way of recycling plastic waste into bus shelters and kiosks

Meet Parameswaran, aeronautical engineer-turned organic farmer

Oddanchatram-based organic farmer A Parameswaran has created a bank of over 300 varieties of seeds of native vegetables and fruits

Bengaluru's acute water crisis: Banning constructions will not help

What Bengaluru urgently needs is a sound water re-storage and water management system, says Niranjan Hiranandani

Bengaluru is top 10 APAC destination

New infrastructure and potential growth opportunities are crucial factors in cross-border investment

It’s all about managing your home loan

Under Repo rate Linked Lending Rate regime, we can expect changes in the way interest rates are charged.

Aim for a sustainable lifestyle

Living an eco-friendly life can be beyond using less plastic and opting for a paper straw; here are some more ways to show you care for the environment

‘Wellbeing buses’: a home for London’s homeless

Occupants can sleep, dine and cook

Nature's hair conditioner with no side effects

Leaves from a drought-resistant local tree not only clean and condition hair but also provide a source of income for tribal women in their own villages

The ‘four taps’ approach

Singapore is a model for water management, and our cities can learn a lot on how best to tap nature and technology. By S.Vishwanath

Eco-friendly lighting, with an artistic touch

Exotically designed lampshades are created from banana fibres, tree bark pulp, waste cork, and quarry dust.

Air of dignified grandeur

The emphasis is on symmetry, proportions, and linearity at Ballabrooie.

Basic exit requirements in high-rises, public buildings

National Building Code lays down clear safety rules. By D. AJITHA SIMHA

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