Tag Archives : energy efficient

Foster and Partners designed eco friendly residences for a community called Banyan Tree Corniche Bay in Mauritius, way back in 2006. The concept was to build discreet and environmentally sensitive homes that integrate harmoniously with the lush landscape. Another aspect of the concept that makes the integration complete is the use of indigenous materials so [...]

The unfortunate natural calamities in past one decade have sufficiently hinted on the urgency of acting responsible towards nature by everybody, be it the United Nations, Groups of Countries, Corporate fraternity and even the laymen. Designers and tech giants have been busy rolling out energy efficient and eco-friendly products that will help users [...]

How would you like to read that late night novel in very dim, almost non-existent light with the lamp being powered by the Phonejack at your place? Not a very appealing idea, is it? Well, considering that it is not really legal using the small amount of power that your phone line carries and also taking into account that you draw almost nothing out [...]

Vexed up with busy urban life, many of us often feel like spending a couple of days peacefully in a farmhouse that’s off city limits. We often want our farmhouses to be old-fashioned and traditional that reminds you of your childhood in the meadows. Michelle Kaufmann can give you one. Design: The new mkHearth (meaning ‘centre of the home’), is [...]