For the eco-friendly adventurer, responsible travel is becoming easier with each day. From selecting an appropriate form of transportation to locating sustainable accommodations, there are many ways for travelers to…
With the environmental crisis increasingly making its presence known around the world, you may find yourself wondering how you can do your bit to reduce your carbon footprint and do…
While the precise idea of what the future of our buildings looks like varies depending on the region or the city, we all share a vision of a more sustainable,…
Architecture has undergone remarkable change over centuries. It has undergone changes in context with changing climate, surroundings, innovations, technology, and the lifestyles of people, and so undoubtedly, the construction and…
The construction industry alone stands responsible for more than 50% of greenhouse emissions which thereby have proven to lead to rising temperatures, rising sea levels, floods, droughts, and spread of…
Perspectives on “Being Carbon Neutral” With the inevitable climate change crises profound around the world, carbon neutrality has become a necessity in all aspects of life. It has been a…
Introduction: The Gandhi Gyan Parab In the Gujarati village of Vasna, close to Ahmedabad, Footprints E.A.R.T.H. (Environment, Art, Research, Technology, and Humanity) has created the Gandhi Gyan Parab, Gandhiashram, a…
Atkins, a British multinational company focusing on architecture design, engineering, urban planning, design, design consulting services, and project management has always based its design philosophy and ideology catering towards sustainability…
Buildings require a lot of energy to construct and maintain. And while the holistic approach to sustainability is intended to capture the impact of a project on the occupants and…
One of the essential environmental threats to our planet Earth is climate change. Life on earth is not possible without the Greenhouse effect; however, an increase in Greenhouse gasses affects…
Steel is one of modern society’s core pillars. With an ever-developing infrastructure industry, steel sits at the helm as one of the most significant engineering and construction materials. However, the…
Earth, as we see it, is changing every day. The population is increasing at an alarming rate. The limited reserve of natural resources is depleting to a bare minimum. A…
