Saving Mother Earth with the right resources Using eco-friendly material in house construction, coupled with measures to cut down electricity bills and safety hazards, would go a long way in saving natural resources. Radha Prathi throws light on how we could learn a thing or two from our ancestors in proper planning and good sense
Determining earth dynamics The energy flow in a plot or within a building determines the quality of the space and its bearing on the occupants. This technique of locating the earths energy flow and countering it, is known as Geo Mancing or Bio-Energetics, explains S B S Surendran
Right steps to your dream home Though the present fast pace of life does not allow too much free time, constructing your own house without a middleman can be very rewarding. K Jayaram explains how putting in a little effort can save around 20% of the cost of construction.
One-stop shop for stone The recently held STONA 2008, was the largest stone fair of its kind in the world. The exhibition was home to major processors and exporters of stone worldwide, reports Bindu Gopal Rao.
Better space management for THE glam quotient Designer Houses need not be limited to the rich and the famous. Neera Gulati explains how anybody could convert their simple (and cluttered) home into a proud vision of elegant beauty.
Are the truck owners justified in opposing the installation of speed governors in their vehicles? Should Karnataka take the lead or is there need for an uniform policy before it is implemented?
We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
