<p>Green homes are the future at a time when the stress is on reducing the effects of greenhouse gases. Such cost-effective solutions have come to the fore on the occasion of the World Environment Day celebrated on June 5 (Monday). Janet D’Cunha, a techie from London, on her visit to Bengaluru talks about her love for nature and how she is getting a green home built in Mangaluru.<br /><br />Janet had seen green homes in London and decided on getting one for herself built on her own land. A Bengaluru-based company is constructing the house for Janet. <br /><br />Among the 14 projects in Karnataka, Janet’s green home is dear to the builders. The house in Mangaluru is self-cooled and is equipped with solar-powered appliances. The house has two water sources, an underground sump that collects 35,000 litres of rainwater, given the immense amount of rainfall that Mangaluru receives and a borewell. Recharge pits have been dug around the house to restore the water balance. Recycled wood has been used in the construction of the house. <br /><br />The firm has ensured every part of the house is built with environmental friendly substances. Zero carbon emission cement has been used for the house. Says Janet, “I am a nature lover with traditional roots. The builder catered to my every requirement and I am confident that my house is in the right hands.” Water in the city limits is at a depth of 700 feet. As we move towards the rural areas, the water level have depreciated to 800-900 feet. The company ensures the installation of rainwater harvesting facility in all their homes, their small contribution towards a Karnataka which will never run out of water.</p>
<p>Green homes are the future at a time when the stress is on reducing the effects of greenhouse gases. Such cost-effective solutions have come to the fore on the occasion of the World Environment Day celebrated on June 5 (Monday). Janet D’Cunha, a techie from London, on her visit to Bengaluru talks about her love for nature and how she is getting a green home built in Mangaluru.<br /><br />Janet had seen green homes in London and decided on getting one for herself built on her own land. A Bengaluru-based company is constructing the house for Janet. <br /><br />Among the 14 projects in Karnataka, Janet’s green home is dear to the builders. The house in Mangaluru is self-cooled and is equipped with solar-powered appliances. The house has two water sources, an underground sump that collects 35,000 litres of rainwater, given the immense amount of rainfall that Mangaluru receives and a borewell. Recharge pits have been dug around the house to restore the water balance. Recycled wood has been used in the construction of the house. <br /><br />The firm has ensured every part of the house is built with environmental friendly substances. Zero carbon emission cement has been used for the house. Says Janet, “I am a nature lover with traditional roots. The builder catered to my every requirement and I am confident that my house is in the right hands.” Water in the city limits is at a depth of 700 feet. As we move towards the rural areas, the water level have depreciated to 800-900 feet. The company ensures the installation of rainwater harvesting facility in all their homes, their small contribution towards a Karnataka which will never run out of water.</p>
