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Different Types of Insulation that contribute in Energy Efficiency of the Building

When insulating your home, you can choose from many types of insulation. To choose the best type of insulation, you should first determine the following: Where you want or need to install/add insulation The recommended R-values for areas you want to insulate. Installing Insulation The maximum thermal performance or R-value of insulation is…

India Naval Services Initiative- Organic Waste Management.

On January the 10, 2020, with the environmental initiatives from INS Chilka, and technical collaboration with Ekam Eco, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command inaugurated the Wet Waste Processing Station at INS Chilka on the premises of INS Chilka, a unit…

Does Single-Use Plastic is the Culprit ?

Does Single-Use Plastic is the Culprit ? Plastic packaging has pervaded every sphere of human life. From food and cosmetics to commonplace household products, one can hardly get around without finding it involved in some way. Plastic has earned such favour owing to its many qualities. It is water-proof, non-reactive,…

Impact of the Chemical Colors used during Holi !

It is ironic that Holi which is a festival which celebrates nature in all its hues and finery, and also the triumph of good over evil, is today largely celebrated with toxic, unhealthy and deadly chemicals. Industrial dyes are largely used as Holi colours since they are cheaper and often…

Adapting the old methods’ in future Construction!

For the past decade, sustainable building has been a buzz word for the construction industry. The idea of sustainable building includes and assimilates a variety of different strategies during the design, construction and operation phases of the building construction. And, the use of green building materials signifies one imperative strategy…

Conserve Resources In Construction Using Modern Technology

It’s no secret that modern technologies are literally revolutionising every aspect of life. Our construction industry, incessantly being upgraded and updated with latest and modern technology, is one evident example of this. Green building is on the rise, in fact, it is has become a critical part of the world…

The Provisions for Sustainability in Budget 2020-21 !

Sustainability in India’s Budget 2020-21: On 1st February 2020, Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitaraman presented the Union Budget for the year 2020-21 in the Lok Sabha. In her Budget speech, Sitharaman mentioned three critical elements of development: aspirational India, development and a caring society. All these are critical part of sustainable development goals. Ministry…

Choosing the right sustainable door for our homes !

Most of us think all doors are created equal, but this is one completely wrong notion as they are definitely not. When you start planning the interiors of your new home, you will discover that there are so many types of doors to pick from. When in the process of…

Present Fresh air to your Loved ones this Valentine’s Day !

How much do you really care about your loved one? Are you really concerned about their health and well-being? Do you tend to keep your loved one’s disease free? So this Valentine bring a change to your life. Understand the requirement of fresh air in your life and implement the…

Ways to keep our Building & Environment cool without an AC !

Unquestionably, bringing down indoor temperatures without an air conditioner can be one hard-hitting task. But, think of our older generations; they used simple methods to stay cool during the summers which worked wonders. And yes, we need to acknowledge the fact that most of those methods were non-polluting and cost-effective.…

Let us understand LED lights contribute in Energy Efficiency of Buildings!

Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) bulbs have revolutionized energy-efficient lighting. CFLs are simply miniature versions of full-sized fluorescents. They screw into standard lamp sockets, and give off light that looks similar to the common incandescent bulbs— not like the fluorescent lighting we associate with factories and schools. LEDs are…

Rajasthan Government Launches Solar, Wind & Hybrid Energy Policy to Promote sustainability in the state !

Rajasthan has released its Solar Energy Policy, 2019, which aims to achieve a target of 30 GW of solar power by financial year (FY) 2024-25. Of this, utility or grid-scale solar parks will account for 24 GW, distributed generation is expected to account for 4 GW, the solar rooftop will…

Wake up call to humanity and need to make Sustainable Buildings !

Can we humans be all ready to any natural disaster coming our way? Can our disaster management plan run along way when crises arise, what kind of futuristic technology solution needs to be applied to make India full proof with respect to alarming global warming calamities coming our way? These…

Roof Vent is Important for a Sustainable Building!

Roof vents are also called attic vents; these vents ensure there is a good amount of airflow and ventilation in your attic. Roof vents play a critical role in the proper functioning of your entire home for a number of different reasons. Air intake and exhaust vents are used in…

Let us Understand from the world’s best cities to fight Air Pollution!

Believed to cause 7 million premature deaths every year, air pollution is increasingly being recognized as a silent public health emergency. Perhaps, it is the most explicit illustration of how closely intertwined our health is to the state of our environment. Its particles have been found in human hearts and brains. It has been linked to asthma, alzheimers, dementia, cancer,…

Contribute with us in Energy Conservation week from 8th Dec to 14th Dec

Buildings and construction are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions & contribute in more than 75 % Energy Consumption in India. With the need to save & preserve the energy and understand different practices to conserve the energy. The National Energy Conservation Day is being celebrated every year…

Understand the Roof Preservation methods to improve the energy efficiency of the building !

Scrutinizing a home during a watchful walk through all the areas is an easy task. What’s not so easy is determining the actual condition of the roof that lies over your head. So, when was the last time you did a thorough roof inspection? Regular roof inspections are incredibly valuable…

Understand various types of mortar used in Buildings !

Mortar in construction occupies an important place as it is the most essential product for binding the stones and bricks of a building. There are various types of mortars available which are mainly segregated based on their binding strength, applications, bulk density, and binding materials. Some mortars are used for…

Understand the Types of Air Ventilation fans

Ventilation fans are used to circulate the air in the buildings or houses. This type of ventilation is known as mechanical ventilation in which fans or blowers are used to create movement of the air. The other way to ventilate a house is using the natural ventilation where the air is…

Monday Flashback – Super Tree Grooves, Singapore !

We are back again with the another Flashback this Monday, This week we are featuring the Sustainable Architecture of 20th Century “The Super Tree Grooves” Indian heritage is rich with architectural designs that promote space, an aura of freedom, power, and reverence. This time on visiting Singapore, we happened to…

How Buildings has Contributed in Delhi’s Pollution!

Recently we have seen smog of Delhi is in Headlines in all news channels and other news mediums, but we really identified what is the actual cause of this Pollution ? Buildings nearly contribute 70 % directly and Indirectly for creating the pollution in the city. As per the National…

Benefits of Waterless urinals over traditional urinals!

Saving of Water is not only required the need for Humans. But by saving water resources we are also helping the Wildlife and the Ecosystem near us to Develop. Waterless urinals are the urinals which does not consume water and are water efficient Water Savings. Toilets and urinals account for about half…

Make this Diwali, Green-Wali by following eco friendly ways

The festival of light and delight is finally here and everyone is in high spirits to celebrate Diwali. Every year, this festival is celebrated with great zeal and excitement by one and all. However, many people think that it is perfectly alright to turn this celebration into the festivities of…

let us understand how we are affecting the Air quality of our workspace

New research suggests that the greatest pollutants of office air are humans, who unwittingly carry and disperse unhealthful volatile compounds by wearing deodorant — and even by breathing. How do humans negatively affect office air quality? There is a lot of concern about the negative effects of air pollution on health. Exposure…

Need to reduce the impact of Cost on Quality of Construction

Quality versus cost is not about being fancy and always buying the most expensive version of everything or being cheap and always buying the least expensive version of things. It’s about making sure what you buy lasts as long as possible so you don’t have to spend more money constantly replacing the…

Atum-The Solar Roof – Various applications of a hybrid roof !

In early 2017, Visaka Industries has made a cement board named, ‘V-Next,’ which would go on to form the base of ATUM by Visaka Industries. “We developed this board using fly ash, cement and recycled cement bags. It is strong and can be easily substituted for plywood, gypsum boards and sand/water-based…

Meet the Young innovators who created the briquetting machine to manage the agri waste

We are in the 21st Century today, where we utilize all the advanced technologies and yet, if you go out into rural India, you find a totally different scenario. Rural India has a lot of undiscovered wealth. If you look at the current scenario in the villages, you find that…

How Insulation contributes in saving the energy of a Building ?

Insulation refers to an energy savings measure, which provides resistance to heat flow. Naturally, heat flows from a warmer to a cooler space. By insulating a house, one can reduce the heat loss in buildings in cold weather or climate, and reduce the heat surplus in warmer weather or climate.…

Let us check some Water Harvesting Methods from our Ancient Times !

India is home to 18 percent of the total world’s population, but it has access to only 4 percent of the world’s freshwater resources. Reports by the think-tank of the Indian government i.e. NITI Aayog states – India is facing the vilest water crisis in its history. This 2018 report…

How Econaur is contributing to making Sustainable Buildings

What we do and how we do it? If you still don’t know what exactly we do, well don’t worry here you will understand what we are doing here and how we do it. What we do? Econaur is India’s first online aggregator platform which provides one stop solutions for…

Tools To Tackle the Waste -“Solution To Farm Fires”

According to the United Nations definition, agricultural wastes are waste produced as a result of various agricultural operations. It includes manure, wastes from poultry houses and slaughterhouses; harvest waste; fertilizer run-off from fields; pesticides that enter into water, air or soils; and salt and silt drained from fields.Also, the quantity…

Glazed Iso Balls: The Building Material that keeps the Building Roof Cool

Construction and infrastructure development are growth engines for all economies, including India’s. It is estimated that India will spend $432bn by 2030 on infrastructure development as its seeks to improve the quality of lives for its citizens and leverage its abundant resources. Further, it is estimated that 70 percent of…

Celebrate Green Building week from 23rd Sept to 29th Sept with Econaur!

Buildings and construction are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. World Green Building Week, taking place from September 23 to 29, this year aims to raise awareness of the carbon emissions from all stages of a building’s lifecycle. ECONAUR is Celebrating the Green Building week and the campaigns…

Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Energy Efficiency in Buildings With the current rate of urbanization and the subsequent increase in energy demand, energy efficiency in buildings has a significant role to play in contributing to energy security in developing countries. Energy consumption patterns can be substantially reduced by energy conserving measures, particularly during the phase…

How a Brick is Sustainable & What are the New alternatives available — Econaur

A recent question posed by our user — is a brick building more sustainable? While this may seem a simple enough question, the answers are really not as straight forward. It is true, the first thing that occurs in the minds of most people is that brick is natural and…

Monday Flashback #26 — Bombay House, Mumbai — Econaur

In this week’s Monday Flashback we feature the Flashback Sustainable Story of Bombay House, Bombay House is a historic privately owned building in Fort, Mumbai, India that serves as the head office of the Tata Group. Situated near Flora Fountain, it was completed in 1924 and has been the Tata Group’s headquarters…

Air Distribution Products contribute a Major Role in Indoor Air Quality of a Building

Healthcare, safety, efficiency and equitability are some certain of the concerned facts which every human must remain aware about. With the improvement of technology and science, improving quality in healthcare has become an important measure. Air quality indicates the estate of the air in the surrounding. Good air quality pertains…

Monday Flashback #24 – Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad

This Monday we are back with another Flashback, this time we are featuring the Sustainable Architecture of Sabarmati Ashram, Ahemdabad is a Classic Example of Modern and old Architecture with all the Sustainable Practices involved. Let us Understand about the Architecture of Ashram and the Sustainable practices involved in that.…

Methods to reduce Energy Consumption from our homes

Energy Efficiency – the subject everyone knows about but most of us don’t know what to do about it. Everybody wants to reduce their energy consumption and pay less electricity bills but most of us don’t know how to do it. Well, today we are going to talk about what…

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