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February 3, 2018 External Post

ECOLOGIC : E-cycle for a better and safe environment

Photo Credit: Andrew McConnell / Panos February 3rd 2018, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on the need for E-Waste Management. Full Article In this digital age, all electronic gadgets in homes and offices — computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards, cell phones, and telephones — become obsolete..

January 31, 2018 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Soil-less gardening for green crusaders

Photo credits : www.amazon.in January 27th 2018, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on the science of hydroponics, the science of soil-less gardening. Full Article For many the idea of going green starts and stops at recycling. While recycling maybe an integral part of green..

January 20, 2018 Article, External Post

Ecologic : Don’t Hesitate to Pick up Trash from the shores

January 20th 2018, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on the importance of inculcating civic sense and responsibility. Full Article Tourist spots, especially city beaches were abuzz with activity during Kaanum Pongal. Tens of thousands of people thronged these hot spots and special enforcements were pressed..

January 6, 2018 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Get over the Icky Factor to Recycle well

January 6th 2018, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on ways to take the ‘disgust’ out of sustainability. Full Article Sustainable living could be yucky to most of us at first! Let us face it, the idea of having to ‘recycle’ anything always brings up memories..

January 4, 2018 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Do you pledge to save the environment?

In her recent article in the Indian Express, Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects encourages citizens of the city to work towards a better environment over the course of the new year. Full Article As we look back, the sustainability stories in 2017 covered a wide range of topics —..

January 2, 2018 Event

Moderating at FOAID

Our Director and Chief Designer, Ms. Pavitra Sriprakash served as a moderator at a discussion at the Festival of Architecture and Interior Design 2017 (FOAID 2017) held in Mumbai on the 1st and 2nd of December, 2017. FOAID , began with an idea of celebrating the grandeur of Architecture & Design. As a 2 day festival, it has..

December 23, 2017 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Net Zero is 100% possible

December 23rd 2017, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on Net Zero buildings. Full Article Let us aim for near Zero Energy is something I hear often during the planning stage of projects. Most of us are energy conscious now-a-days and understand that anything new that..

December 16, 2017 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Take a pledge to keep the ocean clean

December 16th 2017, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on the importance of preserving oceans. Full Article To my utter relief Akkarai Beach, where I run every morning, was suddenly clear of all the unhealthy water hyacinth. There are no more entrapped plastics or thermocol..

December 9, 2017 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Which glass fits your needs?

December 9th 2017, New Indian Express: ECOLOGIC- Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects writes on different parameters to consider while selecting glass for a building. Full Article Glass brings in natural light and protects the occupants from external heat, glare and noise. Many architects and builders are criticised for using glass..

December 5, 2017 Article, External Post

ECOLOGIC : Soil it…Layer by layer

This World Soil Day, Pavitra Sriprakash, the Chief Designer and Director of Shilpa Architects draws attention to the importance of nurturing soil to help sustain a good life. The Article below was featured in the New Indian Express on 2nd December, 2017 Full Article World Soil Day is on the 5th December. Soil comes up almost..