Inhabitat - Sustainable Design

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Clay is a universally recognised 100% natural material which has been used continually as a building material for thousands of years.

Terracotta mineral and inert products do not release any gaseous compounds into the air inside or outside. Furthermore terracotta along with natural plaster has the lowest radon exhalation rate of all building products.

Eco-friendly your home

Exactly 105 years after it was first "discovered", Chandraketugarh is finally getting some attention. The Mamata Banerjee government has decided to turn Bengal's richest archaeological treasure trove into a heritage village. Source: The Times of India . Thanks to C.M. Mamata Banerjee


Indus Valley civilization fails to inspire life in modern times Terracotta or baked earth, that provided the base material for statues and buildings.

Terracotta gives a rustic magic to the decor. So if you want your slice of earthy warm decor then terracotta is for you. The word 'Terracotta' means fired earth. When decorating a room in terracotta, ordinary clay pots might add to the theme, but they are not always impressive. So try carved clay planters and terracotta pots and artifacts in carved designs.

By simply choosing the right fabric, non-toxic paints and other decor articles that are eco-friendly and encourage use of recycled materials, we can make a difference by going organic in home decor.

Design our homes while keeping our eco-consciousness intact.

Photovoltaic cells with Terracotta Roofs

Renewable energy and alternative sources of energy are the buzz words in the building industry today.

Photovoltaic roof: beauty and energy without compromise

Solar roofing is fast becoming the preferred alternative to conventional roof materials with its increasingly recognized economic benefits. The heating and cooling costs can be cut by up to 30%, simply by installing solar roofing systems.

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels allow you to generate your own electricity using energy from the sun. They don't need direct sunlight only daylight, so they also work on cloudy days. By generating your own electricity you could save on your energy bills.

Solar roofing is fast becoming the preferred alternative to conventional roof materials with its increasingly recognized economic benefits. The heating and cooling costs can be cut by up to 30%, simply by installing solar roofing systems.

PAIDS's red clay roof tiles terracotta and incorporate photovoltaic panels, as opposed to merely accommodating them. It's a perfect example of how forward-looking, sustainable technology can exist in harmony with traditional architecture.