Observability in Sustainability Sustainable buildings promise efficiency but without measurement, promises go unverified. Explore how observability bridges design intent and operational reality on India's path to net-zero.
Air Pollution and Climate Change: Understanding the Connection (Part - II) The previous part discussed how air pollution and climate change are deeply connected, how extreme events around the world reveal this dangerous cycle, and how global warming continues to magnify pollution levels in ways that affect ecosystems, economies, and human lives. This part of the article focuses entirely on the
Air Pollution and Climate Change: Understanding the Connection (Part - I) We are often highly cautious about the food we consume, carefully checking expiration dates and nutritional labels. Yet, when it comes to the air we breathe, we tend to overlook its quality, even though it directly affects our health every moment. This neglect is alarming, as air pollution and climate
Breathing Easy- Solutions for Outdoor Air Quality on Construction Projects By: Priya Kumari, Bisma Nadeem, Anurag Bajpai and Mijul Saxena In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, ensuring clean air is crucial for health. Construction and buildings contribute 37% of global emissions, mainly from cement, steel, and aluminium production[1]. During construction, fine dust particles (PM) pollute the air, impacting the
Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) Think about it—how often do we hear about poor air quality in schools, hospitals, offices, and cities? How frequently do we come across reports linking polluted indoor environments to health issues like asthma, allergies, and respiratory diseases?
Why India's Energy Future Hangs in the Balance? (Part III) While initiatives like Demand Side Management and energy efficiency programs are crucial for driving sustainable growth, the sector’s deeper structural challenges cannot be ignored.
DSM's Integration in India's Energy Landscape (Part II) Demand Side Management (DSM) has emerged as a key strategy for optimizing energy usage while balancing demand and supply in the grid. It plays a critical role in improving energy efficiency and sustainability across the nation.