Here are some of the more frequently asked questions that I have encountered over the years. They have been categorised in order to make it simpler for the reader.
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Welcome to bT Square Peg
Based in Bombay (Mumbai) bT Square Peg has been creating sustainable designs in architecture & interiors since 1993. The primary intention is to seamlessly blend practicality & timeless aesthetics with sustainability — the resources on this planet are not limitless. … Continue reading
Energy
We can easily save energy and reduce our energy consumption by taking a few simple steps. Most are not too expensive and they pay back fairly quickly. Solar Hot Water It’s one of the cheapest and simplest ways to save … Continue reading
Local Materials
One of the first principles of sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture is to reduce the embodied energy of the materials used in construction. Embodied energy is the sum of all energy inputs–for manufacturing, all transportation, human resources etc–that are needed … Continue reading
Recycled Waste Materials
There are numerous by-products, of some process or industry, that are considered waste and and it only takes a little imagination to recycle them to be of use for building and construction. Flyash As a fine residue from coal-fired thermal … Continue reading
Sustainability
What is Sustainability? “Nature has enough for everybody’s need; not for everybody’s greed.” – Mahatma Gandhi Quoting Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi may no longer be fashionable but these words are more relevant today than they’ve ever been. Every material used in … Continue reading
Karjat Resort
Satya Health Farm, now Satya Resort, is situated in the Karjat region — about two hour’s drive from Bombay. With the river Pej flowing past the northern edge of this 50 acre (20 Hectare) property and surrounded by the ranges … Continue reading
Kaya Kalp
On the North bank of the River Narmada, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is the town of Maheshwar, old capital of the Holkar kingdom. Mentioned in both, the Ramayana and Mahabharatha, it rose to prominence during the … Continue reading
Architecture
This has always been my favourite area of work – even more than interior design – because it gives me the best opportunity to follow my ecological design principles. The ultimate aim is to show that construction can be economical … Continue reading
Kaya Kalp Project – Early Example of Green Design
This project, completed in the mid 1990s, is an early example of green design in India – long before the term became popular with most Indians. It was built using mostly local materials and at extremely low cost but there was no … Continue reading