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India's Boutique Hotels Embrace Tactile Sustainability
Boutique hospitality projects across India, such as the Brick Mansion Villa, are moving beyond high-tech green gadgets to embrace recycled materials and traditional vernacular architecture.
Key Takeaways
- 1Integrate recycled materials like wood from demolished houses into new builds to lower carbon footprints and enhance aesthetic appeal.
- 2Shift focus from high-tech solutions to vernacular techniques such as brick vaults and exposed clay walls for natural cooling.
- 3Adopt tactile sustainability by showcasing raw, natural finishes that reduce the need for chemical-heavy plasters and paints.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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