How a 50-YO Bengaluru Home Was Designed to Stay Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer

Bengaluru has been experiencing a noticeable winter chill. On 13 December 2025, the city recorded its coldest temperature in nearly eight years, serving as a reminder that homes need to adapt across various seasons. Now, sustainability in housing is not about reacting to one extreme, but about how a home performs year-round by using less energy and without constant mechanical support. As weather patterns grow more unpredictable, many older houses are struggling with higher energy use. Sudha Shetty, a sustainability consultant, lived in one such 50-year-old home in Bengaluru before deciding ...