We Repurposed Our Old Home into a 4-Storey That Saves Rs 72000 on Power & Water Bills

Originally reported and written in July 2022, this story has been republished as part of our archival content. When rebuilding their family home, Bengaluru residents Mahesh and Sajitha decided they would imbibe sustainability wherever possible. And so, their new home is a reflection of their 40-year-old house, but with environment-friendly aspects from the floor to the ceiling. What’s unique about this house is the way it was rebuilt — everything that was salvageable from the old house was reused in the new one. The home is also mostly self-sufficient in its water and electricity needs.   S...