by Engr Ananda Ranasinghe | Photography by Zeena Marikkar Concrete roofs, basements, exposed slabs with turfs, flower troughs and exposed terraces all form part of our contemporary building solutions. This is in addition to the wet spaces that have been an integral part of any conventional building: toilets, wash rooms, water tanks, sumps, pools and […]

Mud bricks have been used since ancient times but is still a viable, modern building material. Sun-dried mud bricks are a zero-carbon product, when it is not stabilised with cement or lime, making it one of the few eco-friendly products available in the construction industry. The secret of a good mud brick lies in the […]

A home is always enhanced by a beautifully designed garden. It’s ideal for relaxing during the weekend, a blissful getaway from the hustle and bustle, as well as for outdoor entertaining.