Watch: Inside Bengaluru’s Sustainable Home With No Water, Gas, or Electricity Connections
Imagine waking up to the warm glow of sunlight streaming through large windows, eating meals cooked by the sun’s energy, and tending to a thriving garden with 40 varieties of organic produce — all within a solar-powered home designed to live in harmony with nature. This is the everyday reality of Bengaluru-based couple Reva and Ranjan Malik, whose eco-friendly house proves that a minimalistic, low-impact lifestyle can be both beautiful and functional.
The Maliks' 770-square-foot home is a testament to the power of natural materials and innovative, resource-efficient technologies. Built with........





















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