By Sreejita Talukdar, Content Writer, Homes

Block the Heat Leveraging Stylish, Sustainable, & Budget-friendly Solutions

After a long tiring and sweaty strenuous day, when we get back to our home, we promptly switch on the air-conditioner. Because we feel air-conditioner is the one which can beat this scorching heat of summer days. With the increasing level of pollution, the characteristics of climate are also gradually changing and day-by-day it is deteriorating. If we have to stay healthy we need to cope with these ever changing climatic conditions. Global warming is one of the prime reasons of this vivaciously increasing temperature which is making the summer days even worse for tropical countries on Earth.

To knock down the effect of record breaking heat wave, embrace the use of plant kingdom differently in every corner of the urban society

Set up Biophilic Walls

In urban set of lifestyle, a modular apartment leaves a little place for recreation. Here setting up a garden is quite difficult, so the concept of vertical garden or biophilic wall crept in. Vertical garden absorbs the extreme radiation of heat from the wall and make the atmosphere inside the room cold and pleasant.

The founder and principal designer at Open Atelier Mumbai, Rahul Mistri sows various plants of different height and sizes, and they are adding a chunk of freshness with a touch a premium aesthetic beauty. The garden energize the ambience and provide umpteen health benefits, including beating the heat.

Gardening expert Susmita Banerjee explained that, vertical garden solution for those who want to try something different & new. The terrace garden or vertical wall delivers insulation, increasing the energy efficiency. If the vertical garden is set up outside the window, it will provide cool shade to the room. Some prospective options of indoor plants are Rubber plant, Snake plant, Areca palm, Ficus, and Money Plant.

Few Interior Ideas to keep your Home Cool

Wall Cladding

Walls are the most essential element which carries in the heat from outside through the concrete. But a proper layer of insulator can help in keeping the temperature of your home down. Wall claddings work by creating a thermal barrier on the inner wall and keep the temperature of the room stable and pleasant.

Managing Director at REHAU South Asia, Bhavana Bindra explained that, “Wall claddings deal with extreme weather conditions and create a barrier between the atmosphere and walls of your home making it easier to maintain the inside temperature.”

She also explained that, wall claddings are manufactured using a large amount of Kraft paper which has ‘resin-absorbing’ capabilities. These are impregnated with high-quality PU + Acrylic, which makes the wall more durable, scratch resistant, and abrasion free. Wall claddings come with different textures and can be customized according to the background of the interior. Light fixtures are often paired with wall claddings, which add a premium finish to your home.

Switch to Heat Resistant Floor tiles

The temp shield tiles are specifically designed to make the roofs, terraces, balconies, exteriors facades repel excessive heat and keep the insides of your space cooler and energy efficient, decreasing the need for air conditioning. The temp shield tiles effectively reduce both surface temperature and inside room temperatures due to their reflectance & emittance and provide a high level of insulation.

Minal Somany, Brand Custodian, Somany Ceramics stated that, “Using an exterior wall cladding or temp shield tiles can prove to be an effective solution for reducing heat and keeping your home cooler.”

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