As temperatures continue to soar across India, homeowners are increasingly exploring alternative construction technologies that can keep homes cooler while reducing dependence on air conditioners. One ...

Thermocol could be the material of the future for construction of earthquake-resistant buildings, according to Indian scientists. It does so by reducing the mass of the building. It could also save ...

Buildings in the future could be built using an unconventional material to help them face seismic activities better. This material could be thermocol, as per researchers at IIT Roorkee. Using ...

The large-scale dumping of thermocol waste in the Rappal Pallam area of Parappukkara grama panchayat has triggered widespread concern among residents, who warn that the unauthorised activity could ...

The Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation (TNPHC) built a two-floor home in 40 days using reinforced thermocol panels instead of bricks. The building cost ₹15 lakh, which is 30% less than what is ...

As extreme summer temperatures become more common, homeowners are looking for ways to keep their houses cool without depending entirely on air conditioners. One construction method attracting ...

Inspired by the government-led mission of making the country Open Defecation Free (ODF), a Pune resident, Ramdas Mane, built thousands of toilets using thermocol. Image Source: SME Story (L); India ...

During last August’s torrential rains, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) identified the new culprit that was clogging drains and flooding the city. It was thermocol – the packaging ...