Is the hot weather making you feel a tad under the weather? Here’s how to banish the summer heat with a few simple steps. Go green To begin with, opt for green living. Right architectural design and home decor go a long way in keeping the heat away, thus decreasing your dependence on air conditioners.“Strategies include architectural and landscaping tricks such as green roofing, green terraces, and planting more trees in the surrounding area of the house,” says Anumita Roychowdhury, head of the green buildings team at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). “Simple steps such as installing white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect the heat away is a part of keeping cool and saving energy,” she adds. Simple ways to beat the heat - Hindustan Times
