We not only should install Rainwater harvesting, but also support the Solar energy harvesting (which to some extent every home in India now does - with the water heater). but we should also tap it for electrical energy. Small investments by individuals will result in a much improved electrical and ...

Like Sreekbda said, I agree, this was one of the reasons we avoided an apartment.

But to deal with this - the sane and gentlemanly way is use your association.
1. draft rules to ensure the common areas are not abused.
2. that no one misuses the gym/ pool etc. and everyone gets a fair share.
3 ...

I did try sketchup. the samples they provide are great. but to be able to get to that level of expertise you have to go through a lot of practice. Besides, I feel the free version has limited capabilities and only when you purchase it - can you do all the fancy things.

but it is free and if you ...

Sorry, I could not find the trial version this time around. I did purchase it about 6-8 months back and at that time, I was able to down load a trial version. The site I went to was Chief architect, HOme design software.

http://www.homedesignersoftware.com/

good luck. there are some more - try out ...

I have been using Architectural Home Design - and I love it. I have tried a few others, but this was great. within a day , I was able to use most of its features. I love it and I even purchased it after 2 days of trial.

check out the following web site for more info on how to apply for RTI etc.
http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/

and look at BBMPs site for their RTI cells:
http://164.100.80.120:8080/bbmp_final_3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116&Itemid=50

sorry - no personal experience. the first link ...

you always have the option of RTI. follow the RTI instructions and send them your questions. they are obligated to respond within a certain time frame (although that may be outside your time requirements - you have to check that out).

Don't say they don't reclaim land. even if they have not been doing it in the past . Recent articles in the papers show that several houses have been demolished for storm water drain encroachment. so amit_pearl do your research before purchasing.

besides, we should not encourage such activity , so ...

Here is a fairly comprehensive list of products and prices for Kohler products (Kitchen and Bath). It is in pdf, so I could not do a quick transfer into your spread sheet. Will see if i get a chance to transfer it there and send you the file.

thanks, update was very quick.

I will add some items like granite etc. on that (which I have on file somewhere).

The units on some items could be confusing (what is a leyland unit for sand?) maybe I don't know enough, so it might be a silly question.

thanks though, this will be very useful.