GOOD FOR EARTH

Look no further than red mission tile, if you are hunting for a material that will help the planet, says our expert

- By JUGAL MISTRI

Fugal Mistri is the founder and principal architect at JMA Mumbai, a Mumbai-based architecture and interior design firm known for bold, innovative designs. www.jmamumbai.com Sustainable architecture isn’t a new-age concept—it’s a return to wisdom we've long known but often forgotten. One of the finest examples of this is the red mission tile. Made from locally sourced clay, these tiles have been used for centuries across coastal and tropical regions, offering a natural, low-impact way to keep homes cool, dry, and resilient against the elements.