Sustainable and eco-friendly – the current buzzwords in the AEC Industry - are being used interchangeably, intermittently, and endlessly. What’s encouraging is that (going by the figures projected by industry reports on Real Estate developments), the concepts are finding increasing acceptance and implementation across residential, commercial, institutional, and even infra and industrial projects.
Architects, Engineers, and Construction (AEC) professionals are integrating their areas of specialization and collaborating on projects - from the design stage to execution and completion - to deliver sustainable projects.
In fact, the idea of developing ‘green’ projects is being driven by all the stakeholders – architects, interior designers, builders, buyers, investors, planners, project financiers, and building material manufacturers and suppliers. Many state governments are also offering incentives to developers incorporating eco-friendly measures, materials, and methods.
In this issue, we bring together all the stakeholders to throw light on what Green Projects entail, their health and social benefits for the occupants, their upfront higher cost, and increased resale value. The topic on Sustainable Architecture & Design may have been reiterated time and again, but the Architects, Interiors Designers, Real Estate Developers, and Building Material Suppliers, whom we interacted with, were more than willing to share their views and personal experiences in adopting/promoting eco-friendly products and construction techniques in order to limit their carbon footprint.
We hope that our readers will gain important insights on what constitutes eco-friendly design features and materials that go into making buildings and structures more sustainable for the long-term.
Team MGS Architecture
Ar. Ravideep Singh: Creative Designer Architects
In India’s private healthcare landscape, the architecture of hospitals is now on a transformative path to create quality healing spaces that provide more than just medical care. Gone are the days when only top-notch medical care
Ar. Sneha Gurjar: CEM Engineers
Today’s evolving needs of India’s AEC industry have made designers rethink their approach by embracing sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural integration. Architects are incorporating green design principles to combat environmental
Architect Lalita Tharani & Architect Mujib Ahmed: Collaborative Architecture
There is no straight forward and definitive answer to this complex question on whether Indian architecture today is in a transformative phase. Architecture derived in the sub-continent as a response to the climate, social and economic
Ar. Purnima Sharma: CAPT Consultants
Indian architecture is a rich fabric of traditions, innovations, and influences, from the imposing temples of antiquity to the contemporary skyscrapers that dominate urban skylines. In the modern era, globalization and environmental
Architect Sanjay Goel: Designex
I started my practice thirty years back after passing out from Chandigarh College of Architecture and I’ve seen a lot of transformation in architecture during these years. I very well remember not only the design of Chandigarh city
Ar. Karan Daisaria & Ar. Devansh Daisaria: Daisaria Associates
The Indian subcontinent, renowned as the birthplace of ancient civilisations, is currently experiencing a remarkable period of transformation within its architectural sphere. This expansive region, renowned for its rich cultural heritage
Architect Vivek PP & Architect Nishan M: De Earth
Rather than discussing the global trends, we think we need to be more concerned about global challenges and how architecture in India is equipping itself to fight these challenges and stay relevant. Be it climatic, economical, social
Ar. Manoj Choubey: Design Avenues
In response to global trends and technological advancements, the architecture profession in India is undergoing a significant evolution. Architects are increasingly embracing sustainable design practices, incorporating green
Ar. Naveen G.J: De Square Architects
Architecture is a field that is constantly adapting to new technologies, trends, and societal needs. AI is going to drive the architectural world in the near future. With the rise of virtual and augmented reality, architects can now create
Ar. Khozema Chitalwala: Designers Group
Indian architecture fraternity is developing fast and is trying to create a benchmark in design and quality and its own strong identity. We are already talking about the future of India, not only purely in context of the western world