Architects & Interior Designers - MGS Architecture

Sustainability is a crucial aspect of the design industry. Energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact, improved indoor air quality, better overall durability, and enhanced physical and mental comfort of those living in such environs are the

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

Ponni M. Concessao - Oscar & Ponni + Rahul Architects

Going green doesn’t just benefit the planet; it also helps us save money, time, and resources so that we can enjoy life more fully while making sure that our future generations have access to clean air and water too. Sustainability is a growing movement in the residential

Pramod Jain - Creative Architects & Interiors (CAI)

Residential and commercial projects should go green by adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices through design, construction, and operation phases for the environmental, health, economic, and maintenance benefits. Greenhouse gas emissions

People spend a significant portion of their lives in their homes; if they stay in a pleasing environment, they will imbibe an optimistic approach to life. And if it is a green environment, then they will tend to have a more positive approach towards sustainable

Saurabh Goenka - S9 Architecture, New York

Sustainable design practices are gaining momentum in the architecture and construction industry with growing awareness regarding the contribution of the built environment to carbon emissions. Green building certifications such as GRIHA and LEED are increasingly

One simply needs to understand that almost every activity from checking a mobile phone, buying a book, switching on a light, or driving a car ultimately uses some form of energy that stems from fossil fuels. It is sobering to know that fossil fuels have been created

Residential and commercial projects make up the majority of the built infrastructure and directly affect the users since they spend most of their time inside them. Sustainable projects not only improve user’s health but also have minimum impact on the environment

Dr. Harish Tripathi & Jyoti Tripathi - Architect Harish Tripathi & Associates

Sustainable refers to an attitude, not a product. It is the mindset which sensitizes you to use assets afforded to us by the planet. One needs to consume Nature with the purpose of returning value instead of parasitically depleting existing systems. This attitude demands

Mehak Kapoor & Vishank Kapoor - Kapoor & Associates

The notion of “sustainability” goes beyond Green Buildings, involving designing structures that effectively minimize environmental impact, conserve resources, and enhance occupant well-being. It embraces social and economic factors, such as the local context

The construction industry is a major contributor towards pollution. The advantages offered by green buildings not only help reduce this pollution but also help mitigate the damage done. For its long-term advantages, not just residential and commercial, but also industrial

Ishan Grover - Karan Grover & Associates

Building ecologically should not be limited to only residential or commercial projects but should be seen across the entire spectrum of construction. The built environment generates 40% of annual global CO2 emissions, of which, operations of the building contribute

Why should Residential and Commercial Projects go Green? Do we have a choice? No! Can a billion plus population ignore re-cycling of grey water which can fill the lakes of rain shadow areas? Why not use the power of the sun to light up our lives? Natural products like bamboo

Sabyasachi Sen & Pallavi Sen - Sabyasachi Sen & Associates

Consumerism is driving the need for excessively large spaces, symbolizing power and prestige. But ‘bigger’ does not necessarily equate with ‘better’. It’s time to break this stereotype. The concept of rank has become more flexible and is better determined by factors

Smirati Bhatnagar - Design and Strategy Design Forum International

Buildings consume about 30% of the world’s energy, accounting for almost 40% of annual carbon dioxide emissions. The building and construction sector typically relies on non-renewable energy sources that negatively impact the environment. Therefore, it is important

Green residential projects add value to the projects and help build a bond of trust between the developer and buyer. Sustainable projects are highly recognized by government authorities and can therefore enhance the brand value of the company/developer leading

Sustainable projects can achieve significant savings in operational costs such as energy consumption, water usage, maintenance, and disposal costs, by adopting energy-efficient solutions, water and waste management practices, and sustainable materials. In addition, significant

It’s high time that we adopt green technology in our architecture projects more and more. Large residential and commercial campuses can become a hundred percent self-sustainable by adopting waste management and energy reduction measures. Our abundant natural resources

Amit Singhal - GPM Architects & Planners

The unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the need to rethink architecture and design and adopt an environment-conscious lifestyle by creating resilient and meaningful designs. The road to improved livability requires us to imbibe

Sanjay Goel - Architect, Designex Architects

Green buildings have become a popular trend in recent years as people are becoming more aware of the impact of human activities on the environment. This trend is being driven by the need for sustainable development and the desire to create healthier living and working

Prateek Gupta - Prateek Gupta Architects

Residential and commercial properties make up for the majority of structures in our cities. Poorly designed structures contribute to greenhouse emissions, pollution, and increased carbon footprint. The buildings that we construct have a great impact on our microclimate

There is no longer strong resistance by clients to invest in such buildings (because of their higher associated costs) as people are becoming increasingly concerned about environmental issues and their health. This is because sustainable buildings respond better

Lindsay Bernard Rodrigues - The Bennet and Bernard Company

Going green is no longer an option but a mandatory requirement. The past few years have crafted the realty sector and prepared it to be far more considerate towards the environment. The end-consumer and investor are in tune with the larger reality that a healthy

Akshara Verma & Dinesh Verma - ACE Group Architects

A time has come where going green is a default in a profession like ours, as we consciously rethink and undo the exploitation of our finite resources that we took for granted over the past decades. The goal of sustainable projects is to reduce the industry’s impact