Rahul Nahar, Founder, XRBIA Developers, describes the greening aspects using technology in their upcoming townships to Seema Gupta
Please elaborate on XRBIA's sustainable solutions using technology for its housing projects.
Technology is our main differentiator. XRBIA has always worked towards bettering the lives of its residents and to work towards this goal, we have embraced the latest advancements in technology to build sustainable townships. The energy that powers each township in XRBIA will be generated and managed using sustainable sources. Utilities will be delivered via renewable sources, with water, electricity and sewage recycled and controlled through the resident's smartphones. Internet of Things technology runs a customer portal, access, and security and billing systems. Our entire system operates on the SAP ERP system, a world leading platform for business processes.
XRBIA's renewable technology is a green solution in our endeavor to build sustainable townships. This renewable energy system does not only benefit the environment, but is also expected to cut the average utility bills of our residents each month.It comprises of 3 main components:
The Biogas Plant: An upward anaerobic sludge blanket plant is used to treat solid & liquid waste to generate Biogas, organic manure & portable water. This leads to appropriate waste disposal and the prevention of disposing at the solid waste disposal site, making it a significant catalyst in reducing overall emissions. Depending on the total quantity of Biogas generated, it can either be used as cooking gas or to generate power using a 100% Biogas generator.
Water Treatment Plant: Efficient water and waste management systems produce alternate resources such as good quality organic manure & treated wastewater to the satisfaction of Pollution Control Authorities, through the recycling of water and the treatment of solid and liquid waste. Water is sourced from the ground through bore wells and rainwater storage tanks, and is also acquired through the recycling of waste water.
The PV and Battery Plant: It uses renewable sources of energy such as solar power, reducing our dependence on traditional fossil fuel-based sources. Electricity is generated from the photovoltaic cells and stored in deep discharge tubular battery banks. Batteries which store over 50% of the project peak load are used to discharge electricity during non-sunlight periods.
XRBIA Hinjewadi project 3D elevation
What modern construction methods are being used at the project sites?
Construction time of XRBIA townships is considerably faster than industry standards. Our construction technique utilizes steel framing dry technology. Most buildings are manufactured off site and fabricated with the use of nuts and bolts onsite. 90% of the buildings are built in a factory and shipped to site. Wastage is less than 1% compared to 30% for conventional techniques.
Because the construction technology does not use concrete on floors or roofs, the structural weight of the building is very low, leading to lighter foundations. With its cutting-edge construction technology, based on a hybrid of steel framing and concrete form work that produces homes at low cost within short timeframes, we have managed to slash build times to just six months.
What are some of the key benefits to residents at XRBIA townships?
From providing drinking water through taps, to using RFID technology for security, we're executing a wide range of innovative ideas representing everything that technology makes possible. We are applying the world's latest technologies in energy conservation, sewage & water management, telecommunication, safety etc. We are pioneering ways to be more earth-friendly. Our cities are designed to incorporate responsible planning, building standards and landscaping that protect the environment and are sensitive to the ecosystem.
Our smart security systems will use technology to ensure the safety of our residents. We use biometric access to control each home and visitors will communicate with residents through a building intercom system. We will use boom barriers at the entry gate of the townships to detect RFID tags placed on resident's vehicles.
Our XRBIA Smartcity mobile app will enable residents to get real-time data of utility usage like water, gas and electricity, and they can make payments on consumption basis via their smartphones. Utilities will be delivered via renewable sources, with water, electricity and sewage recycled and controlled through the resident's smartphones. Internet of Things (IOT) technology runs a customer portal, access, security, and billing systems. Our entire system operates on the SAP ERP system, a world leading platform for business processes.
