There is a thrust on use of renewable energy sources in construction projects, incorporating water management strategies, and investing in research and development to innovate new sustainable techniques of construction. By incorporating these measures

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We are focusing on sustainable building practices that cut carbon emissions over a building’s entire lifespan. This entails using environmentally friendly materials, adopting power-efficient systems, and renewable energy sources such as rooftop

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Over the last two decades, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has been spearheading the green building movement in India with the immense support of various stakeholders, including architects, real estate developers, landscape designers, building

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We prioritise use of sustainable and low-carbon materials during construction and renovation to minimise our carbon footprint, thereby setting a benchmark for other real estate companies. Mazhar Syed, Director - Marketing & Sales, AsmitA Realty

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Prassana Venkatesh G, Executive Vice President, Plumbing, Fire and Environment, SOBHA Ltd, discusses with Vinod Behl the associated savings that sustainable projects achieve considering long-term cost benefit, capex and opex, sourcing capital, marketing

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As per Colliers report ‘Enabling net-zero Built Environment’, decarbonization of the built sector is a necessary step for a sustainable future. Decarbonization requires rigorous attention across every aspect of building design, construction, and operations

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The climate change crisis and its far-reaching consequences have made clear the urgent need for standardizing, measuring, and accounting for sustainability as a part of organizations and their businesses. This has led to a transformation in organizational

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The government’s push for sustainable development, increasing awareness about environmental issues, and the recognition of the economic benefits of green buildings are driving demand for sustainable projects. The need for green certification like

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Over the past five years, India has made significant strides towards achieving a more sustainable future, focusing on promoting green building development. During this period, the supply of green-certified buildings has increased by 37%, with an additional

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Projects need to go green to create a more sustainable future for the generations to come. Designing sustainable spaces bring benefits like improved health and well-being, increased productivity, reduced operating costs, and lower carbon footprints

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Unlike past economic challenges, Covid-19 had a widespread impact on the CRE industry across the globe. Many trends emerged such as wellness-compliant assets, health-based amenities, and technologically adept functions. There has been a greater

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Sustainable designs are the future. A 2022 study by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute revealed that nearly 50% residential complexes (of over 500 units) had achieved a high level of

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Adoption of energy efficient building design technologies and sustainable principles give owners and the environment significant benefits. Gaining full benefit of the implemented principles depends on the knowledge and participation of the consumers. Knowledge

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Consumers today are more aware of mental and physical fitness, especially post-Covid. They are keen to live in green environs for a natural and healthy life and are therefore looking for green projects. However, the cost of construction of a green project is 10-20%

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Green projects are economically better if they are designed and executed with expertise. They are also cost-effective in the long term as they use less energy, require fewer resources, and have lower maintenance costs. Additionally, they are more attractive

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