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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There is a level of heightened awareness among today’s property buyers, about how IGBC green homes enhance lifestyles and are sustainable. These well read, educated buyers are more sensitive towards the need to conserve natural resources - whether

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Residential and commercial projects, which occupy a major segment of the built industry, have to be synthesized such that even if they do not aid to improve the environment; they should not lead to worsening of the scenario. Else, upcoming generations will

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Going green is the need of the hour; whilst this might be a burning conversation, it also has many benefits for a construction business. Economic benefits: By installing energy-efficient equipment and using renewable energy sources, construction companies

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Preserving the environment, providing efficient waste disposal, and being a helping hand for regional governmental bodies to achieve better disposal systems should be every company’s responsibility. Given that waste management has a major impact on the

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According to a report by JLL, demand for green buildings in India has risen by more than 20% in the past year. IGBC has certified over 6,000 green buildings in the country, covering a total area of over 7.54 billion sq.ft. This is a clear indication that developers

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A sustainable development brings with it long-term savings. For instance, providing solar panels and large windows that allow good light and ventilation to come inside, reduces dependency on expensive non-renewable sources of energy. Similarly, using

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Each year, we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th to recognize women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and to call for gender equality. The goal is to raise awareness about the need to end gender-based violence

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The all-encompassing townships are rapidly gaining ground in the urban setting due to their focus on self-sustenance, efficient planning, community living, and mixed-use approach. Varsha Jain, Principal Architect & Co-founder, Creative Architects & Interiors (CAI)

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We must prepare for a future of either completely deadlocked, polluted, and unliveable urban grids, or undertake successful implementation of Transit-Oriented Development, writes Akash Pharande, Managing Director, Pharande Spaces. We must prepare for a future

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A safe, well designed, and a self-sufficient home in a gated township delivers peace of mind, comfort, and privileges, making community living a growing preference; not surprising then that the concept is gaining traction in India’s real estate

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The trend of themed homes has been there for quite some time, but the emergence of alternative real estate asset classes and the pandemic has fuelled further demand for housing as buyers now prefer owned homes over rentals, with the new design

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Developers are making efforts to make our spaces more liveable, resilient, sustainable, and affordable; they are leveraging technology, emphasising on net zero homes, rethinking design, and providing accessibility to benefits like an all-time low real estate valuation

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With our collective duty to ensure sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, it is more important than ever that the real estate industry strives to get things right the first time and build structures to last. Plastering is one of the most general and ancient

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