Real Estate - MGS Architecture

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Empowerment of Home Ownership What it Means for Indian Women

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

Are Integrated Townships the Future of Living?

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)

Transit-Oriented Development: Making Indian Cities Liveable Again

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

Gated Communities: Cultivating a Holistic Vision

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

Themed Homes: The New Real Estate Growth Driver

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

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

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

Backward Integration Enabling Quality Construction

Arun Kumar, SVP - Design & Engineering, SOBHA, describes the products and the construction technology being used in projects, and the new solutions that are adding value to new-age processes and operations. The foundation to every revolution is materials

JP Infra introduces the first Urban Forest in a residential township in Mumbai using the Miyawaki technique. Real estate developer JP Infra Mumbai is using the Japanese technique of Miyawaki forest to raise a natural urban forest within the ~11,000 sq.ft premises