Coimbatore is continuing to set examples in developing high performance certified green buildings. With a phenomenal score of 95 out of the available 100 points, it is now home to one of the highest scoring green homes in the country (as of March 2020 in IGBC Green Homes V3 rating system). Following are the salient green features of the project, which can be emulated in any new residential construction:
- Upto 40% energy savings
- Upto 80% overall water savings
- Zero discharge development (used water & solid waste)
- 100% rainwater harvesting through storage and ground recharge
- Cross ventilation and exterior views
- 100% common area lighting is solar powered
- Synchronized hybrid DG sets for optimum fuel consumption
- 100% Day-lighting in every living space
- High performance glazing for reduced heat gain inside
- Fully organic, drought tolerant and low maintenance landscaping with 5% dedicated for fruits and vegetables
- Automated and efficient irrigation system using treated waste water
- Open grid paving and tree shading along driveway
- Site designed to cater for wheelchair use
- Use of non-toxic paints, adhesives and sealants during construction
- Over 20% high performance GreenPro certified materials
- Extensive use of natural laterite and other local materials
- Dedicated bicycle parking and charging facility for electric vehicles
- Provision for organic waste conversion, waste segregation & recycling
- Global best practices followed in worker safety, pollution control and construction waste management.
