P. Gopalakrishnan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Middle East, GBCI, India, discusses green design and cost-effective mainstream architecture. How can we ensure that the entire project phase and design adhere to sustainability? By focusing on these strategies, we can ensure that the entire project phase and design adhere to sustainability principles, resulting in environmentally responsible […]
Sustainability
Embracing climate-conscious solutions
In the quest for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future, architects play a pivotal role in reshaping the urban landscape, Shefali H. Sanghvi, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, Director of Sustainability, Senior Associate, talks about how architects are championing green design practices and paving the way towards eco-friendly and resilient cities. What are the […]
A paradigm of net-zero innovation and energy efficiency
Ar. Tripat Girdhar, Founder and Principal Architect of The Design Studio, speaks about sustainable practices and net-zero buildings. What are the latest trends in architectural design, and how are they influencing your work? Sustainable design, 3D architectural design, mixed-use projects, floating buildings, and biophilic architecture are a few popular architectural designs in 2023. These impact […]
CAN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE RESHAPE GREEN AESTHETICS?
Chitra Vishwanatha, Managing Director & Architect of Biome Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd believes India demonstrates a commendable grasp of its environmental responsibilities and has made significant progress. Numerous practices in the country are exemplary in their ecological approach. However, these practices genuinely need support and recognition from both the government and the public. Can you […]
Mivan technology for sustainable buildings and greener urbanisation
Rakesh Reddy, Managing Director of Aparna Constructions, speaks about eco-friendly construction practices and a sustainable future. With the construction sector accounting for over a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions, building energy efficiency and sustainability are quickly becoming a top priority for all stakeholders, especially homebuyers. The impact of green buildings on the quality of […]
KONE India announces Grand Opening of its Sustainable New Office and Warehouse in Gurgaon
KONE Elevators India, a fully owned subsidiary of KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced its expansion in North with the opening of a new larger new office and state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Gurgaon today. Just at the dawn of the new year, KONE India Gurgaon team moved to a new and […]
Furnitech launches ‘best of waste (bow)’ initiative
Furnitech, India’s leading manufacturer of upholstered furniture has been constantly improving its carbon footprint and is using eco-friendly and sustainable products to make a more viable impact on the environment. To attain this the company has now launched the Best of Waste (BOW) initiative that makes use of waste materials to the best of its […]
U.S. Green Building Council Celebrates World Green Building Week
This week, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) joins green building councils from around the world to celebrate World Green Building Week. Led by the World Green Building Council, the weeklong awareness campaign spotlights how green buildings, including LEED buildings, can help reduce carbon emissions and support economies around the world. “Behind every green building […]
Embracing Sustainable Interiors
Meera Pyarelal discusses how physical and mental well-being of the people living in the spaces are an important aspect of designing. The notion of beauty is often derogatory and often confined to how pleasing it seems to your senses, especially sight. How do you take both aesthetics and functionality along? A few years back, interiors […]
Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence launches Gurugram water sustainability assessment report
Sustainable water use in habitats is one of the key areas of research of the Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence, the joint research initiative is working towards developing open-source and science-based solutions for India’s real estate sector. The Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence (CoE), a joint research initiative of Mahindra Lifespaces and The Energy and Resources Institute […]