The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) stands at a turning point where climate emergency and mindful consumerism are changing the way we live, construct and purchase. Sustainability is no longer considered an add-on or something … READ FULL STORY
In recent years, many people have started making changes that are geared towards making the world a better place. However, while we choose greener alternatives indoors, it is also important to choose a greener … READ FULL STORY
Green buildings are the need of the hour, to conserve resources and to protect the environment from further deterioration. Depleting natural resources and rapid development have led to a damaging effect on the environment. … READ FULL STORY
Amid accelerating climate change and its adverse impact on human lives, it has become vital to use innovative solutions to make all aspects of construction development, such as design, choice of materials and construction … READ FULL STORY
As the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March 2020, millions of people settled down to work from makeshift home offices. However, not many of them thought it would mark a long-lasting shift in traditional … READ FULL STORY
Sustainability is no longer an option but the need of the hour, to conserve the resources and protect the environment. The increase in environmental awareness among people, has impacted real estate in India too. … READ FULL STORY
Sonali Rastogi is founder partner of Morphogenesis, an award-winning architecture and urban design firm, whose aim is to build a global discourse on contemporary Indian architecture. The firm has been ranked among the top … READ FULL STORY
Energy consumption is one aspect of commercial buildings, where the owners can take steps to reduce the same and save costs. Making changes to the building that reduce energy consumption, can make your building more … READ FULL STORY
Commercial buildings that are eco-friendly or ‘green’, have several advantages over traditional buildings, including lower cost of maintenance and positive perception among prospective tenants. However, retrofitting a building to make it ‘green’, can sometimes … READ FULL STORY
Real estate developer K Raheja Corp has received a Gold rating certification, for Building 12 A in its commercial business park Mindspace, at Madhapur in Hyderabad, from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Mindspace … READ FULL STORY
Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated the Greenbuild India Conference & Exposition in Mumbai, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo, dedicated to green building and is premiering … READ FULL STORY
Of late, home seekers have become increasingly aware of the short-term costs versus the long-term benefits of living in green buildings. Although green building concepts in the residential segment are more prevalent in super-luxury … READ FULL STORY
