Sustainable Homes: A sustainable home is designed, built, and operated in a way that minimizes its environmental impact, reduces energy and water consumption, and promotes healthier living. These homes are not just eco-friendly—they are also cost-efficient, durable, and future-ready.

Core Features of a Sustainable Home

Sustainability by Design

Homes are strategically oriented to maximize natural daylight and encourage cross-ventilation, reducing the need for artificial lighting and mechanical cooling.

• Placement and sizeof openings, windows & balconies factor in the sun-path and prevailing wind directions.
• Overhangs provide shading and reduce directsolar heat-gain through the day.
• Courtyards act as thermal buffers, improving airflow, and bringing in diffused light.
• Covered balconies offer extended living spaces while protecting interiors from direct sun and rain.

Sustainability by choice of materials

Incorporating environmentally responsible materials contribute to the overall health of the buildings and its users in many ways.

• Materials such as Porotherm TM bricks, which are hollow terracotta bricks increase the thermal comfort by reducing the heat gain. The lightweight reduces the dead-load in the building. Porotherm bricks are larger in size when compared to traditional bricks, making construction process more efficient. The high grade of factory finish ensures the uniformity and lesser consumption of plaster.
• Selection of durable and low-impact flooring such as: Natural stone – long-lasting and recyclable, with minimal maintenance.
• A choice of lime plaster for all walls and ceiling is a popular choice for the eco-conscious who want to reduce the usage of regular cement.
• Use of native and drought-tolerant plants that thrive in the local climate with minimal irrigation.
• Vertical gardens, planters in all floors and green roofs serve as natural insulators, reducing indoor temperatures, giving fresh clean air and lowering the energy demand.

Sustainability by using technology

• Use of smart automated LED lighting to significantly reduce electricity consumption
• Installation of solar panels, solar water heaters and heat pumps reduce the consumption and dependency on grid power.
• Rainwater harvesting systems – Rainwater harvesting can be done at two levels. The rainwater can be filtered and collected in storage tanks for future usage. Furthermore, percolation and recharge pits direct the water back into the ground, thereby increasing the water table.
• Greywater recycling systems (STP) to reuse water from sinks and showers for landscaping or toilet flushing.
• Use of specialised performance glass in windows, especially the South and West can significantly help reduce the heat gain. Double glazing helps cut out noise pollution increasing the acoustical comfort of the indoors.
• Smart controls and automation like auto cut-off in motors help reduce the wastage of water.
• Latest designs of plumbing fittings have options like aerating and laminar flow, to reduce water consumption.
• A combination of humidity sensors and automated irrigation systems like sprinklers, drip system etc can simplify the water consumption and maintenance of landscaped spaces.

Sustainable homes are more than a trend—they’re a smart investment in comfort, savings, and long-term value. From lower utility bills to healthier living environments, every element is designed to benefit both you and the planet. Choose a home that reflects your values and prepares you for the future.