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To build or to refurbish?

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Net zero commitments have increased rapidly over the years as countries, cities and businesses have pledged to create a more sustainable future. As real estate and the built environment is responsible for more than 40% of global carbon emissions, the sector has a significant role to play in achieving the net zero targets. Decarbonizing has become […]

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Climate tech funds in real estate: A necessary means to an end

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Climate tech funds in real estate: A necessary means to an end
We are undoubtedly living in an era that is increasingly being imperilled by climate change; and there is an urgent need to respond to this crisis. Today, commitments towards decarbonization and net zero carbon emissions have taken centre stage, especially with the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow implying concern over the emissions gap and the […]

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Tackling embodied carbon in real estate

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Tackling embodied carbon in real estate
Often sustainability in real estate has been synonymous with reducing carbon emissions; built environment being one of the largest contributors of GHGs. Till recently, it was all about enhancing energy efficiency of the building, but energy efficiency by itself does not translate to reduced environmental impact. This is just the operational carbon that we are […]

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Decarbonization & Real Estate

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Decarbonization & Real Estate
Decarbonization has taken center stage, especially in the run up to the COP 26 climate conference next month. The building sector alone contributes to 40% of the global carbon emissions and since buildings account for most of the carbon emissions, it is important that the sector plays an active role to contribute towards decarbonization. The […]

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Sustainable Construction Material for New Age Developments

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Affordability, sustainability, versatility are the guiding words that are shaping up the real estate sector; with material scientists, architects, physicists and governments joining hands to revolutionise the industry. This year alone, we have seen innumerable ways in which scientists have experimented with versatile materials to minimise the impact of climate change – right from minimizing […]

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Smart trends in Green buildings: Transformation towards sustainability (Part 3)

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The last in the Green Buildings series, this article updates you on lesser known clean resources, and the latest happenings in this green and sustainable revolution. To make buildings environmentally sustainable, some key factors such as clean and efficient renewable energy sources (solar panels, windmills and geothermal energy), options such as rainwater harvesting and waste […]

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