A look into how utilising smart building strategies help reduce environmental impact, ensure occupant satisfaction, drive better business outcomes, and maximise asset value.
A quick Internet search for the term “green buildings,” would get 18.3 million hits in less than a second. Words like “sustainable” and “green” have long been associated with premium buildings. Today, these words have become part of our global conversation about everything from worldwide movement towards energy efficiency, environmentally sound buildings to enterprise wide real estate portfolios. Acronyms like GBL, BIM, and IPD have entered the scene. We live in a time of global-climate change challenges; increasing regulatory pressures for greater energy efficiency and carbon reduction; consumer interest; and employee pressure on corporations. These trends have fuelled corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, voluntary enrolment in nongovernmental organisation initiatives like the Carbon Disclosure Project and Climate Registry, and integration of sustainability into daily business practices. All of this coupled with increased energy demand and rising energy costs, has created many challenges but few answers. Building owners, operators, and occupants are left to sift through mounting “green noise” to understand how to achieve environmental and economic benefits through smart building design and operation strategies.
Green building pays
A fundamental change is taking place. With the rapid increase of renewable energy use, and the convergence of information technology and building technologies, we are on the path toward net zero energy or even positive energy buildings. This is reflected in the fact that smart grid, smart cities, eco-districts, and green campuses are already being built and retrofitted. Further, when implemented strategically, green construction and retrofits bring social as well as financial benefits.
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PATH FINDERS MINDS BEHIND THE BEST WORKSPACES IN INDIA
In celebration of Commercial Design magazine's 11th anniversary, we are proud to present the \"Minds Behind the Best Workplaces in India\".
REDEFINING WORKPLACE DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE FUTURE
The 19th Smart Office Summit, held in New Delhi, explored the future of workplace design, bringing together industry leaders to discuss trends, sustainability, and innovative solutions for next-gen workspaces
SYNQ.WORK PLANS TO INVEST 60 CR. TO ADD 6 LAKH SQ. FT. OF MANAGED OFFICE SPACES TO ITS PORTFOLIO WITH NEW CENTRES IN BANGALORE, PUNE, AND HYDERABAD
Synq.work, one of the leading managed office space providers in India has recently made an announcement to expand the current seating capacity from 3200 to 12,000 by adding an additional 8800 seats by December 2025.
TANGIBLE ROI
How to connect your CAFM to obtain tangible ROI
UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF THE OFFICE CAMPUS
Exciting concept can re-ignite employees' desire to work onsite and drive creativity
REINVENTING RETAIL
Inside Culdesac's future-forward design of Bershka Valencia
A VISION BEYOND THE CONVENTIONAL
Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika Films Studio office, designed by The Orange Lane, transforms a creative workspace into an inspirational sanctuary, masterfully blending tranquillity and innovation.
WHEN INDUSTRIAL CHIC MEETS URBAN OASIS
Studio Lotus breathes new life into Chennai's largest IT park with the design of The Hub at DLF Cybercity, Chennai - a dynamic mixeduse community hub that's a vibrant fusion of industrial design and community-centric spaces.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WORKSPACES
Understanding the evolving dynamics of workplace design and operations.
CHANGING SHAPE
Five of the biggest breakthrough innovations redefining the fit-out industry