Over the last few years, there has been a greater focus on human health and well-being and its interlinkages with spaces that we live and work in. However, any discourse on the subject is incomplete without a mention of sustainable architecture that minimises environmental impact and at the same time fulfils the occupants’ needs.
Green or ecologically-friendly buildings are an ideal example of sustainable architecture that have been around for decades. But their significance has only increased after a global health crisis like COVID-19 reinforced the need for healthier living conditions.
As per research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our physical and social environments have a direct impact on our health, much more than our lifestyle and genetics. Since we spend 90% of our time indoors as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is imperative to understand that the indoor environment is inextricably linked to our health.
In fact, indoor air pollution is one of the world’s largest environmental problems with concentrations of many pollutants being higher indoors than outdoors. This can lead to an increased incidence of non-communicable diseases like stroke, ischaemic heart disease, lung-related illnesses and more.
That’s exactly why it is imperative to incorporate sustainable design while designing all kinds of structures–from homes to workplaces. In fact, offices that incorporate such practices often experience less absenteeism, enhanced productivity and greater growth.
WHAT MAKES A BUILDING SUSTAINABLE?
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A GRECIAN RETREAT
Shimona Bhansali imbues a subtle touch of opulence to this home in Mumbai
A BOLD STATEMENT
Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited's workspace in New Delhi designed and built by Officebanao adopts an industrial narrative
A BREATH OF FRAGRANT DESIGN IN DELHI'S HEART
An office that smells like perfumery; that is the vision that TWI brought to life in this office space designed for an acclaimed perfume company in India
MASTER OF ALL TRADES
The ethos of forward-thinking and ingenuity finds its architectural counterpart within the walls of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai's office-a vision of organic design infused with the essence of India
A TOUCH OF OPULENCE
Designed by Aparna Kaushik, this Delhi office displays an interesting balance of classic aesthetics and contemporary sensibilities
THE WOODEN WONDERLAND
Priyanka and Piyush Mehra envision a stunning experience centre for Vikas Plywood
THE HUB: BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Studio Lotus designs a dynamic mixed-use community hub that activates Chennai's largest IT Park
THE WINNER'S PERCH
Baldiwala Edge designs a Singapore-based ship broker's office as a torch collector's paradise, offering a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the Mumbai skyline
THE DIRECTOR'S CABIN
Designed by Envisage, this office gives a new definition to the traditional notion of biophilia
Designing Corporate India
From weaving the magic of a Star Trek-themed command centre to crafting bespoke block-printed workstations, Vijaya Bhargav and Arnab Ghosh-the trailblazing co-founders of Ostraca-have astonishingly transformed a staggering 29 million square feet of office space for India's tech giants and global enterprises-all while maintaining a flat hierarchical company culture-fuelling a master class in corporate design
