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| Bangalore’s latest urban expansion, designed by Andy Fisher workshop, was launched recently as a blueprint for future sustainable developments by Patel Realty. |
Neotown, the township project from Patel Realty located in
Bengaluru, has become one of the first few township projects to be
pre-certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The township has
been awarded with IGBC’s Green Township Silver pre-certification for its mixed
land use and integrated development.
The IGBC pre-certification is awarded for buildings and
townships at the design stage to facilitate the adoption of sustainable green
design practices in India.
Neotown met the criteria laid down by IGBC which included
the, preservation of existing trees and water bodies, energy efficiency in
infrastructural equipment, construction waste reduction, recycled content and
innovation in design and technology, the company said in a statement.
Pravin Malkani, Managing Director, Patel Realty India
Limited said, “When Neotown was conceived there were certain environmental
features that we were particular about incorporating in the master plan. As a
result, the township showcases a balance between luxury and environment
protection. The IGBC pre-certification for Neotown demonstrates our commitment
to green and responsible living and we are pleased to provide residents with a
self-sustainable community.”
S Srinivas, Principal Counsellor, LEED & IGBC Accredited
Professional, Confederation of Indian Industry said, “Green Cities are the
future trends in creating sustainable built environments. We at IGBC congratulate
Neotown project team for being one of the first few townships in India, to
achieve IGBC Green Townships Silver pre-certification.”
Neotown is an integrated township that is designed around
environmentally friendly principles. Some of the features at Neotown include an
integrated rain-water harvesting system, sewage treatment plant, solid waste
management, solar water heating, in-house nursery, and long-term tree planning.
Neotown also has a natural depressed land, which is proved to be restored in the
form of pond and it will attract different species of birds. The design and
layout of the project offers maximum use of natural light and maximum
ventilation, minimizing the use of artificial temperature control.
The township land use system is designed like an employment
hub for the city. The project has got innovative credit points for employment
generation for more than 100% of the working age population.
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