Sustainability means living and inculcating certain practices that ensure our survival in the years to come. Sustainability can be practiced across all walks of life – buying, producing, designing, building, and eating. It is the need of the hour, so much so that it almost seems like a trend today which people are ‘following’ for following’s sake. However, there are also a lot many of us who have proactively given sustainability momentum and are taking our planet in the right direction. In the space of building and construction, sustainability is more than a trend – it is a pressing matter and must be carried out responsibly by the real estate community as a whole.

One major achievement of a building is Energy efficiency as far as sustainable building is concerned. This translates into various processes and techniques coming together to reduce the energy intake of the construction, or at least ensure the energy input is being utilized effectively. Cross ventilation and good air circulation are two pillars on which proper energy use rest. This ensures drastically reduced cooling and electricity needs. Building to ensure 360 degree views gives ample natural light. When starting a new project, one must ensure they have the infrastructure for solar powering the electrical appliances such as water heaters. This enhanced ability to capture renewable energy reduces the carbon footprint of the project as a whole.

Not just the location of the building, but with what the building is made is also a crucial factor. The materials required to build the structure should not have a heavy impact on the environment. Sand, cement, and bricks are usually sourced locally and hence do not pose much of a problem. Specific materials, especially if they are being shipped, need to be thoughtfully deliberated upon. Firstly, the Material itself should not be harmful or exploitative. Secondly, the transportation of the materials might lead to unnecessary emissions. Even when deciding the material, one should be wary of the various consequences. For example, building with primarily glass might offer a Manhattan look, but it is extremely harmful for the environment as it reflects a lot of the sunlight causing excessive trapping of the heat. It also seemingly reduces the need for lighting but as natural light is unable to enter, there is unappreciated electricity consumption too.

Lastly, all’s well that ends well. So if your project does not have an elaborate sewage and waste treatment facility, then there’s no point in trying sustainable building. A truly sustainable system will handle the by-products in a manner that has the least impact on the planet. This also includes effective rainwater harvesting to meet water needs, composting/recycling of solid waste, and proper treatment of bio-waste.

As the ‘green’ life becomes more and more appealing, modern lifestyles stand restricted in the cities. It’s important to stay connected with the cosmopolitan life but not if the implications are cramped up spaces, dull concrete views, and lack of fresh air. This is why Abhee Developers have brought to you Abhee Prakruthi Villas – villas for sale near Electronic City that offer you a life that is close to the city but even closer to nature. These 3BHK and 4BHK villas in Electronic City come with modern amenities and are tailor-made for the conscious, sustainable lifestyles of today. They have sprawling greenery and lawns, rainwater harvesting, proper sewage treatment and piping, along with the option to solar power your own villa. So if you’re looking for Bangalore’s that are blessing from and also for Mother Nature, looks no further than 10 minutes from Electronic City.