2009-09-19

Green Building Grabs Eyeballs

Among many projects displayed in the three-day property show, Gujarat's first green residential building in the affordable housing category has attracted many people. The green project has also addressed the possible parking problem looming over many existing building with the launch of common man's dream Nano car.

For the first time in the state, the developers have come out with a solution with multi-level basement parking facilities for around 350 dwelling units situated in four 12-storeyed towers in Motera. Of the 17,000 sq yard area of the project (Solaris), 75 per cent land has been kept open for adequate ventilation to each housing unit and to provide lush green landscaping garden, children play area, club house among other facilities, said Jaxay Shah, developer of the scheme. "Instead of using normal bricks made of soil, we will use flyash bricks. Installation of sewage treatment plant for the recycling of water will be used for maintaining landscaping. Top solid conservation for deck gardens and water meters will add value to the green concept," said Shah.

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Source: The Times of India, 2009-09-13, Link

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