By Sreejita Talukdar, Content Writer, Homes

Namma Bengaluru Writing the Golden History of a Green Future

The data from United Nations (UN) revealed that by 2050 nearly 68% of human population will be staying in cities. This further depicts that, the people who will gather around 3% of the land surface will consume 78% of the energy and it will consequently contribute to 60% of the greenhouse gas emission.

Air Quality Index India, unveiled, the level of particulate pollution has surged drastically. From 1998 to 2021, the average pollution level was increased by 67.7% while the average life expectancy has been reduced to 2.3 years. According to last year’s Global Air quality Index, India ranked 147, which is way too poor.

It is mandatory to preserve the pride of Mother Nature by multiplying eco-homes which are sustainable and free from any trace of the ill effects of perilous pollution

 

Trending Green Building in Silicon Valley Bengaluru

There is an increasing and widespread demand of green buildings across India and Namma Bengaluru is not an exception. As per the report, Karnataka has 41 green buildings, out of them 39 buildings are in Bengaluru.

As per the report of Colliers India, Bengaluru leads the green building adoption with 16.5 million square feet leases between January 2023 and July 2024 totaling to 68% of total leasing in the city.

Let me navigate you towards the top green buildings in Bengaluru-

CISCO Building Bangalore: The US Green Building Council has awarded CISCO Bangalore with the esteemed LEED Platinum ID + C certification, applauding its exceptional interior design and construction. Scoring an impressive 96 out of a possible 110 points, this recognition underscores the office's environmental commitment.

Embodying eco-friendliness in action, CISCO Bangalore recently implemented green initiatives such as comprehensive waste management programs resulting in a notable recycling rate of up to 95%. For well-being of the employees energy-efficient LED lighting is installed that incorporates biophilic design principles and boosting their productivity while encouraging them towards sustainable transportation alternatives through regular awareness campaigns promoting environmentally responsible behaviors.

Embassy Golf Links Business Park:  This business park is located in Domlur, Bangalore, and 41 km drive from the airport. The project is spanning across 37.11 acres with nearly 3.1 million square feet of leasable area. This building has heavily prioritized sustainability and eco-friendly practices during construction.

The park boasts impressive features such as a rainwater harvesting capacity that reaches up to 254 KL along with an organic waste converter capable of handling 3000 kg/day, and lastly a sewage treatment plant which can accommodate 750 KLD capacities for effective recycling and proper waste management, making it one environmentally-conscious business park worth visiting.