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Why Is It Good To Invest In IGBC-Certified Property?

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Sustainability is a concept that is taking the world by storm. In India, we are pacing up too. But if we look back at our culture and philosophy, we were always rooted in nature. Our idea of plants and animals and the overall environment is always sacred and we are known for worshipping them religiously. In recent times India is taking steps mindfully to address environmental issues and adopting positive practices to create a better future for the generation following. Associating with governing bodies that are aiming to build an environment-friendly ecosystem is an integral part of the process.

Organizations these days are focusing on sustainable living. While corporate offices are gradually embracing ESG factors, we are also becoming conscious about our choices of daily lives and trying to act in a way that protects the environment. A Knight Frank’s Global Buyer‘s survey revealed that 84% of home buyers consider energy efficiency factors in the home as an essential part.

Despite a strong inclination towards green buildings, home buyers often need more courage to purchase IGBC-certified property because they are often led by a misconception that IGBC-certified properties are costly. However, market research suggests that green residential properties are not more expensive than regular properties but offer a range of perks to buyers. It is said that people who invest in green properties can save up to 30-40% on water and energy bills if they prefer to invest in green buildings.

Green Buildings & IGBC

If you are into environment-friendly investments, you must know about IGBC. If not, let us give you a brief about it. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is an agency that rates buildings on their sustainable efforts. IGBC aims to make India one of the countries trying to form a sustainable building ecosystem by 2025. IGBC is a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and was formed in 2001 to devise various green building rating programmes for diverse housing categories.

What are IGBC Certified Residential Projects?

IGBC certification is awarded to projects that meet specific criteria related to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and other sustainable practices. Home buyers should understand the certification process’s significance in promoting environmentally conscious investments. People who invest in IGBC-certified projects can eventually save costs up to 20-30% for electricity and ensure a 30-50% amount of savings in water wastage. IGBC certification ensures less construction-based pollution and improves overall sustainability.

The IGBC rating system emphasises some specific features to affirm whether the building is ‘Green’. The features include –

Sustainable architecture and design
Mindful project planning and allocation of location
Involvement of non-toxic materials for project development
Tactful use of energy, water and other resources. i.e focusing on rainwater harvesting and reusing water
Curation of premium indoor environment quality
Prioritize the environment during project design, construction and operation
Environment-focused innovation and development, well-knitted with changing scenarios

IGBC Rating System

IGBC with its initiatives aim to build a country that is safe and sustainable on the construction front. Green building rating brings in a host of sustainable practices and solutions that reduce environmental impacts.

Presently IGBC rates diverse sets of buildings that include –

* IGBC Green Residential

* IGBC Green Commercial

* IGBC Green Industrial

* IGBC Green Built Environment

* IGBC Net Zero

The IGBC residential certification comes in 4 different levels. They are –

IGBC Certification – Recognition for project-based best practices
IGBC Silver Certification – Recognition for outstanding performance in terms of projects
IGBC Gold Certification – Recognition for national-level excellence
IGBC Platinum Certification – Recognition for Global representation & leadership in sustainability

Honer Homes is an advocate of the environment and sustainability. Thus, our projects are mostly tailored to the core of practices that match the values of IGBC. The presence of meticulously curated green and waterbodies, provision of rainwater harvesting, deployment of STP in buildings to recycle and reuse waters, usage of non-toxic components to design the projects, and re-usage of top-level soils in the projects make Honer Homes projects stand out differently from the rest.

Honer Aquantis and Honer Signatis are two IGBC pre-certified gold-rated projects that vouch for a sustainable home and lifestyle.

Benefits of Investing in IGBC-certified Projects

There are several benefits of investing in IGBC-certified residential projects. At Honer Homes, we prefer to make our projects environment-friendly as we deeply value our nature and believe in conserving them. Thus, we align strongly with IGBC certification for green home and design our projects that ensure ample energy savings and takes care of soil erosion, water harvesting and reuse and garbage segregation.

Following are the benefits that will ensure a sustainable home and lifestyle for buyers who are willing to invest in these properties.

A green space for your well-being –

Living in a green home is not about solely about the environment. We, being an integral part of nature, these green buildings ensure we live a life that is soulful and positive. Research has suggested that people who live in IGBC-certified homes experience positive lifestyle changes. Living in such projects enhances productivity, nurtures mental health, increases happiness, reduces health problems and stress and assures your overall well-being.

Step into a greener future –

IGBC-certified projects are all about supporting the environment and ensuring sustainability. Thus, the residential projects that receive the certification are tailored to lush greenery. While the concrete jungle is otherwise covering up the entire city, projects associated with IGBC have lush greenery that is meticulously designed and ensure an abundance of serenity. A home that is surrounded by greenery and filled with light and air not only soothes your mind but also keeps you healthy. Your children and elderly parents get a place to breathe the fresh air and spend time amid nature which we all deserve. Allow the next generation to grow up in a world where we celebrate our surroundings and work towards making the environment safe and clean.

Green projects with less pollution –

IGBC-certified projects are tailored to lush greenery and offer fresh air and less pollution across residential projects. Honer Aquantis is one such project that offers 81% of open space tailored to natural greenery and fresh air.

Natural ventilation –

Living in a gated community that has exclusive green spaces offers natural ventilation. You walk down to the road and breathe the fresh air, feel the light and feel perfect about the same.

Green homes that inspire and nurture –

We all wish to be a part of a world where the environment is safe and our generation next is secure amidst nature. These green projects try to hold on to the greater good of our earth and inspire the next generation to stay close to nature and nurture them. Imagine your kids growing up understanding the value of trees and clean water bodies and their impact on animal lives and the overall environment.

Conserve energy –

Conserving natural resources and energy is essential for the benefit of the environment. The green homes are built in a way that helps you to conserve at least 20-30% of energy. The presence of energy-efficient light fixtures in common areas, and elevator grouping to maximize energy-efficient operations are some of the features present in Honer Aquantis and Honer Signatis, making them stand out in the crowd of gated communities.

Conserve water –

The specialty of the IGBC project is that it ensures 30-50% conservation of water. By rainwater harvesting, deployment of STP, recycling of water for usage in irrigation and flushing systems and maintaining clean water bodies across the projects – Honer Aquantis and Honer Signatis stay true to their IGBC certification. Recycling water to minimize water wastage is witnessed across the project which keeps the landscape green and creates a healthy environment.

Invest in greener tomorrow –

If we wish to unlock the change for today, tomorrow and every day, we must enable a sustainable built environment for all. IGBC properties offer seamless waste management systems, energy conservation, EV battery charging provision etc. The certified projects are created in a way that ensures enormous light and air and requires no electric light during day time. These provisions help us to save a lot of cost in terms of power and energy consumption and we get to live in an environment that focuses on saving water and ensuring a strong cost cut on bills.

Waste Management –

Be it the presence of dry and wet waste convertors, or the separation of dry and wet waste disposal – everything is essential to make a house ‘Green’. Both Honer Aquantis and Honer Signatis have these features helping the community members to grow as part of a greener tomorrow.

Natural light –

Honer Aquantis and Honer Signatis are designed in a way that offers 75% daylight in all dwelling units. The presence of natural lights saves electricity and makes our life more sustainable.

Green homes bring you a happy & healthy life –

Live a life that is surrounded by green and offers you a heart full of oxygen. While severe urbanization is causing damage to nature, the IGBC-certified projects are all about putting honest efforts to restore nature and its habitats. Choose to live in a house in an urban location where you witness vast greenery every day. When you take a walk at a jogging track surrounded by green parks or gardens that will not only keep you fit but soothe your mind and soul.

Inspired by this strong and sustainable goal of IGBC, Honer Aquantis is IGBC Pre-Certified Gold Rated Project located in Gopanpally, Gachibowli which offers premium 2 BHK & 3 BHK Ready-To-Move Apartments.

Honer Signatis is IGBC Pre-Certified Gold Rated Green Project. Located at Kukatpally, Hitech City, this project is launching soon. This project offers premium & ultra-premium 3, 3.5 & 4 BHK Apartments sizes ranging from 1695 to 3815 Sft.

This world is our home. Taking care of it by taking care of nature is our biggest responsibility. Thus, we must invest in IGBC-certified projects to contribute our share for a sustainable future.

Grab your green home today in association with HONER HOMES.