Which State Topped IGBC Green Building Rating?

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Indian Green Building Council commonly known as IGBC is a part of CII that came into existence in the year 2001. The sole aim of this body is “to enable a sustainable environment for all and facilitate India to be one global leader in sustainable built environment by 2025”. To ensure this, it offers a wide array of services like green building training program, green building rating program, and certification services. Also, IGBC releases state-wise green building data, to check each state status on the Go-Green front.

According to its latest report, Maharashtra has left all the other states far behind in the race of green building spread. As per the data, the state has as many as 1,124 green buildings that is way ahead of any other state.

Here’s a list of states that follow Maharashtra and its green building quotient –

Tamil Nadu – 355

Karnataka – 354

Uttar Pradesh – 351

Telangana – 253

Delhi – 197

Haryana – 194

In totality, India currently has a green building footprint of 3.68 billion sq ft, which IGBC aims to take to a 10 billion figure by 2022. Also, according to IGBC statement, the current footprint is regarded second-best in the world after the United States.

But what have we achieved with so much greenery around, if you may ask then you’ll be pleased to know that India has managed to –

  • Reduce CO2 emission by 50 million tons
  • Saved about 170 gigalitre of water
  • Energy saving worth 50,000 GW per hour

For the future, ICGB plans to add six more standards to the existing 14 green building rating systems. One of which will be EB rating that deals with the conversion of existing non-green buildings into green ones.

Buildings constructed by Trimurty Builders adhere to environmental safety standards and are an example green buildings with all modern amenities can be a reality.  Trimurty’s Ariana, became the first pre-certified project in Jaipur and has 74% open and green area.

Trimurty’s Master Chef @ Kohinoor Garden: Another Successful Attempt of Adding Colour to Lives

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Trimurty time and again has devoted energy & efforts to bring in fun and enjoyment into the lives of its apartment owners. Its motto has always been to add colour into the otherwise busy and work-oriented lifestyle of its residents. After hosting a successful opening event at Aurum, company’s premium luxury apartment, the next stop in Trimurty’s Master Chef Event list was Kohinoor Garden @ 11th Dec 2016. It was indeed a morning full of excitement, with competition seeing a massive outpour of participants, all showcasing their best culinary skills.

Out of a total of twenty-seven participants, Garima Sharma with her mouth-watering Handwa preparation won the competition. The second and third position was acquired by Hina Mohnot and Shweta Singh respectively. Apart from the lovely performance delivered by the biggies of Kohinoor family, kids too grabbed the opportunity and presented their creativity via cupcake decorating competition.  Mehak, Fionaa and Tanishka gave their best shot and decorated the cupcakes beautifully, respectively acquiring first second and third position.

The judges at the competition – The Fern Chef Kumarjoyti Chakraborty, Richa Chhatani and Mrs Jain had some tough measuring scale that included pointers like presentation and uniqueness. In the said categories, Jaishree Yadav with her Cream Paneer and Kair Sangria was acknowledged for best presentation, while Nikki  Khandelwal’s Radish Halwa and Bread Idli won judges heart for its uniqueness.

After the competition, it was time for cooking lessons from the master chef himself, Mr Kumarjoyti Chakraborty. He shared some great insights on the cooking world with Kohinoor Garden residents and even prepared a few mocktails, salads, barbeque and desserts.

Team Trimurty’s efforts are always guided in the direction that leads to better and happy lives of its residents. In the future, more such events will be planned and organised, keeping the spark alive and continuing concreting relationships.

The Best Home Loan Option – Fixed, Semi-Fixed or Floating

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Making a choice between Fixed, Semi-Fixed, and Floating home loan options is a tricky affair. Each option comes with its share of pros and cons, and a wrong pick can affect the buyer in long and short term.

The best home loan interest rate option depends upon many factors like age of the applicant, prevailing market condition, and tenure of the loan. So, it is recommended not to get lured by lucrative bank offers and opt for the interest rate that best suits your condition and needs.

Before moving forward, let’s see what each of these options imply

Fixed Interest Rate –

A fixed interest rate is a loan where the interest rate does not fluctuate during the entire tenure of the loan. The borrower is able to accurately predict future interest payment.

Floating Interest Rate –

Also known a variable or adjustable rate, the floating interest rate does not remain fixed over the life of the loan and fluctuate as per market dynamics.

Semi-Fixed Interest Rate –

Semi-fixed interest rate is a combination of fixed and floating rates. Here, the interest rate remains unchanged for a given time period, after which it gets converted to floating rate.

Know which one suits you better?

Table given below will give you a clear idea about the situation and best interest rate option to be selected –

Scenario & Rate

Fixed Rate

Floating Rate

Semi-Fixed Rate

Tenure

Suitable for long tenure (more than 20 yrs.)

Suitable for medium/short tenure

Suitable for medium tenure

Income Flow

When income flow is adequate

When income flow is not expected to grow

When income flow is not expected to grow

Market Dynamics

Ideal when interest is expected to fall

Ideal when interest is expected to rise

Ideal when interest is expected to rise in short term & then fall

Age & Risk Taking

Suited for borrowers aged 30-35 yrs. & ready to take risk

Suited for borrowers aged 50 yrs. & do not want to take risk

Suited for borrowers not willing to take risk

 Now that you know the difference between fixed, floating and semi-fixed interest rate, be smart and analytic and make an appropriate pick.

Go Green with Eco-friendly Home Décor Solutions

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eco friendly home decor

Going green and conserving the environment has been one of Trimurty’s top most priorities. We always strive for construction practices that not only deliver the desired quality but are also gentle on the environment.  As a result of our constant efforts, we became Jaipur’s first developers to procure pre-certified Platinum Rating for our premium luxury residential project, Ariana.

Apart from eco-friendly green construction practices, there are few home décor tips that homeowners can adopt and increase the green quotient of their home by manifold.

Remember the first step towards creating a green home is all about minimizing and recognizing décor options that are harmful to the environment.

Here are a few simple eco-friendly home décor tips   –

1.  Opt for furniture made out of bamboo, hyacinth river grass, and banana bark

2. Opt for carpets and bags made out of natural fibers like silk, jute, wool and silk. Also, go for coconut coir doormats, which like above mentioned materials is biodegradable.

3. For the kitchen, opt for black pottery for cooking and serving. Also, use earthen pots for keeping water cool.

4.  Instead of plastic use earthen pots to grow plants

5.  Avoid tissue papers and instead use cloth napkins

6.  Use LED lights at home and purchase lamps made out of coconut shells and fiber

7.   Replace plastic containers and boxes with wooden ones

8.  Go for décor products made out of paper mâché

Reuse & Recycle

Apart from purchasing new home décor products made out of eco-friendly materials, if possible,  create decor with the items already present at your home. Here are a few home décor DIY suggestions –

1.  Convert old jars and glass bottles into beautiful vases and light holders.

2.  Torn-out and old sarees with brocade and embroidery can be altered to make table covers and cushion covers

3.  Old trunk can be painted into attractive colours and used as corner décor item or even center table