IS 'GREEN' A VIABLE PROPOSITION?

Green building uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants. In view of these advantages more and more developers are going the green way. But are green buildings a viable proposition for developers? Three developers share their views and insights....

Lumbini Terrace Garden Homes
Brisk Infrastructure & Developers

Lumbini Terrace Garden Homes one is one of the first theme based and eco-sustainable residential project in the NCR, developed by Brisk Infrastructure & Developers. The project is being developed on 10.79 acres of land with 7.33 lakh sq.ft. of built up area. Started in March 2011, this project is expected to be completed...

Rs. 50,000 Crore Debt Trap
Is There a Way Out?

Major Indian real estate companies are heavily burdened by debt which was incurred when the going was good. But with sales dropping and profits plunging, they are finding it difficult to manage their cash flows due to rising inventories and construction costs and high interest outgo. Prakash Patil takes a look at the scenario and examines the options available for the companies to come out of the sticky situation....