Did you know? Mahindra Eden is India’s first net-zero energy home development project. It is designed to save over 18 lakh kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to powering over 800 homes. What more! Mahindra Lifespaces will develop only net-zero housing projects from 2030 - playing a crucial role in decarbonising the real estate sector.

BUT WHY ‘NET-ZERO’ HOMES?

The world’s population is growing exponentially, driving up demand for housing. Energy demand in residential buildings is expected to increase by 50% by 2050. Buildings in India contribute to 40% of energy use, 20% of water use, and generate 30% of solid waste.

That’s not all…

• 75% of green-certified buildings in India today are commercial, and only 25% are residential
• 1/3rd of global GHG emissions are contributed by the building and construction sector
• 70% of the buildings that India will need by 2030 are yet to be built

BLUEPRINTS OF A NET-ZERO BUILDING

Mahindra Lifespaces’ Eden project in Bengaluru is India’s first net-zero energy residential project.

• Optimal building orientation to maximise natural light and ventilation
• Solar heat-reflective paint on the roof and exterior walls; high-performance glass on windows and balconies to reduce heat infiltration
• Use of energy-saving lighting and other equipment
• Use of rooftop solar panels and wind turbines
• Green power from the grid
• Use of water-saving fixtures
• Rainwater harvesting
• 100% wastewater treatment onsite
• 100% composting of organic waste onsite
•  Recyclable waste is sent to authorised waste handlers
• Recycling 100% electronic waste
• 84% of trees are saved onsite
• Abundant natural biodiversity