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Domestic Case Studies Global Case Studies

¾ Tata Housing Development Company’s ¾ Stockholm Wood City, Sweden:
Sustainable Projects:
Planned in the Stockholm neighborhood
Tata Housing Development Company, a of Sickla, Stockholm Wood City is set to
subsidiary of Tata Sons, has been a pioneer become the world’s largest wooden-built
in integrating sustainability into urban urban area, covering 25 blocks and 250,000
housing. Since its revival in 2006, the square meters. Key features include:
company has focused on developing green
buildings across various Indian cities. A ƒ Sustainable Construction: Utilizing timber,
notable example is the Xylem project in which significantly reduces CO emissions
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Bengaluru, recognized as the city’s first during construction and maintenance.
sustainable IT park, which received a ƒ Mixed-Use Development: Housing 7,000
gold certification from the Leadership in office spaces, 2,000 homes, along with
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). retailers and restaurants to create a vibrant
This project set a precedent for future community.
developments, ensuring that all subsequent
projects, from affordable housing to luxury ƒ Health Benefits: Studies suggest wooden
residences, adhere to sustainable green buildings can improve air quality, reduce
standards certified by the Indian Green stress, and increase productivity.
Building Council (IGBC)

¾ Volontariat Homes for Homeless ¾ Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE:

Children, Pondicherry: Initiated in 2006, Masdar City is a planned
Designed by architect Anupama Kundoo, urban development aiming to be a hub for
the Volontariat Homes for Homeless clean technology and sustainable living:
Children in Pondicherry exemplify
sustainable and inclusive housing. This ƒ Renewable Energy: Powered by solar
project utilized innovative building energy and designed to be carbon-neutral.
techniques, such as those pioneered by Ray ƒ Passive Design: Buildings are oriented and
Meeker of Golden Bridge Pottery, to create constructed to maximize natural ventilation
eco-friendly and cost-effective homes. and minimize heat gain.
The design focuses on circular economy
principles, locally sourced materials, and ƒ Transportation: Prioritizing pedestrian and
clean construction approaches, providing cyclist movement with a reduced reliance
valuable insights into planning and on automobiles.
designing inclusive housing that addresses As of 2020, the city continues to develop,
environmental concerns.
serving as a model for sustainable urban
planning.

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