A zero-water discharge community  

The project uses water efficiency and recycling techniques, creating a 30% reduction in freshwater demand and recycling 100% water in a hot and humid climate, all year round. 

Habitability and Comfort 

• Occupants are motivated to be mindful of their habits through water efficiency and waste segregation practices, becoming a sustainable and major lifestyle change for occupants. 

Community and Connectivity 

• Diverse and socially active community with residents from over 20 different states of India, bringing varied cultures and traditions displayed in full glory during festivities. 
• Greenery connects residents to nature, with amenities such as gymnasium, rooftop pool, meditation rooms, children’s playgrounds and recreational areas. 
• Well-connected and in close proximity to parks, play grounds, schools, restaurants, transport and supermarkets, as well as the city’s largest technological park. 

Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change 

• Heat reflective paint on the roof and external walls as well as high-performance glass for windows, reflecting 80% of the heat. 
• Drought-tolerant native species to reduce water consumption and water storage tanks in which the sizes were optimised for lower freshwater handling at design stage, reducing concrete, cost and carbon emissions. 

Resource Efficiency and Circularity 

• Zero-electricity waste converters on site, converting wet waste to organic manure used for landscaping, while dry waste is further segregated and sold to scrap dealers. 
• Sewage treatment plants are used that do not contain pumps or motors and work by biomimicking the cow’s digestive system. 
• Grey and black water separation on-site and recycled through flushing and irrigation. 
• Electricity is generated through wind turbines and solar panels, with excess sold to the grid and electric vehicle charging points provided. 
• Annual reduction of operational carbon by 242 tonnes and embodied carbon by 1,738 tonnes. 
• Efficient plumbing fixtures are used, reducing freshwater demand by 30%. 
• 100% recycling of water, resulting in net savings of 65% amounting to 25.2 million litres of water saved annually. 

Economic Accessibility 

• Energy conserving features such as reflective paint and glass, LED lights and sensors, saves more than 300,000 units of electricity annually for the community occupants. 
• The zero-electricity STP and the zero-energy organic waste converter save significant operational costs, having no pumps or motors and requiring minimal manpower. 
• Monthly rental costs range from $250 USD for one-bedroom units to $625 USD for three-bedroom units. 
• Purchase costs range from $56,250 USD for one-bedroom units to $150,000 USD for three-bedroom units. 
• Average annual earnings for the community are approximately $37,500 USD per household. 

More information: 

https://coevolvegroup.com/northern-star-apartments-in-thanisandra/ 

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