Industry Recognition and Biophilic Design Insights
A selection of editorial features showcasing our approach to integrating landscape architecture with building performance, ESG compliance, and human wellbeing.
I was featured in EPC World discussing the need to redefine landscape as infrastructure, not a last-minute aesthetic choice. Great spaces are not added at the end; they are designed from the start to improve site performance and compound long-term asset value.
My insights on how smart architecture and biophilic design can naturally reduce indoor temperatures were featured in EPC World. This is a critical conversation in Indian cities, where climate-responsive design is no longer optional but essential for sustainable living.
A cover story feature in Interiors & Décor magazine where I discuss rising buyer expectations around wellness, daylight, and biophilic design. Sustainable design is becoming a key competitive differentiator in the real estate market.
Continuing the feature in Interiors & Décor, this section explores how sustainably designed buildings command a measurable price premium. We focus on energy-efficient layouts and passive cooling strategies that reduce operational costs for developers and homeowners.
I was proud to be featured on News18, discussing how interior design is evolving to support mental health and productivity. Design is no longer just about how a space looks; it is about how it makes you feel and perform.
In this feature on India TV, I addressed a critical issue in Indian home design: thermal comfort is often an afterthought. Cooling should be built into the plan through orientation, shading, and landscape, not just added later with mechanical systems.
A quote from my India TV feature, summarizing our core belief. Planning for thermal comfort from day one is a fundamental shift that leads to more sustainable and comfortable homes.
The full article from my feature in The Times of India on "The greener side of commercial realty." It details how biophilic design is moving beyond aesthetics to become a tool for improving employee engagement and achieving WELL and LEED certifications.
Featured in the Hindustan Times, I shared practical decor tips to boost focus and productivity in study rooms. A well-designed space should support its function, and for a study, that means minimizing distractions and creating an environment conducive to deep work.
It was a pleasure to be featured in Architecture Update, discussing how homes are becoming healing spaces with the rise of green interiors. India's real estate shift toward ESG is redefining landscaping as essential infrastructure.
About Industry Recognition & Thought Leadership
The press features listed here often focus on a specific disconnect we see in Indian real estate projects. Architects and developers frequently prioritize mechanical systems for cooling and air quality, treating plants as a final, aesthetic layer. Our work demonstrates that when you invert this process and treat greenery as an early-stage infrastructure decision, you can actively reduce heat gain and improve indoor air quality before relying on energy-intensive HVAC systems.
Our philosophy of 'design as infrastructure' is rooted in measurable outcomes. As highlighted in our features in The Times of India and EPC World, we move beyond decoration to influence how a building performs. This shift is critical as corporate clients and developers in markets like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad face increasing pressure to meet ESG and WELL Building Standard certifications.
Why the Media Focuses on Our Approach
- Thermal Comfort vs. Cooling: As discussed on India TV, we advocate for planning orientation, shading, and vegetation as primary tools for thermal comfort. Reducing reliance on AC units through design is not just a sustainable choice, it is a significant operational cost reduction for commercial and residential owners.
- Air Quality as a Service: Our features in Architecture Update emphasize that indoor air quality is a performance variable. By integrating biophilic layers—such as specific plant species for CO2 and VOC reduction—we help clients create environments that support cognitive function and employee wellbeing.
- ESG Compliance: Sustainable design is no longer optional for premium developments. We help clients translate biophilic interventions into the data points required for third-party auditors and certification bodies.
Our portfolio of over 500 projects, including work with The Executive Centre and Tata Consumer, proves that these strategies work at scale. Whether we are optimizing a workspace for focus or designing a residence for natural cooling, our process remains consistent: we use data and biology to build environments that perform.
Green World Design
I am Rohana Sarah, and I founded Green World Design because I grew tired of seeing landscape treated as an afterthought. My team and I work directly with architects and developers to build living systems that improve air quality, thermal comfort, and ESG compliance. We do not just add plants to a room; we engineer spaces that perform better and breathe.
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