Sustainability is increasingly vital in building design and development: Anup Mathew, Godrej Construction [Video]

In conversation with Etrealty, Anup Mathew, executive vice president and business head of Godrej Construction said, “sustainability is increasingly vital in building design and development, necessitating thoughtful planning from the outset to enhance the sustainability quotient of structures.

A notable innovation in this area is 3D printing, which has been explored through a partnership with an IIT Madras startup. He also mentioned a collaboration which has proven beneficial, providing insights into 3D printing technology, although the current building codes are not yet fully equipped for widespread adoption.

Despite these challenges, the team successfully implemented 3D printing technology in a project named “Cocoon.” This project involved designing and constructing a …