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Monday 31 March 2014

Why passive houses are a strong choice.

It's the era of smart homes; homes that are efficient enough to eliminate the troubles of mechanical heating and cooling of a building through smart, time-tested heating and cooling features.

You all must have juggled the improved ideas of contemporary, modern, country-style and traditional style while building your new home. But every one of these styles, as productive as they sound, does not really stand up to the energy efficiency standards. That’s where passive homes come in; as energy saviors that eliminate the need for auxiliary heating and cooling. 

In harmony with the climate

When it gets really hot during hard summer days, it’s hard to cut the growing heat in your interiors. Passive home designs take advantage of the climate to make sure the occupants endure a thermally comfortable temperature in the interior. Understanding the principles of thermal comfort, these homes put you in a comfortable temperature range at all times.

A passive home design

Reduce Carbon emissions

Whether or not global warming is a matter of concern to you, every house plays its part in the alarming rise of carbon emissions around the globe. It is not just factories and vehicles that billow smoke but also our own homes. Ever since the passive homes have come into existence, the energy conservation standards promised are indeed overwhelming. Especially when it claims to slash carbon emissions by 80%, we know there’s push for a better future. 

Save Money

Passive houses make more economic sense than the modern day homes and it is more bang for your money when you decide on building a passive house. Though not cost-efficient during the initial outlay, in the long run passive homes turn more than significant as it lets you cut the cost of energy bills by 90%.

Minimize air leakage, breathe improved air 

It’s not something you want when you have conditioned air in the house let out uncontrollably through cracks and openings. Passive homes minimize air leakage with an effective ventilation system. The sophisticated ventilation system in a passive home efficiently controls the humidity. The air that enters the home is filtered and warmed, and old air is exhausted out.

Intelligent shading and window orientation

Passive homes avoid heat gain through intelligent shading and window orientation. This impressive system provides improved indoor air quality.

A passive home in Germany.


Conclusion

The seemingly more logical idea of a passive house is slowly planting its feet in Indian uptowns. The growing urge to find more sustainable choices of home design has paved way to create a sense of awareness and more passive homes are cropping up.
Today, there's a large chunk of the world's energy gobbled up by modern day homes. It is definitely time we seek sources of sustainability; it's time to get the new builds more efficient.

  



 

 

Wednesday 5 March 2014

JKH Signature Apartments


JKH signature is  a premium waterfront apartment project from Nest Infratech. It is located on the banks of Periyar river, Alwaye, Kerala.This dream project is conceived and conceptualized by none other than Dr Javed. K.Hassan, the chairman and founder of the Nest group. It is a much awaited project from Nest with a unique feature, as all the properties will be personally allotted by the Chairman to the aspirants chosen by a panel of experts based on a certain criteria. 

Another great fact is that all these projects are available at a reasonable price range. You can now bring excellence to your existence with the wide range of amenities available at JKH signature apartments. Some examples of such amenities available are discussed below:

Incredible interiors: All the rooms are airy, spacious and trendy. Every room makes a unique style statement and you will surely experience 365 days of delight. 


Lively interiors at JKH Signature apartments

Proximity: This project is fortunately located at one of the prominent locations of Cochin.   It is just 300 metres away from the proposed sea port and 2.5 metres from the proposed metro. The Alwaye railway station and bus stand are also close by. You can go wherever you want in a matter of few minutes like shopping centres, hospitals, recreation areas, and educational institutions. When you have all these facilities around, your life becomes much easier like never before. 

Green Building: As JKH Signature apartments come under the list of green buildings, you can proudly tell the world that you are living in an environmentally responsible building. Enjoy the beneļ¬ts of a green home especially when you can lower your  operating costs with the water and energy savings right from day one.

Relaxing Zone: After a long tiring day, there are many relaxing zones awaiting you at the JKH signature apartments.The infinity pool with water fall, landscaped gardens, private boat jetty are just few examples for such spaces.


A view of the private boat jetty at JKH Signature apartments

Security: When you are into community living, security is often a major concern. At JKH Signature apartments, you get added benefits like round the clock security. Video door phone with camera outside front door, intrusion alarm system, and guard tour system are the other unique security facilities available at these apartments.

Sports and Recreation: Now kickstart your day by hitting the roof top multi gym. You can  jog in the jog trails or  play some badminton or lawn tennis in the respective courts. If you are fond of indoor games, then also you have separate billiards, table tennis, card and chess rooms. There is also a clubhouse and party area for having a great time with your friends and family. 


Fitness gym at JKH Signature apartments

Parking space: There is a spacious covered car parking area. Apart from that, each home has a special slot for parking  two cars. 

Connectivity: Internet broadband connectivity and intercom facility make connectivity and communication easier like never before.

In-house convenience store: There is an in-house convenience store, you can go there if in case you wish  to buy something. 

Update your life by receiving all these amenities and add life to your living. When you live at JKH signature apartments, you can always keep your heads high!