What makes a workplace smart?
Real Estate

What makes a workplace smart?

Smart workplaces are commonly equated with technology and gadgetry. However, as Simran Jain, Interior Designer, Add India Group, says, “A smart office is not just about incorporating cutting-edge technology. It’s about creating an environment that optimises employee experience, boosts pro...

Smart workplaces are commonly equated with technology and gadgetry. However, as Simran Jain, Interior Designer, Add India Group, says, “A smart office is not just about incorporating cutting-edge technology. It’s about creating an environment that optimises employee experience, boosts productivity, reduces costs and enhances energy-efficiency.” ‘Smart’ represents the integration of technology, sustainability, aesthetics and user experience, says Barani P Karthik, Associate - Architecture, Morphogenesis. “The result is a design that is energy-efficient, adaptable, liveable and futuristic.” The built environment contributes about 42 per cent of global CO2 emissions, 27 per cent from building operations and another 15 per cent from the embodied carbon from cement, iron, steel and aluminium, according to Architecture 2030, an organisation aiming to rapidly transform the built environment from being the major emitter of greenhouse gases to a central solution to the climate crisis. So, Karthik emphasises, “it is crucial to address the impact of building performance from the initial conceptual phase itself, rather than after a project’s completion.” “By intelligently integrating technology with thoughtful design, smart offices are redefining the way we work and interact,” says Jain. CW presents five different workplaces that are each smart in their own way.

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Mahindra Lifespace to Appeal Tamil Nadu GST Tax Demand

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has announced a tax demand of Rs 20.9 million imposed by the Tamil Nadu GST department, including interest and penalties. The order, issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Chengalpattu, cites an alleged shortfall in GST payments under Section 74 of the GST Act, 2017. The realty firm refuted the allegations, stating, “Based on the company's assessment, there is no noncompliance, and a general penalty has been imposed.” The company plans to appeal the order, expressing confidence in a favorable resolution. Mahindra Lifespace assured stakeholders ..

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