Northern Tribune

Chandigarh :  The region’s one-of-a-kind iconic realty project, The Wellness City on Patiala-Chandigarh Road is in sync with bioclimatic architecture, and is thoroughly environment friendly. “Bioclimatic architecture is when we design with nature and not against it. The Wellness City is in total harmony with nature where residents have ample wind, sunlight, rain, heat, humidity, and other natural phenomena,” said Omar K Rabie, an Egyptian architect who has created the layout and design of the project. “Most of the buildings in The Wellness City are properly positioned, oriented, and proportioned to create a favourable microclimate. When in a physical environment of these qualities, people naturally change their way of living, from a lifestyle of sickness to a life of fitness,” said Rabie, adding that The Wellness City will connect to the ‘Art of Living’ Ashram meditation hall and amphitheatre through an enjoyable walk. Sumit Singla, CEO, Prime Land Promoters and Builders...

GAIL has been playing a significant role in “Energizing Possibilities” for a cleaner environment and sustainable living, considering “Environmental Responsibility” as one of the core elements of its vision statement.  GAIL ( India ) Limited has been creating awareness through its Hawa Badlo initiative and inducing behavioral changes to ensure a greener and cleaner tomorrow. Through the Hawa Badlo initiative, GAIL advocates against air pollution, problems caused due to air pollution and talks about the solutions for curbing it. It encourages sustainable and environment friendly lifestyle habits such as planting trees, cycling - walking, carpooling, using public transport, conserving energy and using cleaner energy sources like Natural Gas for industries, CNG for automobiles and PNG for commercial uses. To reinforce GAIL’s commitment towards Environmental responsibilities on World Environment Day, GAIL employees from all over India took a pledge for: • Enviro...