23 September 2025: NavinтАЩs Antheia Poetry by NavinтАЩs – ChennaiтАЩs most trusted real estate developer, has been awarded the prestigious Net Zero Water (Design) Certification by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). This certification is a recognition of NavinтАЩs sustained efforts to integrate eco-conscious practices in residential real estate, by designing homes that balance modern living with environmental responsibility. The Net Zero Water rating system acknowledges projects that demonstrate the intent and capacity to significantly reduce water consumption, recycle and reuse wastewater, and adopt technologies that ensure long-term water security. With NavinтАЩs Antheia Poetry, NavinтАЩs has once again reaffirmed its role as a pioneer in sustainable housing. Located at JP Nagar 4 th Phase, (Bannerghatta Road), Bengaluru, the project has been carefully designed to optimize water efficiency through many parameters including rainwater harvesting, reuse of treated wastewater, and advanced water-saving fixtures, thereby ensuring minimal dependence on external water sources. Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Navin Kumar, Managing Director of NavinтАЩs, said: тАЬWe are honored and elated to receive the IGBC Net Zero Water (Design) Certification, which reinforces our commitment to building a greener future. As we bring our legacy of trust and innovation to Bengaluru through NavinтАЩs Antheia Poetry, this recognition further strengthens our confidence to deliver communities that balance sustainability with modern living. At NavinтАЩs, we remain dedicated to creating holistic environments where greenery and luxury coexist seamlessly.тАЭ The certification underlines NavinтАЩs philosophy of тАЬBuilding Homes, Building ValuesтАЭ by delivering not just premium living spaces but also projects that are environmentally responsible and future ready. By achieving this milestone, NavinтАЩs continues its journey of shaping a greener future for Indian cities, proving that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand.
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology today announced the launch of the RICSтАУCrescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment (CoEBE) together with the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management, marking a major step in reshaping how India nurtures talent and innovation in the built environment. The event gathered senior government officials, business leaders, academics, and members of the press to celebrate CrescentтАЩs growing role in advancing skills, research, and entrepreneurship for a sustainable future.
Founded in 1984, Crescent University has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution of national repute, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes through 12 Schools and 21+ Departments. Guided by its core valuesтАФTechnical Competence, Intellectual Character, Commitment to Excellence, and Community FocusтАФthe University blends rigorous academics with research, industry collaboration, and entrepreneurship, consistently earning recognition in NIRF, QS, and THE global rankings.
At the heart of todayтАЩs announcement is the new Centre of Excellence for Built Environment (CoEBE), established in collaboration with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Conceived as a bridge between academia, industry, and policy, CoEBE will drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across construction, real estate, and infrastructure. It will provide research and advisory services, publish sector insights, host policy dialogues, and support start-ups in areas such as prop-tech, con-tech, and smart urban solutions. Drawing strength from CrescentтАЩs Schools of Architecture, Infrastructure, and Business, and powered by the Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC), CoEBE positions Chennai as a hub for shaping resilient and future-ready cities.
Complementing CoEBE, the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) in Construction Project Management offers an advanced pathway for mid-career professionals aspiring to global credentials such as MRICS. Delivered by industry specialists, the ELP focuses on project planning, risk management, contract administration, sustainability practices, and emerging digital tools, helping participants lead complex projects with confidence and integrity while aligning with international standards.
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