Creating green
India's first two Platinum-rated* buildings—indeed the world's first—were designed and created by ZED. ZED ratings are secured both at intent stage and after completion. Most buildings don’t stand the test of the rating after it’s completed. ZED homes do. We rate them after as an ethical practice. Apartments are claustrophobic. They are built choc-a-bloc. You rarely get to seeing your neighbour, and often don't want to know them. Zed Woods breaks this stereotype in astonishing ways. Its expansive, and leafy, courtyard is open to sky while not inviting the heat. It's so private that this deep-eco apartment has found people who are quiet, private, and will share a sensitivity that is rare. They make great neighbours. Zed Woods is an apartment that is Platinum rated, no less. It is one of only two buildings in the world that offer a home that other builders now are seeking to emulate. * The Indian green Business Council’s building rating system offers Platinum rating as the highest rating for energy efficiency of a residential building.
“Our houses are such unwieldy property that we are often imprisoned rather than housed in them.� That was Henry David Thoreau in a slury mood in the early 1900s. At ZED WOODS, We have sought to change that. You know how it feels to live in those faceless, anonymous apartment blocks that run sky-high. Here is a low-slung set of 60 apartment homes with a ground floor and a 3 floor stack. It hugs the landscape, offers sober and earthy tones that blend with the greens around.
There as as many as 20 of these apartments that are as good as indepoendent homes, with no common walls with the next door apartment. ZED Woods is the best, yet, of our learning over the last two decades in the sustainable built environment. You don’t buy a pretty piece of property when you buy any ZED home... You buy into a set of world class infrastructure which does not get any greened, anywhere in the world! And that’s not a hollow claim.
ZED’S own inhouse architects, designers, water, waste and energy technologists work on the unique range of ZED systems. All of them are drawn from the best of schools the world over. ZED domain expertise has won global acclaim. Our construction methods and quality regime are obvious with the world-class finishes ZED homes offer. These zero energy designs offer the best of comfort and convenience –including air conditioning– , and yet secure independence from the grid for power and water. The ZED Woods campus has zero dependence on the water supply board, no lines connecting to the Sewerage Board, and relies only 20 per cent on the Power Grid. That's our shade of green.
Local eco-grid that powers waterheating and lighting, fans and appliances.
Light-weight roofs and super structure reduces materials used, and brings efficiency in steel and concrete use
Daylighting: Passive lighting systems that achieve a high daylight factor of 15%
Rainwater harvested for meeting one-fifth of home needs.
Ozone-friendly AC systems that save 50% energy at home with state-of-the-art systems.
Non-toxic paints that is great for asthmatics .
Energy-efficient, heat-stopping walls–no bricks, no clay tiles/ blocks, no concrete blocks.
Floors that are FSC/ FSI/ LEED rated and natural/composite floors in semi-open spaces.
Unique ZED ‘Grow Your Own Water’ loop that ensures fresh water 24x7 with long-term security on source and supply.
Energy-efficient Lighting and fans.
Wet waste from kitchens used for campus composting.
Use of renewable, green-rated wood for doors/windows–nonforest plantation timber only.
Water-efficient home appliances. Taps and ZED water systems that save.
• All systems are low on skill and low on maintenance. Zed Aftercare maintains for a full year from handover, at subsidised costs. • No geysers at all in homes—with solar-based hot water. • Homes that rely little on power from outside! Water without Municipal Water connection. No Sewerage Board connection to the outside.
Localized chemical-free water treatment systems that enrich soil nutrients in your home gardens.
Your own sky garden Each apartment has its own alternating terrace. The foliage helps drop temperature by 3°C in the warmer months.
Fitness zone The community center provides a well equipped gym for rigorous workouts, and a roof top gazebo which accommodates your ‘work-from-home’ scenarios or informal social gatherings.
Spacious parking ZED Woods carries an expansive naturally-lit basement with as many as 94 parking lots- so you can have the luxury of greater maneuverability and greater space for turning in.
ZED Lite Roads Roads at ZED Woods have been made using construction debris. This is a proprietary technology that offers roads that need zero repairs for 15 years at least.
Biowall Screen Fresh air circulation in the entire building, with a one of a kind screen impregnated with fresh air producing plants, making the air quality at ZED Woods far superior. The plants are carefully chosen to see that some exude ozone, all absorb carbon & leaves serve as a sponge for dust.
Community lounge Enjoy a quick and cosy dinner with your loved ones or be a part of a big birthday bash by the swimming pool, in all its aquamarine splendor.
Landscaped Podium Uninterrupted rich landscaped podium for increased interaction between neighbours with community space and play area for children
Urban Farming Farm to table. The joy of food on the table mat’s grown off the campus is hard to measure. Be Prosumers. The campus terraces have ample space for rooftop farming and rain water harvesting for the whole community. Thoughtful features like shelf gardens for kitchens with drip irrigation- for fenugreek, spinach, coriander, okra, chilli, turnip, radishes- enable you to become Prosumers rather than mere consumers.
Water treatment plant Rainwater harvesting and water treatment systems that reduce freshwater demand by 40% and maintain that no polluted water ever leaves the site towards our precious lakes. Roof top rainwater harvesting feeds the domestic water tanks & supplements the fresh water needs. Runoff water from campus is redirected into percolation pits to recharge the aquifer.
Barrier - free design Carefully designed corridor spaces and common areas that are sensitive towards the needs of the elderly & differently abled.
Studio apartment
826.98 & 833.13 SFT The perfect solution for a small family. Elegant touches & relaxing areas.
2 BHK apartment
1565.46 & 1573 SFT These three side open homes have ample light and ventilation, They all have a pleasant outdoor view while maintaining privacy.
3 BHK apartment
2636.13 & 2657 Sq Ft These three side open homes have ample light and ventilation, They all have a pleasant outdoor view while maintaining privacy.
4 BHK apartment
2805.59 & 2840.26 Sq Ft These four side open homes have ample light and ventilation, They all have a pleasant outdoor view while maintaining privacy.
We believe that each one of you who becomes a part of the ZED Woods community share a sensitivity that is rare. Start a conversation with your neighbour over a rigorous workout at the community center’s well equipped gym or a conversation over a cup of chai at the roof top gazebo. Enjoy an evening of gregarious fun and laughter at the pool, relish a quite candlelight dinner at the deck, overlooking the water. The zen lines of the crafted spaces stir a sense of stillness, a value that captures the spartan spirit. It is reflected in the architecture, with emphasis on frames that celebrate the outdoors.
ZERO IMPORT OF WATER: 1. Rainwater harvesting to capture every litre for reuse at the campus. 2. Growing your own water without import of BWSSB water and with ground water recharge and retention systems. 3. 24x7 high-quality treated fresh water available in taps. 4. Low-flow fixtures that curtail the net water demand by as much as 30,000 liters a year of fresh water saved. 5. Taps with aerators to reduce the unit quantity of water for a given pressure. 6. Drip irrigation for entire landscaping. 7. Further reduction in demand by re-looping of treated waste water for landscape needs. 8. Solar hot water system that saves 30% energy in ZED homes ZERO EXPORT OF WASTE: 9. Effluent waste management with in-house tertiary waste water systems. 10. Grey and Black water segregation at source and treatment also done separately 11. Solid, wet waste management 12. Vermi composting for organic manure generation 13. Responsible disposal of clinical and electronic waste 14. Localised scientific landfill for clinical waste ECO-SCAPING FEATURES : 15. Promotion of Zero Food Miles concept: kitchen garden to grow veggies that are organic. Grow greens, gourds, legumes and corn (among cereals) 16. Indigenous species chosen that are water-efficient and maintenance-free. 17. Chemical-free fertilizers used in entire campus 18. Treated black water for irrigation. 19. Recycled plastic containers pot the wide range of plants, including trees. 20. Low-energy, indigenous and water-efficient hardscaping 21. Medicinal plants and Aromatic plants used for therapeutic cures. 22. Plants that enhance air-quality and increase O3 and O2 levels in the campus micro region 23. Moss poles-based green vertical curtains as visual screen or external walls 24. Lush green lawns laid over mezzanine podium offering serene ambience, in front of every ZED home. 25. Kids' play area done with natural elements with a friendly theme. 26. Lawn lighting done in with upcycled PVC pipes. 27. Engineered masonry block that cools the home
Buying a regular home with a regular builder can only have you discuss location, cost and house plans. Our story is remarkably long. For you to actually know of all that we offer, you’ll need a full hour at the least! Here is a listing. It is bland, we admit. But it’s just the start. It’s incredible what ZED homes offer at no extra cost!
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY MATERIALS 28. Natural daylight-based basement that saves on CO2 emission in construction, and artificial lighting in day 29. ZEDlite internal roads that use no fresh quarry stones for sub-grade, and use very lean concrete ratios. 30. Maintenance-free external plaster. 31. Gypsum-based cement plaster for interiors 32. Wood waste-based Laminate flooring 33. All internal doors in plantation wood. 34. Low-VOC paints to avoid any toxic emissions 35. Manufactured sand in place of river bed sand which saves 1 sq km of river bed for every 10 lac Sft of construction. 36. Optimised reduction in quantity of concrete used, with only composite cement used. 37. 33% flyash content in cement used for non-structural purposes 38. Optimised reduction in quantity of steel used 39. No tile cladding on steps and stairs. 40. No energy-consuming ceramic wall-tile cladding in bathrooms 41. Natural stone compound wall 42. Heat-reflective coat on terrace resulting in 15 percent reduction in cooling loads. 43. Chajjas that used minimal concrete and reinforcement. ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMMUNITIES 44. Energy-efficient indoor lighting schemes that saved 70% on energy bill 45. Energy-efficient landscape lighting scheme 46. Energy-efficient External lighting that saves 80% on energy bill 47. Energy-efficient pumps 48. Lighting energy reduction due to motion-sensors 49. Energy efficient fans that save 40% on energy bills 50. Energy-efficient exhaust fans to save 40% on energy bills 51. Bio-fuel for Gen-sets to reduce diesel use by 40% ADD-ONS 52. Building Automation System covering a range of smart facilities—to save 30% on energy bills 53. Energy conscience meters to record energy use 54. Water conscience meters to record water consumption 55. Data loggers to record temperature, humidity and light intensity. 56. Weather station to record solar radiation, rainfall, wind-speed 57. Creation of suitable ecological cycle to attract birds and butterflies.
Air to water|Water harvesting from moisture
Compact sewage plant | Individual sewage treatment solutions
Wind power | Vertical axis wind turbine for your home
Green air conditioner | Low energy air conditioning systems
Sustainable lifestyle products that change the way you look at modern day amenities, ‘Air to Water’ machines that harvest drinking water straight out of thin air. In another time, such capabilities would be considered wizardry! Compact sewage treatment plants at your own home, and personal wind power generators that harness technology to offer freedom from grid and convenience that’s rarely experienced. Condition the air, with 100% fresh air. ZED provides all these wonderful products and more with a singular momentum of making sensitive ecological choices, more accessible and easily available to eco-conscious citizens across India and beyond.
What’s in and around ...
ZED Earth
The Drive to City: Yelahanka - 10 minutes International Airport - 20 minutes Hebbal Flyover – 20 minutes MG Road – 35 minutes
ZED Woods
ZED Collective
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Proposed 6-lane elevated road between Hebbal and Yelahanka bypass to facilitate smooth traffic to and from international Airport. Bangalore's biggest mall–Kirloskar mall—with a built up area of 1.68 million sq ft is coming up near Hebbal. RMZ Galleria, a 1 million sq ft luxury mall, is coming up at Yelahanka. The existing Bangalore Turf Club (Race Course) is proposed to be shifted close to Yelahanka. Bangalore International Airport Limited - Information Technology Investment Region (BIAL ITIR) is a mammoth 12000-acre project coming up at Devanahalli. This project has drawn all corporate majors. Over 55 multinational IT companies have signed up their interest in IITR. Aerospace Park coming up near Devanahalli on 252 acres. Manipal Education is setting up a 200-acre campus at Devanahalli. KSIIDC has proposed commercial development on a 309-acre sprawl. The government of Karnataka has proposed the setting up of an entertainment park, ‘Space City’ along the lines of Disneyland.
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