“Today, we need smart design thinking and not smart technology. For instance, the interstitial, transitional areas in a building need not be air-conditioned, and could instead be passively cooled and naturally lit. These areas make up 25-30 per cent of the built footprint, which means one stands to gain 25-30 per cent in terms of savings on operational costs. This can also be achieved by regulating our thresholds of comfort. Even a 2-degree increase in set point along with the use of a fan can result in massive energy gains. Passive technologies are the way forward because they take the issues of environmental consciousness and climate action to the grassroots.” In a conversation with Business World, Founding Proncipal Ambrish Arora emphasized the importance of prioritizing smart design thinking over smart technology.

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