Real estate development strategies are evolving as developers integrate green standards to balance modern construction with urgent environmental objectives.

Tripat Girdhar, Principal Architect of Arete Design Studio, has been named Architect of the Year 2026 by CREDAI Punjab. The accolade recognizes his impact on contemporary design and sustainable building practices in the region.

Delhi is set to unveil a unique Kashmiri houseboat-inspired convention centre at Baansera along the Yamuna floodplain, featuring sustainable timber construction and heritage craftsmanship with expected completion by mid-2026.

Long-time inhabitants, archaeologists, and cultural curators discussed Khotachi Wadi's history, architecture, and culture, which has withstood Mumbai's fast urbanisation, in an engaging panel.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to build a 1,000-acre metropolis near Ayodhya with traditional and modern architecture. Nitin Gokarn, the state's Additional Chief Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, said the government had bought land for 'New Ayodhya', a groundbreaking project.