Tata International to launch first LEED certified Green Retail stores in India
In its initiative to create Sustainable environments and be Eco Friendly, Tata International, the first Green Leather producer of the country is all set to launch India's first Green Retailing stores across India. Designed on LEED certification of USGBC, the stores will set bench mark on Green Design for Retailing in India.
Tweet-- Next time when you go for shopping, please check how much Green the store is?..Tata International is set to foray in Indian market its first set of Green stores, designed and planned on LEED pricipals and certification from USGBC. Designed by JGA, a Detroit based leading Retail design firm along with FRDC (Future Research Design Company), Bangalore, the stores will consume 40% less energy and will generate 15-20% power from Solar energy. All materials used in the store are made of high content of Recyclable material and everything will be procured from within 500 Km of radius of the store.
Store will demonstrate a high degree of local skills usage and crafts intervention and thus providing opportunities to local craftsmen and the Industry. All process and fabrication work of the store will be monitored by Green team constituted by the Architects and Associate team from FRDC Bangalore and Delhi. All waste generated during the construction shall be either reused in the store or shall be supplied to Recycle dealers.
The Indoor environment and air quality inside the store shall be healthy and free from dust and germs. CO2 monitoring and Low VOC materials and paint finishes will make air cleaner in the store, thus making customers feel fresh.
The external signages shall also adhere to Green norms and all materials used shall be Eco friendly and non poisenous. Architects and Tata team is targeting LEED Gold or Platinum certification for the stores.
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FRDC is an Innovation led Retail Design House based in Bangalore. In association and strategic alliance with JGA, of US, FRDC is engaged by Tata International to Plan and Construct their new range of Retail stores across India. FRDC, founded in 2007 as a startup, has planned and designed more than 30 Innovative Retail and Non retailing concepts for various Indian and International Brands, including ITC, Madura Garments, John Players, Viveks, Myntra, Spencer Retail etc.
More information can be accessed at 'www.frdc.in'.