20 November 2008
The Habitat: Live Green - Save Energy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Modern Life Properties a joint venture partnership company, in conjunction with Indiana Real Estate, unveiled The Habitat - the first 'green' building in Ajman, at a gala event held at the spectacular Grand Hyatt Gardens last evening.

"The Habitat is a landmark project that perfectly combines the socially responsible and the financially logical elements that have become all the more important to the end-user in recent times," said Nizar Al Zaidi of Modern Life Properties, a joint venture between Zaidi and India-based leading realtor Deepak Pranjivan Bosmiya of Rashmi Housing Pvt. Ltd. 

"According to a recent UAE census, more than 1 million expatriates currently live and work in Ajman and Sharjah. These numbers are indicative of the Emirates' steady movement towards a homogenous society," he added.

Some salient features of the 45-storey building include use of recycled and environmental-friendly building materials, efficient use of water and water recycling, a building management system to control the flow of carbon dioxide and maintain optimum indoor air quality, and an air-conditioning system with 24 variables.

"The design, construction and maintenance of buildings have a tremendous impact on our environment and our natural resources. The challenge is to build them smart, so they minimize the usage of non-renewable energy sources, produce a minimum of pollution, and cost a minimum of energy dollars while increasing the comfort, health and safety of the people who live and work in them. With The Habitat, we will achieve just that," said Shyam Chittari, Director - Sales, Indiana Real Estate.

All this will be managed by world-renowned Pacific Control Systems, the global leader in building automation, who are also responsible for overseeing more than fifth of all 'green' building globally.

"Each home has a Web-enabled Home Automation System courtesy of Pacific Controls that is integrated with the Building Management System (BMS) providing comfortable lifestyle management combined with security and ease-of-use," added Rajesh Kumar Krishna-Managing Director, Indiana Real Estate

"We're only working with the best to ensure that we build an environmentally-sound and resource efficient building, thereby creating a healthy and comfortable environment for all who live in The Habitat," added Chittari.

Promising the ultimate in contemporary living, The Habitat will be conveniently-located in Emirate Lake Towers, Emirate Road, Ajman and includes more than 910 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments.

"The Habitat is certain to be one of the most sought-after residential projects in Ajman, providing discerning investors a unique opportunity to own a home on a freehold basis in this high-growth district. With its eye-catching architectural design, focus on sustainable living and unparalleled facilities, The Habitat is the astute investment for those seeking not just an apartment, but a home," concluded Chittari.

The Habitat has green technology features that make the project unique and comparable to best in the world including Solar Power, Water Reuse, Management and Control, Kitchen Exhaust, U Box, Web Services, Infrared Sensor, Video Intercom, Audio/Video, Wireless Access, Thermostat & Air Quality, Motion Sensor, Heat Detector/Exhaust Damper, Light Control Key Pad, Occupancy Sensors for Lights and AC, e-Home Terminal, Security Keypad, Door Contact, Video Door Phone, Security Alarms, Security Cameras, Garage Air Quality, Elect Energy Meter and Fresh AHU Filter Condition Monitoring.

Other facilities that make The Habitat 'the ideal home to own in Ajman' include a roof top barbeque, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, dedicated prayer area, children's pool and play area, sauna and steam, gymnasium, multipurpose hall, games room and wireless internet.

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