Hyderabad, India – [August 6, 2025]: As a major boost for India’s real estate aspirations to focus on
residents’ wellness and a matter of pride for the vibrant city of
Hyderabad, The Cascades Neopolis has been awarded the WELL v2
Pre-Certification Platinum by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
This distinction makes The Cascades Neopolis both India’s first and
the world’s largest residential development to receive this globally acclaimed
recognition. While WELL is the world’s first building standard to focus
entirely on how our surroundings impact physical and mental health, IWBI is the
global authority that develops and administers the WELL Building Standard to
advance health and wellness-centric design.
For the uninitiated, The Cascades Neopolis
is a ₹3169-Crore 63-storey 217m tall mega residential project of GHR Lakshmi
Urbanblocks Infra LLP, a visionary joint consortium by the promoters of GHR
Infra, Lakshmi Infra, and Urbanblocks Realty, which are legacy realty companies
that are primarily operating in Hyderabad.
How this certification matters for residents’
wellbeing
As part of the WELL evaluation, The Cascades
Neopolis was assessed across ten inter-related concepts that directly shape
occupants’ well-being: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal
comfort, sound, materials, mind, and community. The residents will experience
enhanced indoor air quality through advanced filtration and ventilation
systems, maximised natural light and daylight penetration, and materials
carefully selected to minimise emissions and support respiratory health.
Temperature and acoustic controls have been integrated to reduce stress and
fatigue, and the overall layout encourages movement, mindfulness, and
interactions with fellow residents. Every element of the design has been
calibrated to promote a lifestyle of greater balance and vitality.
Wellness-centric living standards not envisioned
before in India
While our country has seen commercial spaces embrace
WELL principles in the past, The Cascades Neopolis has pioneered
the vision for residential projects to set high standards that facilitate
healthier living. The project will represent a fundamental shift in the design
of residential communities, anchored not just in comfort and convenience, but
also in purpose-built wellness.
It is not only a testament to what’s possible in
today’s world, but also a blueprint for how the homes of tomorrow can be built.
“With a built-up area of 5.43 million square feet,
more than double the size of the next-largest WELL precertified residential
community, The Cascades Neopolis will likely have many first-of-its-kind
accomplishments or features. Just to name a few, the project is designed to
deliver 42 percent water savings through full-scale rainwater harvesting and
cut annual energy use by 30 percent with solar and high-efficiency systems.
During construction, 95 percent of the debris will be recycled. 30 percent of
parking bays will be equipped with EV chargers—setting a new global benchmark
for healthy, future-ready living,” said Juzer S. Kothari, the
Managing Director of Conserve Consultants (P) Ltd. (the firm that partnered with
Cascades Neopolis to secure both WELL v2 Pre-Certification Platinum and IGBC
Green Homes Platinum standards).
“When architects, engineers, realty consultants, and
sustainability experts joined forces, our goal was to reshape residential
living through deep design thinking. As you step into your home, you benefit
from cleaner air, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully crafted spaces for
well-being—backed by WELL v2 Pre-Certification Platinum and IGBC Green Homes
Platinum. The milestone underscores the project’s leadership in shaping
future-ready living spaces that go beyond conventional luxury, and having a
vision to prioritize well-being of residents, environmental responsibility, and
community-centric design,” a joint statement was released from the
three designated partners of the GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP, Mr.
Karteesh Reddy M (representing GHR Infra), Mr. Lakshmi Narayana G (representing
Lakshmi Infra), and Mr. Sharat V, (representing Urbanblocks Realty).
About GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP: GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP is a dynamic joint venture formed
by three seasoned developers – GHR Infra, Lakshmi Infra, and Urbanblocks
Realty. Each partner brings high trust, a strong track record, and extensive
expertise in Hyderabad’s real estate landscape – they are collectively
committed to delivering iconic and sustainable developments that redefine urban
living. The launch of The Cascades, their first project, aligns perfectly with
Hyderabad’s impressive real estate market, particularly within the luxury
segment. The project aims to be unlike no other and will be a testament to
harmonious blend of luxury, technology, sustainability, and an evolved and
enriching lifestyle.
