BB Desk
With Mumbai’s air quality frequently dipping into the ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ categories, office real estate is being redefined. Today’s occupiers are no longer evaluating commercial assets solely on location, building grade or amenities. Increasingly, the focus has shifted to how effectively a building safeguards health, optimizes resources and performs amid sustained urban pollution.
Addressing this emerging priority, Superb Realty has introduced Superb Altura, its flagship mixed-use commercial development at the landmark Amar Mahal junction in the Chembur–Ghatkopar corridor. Envisioned as a next-generation Grade A office tower, Altura embodies a development approach where resilience, intelligence and occupant wellbeing are built into the foundation of the project rather than layered on later.
Moving beyond static specifications and conventional green certifications, Superb Altura incorporates integrated, technology-driven building systems that continuously monitor and fine-tune indoor conditions. Core functions such as energy management, indoor air quality (IAQ), HVAC, fire safety and access control operate within a unified ecosystem, allowing the building to adapt in real time to environmental and operational changes.
As indoor air quality becomes a boardroom-level concern in the face of rising outdoor pollution, the development enables real-time air quality tracking, automated alerts and system-driven adjustments. Ventilation, temperature and lighting respond dynamically to balance occupant comfort with efficiency. The project is designed with the ambition of achieving very low AQI levels indoors, raising the benchmark for healthy office environments in dense urban markets.
“Air pollution is no longer a seasonal challenge—it is a structural urban reality. Developers today must move beyond delivering physical space. At Altura, we have focused on how a building thinks, adapts and sustains performance over time. That defines truly future-ready commercial real estate.” shared Shilpin Tater, Managing Director, Superb Realty.
Operationally, the integrated systems at Altura are expected to drive 15–25% energy optimization through continuous monitoring and automation. Predictive maintenance capabilities may reduce unplanned downtime by up to 30%, strengthening asset reliability and extending lifecycle performance.
Architecturally, the project offers expansive, efficient floor plates, abundant daylight and a three-side open frontage. Terrace lounges, breakout areas and select balcony offices contribute to employee wellbeing, while curated retail and F&B within the mixed-use framework enhance everyday convenience and long-term commercial vibrancy.
From an investment perspective, Altura’s adaptable and scalable infrastructure positions the asset to align with evolving sustainability standards, regulatory requirements and occupier expectations—minimizing future retrofit risks and preserving long-term value.
Incorporating GRIHA-aligned sustainability measures such as solar power for common areas, rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling and energy-efficient systems, the development underscores Superb Realty’s commitment to performance-driven ESG rather than mere compliance. As Mumbai confronts worsening air quality, Superb Altura represents a broader evolution in commercial real estate—one where buildings are expected not just to house businesses, but to actively protect health, optimize efficiency and remain resilient in an increasingly complex urban landscape.
