Shekhar Patel, MD and CEO, Ganesh Housing Limited and CREDAI National President, shares how smart automation is shaping the company’s design philosophy and project execution. From large-scale developments like Million Minds Tech City to luxury retreats such as Malabar Retreat, Shekhar discusses how technology, sustainability, and user experience converge to create intelligent, future-ready communities.
How do you envision smart automation influencing your project’s design approach?
At Ganesh Housing, automation is not an add-on; it is the foundation of our design. For us, automation is about giving communities healthier, safer, and more efficient spaces. By integrating predictive systems, energy intelligence, and advanced security, we create projects that seamlessly respond to people’s needs. This thinking guides every element of our planning, ensuring projects like Million Minds Tech City or Malabar Retreat are truly future-ready.
Can you share some of your upcoming projects where you are using home automation, building automation, smart lighting, etc.?
Our flagship development, Million Minds Tech City, is designed as India’s first-of-its-kind IGBC Platinum-rated GCC campus that maintains advanced building automation, smart energy systems, and intelligent workplace controls. Malabar Retreat, on the other hand, redefines lifestyle living through features like smart lighting, intuitive climate control, and home automation solutions. Both projects embody how we blend technology with comfort, ensuring that innovation is not just visible but meaningfully experienced by residents and businesses.
What qualities do you prioritise when choosing systems and devices?
Our priority is long-term value creation. We choose systems that are robust, scalable, and adaptable to future advancements, as these technologies must serve thousands of residents and professionals over decades. Equally important is user experience, where safety, comfort, and efficiency come together. We believe that every system must not only solve today’s challenges but also anticipate tomorrow’s needs, ensuring our projects remain relevant and sustainable in the long run
What devices do you incorporate?
We integrate devices that enhance security, convenience, and everyday efficiency. For homes, this includes biometric locks, intelligent lighting, climate control, and app-enabled systems that allow residents to manage their environment with ease. For larger developments, we deploy advanced CCTV monitoring, intercom systems, and intrusion detection technologies. These devices help ensure that our communities feel both safe and protected for our residents.
Do you integrate building-scale automation like energy usage, HVAC control, elevator scheduling, EV charging, or fire safety?
Building-scale automation is vital to how we define operational excellence. Intelligent HVAC systems, for instance, ensure energy efficiency, healthier air quality, and long-term savings, which are critical in large-scale developments. Elevator scheduling further optimizes movement, saving time and energy for thousands of people. Likewise, EV charging infrastructure prepares us for a sustainable future, while advanced fire safety systems safeguard lives. For us, these integrations are not optional; they are essential for building responsible and future-ready communities.
Are energy efficiency targets influencing automation and sensor selection?
Absolutely, sustainability drives every choice we make. Million Minds Tech City, with an IGBC Platinum certification and Malabar Retreat, being pre-certified Gold, reflect our deep commitment to green design. Moreover, the automation systems and sensors we select are aligned with these standards, ensuring maximum energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. From renewable energy integration to intelligent monitoring of consumption, our focus is to go beyond compliance and create ecosystems that actively contribute to India’s sustainability goals.
What future advancements is Ganesh Housing evaluating?
We are investing in technologies that will define the next decade of urban living. AI-driven predictive management, IoT-powered monitoring of air, water, and energy, and intelligent maintenance solutions are areas we are actively exploring to help us create self-learning ecosystems that adapt to evolving needs. Our goal is to ensure that developments like Million Minds Tech City continue to progress, offering communities smarter, safer, and more sustainable environments that stand the test of time.
