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From Floor Plans to 3D Tours: How Technology Is Changing the Way We View Flats

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  Not too long ago, buying a home in India meant poring over floor plans, imagining where your sofa would go, and visiting multiple properties in person, sometimes over months. But that’s changing, fast. Today, digital house hunting in India has gone from a hopeful sketch on paper to an immersive experience that gives you a real feel for a space, without ever stepping inside it. While traditional floor plans are still used, many real estate builders in Bangalore (including us at Bren) have taken things several notches higher with 3D apartment floor plans and virtual flat tours.These aren’t just pretty renderings, they’re interactive, immersive and incredibly helpful in understanding scale, light and flow. In fact, floor plans vs 3D walkthroughs isn’t even a debate anymore. Floor plans give you a sense of dimensions. But a 3D tour? That gives you a feel of the space; how the kitchen opens into the living room, how much sunlight that balcony gets, and whether the second bedroom can ...

Smart vs Sustainable: What Do Bangalore Homebuyers Actually Want?

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What’s more appealing in 2025 - a home that talks to you or one that quietly saves the planet? As Bangalore continues to be one of India’s most dynamic real estate markets, a new question is emerging among prospective buyers: smart homes or sustainable apartments; which one actually matters more? The answer? It’s not as black and white as it seems. Let’s face it, smart home features in India have evolved way beyond gadgets. From voice-controlled lighting to motion-sensor security systems, automation is becoming the default expectation for  luxury residential projects across Bangalore. These smart homes in Bangalore are all about convenience. Think app-based climate control, keyless entry, water leak sensors and energy usage dashboards. It’s easy to see why tech-savvy, urban professionals are leaning into this connected lifestyle. But here's the twist: while convenience is great, many are starting to ask - what’s the cost to the environment? Enter the other contender: sustainability...