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Wrapped in 20 Native Trees, This Mumbai Home Stays 5°C Cooler, Recharges Groundwater & Welcomes Birds & Bees

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01.06.2026

In Mumbai’s intense summer heat, where concrete buildings trap warmth and push temperatures higher, one home has taken a different path.

The residence of Chetan Sorenji stays about five degrees Celsius cooler than the outside air, achieved not through heavy machinery or advanced cooling systems, but through a dense green canopy that wraps around the structure.

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