Mukesh Ambani Nita Ambani's Rs 15000 Antilia doesn't have air conditioner nor outdoor unit, but still…
Mukesh and Nita Ambani's Mumbai residence, Antilia is worth $4.6 billion. It doesn't have traditional air conditioners or outdoor units. The 27-floor house has unique technologies which sets it apart from other big houses in India.
Antilia has a centralized cooling system that maintains the indoor temperature automatically which is adapted as per the surrounding environment. How Antilia's Cooling System Works
The central cooling system in Antilia operates autonomously, without any manual temperature adjustments. This technology considers various factors in the mansion, like the marble flooring, plants, flowers, and accordingly adjusts the temperature to maintain their quality.
According to media reports, temperatures are adjusted differently for various areas of the home. This system also helps luxurious interiors, delicate flowers and high-grade marble to maintain its quality. Shreya Dhanwanthary's Experience Inside Antilia
Actress and model Shreya Dhanwanthary shared her experience visiting Antilia during an episode of The Love Laugh Live Show in 2021. She felt cold during her visit, so she requested to adjust the temperature.However the floor manager informed her that the system was set as per the needs of the plants and flowers within the home and could not be manually changed.
Antilia's design was designed by Perkins & Will which is an architecture and design firm. The firm was founded by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will Jr. It has three private helipads, a garage for 168 cars. The landmark building can face earthquakes up to a magnitude of 8.0.
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