Circular Threads - A Sustainable Fashion Hub in Noida

Author: Smriti Sharma
Site Location: Noida
Institute: School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal
Advisor: Ar. Vikram Kohli

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The fast fashion industry, world’s third most polluting sectors, has faced increasing scrutiny for its detrimental environmental and social impacts, including overconsumption, excessive waste, and unethical labor practices. As a response, a growing movement towards sustainable fashion has emerged, emphasizing ethical production and consumption.

This thesis proposes a sustainable fashion hub in Noida to revolutionize the industry by integrating circular economy principles with an aim to promote sustainability in both fashion and architecture. It facilitates reuse, recycling, and upcycling of fashion products, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.

The hub fosters collaboration between users by offering an immersive educational experience, emphasizing the lifecycle of fashion products, and encouraging sustainable consumer behavior. It prioritizes flexible spaces for design, production, retail, and education, promoting innovation and knowledge sharing.

The architectural design integrates circular economy principles, emphasizing resource efficiency, material reuse, and disassembly potential. This includes using sustainable materials, minimizing energy consumption, and designing for longevity.

By offering a model for Noida that other emerging cities might adopt, the project aims for a more sustainable and accountable future that meets consumer demands and desires while reducing overproduction and overconsumption.