🌿 Lucknow · UP · Pan-IndiaIoT-monitored results — all installations measured
Your BuildingRetains More HeatThan It Should.
Urbancool integrates green infrastructure, heat-reflective coatings, waterproofing, and IoT monitoring into one layered building climate system — measurably reducing indoor temperatures, energy consumption, and structural deterioration. Built for India's climate.
Results vary by property type, climate zone, and package. Ranges from IoT-monitored installations. Confirmed at free site assessment.
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We Serve
LucknowKanpurVaranasiPrayagrajAgraDelhi NCRJaipurPatnaBhopalPan–North India
The Urbancool Envelope
Every Solution. One Home. Working Together.
The Real Comparison
AC & Air Purifiers Are Renting Comfort, Not Buying It.
Every month, ACs treat a symptom while the disease — heat-absorbing roofs, uninsulated walls, zero green cover — gets worse. Here is the unvarnished financial reality.
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The Wrong Path
AC + Air Purifier
₹12L+spent over 10 years with zero asset value
✕₹8,000–₹18,000/month in electricity — forever, compounding every tariff hike
✕₹4,000–₹8,000/year in servicing, filters, refrigerant top-ups
✕Roof keeps absorbing 55°C heat, cracking concrete, leaking every monsoon
✕Rooms without AC stay uninhabitable — children and elders suffer regardless
✕Zero property value addition. No green certification possible
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The Smart Path
Urbancool Envelope
₹9L+net savings over 10 years after full investment recovery
✓One-time investment. Significantly lower ongoing costs — cooling through physics, not electricity alone
✓Estimated payback in 18–36 months from electricity savings alone, confirmed at site assessment
✓Cool roof + waterproofing adds 15–20 years of additional service life to treated roof surfaces
✓Whole-building passive cooling — every room, corridor, terrace, and façade benefits
✓Property value improvement. Green-certified buildings command measurable resale premium
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The 10-Year Math Is Compelling
A homeowner spending ₹10,000/month on AC pays over ₹12 Lakhs over 10 years — and still has a heat-absorbing, cracking roof. The Urbancool Comfort Package at ₹2.8–₹4.5 Lakhs typically pays for itself in 3–4 years and can save an estimated ₹6–9 Lakhs over the next decade. Use our calculator below to see figures for your specific property.
The Indian Urban Heat Challenge
North India Summers Demand Smarter Buildings
India's cities are experiencing documented Urban Heat Island effect that raises urban temperatures 4–7°C above surrounding areas. Buildings that absorb and retain solar heat compound this problem significantly for the people inside them.
An uncoated concrete roof absorbs solar radiation all day and radiates stored heat into living spaces well into the night. Thermal mass works against comfort unless it is managed by design. This is not just a comfort issue — it affects health, productivity, and long-term structural integrity.
55°C
Peak Roof Surface Temperature — recorded on uncoated concrete slabs in Lucknow in May–June. Source: IMD summer surface data, North India (2020–2024).
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CPCB Alert Days in UP (2023) — days when PM2.5 exceeded safe limits. Increased heat intensifies pollution chemistry in urban air.
47°C
Peak "Feels Like" Temperature in North Indian cities during May–June. Heat-stress hospitalisations in UP rose significantly from 2020–2024.
Surface Temperature Reality — Your Home Today
Untreated Roof
55°C
Bare Concrete Wall
48°C
Indoor Air (Afternoon)
42°C
Cool Roof Coated
27°C
Under Miyawaki Canopy
22°C
🌡 Surface temperature data from IoT sensors at completed Urbancool installations, May–June 2024. IMD ambient baseline. Measurement methodology per ASHRAE 55.
4–7°CUrban Heat Island Temp Premium in Indian Cities
38%Rise in Heat Stress Cases in UP (2020–2024)
3×More PM2.5 Exposure Indoors vs. Tree-Shaded Home
Visual Proof
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Same house. Same Lucknow summer. The only difference is the Urbancool envelope. Drag the slider to compare real measured conditions.
✓ Cool roof coating + Miyawaki buffer + bamboo grove + jaali screening + waterproof membrane. Results from completed installations — ranges vary by property size and package. Verified by post-installation IoT sensor suite.
Before — Untreated Home
Baking. Leaking. Polluted.
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Roof surface: 55–62°C in May sun
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Indoor air: 40–45°C in afternoon
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Cracked slab: leaking every monsoon
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PM2.5: 8× above WHO safe limit
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AC running 18+ hrs/day — ₹12,000+/month
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Concrete deterioration: 20–30 year lifespan lost
✕ Uncoated RCC roof, zero greenery, bare walls, no waterproofing. Typical unmodified urban home in North India.
↓ After Urbancool Envelope
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All 8 Layers — One Real Home
This Is What The Urbancool Envelope Looks Like.
A single home, fully equipped with all 8 layers of the Urbancool system working in concert — cutting heat, cleaning air, waterproofing the structure, and delivering measurable results year-round.
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Cool Roof Coatings
SRI 110+ • drops roof from 55°C → 27°C
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Biophilic Pergolas & Trellis
Seasonal shade • zero-energy cooling
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Miyawaki Micro-Forest
10× denser than conventional planting. Dense native species create a self-sustaining green buffer — sequesters PM2.5, drops ambient temp.
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Jaali Screen Systems
Terracotta & stone perforated panels block 70% of direct solar radiation while enabling full cross-ventilation.
Urbancool Solutions — Integrated Building Climate System
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Vertical Green Walls
Living wall systems on south & west facades reduce surface temp by 10–15°C and improve indoor air quality year-round.
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Bamboo Thermal Buffer
Bamboo clumps reach 6–8m in 18 months, cutting solar gain on east/west facades by 60% with zero energy input.
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Biophilic Pergolas
Vine-covered trellis gives dense summer shade, then sheds leaves in winter to allow full sunlight and warmth through.
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IoT Sensor Verification — Every Installation Measured
Surface thermometers · PM2.5 monitors · Indoor AQI sensors · Mobile dashboard · Real-time performance data
10°CIndoor Temp Reduction
55%PM2.5 Reduction
60%Cooling Bill Reduction
ZeroMonsoon Runoff
20yrExtended Roof Service Life
All outcomes from IoT-verified completed installations. Results vary by property type and package — confirmed at your free site assessment.
The 8-Layer System
The Urbancool Envelope — Each Layer Reinforces the Next.
No single product addresses heat, pollution, seepage, flooding, and energy waste together. We deploy an integrated ecosystem of eight complementary layers — each delivering results independently, with compounding benefits when combined.
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Cool Roof Coating System
High Solar Reflectance Index (SRI 110+) coatings that reflect 90% of solar radiation and emit absorbed heat. Drops roof surface from 55°C to 27°C. Applied in 2–3 coat system with waterproofing membrane. Zero maintenance required.
10x denser than conventional plantations, 30x faster to canopy closure. Native multi-layered species create a self-sustaining, zero-maintenance green buffer by Year 2–3. Sequesters PM2.5, reduces ambient temperature, and provides wildlife habitat.
Bamboo clumps grow to 6–8m in 18 months, creating dense shade walls that cut solar gain on east/west facades by 60%. Bamboo charcoal panels absorb VOCs and humidity. Ancient Indian architecture reimagined for 21st-century urban plots.
Perforated stone and terracotta jaali panels — an architecture used in Indian homes for 2,000 years — allow cross-ventilation while blocking 70% of direct solar radiation on facades. Culturally resonant, visually striking, thermally effective.
Traditional DesignPassive CoolingWind CatchersSolar Shading
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Vertical Green Walls
Living wall systems on south and west-facing walls reduce surface temperature by 10–15°C, improve indoor air quality through biophilic chemistry, and create a natural acoustic buffer. Indoor potted systems for particulate filtration are paired with every installation.
Biophilic DesignFacade InsulationIndoor Air QualityAcoustic Buffer
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IoT Sensor Verification
Available across all packages and standard on Complete and Heritage plans — a post-installation IoT sensor suite including surface thermometers, indoor air quality sensors, and PM2.5 monitors that transmit real data to your phone. You watch the results, not the claims.
Engineered permeable paving systems allow rainwater to percolate into the ground rather than run off as flash floods. This reduces urban waterlogging and actively recharges local groundwater tables — while keeping ground-level surface temperatures significantly cooler than standard asphalt or concrete.
Structural pergolas and trellis frameworks planted with fast-growing vines or deciduous climbers provide dense, natural shade through peak summer months — then shed their leaves in winter to allow full sunlight and warmth through. A seasonally intelligent, zero-energy shading strategy for terraces, courtyards, and outdoor workspaces.
Seasonal ShadingPassive DesignCourtyard CoolingZero Energy
up to 10°CIndoor Temperature Reduction Measured
up to 55%PM2.5 Reduction in Treated Zone
up to 60%Cooling Electricity Reduction (Peak Summer)
15–20yrExtended Roof Surface Service Life
ZeroMonsoon Runoff from Permeable Zones
Year-RoundSeasonal Shade & Winter Light Balance
Outcomes from IoT-monitored completed installations. Results vary by property type, climate zone, and package selected. Confirmed at free site assessment.
Summer Savings Calculator
Estimate Your Potential Savings Before You Invest a Rupee.
Enter your summer electricity bill and property details. This model uses typical climate factors and energy tariff data to produce an indicative projection — confirmed precisely at your free site assessment.
Your Property Details
Help us understand your space so we can give you an accurate estimate.
Enter the roof / floor area of your property in square feet. If unsure, estimate — our team will verify on the free site visit.
Use your highest bill from May–July. This gives the most accurate savings projection for cooling costs.
Your Projected Impact
Monthly Electricity Savings
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Summer months savings from reduced AC load
Annual Total Savings
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Electricity + maintenance cost reduction
Investment Payback Period
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Based on recommended package for your property
10-Year Net Benefit
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Total savings minus one-time investment cost
Indoor Temp. Reduction
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Expected indoor temperature drop in peak summer
Enter your bill & area on the left, then hit Calculate to see your numbers.
These are indicative estimates based on typical performance data for your climate zone and property type. Actual savings depend on installation scope, site conditions, and usage patterns. All figures confirmed at your free site assessment — no surprises.
Design Philosophy
5,000 Years of Cooling Wisdom, Verified by Data.
Every traditional Indian home was a passive cooling machine. The Havelis of Rajasthan, the Bungalows of Bengal, the step-wells of Gujarat — our ancestors knew that the building envelope IS the air conditioner.
Urbancool does not replace this wisdom. We rediscover it, test it with sensors, and deploy it with modern materials where physics demands better performance than nature alone can deliver.
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Jaali Screens → Passive Ventilation
Mughal-era perforated screens created pressure differentials that drew cool air through buildings. We deploy terracotta and stone jaalis to achieve 40% better cross-ventilation.
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Bamboo Groves → Thermal Buffers
Ancient village settlements always had bamboo plantations on the west side — the hottest direction. We redeploy this strategy with scientific species selection for urban plots.
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Khus (Vetiver) → Evaporative Cooling
Khus-lined courtyards were India's first natural air conditioners — water evaporation through the grass dropped temperatures by 6–8°C. We integrate vetiver into green wall systems.
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Courtyards → Thermal Chimneys
Central courtyards in traditional Indian architecture created natural convection — hot air rose and drew cool ground air in. We recreate this effect with strategic planting and shade placement.
🏛 Traditional Methods We Use
Jaali & perforated screen systems for wind direction and solar shading
Miyawaki dense native forest methodology (Japanese, now global)
Vetiver / khus evaporative cooling in vertical gardens
Bamboo clump thermal buffering on hot facades
Terracotta and natural stone for thermal mass regulation
Courtyard and shaded outdoor zones as passive thermal chimneys
Indoor plants (aglaonema, peace lily) as bio-air purifiers
IoT surface + air quality sensor arrays (PM2.5, VOC, temp)
Phase Change Material (PCM) insulation where budgets allow
Bamboo charcoal panels for indoor VOC and humidity control
LEED-aligned green building documentation & certification support
How It Works
From Inquiry to Cooler Home in 4 Steps.
We have simplified the experience. No complicated contracts. No mystery pricing. Your home can be transformed in 15–45 days from first consultation.
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Free Site Audit
Our environmental engineer visits your property. We measure roof temperatures, conduct PM2.5 air quality tests, assess drainage, and map sun angles. 100% free. No pressure.
Day 1–3
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Custom Design Report
We deliver a property-specific design — which coatings, which species, where to plant, what sensors to install. Includes projected savings, payback period, and IoT dashboard setup.
Day 4–7
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Precision Installation
Our trained installation team deploys the full Urbancool envelope — coatings, waterproofing, plants, jaalis, sensors. Clean, quiet, non-disruptive. Most installations complete in 7–21 days.
Day 8–30
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IoT Verified Results
Sensors go live. You watch temperatures drop on your phone in real time. We conduct a 30-day post-installation review to confirm performance meets our installation benchmarks. Ongoing support is available.
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Investment Options
Select the Right Level of Protection for Your Property.
Every package includes a free site audit, custom design report, trained installation team, and post-installation performance review. All prices are indicative — final quote follows the free site assessment. No hidden charges.
Entry
Roof Shield
Stop the heat at the source. The highest-ROI first intervention for any home.
₹85K
onwards, per 1,000 sq ft coverage
✓High-SRI cool roof coating (2-coat system)
✓Polymer waterproofing membrane layer
✓Surface temperature IoT sensor (2 points)
✓5-year performance guarantee on coating
✓Free annual inspection Year 1 & 2
✓Mobile dashboard access included
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Complete
Comfort Envelope
The full integrated system. Heat, pollution, waterproofing and green cover working together.
₹2.8L
onwards, for a typical 1,800 sq ft home
✓Everything in Roof Shield, plus:
✓Miyawaki micro-forest (15–25 native species)
✓Bamboo grove thermal buffer (east/west facade)
✓Vertical green wall on 1 facade
✓Indoor plant biophilic air purifier kit (8 plants)
✓Full IoT sensor suite (air quality + PM2.5 + temp)
✓10-year warranty on all products
✓3-year Miyawaki maintenance support
Premium
Heritage Envelope
For villas, havelis, commercial buildings. Maximum performance. Green certification eligible.
₹6L+
custom scoped for your property
✓Everything in Comfort Envelope, plus:
✓Custom jaali screen design + fabrication
✓Khus / vetiver courtyard cooling system
✓PCM (Phase Change Material) roof insulation
✓Bamboo charcoal VOC panel installation
✓LEED / GRIHA green certification support
✓Annual IoT performance report for 5 years
✓Full-service 5-year maintenance contract
Prices vary by property size, complexity, and site conditions. Every quote is preceded by a free site audit — no surprises.
Measured Results
From Real Properties. Verified by Sensors.
A selection of outcomes from our completed installations, measured by post-deployment IoT sensors. Results vary by property type, location, and package — your site assessment will confirm what is achievable for your building.
🌡 Residential
Independent House — 2,200 sq ft
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
9.5°C
Indoor temperature reduction measured during peak May heat
58%
Reduction in cooling-related electricity in first summer post-install
Zero
Monsoon leakage in first two seasons following waterproofing
Package: Comfort Envelope
🌿 Green Infrastructure
Villa with Compound — 4,000 sq ft
Aliganj, Lucknow
51%
PM2.5 reduction measured indoors vs. pre-installation baseline
2.5m
Miyawaki canopy height achieved within 18 months of planting
7°C
Ambient temperature reduction measured at compound perimeter vs. street
Package: Heritage Envelope
🏠 Entry Package
3 BHK Flat — Top Floor — 1,450 sq ft
Indira Nagar, Lucknow
28°C
Post-coating roof surface temp in peak May sun (from 57°C)
43%
Reduction in AC run-hours during July vs. previous year same month
None
Slab seepage in 2024 monsoon — previously leaking annually for 5 years
Package: Roof Shield
Results are from IoT-monitored installations and client-reported electricity bill comparisons. Individual outcomes vary by property, climate microzone, and installed package.
About Urbancool Solutions
An Integrated Building Climate System Built for India.
Urbancool Solutions was founded in Lucknow with a single conviction: every Indian building can be made significantly cooler, drier, and healthier — through a system that works with the climate, not against it.
We combine cool roof science, traditional Indian cooling methods, living green infrastructure, and real-time IoT monitoring into one integrated system — purpose-built for North India's thermal and monsoon conditions.
"We exist to make cool, clean, breathable buildings the default for every Indian family and institution — not a luxury reserved for those who can run AC around the clock."
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What We Do
We design and deploy integrated building climate systems for homes, villas, offices, housing societies, and commercial buildings across North India — reducing indoor temperatures by up to 10°C and cooling-related electricity by up to 60%.
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How We're Different
Every claim we make is IoT-verifiable. We install sensors at each site and provide a live mobile dashboard — surface temperatures, indoor air quality, PM2.5 levels. Our results are data, not marketing copy.
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Who We Serve
Homeowners, housing societies, developers, commercial property owners, and institutions across UP, Delhi NCR, and Bihar. If your space runs hot, your bills are high, or your roof leaks — we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every Question You Should Ask Before You Invest.
These are the questions thoughtful homeowners and property managers ask us before committing. We believe you deserve direct answers — not marketing spin. We do not promise outcomes we cannot measure.
Getting Started
There is no catch. Our free site audit is genuinely free — no hidden charges, no obligation to proceed, and no aggressive follow-up calls. Our engineer visits your property, takes measurements, and delivers a written report. We believe that if our solution is right for your home, the data will speak for itself. We would rather earn your trust through transparency than pressure you into a decision.
Where are free audits currently available? We are currently offering free site audits in Lucknow and nearby cities — including Kanpur, Unnao, Barabanki, Raebareli, Sitapur, and surrounding areas. We are actively expanding our service footprint across North India and will be announcing new cities soon. If you are outside our current coverage area, register your interest and we will notify you the moment we reach your city.
✓ 100% free site audit in Lucknow & nearby cities. Written report delivered within 48 hours. Zero pressure. More cities coming soon.
If your home gets uncomfortably hot in summer, your AC runs most of the day, your electricity bill peaks between May and July, or your roof leaks during monsoon — Urbancool will almost certainly deliver measurable benefit. The site audit confirms this with actual sensor readings from your property, not assumptions. Flat-roof homes in North India see the highest returns. Apartments and south/west-facing floors also benefit significantly from vertical green walls and bamboo buffers.
Cost & Investment
Our entry-level Roof Shield package starts at ₹85,000 for up to 1,000 sq ft of cool roof coating with waterproofing and basic IoT monitoring. This alone delivers the single highest-ROI intervention available — stopping heat at the source before it enters your home. For most 2–3 BHK homes, the Roof Shield pays back in 2–3 summers purely through reduced AC running costs.
Important: Final pricing always depends on your specific project — the type of property, the solutions selected, site conditions, and the scope of work involved. A Miyawaki forest installation has a very different cost profile from a cool roof coating, and a commercial building is scoped differently from a residential flat. There is no one-size-fits-all number.
✓ Our free site audit gives you an accurate, no-obligation quote tailored to your property — not a generic estimate. Every project is priced individually based on what your building actually needs.
Performance & Results
Cool roof coatings deliver results from the very first sunny day after curing (typically 48–72 hours post-application). Our IoT sensors go live immediately and you can watch the surface temperature drop in real time on your phone. Electricity bill reduction is visible in your first full summer month's bill. Miyawaki forests and bamboo buffers begin delivering shade and ambient cooling within 6–12 months as they establish canopy. Full system benefits compound over the first 2–3 years.
In most cases, yes — but far less often and at much lower settings. Urbancool reduces the heat load on your building by 60–80%, which means your AC reaches the desired temperature faster, cycles off sooner, and runs for fewer hours per day. Most clients report dropping AC usage from 18+ hours/day to 4–6 hours/day in peak summer. A few Heritage Envelope clients in well-shaded properties report becoming entirely AC-free — but we do not make this a standard promise. We promise measurable reduction, not elimination.
Absolutely. The coated surface is fully walkable and handles normal terrace activity — drying clothes, evening walks, potted plants, solar panel mounting. The coating is specifically designed to be durable under foot traffic. In fact, because the surface temperature drops from 55°C to under 30°C, your terrace becomes genuinely usable in summer for the first time — many of our clients convert previously unusable terraces into functional outdoor living spaces after installation.
Practical Concerns
Yes, and we actively work with housing societies. For apartments, the most impactful intervention is cool roof coating on the common terrace — which benefits every flat below. This requires RWA (Resident Welfare Association) approval and we assist with the proposal, technical documentation, and cost-sharing model for multi-unit buildings. Individual flats can also benefit from vertical green walls and indoor plant systems without requiring any RWA approval. We have worked with over 12 societies in Lucknow and Kanpur.
Yes. This is actually a common arrangement. The landlord invests in the installation (which adds permanent value to the property and qualifies for green building certification). The tenant benefits from lower electricity bills and a cooler living environment — often immediately. Some landlords share the savings with tenants through a slightly reduced rent or simply use the upgrade to justify better market rent. We provide documentation for both parties clearly outlining the investment, warranty, and projected savings.
The Urbancool system is physically installed and fully transferable. All warranties, IoT sensor access, and performance documentation transfer to the new owner upon sale. In practice, a cool roof coating, established Miyawaki forest, and live IoT dashboard are significant selling points — several of our clients have reported faster property sales and higher valuations after Urbancool installation. We provide a formal warranty transfer document at no charge when the property changes hands.
IoT Monitoring: Optional, Client-Specific
Not necessarily. For most households, a simple room monitor displaying AQI, temperature, and humidity is completely sufficient to see your results in real time. The IoT dashboard — with cloud logging, historical graphs, and multi-point sensor arrays — is an optional upgrade, primarily designed for institutions, corporates, and large properties where detailed reporting is required. If you are a homeowner wanting to verify your Urbancool results, your standard monitor does that job perfectly well.
✓ Simple home monitor included in all packages. IoT cloud dashboard is an optional add-on — only recommended where detailed ESG, CSR, or compliance reporting is required.
IoT monitoring involves considerably more infrastructure than a stand-alone device. Each installation requires calibrated sensors, a communication gateway, cloud server hosting, and a custom dashboard built for your property. The cost reflects real infrastructure — not a markup on a consumer gadget. This is why we only recommend IoT dashboards for clients who genuinely need the data: schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, government projects, and corporates with ESG or Smart City reporting obligations. For a household, the additional cost rarely delivers proportionate value.
All IoT sensors require periodic calibration and maintenance — this is standard for environmental monitoring equipment everywhere, including government and industrial installations. We provide full service support for all IoT deployments: remote diagnostics, on-site calibration visits, and sensor replacement when required. Any fault is flagged automatically on the dashboard. We recommend an annual maintenance check for all IoT-equipped installations, which is included in our IoT service agreement.
Yes — and for most homeowners, this is exactly what we recommend. Your indoor monitor displays AQI, temperature, and humidity live, so you can see the improvement the moment your Urbancool system is active. You will also notice the difference on your electricity bill within the first summer month. IoT dashboards add value when you need multi-point data logging, timestamped reports, or compliance documentation — not for everyday home use.
IoT dashboards are best suited to clients where measurable, reportable environmental data is a requirement — not just a nice-to-have. This includes:
Schools & Hospitals — indoor air quality compliance and NAAC/NABH documentation
Corporates — ESG reporting, LEED/GRIHA green building certification, board-level sustainability disclosures
Government & Smart City Projects — data submission for Smart City Mission, AMRUT, or urban heat island mitigation programmes
Large Housing Societies — RWA-level reporting to residents on common-area performance
✓ If you are a homeowner, your standard monitor is sufficient. If you represent an institution or corporate with compliance obligations — IoT is built for you. Ask us during your site audit and we will advise based on your actual reporting needs.
Yes. All IoT dashboards are hosted on secure cloud platforms with encrypted data transmission. Each client receives a private login — your data is never shared with or visible to other clients. We do not sell or share any monitoring data with third parties. For government and institutional clients requiring on-premise data storage or specific data residency compliance, we can discuss custom deployment arrangements during the audit.
Book Your Free Site Audit
Your Property's Baseline — Measured, Mapped, and Priced. Free.
Before you invest anything, you will know exactly what is happening on your roof, what the indoor air quality looks like, and what a tailored solution will cost. Our environmental engineer handles it all — at no cost, no obligation, and no pressure to proceed.
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Roof surface temperature measurement (IoT sensor deployed)
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Effective Date: 1 June 2025 |
Governing Law: Information Technology Act, 2000 & IT (Amendment) Act, 2008, India |
Last Reviewed: June 2025
Plain-Language Summary: We collect only the information you voluntarily give us (name, phone, email, property details) when you use our contact form or book a site audit. We use it solely to provide our services. We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any third party. We do not run advertising on this website. IoT sensor data from installed systems is private to each client and never shared.
01 Who We Are
Urbancool Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ("Urbancool", "we", "us", "our") is an environmental engineering and green infrastructure company registered and operating in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. We provide integrated building climate systems including cool roof coatings, Miyawaki forest installations, bamboo thermal buffers, jaali screen systems, vertical green walls, and IoT environmental monitoring.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information submitted through our website (urbancoolsolutions.in) and through the delivery of our professional services.
02 Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
Contact & Enquiry Data: Full name, phone number, email address, property type, location/area, and any message you include in the Free Site Audit booking form.
Service Engagement Data: Property address, roof area, building age, existing materials, and photographs collected during site assessments and project execution.
Communication Data: Records of WhatsApp, email, or phone conversations related to your project.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data: Browser type, device type, pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs — collected in aggregate through analytics tools. This data is not linked to your identity.
Cookies: We use essential cookies for basic site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. See Section 8 for details.
C. IoT Monitoring Data
For clients who opt into our IoT sensor systems, environmental data is collected including surface temperatures, indoor air quality indices, PM2.5 readings, humidity, and VOC levels. This data is linked to your property, not your personal identity. See Section 5 for full details.
03 How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To respond to your enquiries and schedule free site audits
To prepare customised design reports and project proposals
To deliver, manage, and warranty our environmental engineering services
To send you project updates, scheduling communications, and post-installation support
To generate aggregated, anonymised performance benchmarks for research (individual identity is never disclosed)
To comply with applicable legal obligations under Indian law
To improve our website and service offerings based on aggregate usage patterns
We do not use your information for: Targeted advertising, sale to third parties, marketing profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose unrelated to delivering and improving our services.
04 Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Delivery Partners: Where necessary, with our field engineers, subcontractors, or material suppliers to execute your project — strictly under confidentiality obligations.
Form Processing: Our contact form is processed via Formspree (formspree.io), a third-party form backend. Submission data is transmitted to their servers in accordance with their privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Formspree's Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements: When required by a court order, government authority, or applicable Indian law including the IT Act, 2000.
Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred — you will be notified in advance.
No data is shared with advertising networks, data brokers, social media platforms, or any entity for commercial exploitation.
05 IoT & Environmental Monitoring Data
For clients with IoT dashboard subscriptions, the following applies:
All environmental sensor data (temperature, PM2.5, AQI, humidity) is stored on secure cloud servers and accessible only to the authorised account holder(s) for your property.
Data is never shared between clients. Each property has a completely isolated, private data environment.
We may use anonymised, aggregated trends across all installations (e.g., "average roof temperature reduction across UP installations in June") for scientific benchmarking and service improvement. No individual property or client is identifiable in such data.
Upon service termination, IoT data is retained for a maximum of 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
For institutional clients with on-premise data requirements, custom arrangements are available.
06 Data Retention
Enquiry Data (no project initiated): Retained for 12 months from first contact, then permanently deleted.
Active Client Data: Retained for the duration of the project plus 7 years thereafter for warranty, legal, and tax compliance purposes under Indian law.
IoT Sensor Data: Retained for 2 years post-service termination unless earlier deletion is requested.
Website Analytics Data: Aggregated only, no identifiable retention period.
Upon request, we will confirm the specific retention period applicable to your data category.
07 Your Rights
As a data subject under applicable Indian information technology law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data held by us:
Right to Access: Request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for communications at any time (note: this does not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal, or data retained for legal/contractual obligations).
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint with our designated Grievance Officer (see Section 12).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at urbancoolsolutions92@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
08 Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses the following minimal cookie practices:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., scroll position, form state). Cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics (such as aggregated page view counts) to understand which sections of our website are most useful. No personally identifiable data is collected through analytics.
No Advertising Cookies: We do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party advertising or retargeting technology on this website.
No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not participate in any cross-site user tracking or data sharing with advertising networks.
09 Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
All data transmitted through our website is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS.
IoT dashboard data is stored on encrypted cloud infrastructure with access controls.
Internal access to client data is restricted to personnel who require it for service delivery.
We do not store payment or financial information — all payment processing is handled separately through trusted third-party providers.
Limitation: No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we implement strong protective measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you promptly as required by applicable law.
10 Children's Privacy
Our services and this website are intended for adults (18 years and above) acting in their capacity as property owners, managers, or institutional representatives. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have such information, please contact our Grievance Officer immediately.
11 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Effective Date" and "Last Reviewed" dates at the top of this policy
Notify active clients by email where the change materially affects how their data is used
Post the updated policy on this website
Continued use of our website or services after the updated policy is posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
12 Contact & Grievance Officer
As required under Rule 5(9) of the IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, we have designated a Grievance Officer for privacy-related complaints:
Plain-Language Summary: By using this website or booking any Urbancool service, you agree to these terms. Our free site audit is genuinely free with no obligation. Paid services are governed by a formal written contract. Our performance projections are engineering estimates — actual results depend on your property and conditions. We provide material warranties as specified per product. Disputes are governed by Indian law and resolved in Lucknow courts.
01 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Urbancool Solutions website (urbancoolsolutions.in), submitting an enquiry, booking a site audit, or engaging us for any service, you ("Client", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
If you are engaging us on behalf of an organisation (a housing society, company, institution, or government body), you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website or engage our services.
02 Description of Services
Urbancool Solutions provides integrated building climate systems and related environmental engineering services, including but not limited to:
Cool roof coating systems (heat-reflective, waterproofing, UV-resistant)
Miyawaki micro-forest design, species selection, and installation
Bamboo thermal buffer planning and plantation
Jaali screen system design and installation
Vertical green wall systems (external façades and indoor installations)
IoT environmental sensor deployment and dashboard provisioning
Hydrophobic / permeable pavement design and installation
Biophilic pergola and trellis system design, supply, and planting
Free site assessments, design reports, and project consultations
Post-installation monitoring, maintenance, and warranty services
Specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for paid services are defined in a separate written project agreement signed by both parties prior to commencement of any paid work.
03 Free Site Audit — Terms
Our Free Site Audit is provided at no charge and with no obligation to proceed with any paid service. The following terms apply:
The audit is conducted by a qualified Urbancool environmental engineer at your property, at a mutually agreed time.
The audit includes: roof surface temperature measurement, indoor PM2.5 air quality baseline, solar angle assessment, shade mapping, and a written design report with indicative pricing.
You grant our engineer access to the relevant areas of your property solely for the purpose of conducting the audit.
The design report and all projections contained within it are indicative estimates based on site conditions observed during the audit. They are not contractual guarantees.
We reserve the right to decline or reschedule audit requests at our discretion, particularly where the property is outside our current service coverage area.
Free audits are currently available in Lucknow and select nearby cities. Coverage is expanding — enquiries from outside our service area are welcome and will be responded to as coverage expands.
04 Paid Services — Engagement & Payment
Engagement for any paid service is formalised through a written Project Agreement / Work Order that specifies:
Scope of work, materials, and installation methodology
Total project cost and payment schedule (typically: advance deposit + milestone payments + final payment)
No paid work commences until the Project Agreement is signed and the agreed advance deposit is received. Indicative pricing shown on this website or in the Savings Calculator is for estimation purposes only and does not constitute a binding quote.
Important: Do not make any payment to Urbancool Solutions without a signed Project Agreement referencing the specific scope and amount. We are not liable for payments made based solely on verbal or informal communication.
05 Performance Claims & Disclaimers
Performance figures cited on our website — including temperature reductions, energy savings percentages, PM2.5 reduction rates, and payback periods — are based on:
IoT-monitored data from completed Urbancool installations
Published scientific literature on building envelope performance
ASHRAE and BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency, India) reference standards
Estimates generated by our Savings Calculator tool
Disclaimer: All performance projections are indicative estimates. Actual results will vary depending on property type and age, existing roof condition, local microclimate, building orientation, usage patterns, presence of neighbouring structures, installation quality, and maintenance. Urbancool does not guarantee specific performance outcomes unless expressly committed to in writing in a signed Project Agreement with defined measurement protocols.
The Savings Calculator on our website is a planning tool only. Its outputs are not legally binding estimates or contractual commitments.
06 Warranties & Guarantees
Urbancool Solutions provides the following warranties on completed paid installations:
Cool Roof Coating: 10-year material warranty against peeling, delamination, and significant SRI loss under normal conditions, as per manufacturer specifications. Workmanship warranty: 2 years.
Waterproofing Membrane: 5-year workmanship and material warranty against water ingress through treated areas.
Miyawaki Forest: Plant establishment warranty for 12 months post-installation — replacement of plants that do not establish due to planting methodology (excludes acts of God, vandalism, or negligent watering).
IoT Sensors: 1-year hardware warranty; annual calibration and maintenance recommended and available through our IoT Service Agreement.
Warranties are void if: the installation is modified by parties other than Urbancool, the property undergoes structural changes affecting the installed system, or the client fails to follow our written maintenance guidelines.
Warranty claims must be submitted in writing to urbancoolsolutions92@gmail.com. We will inspect and respond within 10 working days.
07 Client Obligations
As a client engaging Urbancool for services, you agree to:
Provide accurate and complete information about your property, usage patterns, and requirements
Grant safe and timely access to the relevant areas of your property during site audit, installation, and maintenance visits
Obtain any required permissions from landlords, RWAs, local authorities, or co-owners before work commences (we provide supporting technical documentation upon request)
Follow written maintenance guidelines provided post-installation to preserve performance and warranty validity
Make payments in accordance with the schedule in your Project Agreement
Notify us promptly of any changes to the property that may affect the installed system
08 Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, design, graphics, layout, code, service descriptions, calculator logic, and branding — is the intellectual property of Urbancool Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and is protected under the Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and applicable international intellectual property law.
You may not reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent.
The design reports, technical drawings, and IoT dashboards we produce for your project are provided for your use only and may not be shared with competing service providers or used to reverse-engineer our methodologies.
You retain ownership of your property data and IoT sensor readings. We retain ownership of the analytical frameworks, species databases, and software systems used to generate reports and dashboards.
09 IoT Services — Specific Terms
For clients subscribing to our IoT environmental monitoring service:
IoT dashboards are provided as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) component and require an active service agreement for continued cloud access.
Dashboard access is provided on a per-property basis and may not be transferred or resold.
We do not guarantee 100% uptime of cloud dashboards; planned maintenance windows will be communicated in advance.
Client is responsible for maintaining internet connectivity at the property for sensor data transmission.
Sensor hardware remains the property of Urbancool Solutions until full payment of the IoT service package is received, after which ownership transfers to the client.
We provide remote diagnostics and scheduled calibration; on-site visits for calibration are billable under our annual IoT maintenance plan.
10 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law:
Urbancool Solutions' total liability for any claim arising from our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption, arising from the use or inability to use our services.
We are not liable for performance outcomes that deviate from projections due to factors outside our control: extreme weather events, changes in your electricity consumption patterns, third-party modifications to the property, or acts of God.
Our liability for the free site audit is limited to the cost of the audit itself (nil), as it is provided without charge.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or fraud.
11 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Urbancool Solutions Pvt. Ltd., its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:
Your breach of these Terms
Your failure to obtain required permissions or approvals before installation
Inaccurate or misleading information provided to us that affects project outcomes
Modifications to our installations made without our written authorisation
12 Termination
By the Client: You may cancel a project engagement before commencement of physical installation work, subject to forfeiture of any advance deposit paid to cover design and mobilisation costs, as specified in your Project Agreement.
By Urbancool Solutions: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services if: payment obligations are not met as per the agreed schedule; you breach these Terms or your Project Agreement; site conditions discovered during works materially differ from those represented; or continued engagement would violate applicable law.
IoT Service Termination: Either party may terminate an IoT service subscription with 30 days' written notice. Upon termination, dashboard access is revoked at the end of the notice period. Sensor hardware ownership transfers as per Section 9.
13 Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising from them are governed by the laws of the Republic of India, specifically including the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Step 1 — Informal Resolution: Parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by written notice to the other party, allowing 30 days for good-faith resolution.
Step 2 — Mediation: If informal resolution fails, the parties agree to attempt mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in Lucknow before initiating formal proceedings.
Step 3 — Jurisdiction: If mediation fails, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nothing prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm.
14 Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms, service enquiries, warranty claims, or complaints:
