Dear Viswamitra Sir, Thank you for coming in and adding few more valuable inputs in this. Its always great to hear from people like you who are living / applying those concepts. Adding your experience here will definetly boost the knowledge about Green Buildings. Thank you so much sir for letting us know about this - "photo catalytic oxidation equipment" I did nt knew about it. will do some research on it for sure. And the Boston government's new rule is definetly commendable. And In Newzealand they even provide special loans for the construction Green buildings. Hope such practice comes in India and encourages builders & individual house holds for Green buildings.
Thank you mums for your support and encouragement dear. Will try post some more aspects of Green building.
Excerpts from a Seminar by IGBC Chairman [JUSTIFY] IGBC estimates the demand for green building materials and equipment will reach $4 billion per annum by 2010. Industry experts feel that in tune with the global trend to protect environment, the number of green building projects in India may go up from the current 164 to over 2,000 by 2012. ‘Green Building’ technology is a futuristic idea for the planet and is pro life. It is inspired from various elements of nature and innovatively designed to generate significant economic and health advantages to us. It takes us closer to nature by bringing nature closer to home. In fact, it makes the whole growth story of mankind sustainable. Some of the facets of green buildings are: heat reduction insulated roofs and walls that substantially reduce heat ingress (up to 60%) thereby resulting in lower AC loads; cross ventilation with fresh breeze; goodbye to high energy costs (up to 40%); solar lighting is safe for people as well as the planet; 100% natural light all across, thereby cutting down usage of artificial light by 50%. Healthy indoors: One can enjoy healthy living with innovative solid waste management, waste segregation system and nature-friendly infrastructural facilities. Recycling to conserve nature: Owners can take pride in being a responsible citizen and make the most of ‘0% discharge building’. [/JUSTIFY]
Generally the cost difference while raising a green building is approximately between 5% and 8% more than a conventional building but the investor recovers costs within 3 years. – Not only do green buildings consume less energy to build but also reduce running costs of buildings up to 35-40%. – In a study in Australia it was found that by working in green buildings, productivity of the people had gone up, sickness reduced by 20% making it a much healthier environment to work or live in. Source: Magic bricks
View attachment 151907 This is a model elevation of Green Building. Landscaping on the elevation of the building.
Dear Pallavi, Thank you for sharing the interesting facts. I would like to add a few more things. Apart from LEED-IGBC certification for green building our Govt. has also come up with GRIHA certification for green buildings suited for Indian Climate.
Thank you Saudamini for adding this. I m not aware of it.. GRIHA Certification. I will definetly look into this.