Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is vital for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the world.
Sustainable or "green building" design and construction is the opportunity to use our resources more efficiently while creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes.
The concept of Green Building (GB) "Encompasses ways of designing, constructing and maintaining buildings to decrease energy and water usage and costs, improve the efficiency and longevity of building systems, and decrease the burdens that buildings impose on the environment and public health."
"A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building."
Benefits of Green Homes
A Green Home can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The immediate and most tangible benefit is in the reduction in water and operating energy costs right from day one, during the entire life cycle of the building.
Tangible benefits
Energy savings : 20 - 30 %
Water savings : 30 - 50%
Intangible benefits
Enhanced air quality,
Excellent day lighting,
Health & wellbeing of the occupants,
Conservation of scarce national resources Enhance marketability for the project.