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Green areas provide several benefits to our environment, including improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, and enhancing the aesthetic value of the site. The Indian…
Read insight — Step by step method to comply to the IGBC Green Landscape criteria for Green Area RatioThe IGBC Landscape credit for Brownfield or Greyfield Redevelopment aims to encourage the rehabilitation of damaged sites, which are complicated by environmental contamination or previous…
Read insight — Step by step method to comply to the IGBC Green Landscape criteria for Brownfield or Greyfield RedevelopmentComplying with the IGBC landscape credit for using local materials can be an excellent way to support the local economy and minimize environmental impacts. The…
Read insight — IGBC Green Landscape- Material Selection Credit- Local MaterialsChiller systems play a critical role in cooling large buildings such as hospitals, offices, and hotels. They consume a significant amount of energy, and their…
Read insight — Maximizing Chiller Energy Efficiency: Opportunities for Improvement in Large BuildingsIndia is facing a significant challenge in reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to India’s GHG inventory, the country’s total GHG emissions in 2014…
Read insight — The Road to Sustainability: Prioritizing Renewable Energy and CCS Technology in IndiaIndia’s power sector is one of the major contributors to the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As per the 2022 data, the power sector has…
Read insight — Towards a Sustainable Future: Decarbonizing India’s Power SectorAs the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a top priority for many countries. One…
Read insight — Linking PAT and REC Trading Schemes with India’s Carbon MarketCoal has been the primary source of energy for power generation for decades, and its demand is still growing in many countries, including India. However,…
Read insight — Challenges and Solutions for Coal Transportation in Power Generation: Insights from a Niti Aayog Study in IndiaThe IGBC Landscape Credit Natural Topography is a vital credit for any green building project, which emphasizes the preservation of natural topography and landscapes. Natural…
Read insight — IGBC Green Landscape- Site Planning and Management Credit- Natural TopographyLEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) program encourages sustainability practices in commercial buildings. One of the categories under this program is Innovation, which awards up…
Read insight — “Achieving Sustainability Excellence in Commercial Buildings with LEED BD+C’s Innovation Category”