As sustainability and environmental consciousness become increasingly important in the design and construction of buildings, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification has become a widely recognized standard for sustainable building practices. One of the credits within the LEED v4 rating system is the Open Space credit, which Read more…
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 Green Building Council (IGBC) has established standards for green area ratios to promote sustainable design practices. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide Read more…
In today’s world, there is an increasing need to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. One of the ways to achieve this is by using materials with recycled content. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has included a landscape credit in its rating system, which encourages the Read more…
Complying with the IGBC landscape credit for using local materials can be an excellent way to support the local economy and minimize environmental impacts. The credit awards points based on the percentage of total construction and landscape materials used within a distance of 400 km from the site area. Here’s Read more…
The use of efficient irrigation systems in landscapes is essential for conserving water and reducing the demand for irrigation. The IGBC landscape credit for efficient irrigation systems aims to encourage the adoption of efficient systems for watering landscapes. In this article, we will discuss the step by step method to Read more…
Rainwater filtration is an important aspect of sustainable landscape design. The aim of this is to prevent pollutants from rainwater runoff from entering natural waterways and protect them from contamination. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has recognized this and has included it as one of the credits for sustainable Read more…
Complying with the IGBC landscape credit Rain Water Harvesting can help enhance the groundwater table and reduce municipal water demand through effective rainwater management. The credit incentivizes the provision of a rainwater harvesting system to capture and recharge a percentage of runoff volumes from non-roof areas. In this article, we Read more…
Landscape design is a critical component of sustainable building practices. It plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of a project, as well as enhancing the overall aesthetics of the site. One key aspect of sustainable landscape design is the use of drought-tolerant species. This credit encourages the Read more…
Complying with IGBC landscape credit for native species is an important aspect of sustainable landscape design. By restoring and maintaining native plant species in a project, it facilitates their adaptability to the local climate, soil, and ecosystem. This, in turn, helps in reducing water consumption, maintenance costs, and the use Read more…
The IGBC Landscape credit for Brownfield or Greyfield Redevelopment aims to encourage the rehabilitation of damaged sites, which are complicated by environmental contamination or previous development, and reduce the pressure on undeveloped land. By redeveloping such sites, the project can reduce the environmental impact of development and create more sustainable Read more…