The night sky is a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight that we should all be able to enjoy without the interference of light pollution. Unfortunately, in urban areas, light pollution is a common problem that can have negative impacts on wildlife, human health, and our ability to appreciate the beauty of Read more…
Heat islands are urban areas that experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to the excessive heat absorbed and retained by buildings, pavements, and other surfaces. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has established standards for Heat Island Mitigation to promote sustainable design practices. In this article, we will Read more…
Incorporating eco-friendly vehicles on site is an essential component of sustainable landscape design. It not only reduces the carbon footprint but also enhances the overall quality of the landscape. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has set standards for eco-friendly vehicles to promote sustainable transportation. In this article, we will Read more…
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development in the built environment. One of the IGBC’s initiatives is the Landscape credit for Design for Differently abled. This credit encourages the design of outdoor spaces that are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. In Read more…
The IGBC Landscape Credit Natural Topography is a vital credit for any green building project, which emphasizes the preservation of natural topography and landscapes. Natural topography refers to the natural features of the site, such as hills, valleys, water bodies, and other ecological features. The aim of this credit is Read more…
Project Case Study – HCL Bangalore HCL Bangalore Campus has been certified by IGBC recently in Green Existing Buildings Category. During this journey, Firstgreen Consulting plays an important role(as Sustainability Consultant).This campus has been achieved this rating by properly maintainning ecofriendly & sustainable features inside the premises. For more information, Read more…
More than 250 leading organisations in building sector have committed to achieve Net Zero status Coinciding with Earth Day, the CII Indian Green Building Council has launched ‘IGBC Mission on Net Zero’ to facilitate ‘India achieve net-zero carbon emission status by 2050’. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman CII-GBC said “Climate change poses Read more…
Whole world is suffering from a pandemic right now and it has affected our workplaces more than ever. There is a wide agreement that health of an individual is the most important thing at workplace or at home. We need to make our buildings healthier in order to make ourselves Read more…
Intent Control soil erosion and sedimentation, thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings. Compliance Options:Implement the following measures, as applicable:1. Soil erosion control measures taken before construction and during construction must conform to the best management practices highlighted in the National Building Code (NBC) of India 2005, Part Read more…
Intent Encourage retaining the site features to minimise site damage and associated negative environmentalimpacts. Compliance Options:Demonstrate that the project complies with at least one of the site preservation measures.(1 point for each measure; maximum 2 points): Existing Topography / Landscape:Retain at least 10% of the existing topography / landscape, without Read more…