As sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration for building owners and tenants, green building lease agreements are becoming more common. These agreements help to ensure that buildings are designed, constructed and operated with environmental performance in mind. Here are five key considerations to keep in mind when drafting your green Read more…
As the world is moving towards a sustainable future, businesses are realizing the importance of adopting environmentally friendly practices. One way for building owners and tenants to make a significant impact on the environment is through the adoption of green lease agreements. Green lease agreements are contracts that incorporate sustainability 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…