Green Buildings

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