HIGHLIGHTS -The government is aiming to achieve this goal through the Energy Conservation Building Code-2017 -Designing new buildings in accordance with the energy code is estimated to achieve a reduction of another 300 billion units in power consumption NEW DELHI: The power ministry has set its sights on achieving an Read more…
A project that is located inside existing built density and/or which is at a walkable distance to diverse uses such as banks, restaurants, supermarkets, has great advantage for both the project users and the environment since such a project will also contribute to compact development. Increasing the residential and non-residential Read more…
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 30% of greenhouse gas emissions are from electricity, followed by 26% in transportation and 21% in industry. Adding green features to your building can reduce its impact. According to Bicycle Facilities Credit in LEED v4.1 If employees, customers, or residents are encouraged to use bicycle Read more…
LEED in its Green Building rating system v4.1 has put special emphasis on the development of the neighbourhood location of the project that has to be certified from Green building Certification. The intent to do so is – To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To Read more…
To encourage project location in areas with development constraints and promote the health of the surrounding area, LEED has introduced this credit. Total no. of Possible Points – (1-2) Credit Applies to – New Construction (8–16 points), Core & Shell (8–20 points), Schools (8–15 points), Retail (8–16 points), Data Centres Read more…
– Integrative process is a credit in LEED building design and construction and interior design and construction rating systems. An integrative process is all about achieving high performance and cost-effective green building outcomes. This is achieved through an early analysis of interrelationships between multiple building systems. Integrative process starts early Read more…
Energy, in the form of fossil fuels, is the driving force of human life; therefore, renewable energy sources such as solar energy are seen as the answer to the energy crisis. However, these are relatively new technologies and might affect the environment negatively. In this article, Khushal Matai discusses the Read more…
India inhabits 17% of the global population and 15% of the livestock. Broad estimates show that about 80% of India’s surface water is polluted, thereby resulting in losses over $6 billion, annually, to waterborne diseases.1 According to a recent UN report, India is projected to add 300 million new urban Read more…
Transit-Oriented Development: Planning Tool for Sustainable and Affordable Urban Development Case of Delhi Background Urbanization all over the world is causing concern not only amongst the urban planners but also amongst the world leaders, particularly in the developing world. The three ‘P s associated with urbanization, that is, population, Read more…
BATHINDA: The state government is all set to make installation of solar plants on rooftops mandatory for commercial buildings with more than 5,000 sq ft covered area. The solar plant will fulfil the major requirement of power of the building. The state government is all set to make installation of Read more…