With LEED’s focus on sustainability and environmental performance, water efficiency has always been important in LEED rating systems. A primary goal of LEED v4 is to “Protect and Restore Water Resources.” The credit for outdoor water use reduction weighs about 1-3 points This credit is applicable for New Construction (1–2 Read more…
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for co-operation in building energy efficiency. An official statement said BEE and CPWD will cooperate in promoting designs and construction of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) compliant new buildings, star Read more…
At the Paris Climate Conference, India pledged to reduce the greenhouse emission (GHE) intensity of its gross domestic product by 33-35% over 2005 levels by 2030. One of the key sectors that need to be factored in to meet this target is the real estate. India’s building stock is expected Read more…
The Haryana Building Code-2017 provides additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for achieving Green Building ratings from Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The details of Requirements and additional FAR stated in chapter 6 clause 6.5 of Read more…
With the construction industry panting to keep pace with the rapid urbanisation and the momentous target of achieving housing for all by 2022, building environment friendly buildings can no longer be ignored. This has led to the availability of “green” building material options in the market. Fly ash bricks, blocks, Read more…
The District Library, in collaboration with NGO Sanjhi Chaan, held a seminar on sustainable development and self reliance, based on Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. The seminar was held in the Bachat Bhawan. As many as 45 delegates from different organisations attended the seminar, including a special address by TV Narayanan from Read more…
The PGIMER has been conferred with the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) green healthcare facilities ‘platinum’ rating for the project, ‘PGI Expansion of Nehru Hospital’. The rating plaque was received by PS Saini, superintending hospital engineer, PGI, during the Green Building Congress in Hyderabad today. PGI Director Prof Jagat Ram Read more…
Building construction and its upkeep for livable conditions requires huge energy in the form of lighting, air-conditioning, operation of appliances, etc. Green building ie energy efficient building is the one which can reduce energy consumption as compared to conventional building. To address this issue a five day short term course Read more…
Green buildings are on a strong footing in India. Green buildings are on a strong footing in India. This was stated in a comprehensive report of LEED activity in India which found strong financial savings on energy for a number of sector-diverse, LEED Platinum and Gold certified buildings across India. Read more…
Chandigarh, May 27 The Haryana Government has decided to reward commercial and industrial property owners opting for green buildings. Now, owners of green buildings across the state will get extra floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 15 per cent. Amending the Haryana Building Code-2017, the Department of Town and Read more…