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. 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 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. 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 Read more
Taking a cue from the western and southern region, North India is taking steps in developing green buildings. Out of 6,000-odd green projects coming up across the country, there are around 400 projects (excluding Delhi) being developed in the region Read more
On the origin and objectives of USGBC The US Green Building Council (USGBC) emerged from conversations among three individuals – Mike Italiano, David Gottfried, and Rick Fedrizzi – that began in 1993. It revolved round promoting sustainability in building design, Read more
India’s NTPC Ltd. plans to set up a 5 gigawatt solar park in the western state of Gujarat, which would be the biggest in the country, as the top electricity generator shifts toward cleaner energy. A site has been identified Read more
Bihar government is considering a proposal to fine power distribution companies for load-shedding as part of its ambition to provide uninterrupted power supply to each household in the state as a matter of consumer rights. The proposed “No load-shedding policy” Read more
The intent of this credit is as follows: – To encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices. – To reduced motor vehicle use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. – To reduce air pollution, and other environmental and Read more
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the luncheon meeting on Sustainable Development with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders amid the ongoing 35th Asean Summit here on Monday.Later in the day, PM Modi is slated to Read more
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