Rising trend for Green Buildings in India

The concept of Green buildings is catching up in India with many developers employing the principles required for such buildings in their residential projects. There is an increased awareness among the general public about the relevance of such buildings in modern times. Besides optimising the use of various scarce resources, it also facilitates healthy living for its occupants.

So, what is a ‘Green building’?

A Green building is one which emphasises on the reduced use of water, the optimum use of energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources, generation of limited waste as well as providing a healthier existence for the occupants of the building compared to a conventional building. They are called ‘Green buildings’ because they are built based on eco-friendly concepts, making optimum use of natural resources like land, water, air, light, energy and other natural resources.

Benefits of Green Buildings:

IGBC certification:

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for ‘Green buildings’ is the first rating system exclusively for the residential sector that was developed in India. It is based on principles of accepted energy and environmental concepts. Besides, there is a balance that is maintained between established practices as well as emerging concepts in construction and strikes a balance between known established practices and emerging concepts. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation.

IGBC Green Homes:

The IGBC Green Homes rating system is a measurement system that is employed for rating new residential buildings that include various construction categories such as individual homes, high-rise apartments, gated communities, row houses as well as existing residential buildings which are retrofit and redesigned in accordance with the IGBC Green Homes criteria. Such projects can apply for IGBC Green homes certification if they meet all the criteria specified as well as achieve the minimum required points.

Green buildings in India

LEED rated Green buildings in India

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-INDIA) Green Building Rating System is a nationally and internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Some of the prominent buildings in India with a LEED gold rating are 247 Park in Mumbai, 3M R&D center in Bangalore, ABN AMRO KRM Towers in Chennai, Ambatur New Building block in Chennai, American Embassy school in New Delhi, Anna Centenary Building in Chennai, Aquamall Water Solutions Limited in Dehradun, Ashok Leyland Corporate office in Chennai, Bagmane Aquamarine (WTC 3) in Bangalore, Bagmane World Technology Center in Bangalore, Bagmane World Technology Center – Coral, Block 5 in Bangalore, Birla International school in Jaipur etc.