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The idea of green building is to limit the impact on the environment without compromising human comfort. The green building aims to achieve more with less, which is what makes this sector so interesting.

it is not the job of a rating system like LEED to teach one moral ethics or tell how much one should build, this should be done by the government planning authority when any plan is sent for approval.

The key to architectural sustainability is to work with, rather than against, nature; to sensitively exploit and simultaneously avoid damaging natural systems. Architectural sustainability mirrors the view that it is necessary to position human activities.

A Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is a building that generates as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year. Energy-efficient building design and technologies as well as on-site energy-saving systems, like solar power and waste recycling, all help to make

Swimming pool, gymnasium, jogging track, clubhouse, steam & sauna, spa, games room, movie hall and even a golf course are just some of the amenities developers seem to be offering to lure in home buyers.

To provide Green building consultancy, an organisation needs to have a thorough understanding of the rating systems they plan to work with.

The long and hot summer is now upon us. This is when we crank up our air conditioners, which is also when we face the highest power shortages.

There has never been a better time to build certified green developments. People are now fully aware of the resource crunch the country is faced with and are increasingly demanding self-sustaining efficient developments that cost less to operate.

A common grouse among many property developers is that unless the buyers are willing to pay a premium on green developments, building

Someone raised a question today about what could be the most sustainable planting strategy for green roofs in India?

The most common definition used to describe a green building here in India is "A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants,

Green Roofs and Cool Roofs have become a very important component of sustainable urban development within the last 30 years. Growing environmental awareness and striking economical and ecological advantages are the driving forces for this great success.

Most of India's historical buildings are engineering feats that were achieved hundreds of years ago.

A green building consultant needs to be technically sound in almost all areas of construction and operations of the building, even more than the architect in most cases because architects do not normally get involved with....

Harvesting, storing and reusing rainwater is one of the first steps to creating a resilient built environment. The success of any rainwater harvesting system largely depends on the quality of the filtration mechanism.

Harvesting, storing and reusing rainwater is one of the first steps to creating a resilient built environment. The success of any rainwater harvesting system largely depends on the quality of the filtration mechanism.

Our customers asked for it and we obliged! We have now added a green building performance dashboard feature which provides real time updates on the current green building performance of the project.