Green Construction Is The Foundation For India’s Success

Green construction is more important than just a luxury amenity. We are all aware of the pressing environmental issues such as global warming, water, and air pollution, and resource conservation. But are you aware of the impact that your home or office could be having on the environment?
Buildings consume 30-35% of the total energy consumption in India. Aside from energy consumption, buildings have major environmental impacts over their entire life cycle. Resources such as ground cover, forests, water, and energy are depleted to construct and operate buildings. Energy-consuming systems for lighting, air-conditioning, and water heating provide comfort to occupants. Once constructed, buildings generate large amounts of waste which needs to be managed.

As a result of India’s rapid economic and population growth, this energy and resource consumption is rising at an alarming rate. The massive increase in demand for housing and expansion of commercial office spaces leave no doubt that living in a sustainable environment has become the need of the hour.

What is green construction?

Green construction principles strive to minimize the adverse impact that buildings have on the environment. From selecting the location to daily operation, green buildings are held to the highest standards of environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. These buildings optimize their use of local materials, minimize their impact on local ecology, and, most importantly, are built to reduce power, water, and material requirements.
There are 5 fundamental principles of green construction.
There are certifying agencies, such as the Indian green building council (igbc) that assist real estate developers to implement these principles and get the green certification.