Green buildings are the need of the hour, to conserve resources and to protect the environment from further deterioration. Depleting natural resources and rapid development have led to a damaging effect on the environment. … READ FULL STORY
While the demand for green homes is rising, many myths regarding the same persist, in home buyers’ minds. Some people have a misconception that green homes are extremely expensive, compared to normal houses and … READ FULL STORY
Sustainability is no longer an option but the need of the hour, to conserve the resources and protect the environment. The increase in environmental awareness among people, has impacted real estate in India too. … READ FULL STORY
Sonali Rastogi is founder partner of Morphogenesis, an award-winning architecture and urban design firm, whose aim is to build a global discourse on contemporary Indian architecture. The firm has been ranked among the top … READ FULL STORY
The US Green Building Council (USGBC), on June 18, 2019, released the list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely-used green building rating system. … READ FULL STORY
Commercial buildings that are eco-friendly or ‘green’, have several advantages over traditional buildings, including lower cost of maintenance and positive perception among prospective tenants. However, retrofitting a building to make it ‘green’, can sometimes … READ FULL STORY
India ranks third on the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) annual ranking of the top 10 countries, for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings. According to the survey by USGBC, the … READ FULL STORY
Buildings have an enormous impact on the environment and climate change. At 41 per cent of the total US energy consumption, buildings out-consume the industrial (30 per cent) and transportation (29 per cent) sectors. … READ FULL STORY
Of late, home seekers have become increasingly aware of the short-term costs versus the long-term benefits of living in green buildings. Although green building concepts in the residential segment are more prevalent in super-luxury … READ FULL STORY
