Energy consumption is one aspect of commercial buildings, where the owners can take steps to reduce the same and save costs. Making changes to the building that reduce energy consumption, can make your building more … 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
Real estate developer K Raheja Corp has received a Gold rating certification, for Building 12 A in its commercial business park Mindspace, at Madhapur in Hyderabad, from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Mindspace … 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
Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated the Greenbuild India Conference & Exposition in Mumbai, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo, dedicated to green building and is premiering … 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
The US Green Building Council (USGBC), the creators of the LEED green building program, on October 12, 2017, announced that eight organisations are receiving the 2017 Greenbuild Leadership Awards. The awards will be presented … READ FULL STORY
According to a study ‘HEALTHfx’ by the Harvard University that examined LEED-certified buildings in six countries, additional health and climate benefits amounted to USD 12, for every dollar in energy savings in India. The … 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
