Green Building and Sustainable Construction as per IGBC Rating
Abhinav Dwivedi1, Masoom Reza2
1M. Tech, Department of Civil Engineering, Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA)
2Asst. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Al-Falah School of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana (INDIA)
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Abstract – India is witnessing tremendous infrastructure growth and construction development. Indian construction industry being the one of the largest economic activities is rising at an average rate of 9.5%. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has been established to enable the construction industry environmentally sensitive. The IGBC promotes, developers, architects, the owners, builders, and the consultants are promoted to develop the green buildings to enhance the environmental and economic performance.
National issues such as water efficiency, energy efficiency and reduce the fossil fuel use, management of all types of consumer waste and preserving & conserving natural resources are being addressed and resoled with the concepts and techniques of green building construction. The energy savings shall range from 20 - 30 % and water savings shall arrange from 30 - 50%. Other benefits of green buildings shall include enhanced/improved air quality for building occupants, health & well-being of the occupants of the building, excellent/efficient daylighting use, safety aids and preservation & conservation of national resources.
Key Words: IGBC, Platinum Campus Certification, Sustainable Construction, Water and energy efficiency
