27-10-2014, 10:31 AM
Abstracts: Green Building refers to a structure and using a process that is environmentallyresponsible and resource efficient throughout a building’s lifecycle. Sincebuildings consume nearly 50% of World’s Total Energy, Green Buildings, on theother hand, consume minimum amount of energy with the use of energy efficientmaterials. Hence, location of green buildings in the close proximity would createa green zone and providing much healthier environment with minimum heatisland effect. In India, there are 2 primary rating systems for green building:GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment); LEED (Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design).