With the problem of climate change aggravating with each passing day, the need to introduce and imbibe sustainability in our lifestyles is becoming even more important.
With the problem of climate change aggravating with each passing day, the need to introduce and imbibe sustainability in our lifestyles is becoming even more important.
Realising this, the concept of Green Buildings, which are energy efficient and thus environment friendly, is fast catching the fancy.
Of late, Ahmedabad is also making its foray into construction of Green Buildings. The Shapath V building coming up on SG highway is aspiring to be Gold certified under LEEd ratings.
Godrej, which is coming up with a Godrej Green City project near Nirma University, will also feature use of solar power, water recycling & harvesting and flyash bricks. "Green Building is a concept which reduces consumption of power (electricity) without sacrificing its comforts. The idea is to have a building green in both aesthetics and environment impact. The concept is new to Ahmedabad, but we expect more and more builders to opt for Green Buildings in the future," Anmol Jaggi, director of Gensol Consultants, a leading consultancy firm, said.
He explained that a Green Building brings together a vast array of energy efficient and environment friendly construction practices to reduce and ultimately eliminate impact of buildings on environment and human health.
"Green Building emphasises on taking advantage of energy efficient practices like centralised HVAC system, using renewable resources, building integrated photo-voltaics, installing double and triple glazed windows, rain water harvesting, water recycling, among others," he said.
According to experts, of the total greenhouse gas emissions, around 35% is because of electricity. Out of total electricity consumed in commercial and residential premises, 50 % to 60% of the power consumed is by air-conditioning, and the rest by lighting and other appliances.
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