The Myth of Green Building
Published By: Down To Earth | Published Date: October, 14 , 2014There is no question that India and other parts of the still-under-construction world must build green. The building sector is a major contributor to climate change and local environmental destruction because of construction materials used; energy expended for lighting, heating and cooling; and water consumption and waste discharge. This is the threat. There is an opportunity as well. Most of India is still unbuilt—over 70 per cent of the building stock is yet to be constructed—so unlike the rest of the already developed world, India can build anew in efficient and sustainable manner. But how?
Author(s): Sunita Narain | Posted on: Oct 14, 2014 | Views(859) | Download (175)