Green building
1. INTRODUCTOIN Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) expands and complements the building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier space for occupants as compared to conventional buildings. Green building is the practice of creating structures and processes that are environment friendly and resource-efficient throughout the life span of a building right from site selection to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. Green Buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact on human health and the natural environment by the following ways: • ...