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With deteriorating environment and rising pollution levels leading to global warming
all over the world, the concept of ‘green buildings’ is emerging on the mainstream.
The design, construction, maintenance, and operation of green buildings reinforce
a sustainable environment, thereby impacting health and cleanliness of the human
society in a harmonious way. In other words, green building design involves
finding a balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. Green
buildings are the combination of every aspect that fosters healthy and green
lifestyle. In this article, Sharada Balasubramanian discusses about the energy
efficiency aspects along with managing and monitoring energy use in green
buildings. She also dwells on the use of green windows and architectural glass in
zero-energy buildings and feels that for successful green building implementation
in India, there must be proper funding, political willingness, and long-term vision
from the government.
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all over the world, the concept of ‘green buildings’ is emerging on the mainstream.
The design, construction, maintenance, and operation of green buildings reinforce
a sustainable environment, thereby impacting health and cleanliness of the human
society in a harmonious way. In other words, green building design involves
finding a balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. Green
buildings are the combination of every aspect that fosters healthy and green
lifestyle. In this article, Sharada Balasubramanian discusses about the energy
efficiency aspects along with managing and monitoring energy use in green
buildings. She also dwells on the use of green windows and architectural glass in
zero-energy buildings and feels that for successful green building implementation
in India, there must be proper funding, political willingness, and long-term vision
from the government.
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