Green trends in civil engineering for feasible implementation in buildings

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2015 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 2 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2015

Authors : Raghavendra V

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V2I2P101

How to Cite?

Raghavendra V, "Green trends in civil engineering for feasible implementation in buildings," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 2,  no. 2, pp. 1-4, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V2I2P101

Abstract:

A Green Building is an environmentally sustainable building which is designed and constructed to operate and minimize the total environmental impacts. In this paper we are going to discuss on green technology to create a healthier environment for people to live and work, using various green building strategies. This paper concentrates on using renewable energy sources and recycling the used resources to meet the needs of present generation without depleting the resources to be met by the future generation. The various benefits offered by a green building and some tips to modify our house into a simple green building are explained in detail. The comforts that a green building provides us and how it helps in retaining the natural environment from depletion and destruction are also explained. In addition to the above a clear and detailed picture of the rating system of IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) followed in India namely the ―LEED CONCEPT‖ with its categories for rating a green building is also explained along with some of the top rated green buildings in India and its special features are also highlighted. Statics showing emergence off green building concept is discussed.

Keywords:

LEED, IGBC, GRIHA, green building, etc.

References:

[1] http://www.breeam.org,
[2] www.pima.org/contentpage ; www.greenexamacademy.com 
[3] Murakami S & Iwamura K page 575-578(2002); http://www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE
[4] www.triplepundit.com (last accessed on 7/9/11)
[5] www.igbc.in ; www.leedanalysis.com
[6] www.environmentalgeography.wordpress.com(last accessed on 7/9/11)
[7] www.environmentalgeography.wordpress.com(last accessed on 7/9/11)
[8] http://www.greenconcepthome.com/h-house
[9]www.inhabitat.com/2010/06/09/suzlon-headquarters
[10] www.civilsocietyonline.com/April08/april081.asp
[11] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BREEAM(last accessed on 7/9/11)