What is Green Buildings
Green Buildings * Buildings account for 40 per cent of the world’s total primary energy consumption and for 24 per cent of global carbon dioxide emersion. A green building is broadly defined as a structure that aims to reduce negative environmental impact and has positive impact on the environment over its life cycle. It generally refers to using energy, water and other resources efficiently and reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation. * Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rates the buildings as certified, if points scored is 26–32, silver level if 33–38 points, gold level if 39–51 points and platinum level if the points are more than 52. * Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India assigns rating of green buildings on scale 1 to 5. It fixes different parameters to be considered for the three climatic zones, namely, composite zone (Delhi), hot and dry zone (Jaipur, Ahmedabad) and hot and humid zone (Mumbai and Chennai). * Energy consumption in a buildin...