Green buildings are a sustainable way of reducing the likelihood of cities becoming storehouses of Green House Gases. Explain (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· The buildings are responsible for at least 40% of energy usage, contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as per the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
· And the United Nations Environment Programme reports that nearly one-third of the total GHG emissions are from buildings.
· Green buildings rely on renewable resources such as the sun, water and wind, minimise demand on non-renewable resources, and maximise utilisation efficiency through reuse and recycling.
· Green buildings have plenty of natural light and ventilation, reduce the need for electricity, and use recyclable materials. One of the earliest modern green/intelligent building is the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, whose exteriors are designed such that they are cleaned every time it rains.
· The IPCC reports that energy-efficient buildings and utility systems reduce energy demands by as much as 40%.
· Green buildings drastically reduces the impact of urban heat island effect by reducing the emission of radiations by buildings.
· GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is India’s rating system that assesses buildings in a three-tier process—pre-construction building planning, construction & building, and operations & maintenance. Buildings that adhere to the Energy Conservation Building Code of the government are expected to have energy savings of 40-60%.
· Buildings specifically designed to produce less waste reduce construction waste by 50%. Waste generation is reduced right from construction stage, where recyclable material is used in construction, and waste is also sent to recycling units.
· India has the highest number of green buildings in the world, which is the outcome of its traditional knowledge. India was also ranked second amongst the list of top-ten countries by the USGBC for LEED outside the US.
· Hence, India should use its abundant natural resources such as the sun and wind to protect its built environment, cut costs, and promote sustainable cities.
Neha 5 years
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Karan Bhagat 5 years
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VIDYA J 5 years
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Good attempt. Try to include about Urban heat island effect. Keep Writing.
K. V. A 5 years
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IAS Parliament 5 years
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