A Comparative Study on Green Building Rating Systems in India in terms of Energy and Water
Abstract
Construction Industry has many adverse effects on the environment. Few non-profit organizations have been educating people about the ill-effects of construction activities to bring awareness among people. This awareness among the general public will mandate the builders to choose alternative
materials and methods in construction related activities which have less adverse effects on the environment. In order to achieve this, few organizations have setup standards for various materials and procedures in construction to reduce the load on the environment. Two such organizations in India are
Indian Green Buildings Council abbreviated as IGBC and Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment abbreviated as GRIHA . IGBC certifies / ratifies buildings like educational, residential, commercial, etc. Out of several criterion mentioned in their respective manuals, energy and water are the most important criteria. In this paper, an attempt is made to compare the two green building rating systems in India for existing buildings in terms of energy and water.
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