[attachment=1785]
Green Buildings for Quality Living

INTRODUCTION
Green buildings are eco-friendly, resource efficient and are very energy efficient and are designed and commissioned to ensure they are healthy for its occupants
They are more comfortable and easier to live with due to low operating and owning costs

MERITS
Lower operating costs (by 30%- 40%)
Improve occupant health
Reduce pollution
Reduce water usage (by 20%- 30%)
Eliminates creation of waste
Reduce power consumption (by 40%- 50%)

GREEN BUILDING CRITERIONS
Sustainable siting and design
Green building materials
Water efficiency
Energy efficiency
On-site power generation
Indoor air quality

SITE SELECTION
Use appropriate building sites
Preserve open space
Reduce sprawl
Develop brown fields
Safeguard endangered species
Restore damaged environments
Design to optimize sun,wind & light

SITE INTEGRATION
Enhance naturally occurring biodiversity
Minimize site disturbance
Manage storm water
Optimize transportation options
Reduce heat islands
Reduce light pollution

CONCLUSION
Green building is a much better product as compared to conventional homes.Its good for your pocket book through much lower utility bills, good for your employer since healthy homes save on medical bills and sick leave, and you live with the knowledge that you are helping the earth.