Real estate has been the major reason for environmental degradation as there is no proper planning in constructing buildings resulting in depletion of earth’s resources.
With increase in population, there is a rise in demand for housing every year. Many developed countries have faced this problem and have successfully come out with several measures to solve the issue. One among them is to construct energy-efficient buildings to reduce the impacts on environment and resources.
What is green building?
According to a Wikipedia definition, a green building is one which uses less water, improves energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building.
As there has been an increase in awareness among the builders and residents to opt for green buildings, more such structures are coming up in metros and tier II cities.
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