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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS: AN ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE TO THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

    1 Author(s):  DR. VILAS Z. CHAUHAN

Vol -  5, Issue- 5 ,         Page(s) : 610 - 624  (2014 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

India has rich traditions and history in holistic strategies for buildings and construction. India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructure development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. The building sector is the single highest consumer of energy, and hence the largest contributor to green house gas emissions. Also, with the tremendous growth in this sector, there is an increase in the number and variety of challenges posed. Preserving the environment has become a prime concern along with the growth and development of our economy. Despite this the sustainable buildings agenda (Green Buildings) has received less attention. In view of this, the construction sector therefore needs to identify and play a responsible role towards preservation of the environment. A coordinated approach is required to address the sustainable building agenda in a wider sense. The researcher has put an attempt to present a panoramic view of some key issues related to the sharing of perspectives and ideas for sustainable buildings in India. The paper highlights the magnitude of energy consumption of the rural and the urban sector and thereby the resultant carbon emissions from the building sector alone. Some key attributes of sustainable buildings are also briefed. LEED and GRIHA both, as building rating systems are briefly introduced. The paper ends with a clarification of some myths as against the realities on green buildings.

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