SERVICES

Green building services focus on designing, constructing, and operating buildings in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. These services aim to minimize the environmental impact of buildings while maximizing energy efficiency, resource conservation, and occupant health and comfort. Here are some key processes and points to consider in green building services:

 

Energy Efficiency:

• Incorporating energy-efficient design features such as proper insulation, high-performance windows, efficient HVAC systems, and energy-efficient lighting to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ​

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Renewable Energy:

• Integrating renewable energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems to generate on-site clean energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Material Selection:

• Choosing environmentally preferable materials with low embodied energy, recycled content, and sustainable sourcing to minimize environmental impact and promote resource conservation.

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Indoor Air Quality:

• Ensuring good indoor air quality through proper ventilation, low-emission materials, and pollutant control measures to safeguard occupant health and comfort.

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Waste Management:

• Implementing strategies to minimize construction and operational waste through waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting to divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.

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Site Selection and Land Use:

• Selecting sites that minimize environmental impact, preserve natural habitats, and promote sustainable land use practices such as brownfield redevelopment or urban infill.

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Water and Energy Monitoring:

• Installing metering and monitoring systems to track water and energy usage, identify inefficiencies, and optimize building performance over time.

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Green Certification:

• Pursuing green building certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), IGBC and EDGE or Green Star to validate the sustainability of the building and enhance marketability.

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Commercial Benefits of Green building Rating System:

In PMC (Pune Municipal Corporation) & PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority ) it has following commercial benefits according to building By laws

 

Green buildings shall be entitled for incentive FSI as below. 

• GRIHA Three star / IGBC Silver or equivalent rating – 3% incentive FSI on basic FSI.

• GRIHA Four star / IGBC Gold or equivalent rating – 5% incentive FSI on basic FSI.

• GRIHA Five star / IGBC Platinum or equivalent rating – 7% incentive FSI on basic FSI.

 

Provided, achieving minimum GRIHA Three star / IGBC Silver or equivalent rating for construction projects shall be mandatory for all buildings belonging to Government, Semi- Government, local bodies and public sector undertakings.

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Occupant Engagement:

• Educating building occupants about sustainable practices, encouraging behaviour changes, and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility to maximize the benefits of green building features.

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By considering these processes and points in green building services, professionals can create buildings that are not only environmentally friendly but also healthier, more efficient, and more economically viable in the long run.

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