The LEED Cities and Communities certification not only talks about sustainable buildings but also about the associated infrastructure like energy, water, waste management, transportation, safety and security, quality of life and wellness, and innovative ideas that make the entire city and district sustainable.
The country has a total of 146 certified buildings and spaces representing nearly 2.8 million gross area square meters (GSM).
LEED guidance outlines sustainable best practices for cleaning, workplace re-occupancy, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing.
The Ghazipur landfill, part of Gambhir’s East Delhi constituency, is spread across 70 acres. Over 3 million people live within 10 km radius of the landfill.
Residential projects will drive the growth in the next few years.
The Bengaluru-based firm has also been working on reducing its per capita electricity consumption. It said the per capita electricity consumption has been reduced by 2.88 per cent in 2016-17.
Of late, home seekers have become increasingly aware of the short-term costs versus the long-term benefits of living in green buildings. Although green building concepts in the residential segment are more prevalent in super-luxury R
The facility is expected to be more stringent in adopting environmental and quality standards following sustainable and energy efficiency practices, it said. "We are planning to invest Rs 550 crore in this key facility (Nillakottai) which will add to the manufacturing capability of Amway in India.