Green Building Systems in the NCR Region of India

Abstract

Green building rating systems (GBRS) result in energy-efficient and environment-friendly buildings. They not only preventpollution and resource wastage during construction ; but also uphold high indoor air quality, energy and water efficiencies throughout the building life-cycle. The economic growth of Indian cities has led to hasty construction activities causing resource challenges, air pollution and congestion. The aim of the paper is to find the greenest building in the National Capital Region (NCR) ,which can be a benchmark building for the new buildings in the region. The paper presents the case study of two greenest buildings in the NCR from the two different GBRS; and also compare their attributes and rating systems. The paper inferscritical energy efficiency, air quality and water efficiency attributes of these benchmark buildings much needed in rapidly growing cities like NCR.