A green building is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment . The green building movement & technology is here to stay for the benefit of individuals, society and the country at large.

1. Green Building
Ar. TANIA BERA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SOID, AAFT, NOIDA

2. Introduction
 A green building is a structure that is designed, built,
renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and
resource-efficient manner.
 Green buildings are designed to meet certain objectives
such as :
 protecting occupant health
 improving employee productivity
 using energy, water, and other resources more efficiently
 and reducing the overall impact to the environment

3. Concept
The concept of Green Building is gaining
importance at present.
These are buildings that ensure that waste is
minimized at every stage during the
construction and operation of the building,
resulting in low costs.

4. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact
of the built environment on human health and the
natural environment by:
 Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources.
 Protecting occupant health and improving employee
productivity.
 Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation.
Concept contd.

5. Purpose
Reduce energy costs
Improve air quality
Improve the use of materials and resources
Water Efficiency
Recycling wastes and re-using

6. Features
 Site Selection and Structure Design Efficiency
 Energy Efficiency
 Water Efficiency
 Materials Efficiency
 Indoor Environmental Quality Enhancement
 Operations and Maintenance Optimization
 Waste and Toxic Reduction

7. Advantages
Energy efficient buildings
Use natural forms of energy like geothermal,
solar or wind technologies.
Less energy used translates into a smaller
‘carbon footprint’.
Recycled materials are used

8. Conclusion
 Even though green buildings cost 5-10% more to build
than regular buildings, this cost can be recovered within
2 years by saving water and energy.
 The green building movement & technology is here to
stay for the benefit of individuals, society and the
country at large.
 It’s a step to optimum use of relevant energy sources.