Green building sustainability in India Acknowledgement

Green building
sustainability in India

Acknowledgement
First of all I would like to thanks my professors who gave me opportunity to conduct this
research. They guided me on how to develop aims and objectives. I would also like to thank my
parents who supported and helped me in this project. I also thank my friends and relative who
was there for me whenever I needed their support.

Abstract
This study has been conducted to analyze how green sustainability can be developed in
India by using green buildings materials and saving energy. Also, it has been discussed about
current legislation of green building in India. It is described about role of construction sector and
how sustainability can be developed in it. Furthermore, how rating agencies in India is
contributing in green building is analyzed. The report have discussed about what type of research
methods are followed in conducting research. Moreover, in this question is asked from
contractors that what they think about green legislation. Then, analysis is done on identify
whether current laws are enough to implement this concept. At last conclusion and
recommendations are made on basis of data analysis.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Background..................................................................................................................................3
Rationale......................................................................................................................................3
Aims and objectives.....................................................................................................................4
Research questions.......................................................................................................................5
Programme of work.....................................................................................................................5
Summary......................................................................................................................................5
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................7
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY..................................................................................................18
a) Scope of the chapter..............................................................................................................18
Research philosophy..................................................................................................................18
Research type.............................................................................................................................18
Research approach.....................................................................................................................19
Sampling....................................................................................................................................19
Techniques of data collection....................................................................................................20
Data analysis..............................................................................................................................20
Questionnaire design.................................................................................................................20
Ethical consideration.................................................................................................................21
Validity......................................................................................................................................21
Summary....................................................................................................................................21
DATA ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................22
Relating research findings to objectives....................................................................................46
Summary....................................................................................................................................48
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................48
Main research.............................................................................................................................48
Practical implications.................................................................................................................50
Recommendations......................................................................................................................52
Limitations.................................................................................................................................53
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................54
Appendix........................................................................................................................................56

TITLE – Analysing the sustainability of newly built green buildings through cost and
energy savings
INTRODUCTION
The subject of this paper is to discuss green building sustainability in India. Sustainability
has emerged as a concept that enables in creating sustainable atmosphere through
implementation of green practices. There are many practices available through which
sustainability can be maintained. In recent times, pollution is increasing to a great extent. This
has resulted in rise in global warming. It is because of increase in water and air pollution, CFC
emission, etc. In India there has been drastic shift in pollution level. It has highly affected the life
of people. Also, there is increase in number of people suffering from diseases due to pollution
(Georg and Justesen, 2017). So, it is essential for country to save environment so that impact of
pollution can be reduced. Green house activities refer to installation of green materials to convert
building into green one. It also means to formulate rules and regulations to incorporate this
concept within construction sector. There are numerous ways which can be followed to build
green buildings. Here, many activities are available such as converting normal house into green
ones, developing green projects, etc. but all activities relating to green buildings depends on
economic condition of nation. A concept has emerged in construction sector regarding the
development of green building. It helps in reducing negative impact on environment. It helps
both in terms of cost as well as in consumption of using natural resources and energy.
Furthermore, energy consumed is low and sources utilised are natural and more efficient.
Alongside it, green buildings requires less maintenance as compared to others.
Sustainability can be developed by transforming the way of constructing buildings. For
this an effective framework and design can be developed that can support in constructing green
building projects. In India only 5% is total of green buildings. As per report provided by Green
building trends till 2018, this industry will rise by 20%. In India CII- Sohrabji godrej green
building centre is first building and was also awarded by rating agency LEED. It has been said
that in India 90% buildings does not require artificial lighting during day time.
Green environment refers to developing sustainable environment by using goods and
services through implementation of laws, policies, etc. that have no harm or impact on ecosystem
(Srebric & Heidarinejad, 2015). Basically, this concept is implemented in those areas where
energy can be conserved by use of green materials. Generally, this concept is based on three R’s
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often ...that are reuse, recycle and reduce. There are many ways of creating green environment. It
benefit in decreasing pollution and maintaining ecosystem. Many developed countries are
already involved in implementing green environment. This has led to drastic changes in their
pollution level. Also, technology is used in maintaining performance of green buildings (Nguyen
and et.al., 2017). Additionally, through sustainability long term green environment can be
maintained. Sustainability allows in providing a better and safe atmosphere to future generation.
By adopting green methods, it becomes easy to create sustainable atmosphere. It provides
various ways to consume resources in effective way.
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Construction sector plays an important role in GDP of India. It contributes 6.5% in GDP.
Moreover, as per report of Electrical power survey the demand of electricity will rise up to
37.5% in 2012-22 as compared to 2016-17. there will be rise in 8% energy consumption every
year. As per census of India only 43.7% of household have electricity connection. It is expected
that energy consumption in India will rise due to economic growth. The urban sector depends
heavily on commercial fuels for its energy needs. It is estimated that on an average in a typical
commercial building in India, around 60% of the total electricity is consumed for lighting, 32%
for space conditioning, and less than 8% for refrigeration. Whereas in a typical residential
building, around 28% of the total electricity is consumed for lighting, 45% for space
conditioning, 13 % for refrigeration, 4% for televisions and 10% for other appliances 2 in urban
sector.
Green building concept not only includes constructing new buildings but also it involves
converting old ones into green by installing green building materials. This is done by calculating
CO2 emissions be measuring overall performance. Besides this, it means to create a sustainable
environment to ensure better future for coming generation. Also, to set up such standard goals
which helps in decreasing pollution level (Crafford, Wessels and Blumentritt, 2018). In this
process are modified and applications are adopted to improve life span of buildings. This form of
development means to utilise resources in efficient way without causing harm to ecosystem.
Green sustainability building is one of the goals included in SDG’s. It focuses on providing
solutions to enhance performance of buildings. These are in terms of using materials or reducing
use of energy. Moreover, it includes analysing strategies and approaches that can be used in
sustainable green development.
The green building is a concept through which sustainability can be maintained. It includes
using of green materials in existing commercial buildings into green ones. It is helping them to
utilise energy in efficiently and conserving resources. For example – solar energy and windmills
are used to generate electricity. Water conservation methods are implemented to conserve water.
LED bulbs are used to consume less electricity, etc. These all are the methods that are used in
developing green environment. Furthermore, in construction industry these materials are used in
green building concept. In modern era many countries are using advance technology to build
such type of architectures. They have collaborated with companies in construction sector. Also,
awareness has been created at international level by organising conferences and seminars. Thus,
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