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Real Estate & Construction Industry & Economy - Environment Green rating for homes The Indian Green Building Council has launched a rating system for green homes. According to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the IGBC-Green Homes Rating System is the first ecological rating programme developed in India exclusively for the residential sector. It takes into account conservation of natural resources, infrastructure, water efficiency, waste handling, health and occupants’ well-being. The rating system sets standards for the residential sector in optimal use of natural resources, including 30-50 per cent saving of water, 20-30 per cent savings in energy, natural day lighting, enhanced ventilation, water efficient green cover, and waste management. Over 50 pilot projects spread across India with a total built-up area of over 47 million sq.ft have signed up to conform to the rating system, with the projects ranging from individual houses, multiple dwellings and gated communities. The IGBC is the US-LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) programme certified rating agency. The CII is spearheading the concept of green buildings. Green rating has caught on in a big way in commercial projects and multi-storeyed buildings. With 191 registered green-rated buildings covering 110 million sq.ft, India is among the largest player in the green building space. OUR BUREAU More Stories on : Real Estate & Construction | Environment
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