Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2014

Sustainable Perspective of an Existing Building by IGBC Rating System

Prof. A. B. More, Ms. Lekha Bhosale, Ms. Neha Gavand, Mr. Suyog Gend

Abstract :

 Our nation is developing at faster pace with its various modes of development, Construction is one of them. Construction sector involves one of the largest economic activities, is further growing rapidly, thus preserving the environment posses a host of challenges. Thus urgent steps  to stop the deterioration of environment. One thing that can cope up with the gap is the sustainability concept, by which we can improve environment and thereby human health. This work highlights the study of existing building sustainable perspective in which we analyse the building in terms of site facilitation, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Health & comfort and Innovation. Thus converting an existing building into Green building under the guidelines of IGBC Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Existing Building rating system. This work also involves implementations of sustainable practices according to the building feasibility and available resources to make the building sustainable and achieve green certification. 

 

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Prof. A.B. More, Ms. Lekha Bhosale, Ms. Neha Gavand, Mr. Suyog Gend Sustainable Perspective of an Existing Building by Igbc Rating System Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.IV, Issue. IV

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