Advantages of an ecological house

Environmental Protection

Green buildings benefit the environment, its inhabitants and society as a whole. Real estate development is one of the largest consumers of natural resources (water, energy and raw materials) and creates a huge amount of waste and pollutants. Studies show that buildings consume 40% of the world’s energy annually. Green buildings remove the burden on the environment by using fewer natural resources. Through their sustainable design, construction and operation, green homes reduce carbon emissions, energy consumption and waste generation while conserving water and reducing exposure to toxins.

Low maintenance and operating costs

Green house designs are created with energy and water conservation in mind. Owners can thus save on water and energy bills. Green houses are much cheaper to manage in the long term and throughout the life cycle of the building, as they significantly reduce water requirements and energy consumption for lighting and air conditioning.

Better health

People who live in green buildings have many health benefits because materials that are harmful not used in their construction. Green construction companies, for example, avoid products that release toxic materials. The indoor air quality is therefore often much better than in ordinary buildings.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), respiratory and lung diseases associated with poor indoor environmental quality are three of the five leading causes of death. The properties of green buildings have a positive effect on health and well-being.

A healthy house in a green building offers a natural defense against respiratory diseases. Research also shows that people who work in green buildings are happier, healthier and more productive compared to people who work in conventional buildings. Incorporating the natural environment into buildings has a positive effect on the psychological, physical and social wellbeing of residents.

Green Building Council and Certification

When buying a green home, make sure the building has been certified under one of these systems.

The LEED rating (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification system. In India, rating systems that promote green buildings are Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Green Building Concepts in India

The green building market in India is currently in its infancy, with only 5% of buildings classified as green. India’s green building market is expected to double to around 10 billion square feet by 2023, worth between $35 billion and $50 billion.