KY-HIGH electricity bills may soon be a thing of the past. If the citys architects, builders and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) have their way, most buildings in the city old and new will soon turn environment-friendly, reducing the amount of power they guzzle.
With power cuts a daily phenomenon these days and global warming concerns top of the mind, the concept of green buildings is bound to catch on.
Green buildings are essentially eco-friendly, energy efficient constructions that aim to reduce the amount spent on resources like electricity and water. An eco-friendly building takes advantage of renewable sources like solar energy and photovoltaic techniques, in addition to making provisions for green roofs and rain gardens. Rainwater harvesting is another green technique commonly used by builders these days.
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