Green BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
Green Buildings offer a range of economic and
Buildings
Buildings have always been one of
the most secure investments, but
did you know that buildings could
be made profitable, and yes, healthy
places to live in and work too?
All you need to do is – Go Green.
GO GREEN? WHAT IS THAT?
Incorporating excellent practices that result in
environment protection, water conservation, energy
efficiency, usage of recycled products and renewable
energy, is termed as going green.
In the long run, these practices are extremely healthy
for the bottom line and for the occupants of a Green
Building as well.
WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING?
A Green Building is one that is environmentally
responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and
work. Green Buildings ensure that waste is minimised
at every stage during the construction and operation of
the building, resulting in low costs.
Green Building applies to both existing and new
constructions, from a simple commercial space to large
development projects.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
• Use of low VOC content material
REPLY FORM
(paint, carpet, sealables) Yes, I/ We would like to
environmental benefits:
• System controls to maintain IAQ
• 30% to 40% reduction in operation cost Have more information about Green Buildings
• Green corporate image Carry out feasibility study
• Health and safety of building occupants
• Enhance occupant comfort
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• Improve productivity of occupants NAME AND DESIGNATION:
• Imbibe best operational practices from day one
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• Incorporate latest techniques and technologies
COMPANY NAME:
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TYPICAL FEATURES OF GREEN BUILDING ADDRESS:
SUSTAINABLE SITES _______________________________________________
• Measures to prevent erosion of soil
• Rainwater harvesting
• Landscapes to reduce heat islands _______________________________________________
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WATER EFFICIENCY
• 25 - 30% reduction in usage of _______________________________________________
portable water E-MAIL:
• 100% recycling of waste water
• Water efficient landscaping
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
• Use of world class energy efficient
practices
• 30% reduction in energy over normal
buildings
• Use of on-site renewable energy
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
• Storage and collection of recyclables
• Reuse of building materials
• Use of certified wood
 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
• Use of low VOC content material
(paint, carpet, sealables)
• System controls to maintain IAQ
CHAMPION THE PROCESS
New practices need a champion.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Buildings use 40% of the worlds’ total energy,
25% of wood harvested and 16% of clean
water
• People spend 90% of their time indoors
• Air quality inside buildings is 2 - 5 times
worse than that outside

Take a leadership role. Get your building

internationally rated. GREEN BUILDINGS - THE VALUE OF
WELL-BEING
• Green Buildings increase occupant
SERVICES OFFERED BY CII – GODREJ GBC
performance by 6 - 26%
STEP 1: FEASIBILITY STUDY • Green Buildings can reduce respiratory
The objective of feasibility study is to explore, diseases by 9 - 20%
evaluate and recommend: • Green Building occupants have 15% less
• Methodology of achieving Green Building Rating absenteeism compared to those in other
buildings
• Benefits that can accrue
NECESSARY

• Implementation of certification process

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• Assessment of additional investment and time

required to achieve Green Building Ratings CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
H.No.1-11-252/9, Plot No 7, “Regal House”
Motilal Nehru Nagar, Begumpet
STEP 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF RATING PROCESS Hyderabad 500 016.
• Overall facilitation Tel: (040) 2776 5913, 2776 5923 / 24
Fax: (040) 2776 5912
• Integration with architects, builders, HVAC and other E-mail: gbc@ciionline.org
consultants
• Detailed training for the building project team
S. Srinivas
Senior Counsellor
• Facilitation of documentation process www. greenbusinesscentre.com
• Monitoring of building performance
Confederation of Indian Industry
CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
H.No 1-11-252/9, Plot No 7, “Regal House”
Motilal Nehru Nagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad 500 016
Tel: 040 2776 5913, 2776 5923/ 24 Fax: 040 2776 5912
E-mail: s.srinivas@ciionline.org