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ॐ असतो� मा� सद्गमाय ।तोमास� मा� ज्य�तितोर्ग�माय ।
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OM ASATOMA SADGAMAYATHAMASOMA JYOTHIRGAMAYA
MRITYORMA AMRUTHAM GAMAYAOM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTIHI OM
This prayer invokes the Divinity to lead us fromUntruth to Truth, Darkness (ignorance) to Light (knowledge)Death to Immortality, And let there be Peace, Peace, Peace!
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Why Go Green??
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from extinction??
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care of itself… as it has been doing for billions of years…..
Only mankind will perish!because of the irresponsible way we have lived in the recent past…
We need to sustain life!
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But first let us understand what is sustainability
Sustainability means sustaining life on the planet. For that we need to protect our environment & conserve resourcesto continue to support life on the planet.
We ought to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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How do we do that??Nature provides for every man’s need but not for his greed.
- Mahatma Gandhi
And now its time to own-up and becomemore responsible both individually and collectively.
We need to utilize our resources efficientlyrecycle and re-use wherever possible.
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And, change starts from within…Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
- Mahatma Gandhi
We can no longer be mute witnesses…We can no longer sit on the fence ….And wonder whose grass is greener..
What better place to start than our own home…
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What’s this thing called green anyways?
What’s the great deal about green homes?
Lets find out more…
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“A Green Home utilizes less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides a healthier space for the occupants compared to a Conventional Home”
The benefits are Environmental, Economical & Social Sustainability.
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GREEN HOMES IGBC Green Homes Rating Systemaddresses green features under the following categories: Site Selection and Planning Water EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyMaterialsIndoor Environmental QualityInnovation & Design Process
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Individual Home Multi-Dwellings
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APPROVAL OCCUPATION CERT
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BASIC AMENITIES within walking distance
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It’s all about connectivity!
Easy access to public transport and everyday conveniences to cut down energy consumption for transportation during & after construction
Building OrientationAdequate SpacesGreen Specifications Construction ManagementWaste Management Low Maintenance
SITE SELECTION & PLANNING01
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The right orientation of site and building matters!.
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Minimise disturbances to the site so as to reduce long-term environmental impacts.
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Control soil erosion and sedimentation thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings.
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Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimise impact on microclimate.
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Provide adequate parking within the site to minimise disturbance caused due to
parking on publicroads, thereby enhancing
the quality of civic life.
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Encourage the use of electric vehicles
thereby reducing negative impacts
resulting from fossil fuel
based automobile use.
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Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles
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Encourage the use of electric vehicles
thereby reducing negative impacts
resulting from fossil fuel
based automobile use.
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Design for Differently Abled
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Promote welfare of construction workforce by providing safe and healthy work conditions..
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LOOKOUT FOR STANDARD GREEN CERTIFICATIONS
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The sun never sends electricity bills.makes sense…free light & solar power
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“Om. Let us meditate on Bhumi Devi, The One who provides all , Bless us with abundance."
Om Vasundharaya vidmaheBhutadhatraya dhimahi
Tanno Bhumih prachodaya
Vastupurusha Mandala Pancha Mahabhuta, The Five Great Elements
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THANK YOU
THANKS AGAIN
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