Green building rating systems :For sustainable parameters of the built environment- a hoax or the need of the hour
By: Shikre, Sandeep
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Publisher: Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2021Edition: Vol.86912), Dec.Description: 52-54p.Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: The architecture of India dates to more than 7000 years that
has deep roots in sustainable principles through its elements.
Ancient India pioneered environment-friendly techniques
and characteristics in its architecture. Well-articulated jalis
for glare control, courtyards and roof gardens for reducing
the heat island effect, cavity walls and verandahs for
insulation, step-wells for evaporative cooling, microclimate
responsive forms, vernacular materials, etc. have been proven
as trendsetting approaches for sustainable architecture.
To overcome today's challenges of rapid urbanisation with
a 40 % annual growth rate, accommodating a burgeoning
urban population with a growth rate of 2.32 % last year
and adverse impacts on nature, we need to incorporate...
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The architecture of India dates to more than 7000 years that
has deep roots in sustainable principles through its elements.
Ancient India pioneered environment-friendly techniques
and characteristics in its architecture. Well-articulated jalis
for glare control, courtyards and roof gardens for reducing
the heat island effect, cavity walls and verandahs for
insulation, step-wells for evaporative cooling, microclimate
responsive forms, vernacular materials, etc. have been proven
as trendsetting approaches for sustainable architecture.
To overcome today's challenges of rapid urbanisation with
a 40 % annual growth rate, accommodating a burgeoning
urban population with a growth rate of 2.32 % last year
and adverse impacts on nature, we need to incorporate...
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