Examining the green building practices of construction projects in India | |
| Author | Kariveda, Srideep |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.CM-20-03 |
| Subject(s) | Sustainable buildings--Environmental aspects--India Construction Projects--India |
| Note | A research submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Constructing a green building is an important step towards building an environment free of negative impact by conserving and reducing the usage of natural non-renewable resources. Metros are working towards popularizing the green building movement and registering buildings for green certification. Whereas, in small towns and cities across India such a concept is still in its natal stage. In recent years due to various pressures, a assortment of green building certification systems have popped up, some international and some local, all around the globe. In India, the international accreditation is LEED and the local certification is GRIHA. This research is aiming at providing an overview of the current practices of green buildings and these two green certifications in construction projects in Hyderabad, India. The proposed research would provide useful and constructive information for the construction companies and help them to achieve better planning and organizing in the green building practices to achieve good certification. One thing previous literature already pointed out before observing on site conditions was that both these accreditations are very reliable end suitable in the right conditions. The research has found out similarities and differences between certifications and propose the recommendations for the better implementation of green building practices in India. Strategies which had already been naturally adopted by the leading construction companies in Hyderabad have been also discussed in the case studies. Key findings of this research are that GRIHA is more suitable for more down to the earth projects which are focused on grassroots operations whereas LEED certification is a world class certification for world class constructions whether they are residential or commercial. The main barrier to adoption of LEED would be justifying its need and the cost behind applying and getting accredited for it. Future recommendations of this research are to seek better ways for making green building practices, the industry norm and culture while also seeking ways to adapt local standards towards the global standards. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Santoso, Djoen San |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chotchai Charoenngam;Kim, Sohee Minsun |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |