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The data from United Nations (UN) revealed that by 2050 nearly 68% of human population will be staying in cities. This further depicts that, the people who will gather around 3% of the land surface will consume 78% of the energy and it will consequently contribute to 60% of the greenhouse gas emission.
Air Quality Index India, unveiled, the level of particulate pollution has surged drastically. From 1998 to 2021, the average pollution level was increased by 67.7% while the average life expectancy has been reduced to 2.3 years. According to last year’s Global Air quality Index, India ranked 147, which is way too poor.
It is mandatory to preserve the pride of Mother Nature by multiplying eco-homes which are sustainable and free from any trace of the ill effects of perilous pollution
Embassy Tech Village: This pioneering commercial building is located on the Outer Ring Road and can accommodate over 45,000 employees from more than 40 corporate occupiers. The project spans across an extensive land area of almost 84 acres with a leasable space of about 9.6 million square feet.
Both, the entire area and buildings boast numerous sustainable features such as rainwater harvesting systems, organic waste converters (which have a capacity to handle approximately1000kg/day), sewage treatment plants equipped for up to 2260 KLD capacity among other eco-friendly measures. The facility has also replaced its previous cooling towers with advanced ones totaling 600 TR in size that saves around 150000 units annually while reducing carbon emissions by 152 tonnes per year. The institution additionally implemented the urban green program to cultivate fruits and vegetables resulting in 725 kg production yield so far.
Wrap Up
The construction industry holds a significant position in the economy of any country, with an ongoing requirement for new constructions and refurbished infrastructure. It has become imperative for this sector to adopt sustainable practices and minimize its impact on the environment due to its crucial contribution towards society.
As environmental concerns gain prominence, green building will witness growth while becoming a standard practice in creating far-reaching impacts on surroundings. Green construction is future of the nation as it bestows the future generation with cleaner and greener environment to co-exist peacefully.
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