Going green is the new mantra, even in the property
business. The buyers today are more well-versed and conscious about conserving
energy and investing in eco-friendly projects. The builders are also marketing
their project with that special add on to give the buyer a sustainable
environment. Green homes, healthy farms, and eco-friendly communities are some
of the terms which are making rounds in the construction business.
Hyderabad was a power surplus state but today it is a power shortage
state, so people know that the energy is going to end soon and hence they are
ready to invest a little further on those energy conserving factors.
Having the terrace garden or a vertical garden in an
apartment is an option. But any built environment comes as an expensive option.
If we can manage the economics part then more greenery can be incorporated into
vertical houses. Government subsidies, mass housing, rapid industrialisation,
and some modular components will reduce the cost and make way for greenery. “A
green building is one which uses less water, optimises energy efficiency,
conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces
for occupants, as compared to a conventional building,” According to the Indian
Green Building Council.
The cost of a green building project could be slightly
higher than a conventional building. But the experts call it an investment
rather than a cost. The Huge amount of consumption can be cut down by replacing
the conventional lights with LEDs. Using solar power is another option to cut
the cost of energy consumption.
