A PROJECT ON REAL ESTATES…

Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Technology

Project on:

REAL ESTATE WITH GO GREEN INITIATIVES

Submitted to: - Prof . Anant Laxmi

Submission Date: - 14-10-2010

By: T.E.I.T Department

Team Members:

NAME ROLL NO.

SHASHIKANT SHARMA 541

BHAGYASHREE MAZIRE 526

ANUJA PRABHUAJGAONKAR 532

CHANDNI MASKE 525

SUMIT TEWARI 556

INTRODUCTION
Why go green?

Homeowners and buyers have all kinds of reasons, although these, alone
and in combination, tend to be the most common: These days, you don’t
have to have a house sunk deep into the ground or one made from recycled
tires for it to be considered 'green.’ Often some sensible touches can make a
big difference. Like using sustainable materials like bamboo or cork flooring.
Or low VOC (non-toxic) paints and finishes. Or retrofitting your home with
added insulation and "low-e" windows.

"Green Real Estate" takes on a whole new meaning when it refers to cost
savings as well as to conservation. Maybe your home has a high efficiency
furnace, low-e windows and recycled-content building materials.

The two main reasons you'll want to be thinking about a greener home are: 

 Earth Savings
 Cost Savings 

80% of home buyers identify energy savings and comfortable

surroundings as key factors when deciding between listings. So when
it comes time to sell your home, be sure to promote its 'green
attributes.’ We can help you make a persuasive case for being the best
home on the market today!

Going Green to Save the Environment

"Going Green" is a phrase referring to the pursuit of knowledge and
practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically
responsible decisions and lifestyles, thus helping protect the environment
and sustaining its natural resources.

Looking for some easy ways to go green and help save the environment?
This site explores information and ideas for going green, including tips,
sustainable alternatives, products and current, related news items.

You can save energy - and money Given the astronomical rise in fuel
prices in the past few years, it's no surprise that energy efficiency is the top
reason consumers choose green building these days.

Traditionally constructed homes, while far more energy-efficient than those

built in past decades, can still squander a mind-boggling amount of fossil
fuel. Energy-conscious construction can significantly reduce that waste.
Some of the savings come from materials that provide extra thermal
resistance, such as straw-bale construction and insulated concrete forms.
More can come from designs that maximize exposure to winter sun and
minimize summer heat.

Green builders and remodelers also favor energy-efficient appliances and

water-conserving fixtures.

"If you've done everything else you can to conserve energy, then it makes
sense to look into generating your own power."

You can save your lungs A major cause: volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) commonly found in paints, stains and glues. When these products
dry, they release chemicals and continue to do so for years. This can
exacerbate allergies and asthma, and cause headaches and nausea.

As a preventive measure, some homeowners opt for "low VOC" paint,

natural stains and formaldehyde-free glue, which generally cost a few dollars
more per container.

You can help save the planet The final reason you might choose this type
of construction is less practical and more philosophical: You want to leave
the smallest footprint you can on the planet.

That means planning construction to minimize the waste of building

materials; reducing water consumption by adding low-volume toilets or
rainwater filtration systems; and working with products that are sustainable
(wool carpeting, bamboo flooring, cotton insulation) or recycled (salvaged
wood, steel made with reused rebar, insulation made from paper products).

You can help conservation The builders while making a project cuts down
many tress and forests for their personal uses, so there is loss of our
environment . By using the Green Technology we can help for conservation
by making or planting trees near a building or project .

Indian Green Building Council

IGBC((Indian Green Building Council) set out its journey to make India a
global leader in green buildings in 2001.

The green building footprint achieved today is 224 million sq.ft and 347
buildings. The green building market in India is still only a trickle of the
burgeoning Indian construction industry. To improve the quality of lives of
every Indian, a billion green buildings are required - to live, learn, work, and
entertain in a green environment. The economic downturn has made us all
think hard about the value proposition of our investments. Green buildings
are adopting integrated design rather than after-thought value engineering
to optimize the life-cycle performance and return on investments.

IGBC`s mission is to reach out the green building concepts, services and
products to every nook and corner of the country. IGBC`s engagement with
all levels of the Indian industry helped spread the movement through local
chapters. With 9 local chapters, today IGBC is represented in all regions of
India. 530 organisations have so far committed to the green building
movement through the IGBC membership programme.

The local chapters assist in the organisation of this annual international

conference-cum-exhibition. So far this has taken place in Hyderabad,
Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai. This year, we are back to
Hyderabad. The day is not far when the Green building Congress comes to
your city. Participants of the congress come to be informed, educated and
involved in the green building movement. We have world-class speakers
from across the globe to enlighten you on various aspects of green buildings
during the international conference.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam addressing delegates

during Green Building Congress 2005

IGBC Green Homes Rating System

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Homes is the first rating
programme developed in India, exclusively for the residential sector. It is
based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a
balance between known established practices and emerging concepts. The
system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation.

Eligibility

IGBC Green Homes Rating System is a measurement system designed for

rating new residential buildings which include construction categories such
as ..--

Individual homes

High rise residential apartments,

Gated communities

Row houses
Existing residential buildings which retrofit and redesigned in accordance
with the
IGBC Green Homes criteria.
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the
rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC
Green Homes certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and
achieve the minimum required points.

 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT :

Why are sites with environmental issues a risk?

1.Even if the property is leased, building on contaminated property or being

a tenant can involve complications. Issues include worker exposure during
construction and business interruption if site work is required later.

2. The cost of the problem can often be unrelated to the value of the
property or the size of the transaction. Because the cleanup of soil and
groundwater is so expensive, a small parcel can have a big price ticket. In
addition there can be cases where a relatively small source affects a big
area, such as when gasoline leaks reach an underground utility line and
spread over a large area.

3. Many environmental issues are hidden and require special technical

investigations to detect. As we will discuss below, a site doesn't have to be a
factory or even an old gasoline station to have issues.

4. Environmental laws cover a broad range of commonly used materials,

including fairly common fuels, cleaners, alcohols, acids and solvents, just to
name a few.

5. Use of many regulated materials involves some degree of release to the

surroundings or exposure to people, e.g., use of solvents in cleaning engine
parts or use of acids in etching, therefore use resulted in contamination.

6. Generally, known environmental risks are difficult to insure against,

however, coverage for unknown risks is now becoming available where there
has been an adequate assessment of the site.

7. The environmental issues may interfere with the occupant or tenant's

ability to continue normal business operations during a cleanup. An example
would be the disruption of business resulting from the removal of soil from a
parking area or driveway.

8. In the case of successive tenants or owners using the same or similar

regulated materials, it may be difficult or impossible to separate the effects
of one tenant or owner from the other.

9. In the case of nearby owners or tenants using the same or similar

regulated materials, it may be difficult or impossible to separate the effects
of the nearby owners or tenants.

10. In some cases, there are state sponsored programs which limit the risk
of certain types of contamination.

11. Despite the risks, there are ways to manage the issues and sites with
contamination are increasingly involved in transactions.

How can we protect ourselves?

Environmental Site Assessments ( ESA )

It the Transactional Screening indicates that there may be issues, the

investigation becomes more intense. At that point, environmental
consultants would need to become involved in the process and to address
specific concerns. The company might develop guidance for when the
consultants should become involved based on the outcome of the
Transactional Screen. Consultants should be pre-qualified and under specific
contract, including all required terms. They should be obligated to provide
site work in keeping with industry standards. The company should attempt
to avail itself of the possible protections in using another ASTM standard
"Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment Process," to the extent possible. This form
sets the fundamentals for review of sites in a "Phase I" environmental
review, now more frequently referred to as an Environmental Site
Assessment or "ESA". It is however, not intended to be exhaustive and
should be fine-tuned for particular sites and risks. Using the standard outline
form from the standard helps in reviewing reports on many sites for
completeness.

"If houses go green, they can save at least 30% of their electricity
consumption and 50% on water. The cost of construction of a green house
would cost 5% to 20 % more than a regular building depending on the
facilities the customer wants, but there is a long-term benefit as you save up
to 60% on power and water," says Deepa Sathiaram, who heads En3 green
building consultants.
So what are the features that differentiate a normal house from a green'
construction? A green building suitable for the city should have external
shading, double wall (considering the heat penetration pattern of Chennai,
only the west and south-west walls need to be constructed in this manner),
and reflective tiles on the terrace to reduce heat and thereby save on air-
conditioning. It should also have big windows so that sunlight is enough to
light up the house during day. A green house puts rainwater to use in
bathrooms and landscaping.

The Environmental Real Estate Survey

Given the fact that the property sector can play such a major role in the
reduction of energy use and carbon emissions, it is worthwhile to map the
current state of environmental management practices among the largest and
most professional property owners: listed property companies and private
property funds , This survey, which is the first of its kind, is intended to
create an overview of the current level of integration of environmental
management in all listed property companies and private property funds
across the globe. The initiative focuses on two dimensions: the definition of
an environmental management policy, and the actual implementation and
measurement of that policy.
The real estate sector plays a major role in energy consumption and carbon
emissions. Buildings and their associated construction activity account for at
least a third of world greenhouse gas emissions (RICS, 2005), while the U.S.
property sector accounts for 70% of U.S. electricity consumption (U.S.
Department of Energy, 2003). Building construction accounts for
approximately 40% of the consumption of raw materials, including 55% of
global wood consumption Some of the main issues that play a role in
answering this question include:
· Real estate investors do not yet engage in large-scale energy efficiency
investments because they are not aware of the profitable investment
opportunities that are hidden in their buildings.
· The market has not created the mechanisms and products to finance
investments in energy efficiency.
· The market does not provide the right incentives for building owners and
managers to make investments in improving the energy performance of
their buildings.
· Recent market turmoil has diverted the attention of property investors and
managers to resolving short-term, but immediate and important, other
issues.

A VISIT TO A BUILDERS……
 1.MUMBAI SHELTER HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT PVT. LTD .
Admin. Off. : First Floor , Kalpaka Society , Siddharth Nagar IV , Bldg.
No.1 , Goregaon (west ), Mumbai -400062.

Regd. Off. : 8,Andheri Ekta , Model Town ,

Mumbai-400053 .
Email : [email protected] ISO - CERTIFIED
This is also one of the popular housing group of Mumbai. We have
visited their on of construction site at Goregaon ( w) , which is under
the guidance of one of Directors out of 4 , Mr. Ganesh K. Sane .We
have visited the site and asked the same set of Questions to the Mr.
Sane, which were asked to other builders also .He answered all the
Questions in a very Better manner . We are directly showing the
answers which he has given to us . For Question set refer to Refrence
Section at the end .Starting with Q3

3.He Is using French type windows in his projects , with Aniglare Glass
Panes ( W Aluminium Frames ) .

4.He propose to use PV cells to convert Natural energy resources in to

electric energy .but Till now he didn’t use it .

5.The selected alternatives do give a reasonably good performance in return

, provided periodical check ups and maintenance is taken care of .

 For e.g . The use of Pipe natural gas for either Heating or
Cooling system . Comparing 2 energies ( gas and electrical )
from consumption and effective performance against building
expenses , convenience , safety .
 Also for e.g use of Recycled wood, wasted of local wood for
doors of different types. ( use of Pine wood , FRP , HDF , RED
MERANTI , SAL WOOD , etc .
6.The unexpected results may occure from alternatives materials are namely
,

 Economical may workout expences .

 May recovered to handle carefully or by trained staff .
 May find hazardous to health .
 May find time / energy consuming .

7.The waste streams like –

 Environmental pollution
 Non degradable waste residual.
 Toxic gases in air .
 Hazardous fumes.
 Global warming ,
 Garbage accumulation / can be associated with manufacturing
of actual building material .

8.The Remaining material can be used for ,--

 Reclamation,
 For natural gas production,
 Used in botlers,
 For vermacuture,
 Production of Fertilizers / mannwars,
 Natural gardens,
 In horticulture ,etc.

9.To control noise pollution :--

 Steel Barricating
 Preserving existing trees and planting more.
 Us eof non- vibrating machinery.

To control water pollution –

 Collection pits for excess water,

 Proper supervision,
 Provision of water harvesting,
 Developing garden within slots,
 Check on leakages, etc.
Solid based pollution –

 Carting away Debris time to time,

 Spraying of insecticides/ medicines,
 Avoide stagnation of water .

10 . The Garden belt within plot and proper landscaping can be developed
by appointment of Gardener( Mali ).

11. for future water storage problem ,

 Drip Irrigation system in R.G .plot

 Water Harvesting system.

12. Our buildings are not fully Eco- Friendly but there is a sincere effort from
our sides . one day we will achieve maximum percentage .

13.All our buildings are deserved to with stand Earthquakes forces.

14. We can reduce consumption by Reduce the usage of wood against

natural stokes , use of recycled wood . Plant more trees .

15. Advanced Technologies used—

 Control concrete ,
 Proper water – cement ratio,
 Pre-stressing of staff members,
 Use of light weight materials
 Use of modular spans ,
 Use of various types of form works,
 Use of FlyAsh byproduct as a cement etc.

16. Real Estate with Go Green Initiatives , is a very healthy term for all
human beings,Animals , Bird , and other elements of earth for their
existence . We are taking positive steps towards G.G.I .

Upcoming projects ------

MAHADA Layout, charkop , kandivli(w) Near MHB COLONY , Borivali (w)

P.L.Kale guruji Marg , Dadar(w) , Hindu colony , Dadar ( E)

 2.MAYFAIR SHOWCASE HOUSING PVT.
LTD. ( GROUP )
Regd. Office :1 Mayfair meridian , Caesar Road , off S.V.Road ,

Andheri ( west ),Mumbai – 400058.

Email : [email protected]
Website : www.mayfairhousing.com
SMS ‘ MAYFAIR’ to 56161……….. ISO - CERTIFIED

Builders View about Real estate with go green initiatives :

“ By instinct man likes to be with nature. His body and mind respond
better to nature than man made spaces . There is nothing Better than nature
to bring in a sense of utter relaxation . The architecture that we create
should be as sensitive to nature as our skin. We try to create spaces with
minimum intervention into nature, with architecture which is in harmony
with nature . Care for nature, people and society as a whole is one of our
prime values which is demonstrated in all our projects and our lifestyles . We
approach our designs from different perspectives which enables us to
innovate and make optimal use of the spaces by blending together two core
necessities of a world class design ; Creativity and Modern Technology .”

Nayan A. Shah ( CEO – Mayfair Housing )

We have visited one of the current going project ( MayFair Meridian ) of

Mayfair Housing Group. We have also asked some questions to the Engineer
and Project In Charge . They have also answered most of the questions
which we have asked. We have made a list of points which we have collected
from them after visiting the site and consulting the Heads.

1. MAYFAIR SHOWCASE HOUSING is a very famous building group in the

Mumbai area .The main office is located at above mentioned address.
2. Till now they have done 10 successful projects , and also designed 11
future projects in various parts of Mumbai region .Their projects
 includes not only Buildings but also Bungalows , penthouses ,
showrooms , shops , offices etc .

3. This builder always prefer to use French type windows in his

projects .He also using these type of windows in his current project of
Township at Virar ( west ).

4. He didn’t think of using photovaltaic cells in his project because of

financial budget .but he proposes to use a solar cells in one of his
project at virar.

5. He said ,” Alternatives materials are used in virar projectSand—instead

of using sand , a special material called “ Ceal Foot “ , which is
similar to sand is Eco –friendly .

Rock—Rock is crushed and used. This rock is taken from bare land .

6. He don’t think that there will b any waste material remaining , if it

remains , it will be use in another projects .
7. Most of the remain materials is used in the next projects .
8. Noise control----
Use of French window which has double gearing ( also used in JVPD
Project) . There is a gap between window glass for reflection of noise .
Outer glass is of max. 8mm and min 6 mm.
 Water control---
 Rain water harvesting plant is being used, which is in progress.
 Toilet water is recycled in recycled tank and the tank is located
at the basement.
 Water also used foe gardering gardens.
 Sensors taps are being used .
9. They have always a garden may be small , near the projects ,
10. yes , they have making 3 Rain water harvesting plants.

“ Photos of Rain water Harvesting plant which is in progress”

11. They are using some of the G.G.I , He said ,” Eco-friendly and green
interiors designs are should be incorporate . LEDs , light motions sensors ,
automation and sealed windows help conserve energy , while dual flush
cisterns and low flow faucets help to conserve water .Natural fabrics with
natural dyes should come to the forefront .

12.According to them their some projects are Eco –friendly .

13. They have special committee to handle the issues to handle natural
disasters ,there building can withstand earthquakes.

14. They use wood just for doors less than 3%.No comments on future.

15. Advanced Technologies---

 LED lights ( saves electricity )

  Force Ventilation , which is done without electricity.
 Green certified paints which do not contain toxic Formaldehyde etc.
 Automation—under BMC control, sensors gates , sensors turning on
and off of lights done by automation .
 For electricity –PVC fibres , compound lighting ( electricity is used from
solar cells )

16. Real Estate With Go Green Initiatives means as we are making best
projects which is suitable to man as well as to others also. We are saving
light , saving electricity , saving water that’s what is Go Green Initiatives.

Upcoming projects ….

NUCLEUS ,Andheri (W), Offices &Shops Mayfair New Era ,Malad(W)

3. ACKRUTI CITY LIMITED
Regd. Office : Akruti Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Road No. 7,
Marol, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093

Email : - [email protected]
ISO - CERTIFIED

1.At Andheri ( east ), near station, the group is doing project on full
Town ship . Most of the buildings of society are completed, now they
are making a 6 basement parking slots out of which 4 basements are
fully Robotic to reduce the traffics .

2.Till now he has made 3 buildings at above mentioned address only

and many more at various places .
3.He has also used a French type windows in his project for fresh air .
4.He didn’t has the knowledge about the PV cells but he used a solar
cells in one of his project to generate electricity .
5.When we asked that if at some particular plans fails, then what
about the alternatives then he told that he always have alternatives
like if plan A fails then go for plan B and so on.
6.About the waste material he told that, when we complete our project
there is always possibility of waste remaining so the reusable waste he
will use in the next project and the non-recyclable waste are
Dumped into Debris .

7. According to him there is less possibility of unexpected results from

the materials because he always use standard material like..the
material has been brought from RMC(READY MIX CONCRETE )
Supply and he also uses FLYASH material for concrete which is a
byproduct( waste from other big companies ) which is used after
recycling .
8. They also have consultant with the BMC regarding the pollution
handling . They always take care of the types of pollution till the
projects get completed . After that it is in the hand of the society
members .
9.They don’t have enough space to create the Gardens near project
but they always do the plantation of tress all around the building .
10 .As the BMC has committed that all the constructing sites should
have the Rain Water Harvesting plants, so they also have one Rain
water harvesting plant in the current going 6 basement for parking
project .
11.They are not fully know ledged about the Go Green Techniques
but they used some like Rain water Harvesting plant and French type
window . And if the budget allows then he will use some of the Go
Green Techniques like of using sensor tabs or making of Gardens .
12.According to him his all projects not fully but up to certain extends
is Eco – Friendly .
 13.Their projects can withstand the Earthquakes because they
have one special committee regarding these types of Disasters to
handle .
14. He also has concerned about the consumption of Raw material and
woods that’s why he uses byproduct like Flyash for concrete . He don’t
want to comment about future .
15 .The Advanced Technologies he used is big Cranes , powder
coatings , Green certified paints , Robotic parking slots etc.
16.In his views Real Estate with Go Green Initiatives means Real
Estate using the advanced technologies so that is can leads to saving
energy , electricity , water etc. And human can live safely .

4. CHINMAY CONSTRUCTIONS
1 .Regd. Office : ‘RAIGAD’ , Rambaug Lane No . 1 , Kalyan (w)
ISO - CERTIFIED
We also visited to this building group. This is
small construction group , not very popular one . We visited this site to
know the facts that how the low budget builders are using G.G.I..or
using it or NOT .We asked the same set of questions to one of Partner
of this group, he answered all questions as---
2.Till now we have 1 building at kalyan (w) , and this is our 2 nd project.
And we also plan for next 2-3 projects also.
3.They don’t know about French type windows .They are using
windows which is made of glass .
4.No comments on use of PV cells or solar cells .for using these types
of initiatives they need big budget also .
5.They always have alternatives for any plan they decide , they try
their best to achieve this plan .If some plan fails , at time , they go for
the other plan reserved for this .
6.if some unexpected results come from the alternatives then they will
consult to their all staff and also to other building group friends .

“ photos describing the selection criteria of material “

7.The waste materials are generally dumped into the Debris as per
the BMC rule .
8.We always take care of pollutions by reduce machinery noise ,
planting trees , and BMC also helping them for it .
9.yes , They have a tress all around their building or site .
10 .They have one Rain Water harvesting plant which is under
manufacturing .
11.If they would get more knowledge about G.G.I, and if possible they
will surely use Green Initiatives but till now they didn’t use it .
12. Upto the certain extends they can say that their building is Eco-
friendly .
13.They have better materials in their projects so the building can
withstand earthquakes but not 100% .
14 .No comments on consumptions of raw materials and wood .
15 .Advanced Technologies----
 Big cranes
 Less noisy machines
 Special coating on the walls , green certified paints
  Standard POP material etc.

16 . We can save many things like water , electricity , etc if we use a

Go Green Initiatives ,..it is a simple means of Real Estate with Go
Green Initiatives .
 Future for Green Real Estate
Eco-friendly homes are healthier, far less allergen and chemical-filled. Think
constant clean fresh air and health-friendly materials.

Benefits of Green Homes

A Green Home can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible.
The immediate and most tangible benefit is in the reduction in water and
operating energy costs right from day one, during the entire life cycle of the
building.

Tangible benefits

Energy savings : 20 - 30 %

Water savings : 30 - 50%

Intangible benefits

Enhanced air quality,

Excellent day lighting,

Health & wellbeing of the occupants,

Conservation of scarce national resources

Enhance marketability for the project.

As we continue to find ourselves in a situation where

natural resources are getting depleted at rapid rates, it becomes imperative
that we consider as many options to bring ourselves closer to the
environment, and to the use of eco-friendly, non-depleting resources as
possible.

Take the case of fossil fuels; they are both depleting as well as non-eco-
friendly, with harmful emissions being a resultant of their consumption. In
such a scenario, the use of solar energy as well as wind energy can be
excellent alternatives.
While the usage of alternative energy sources like the aforementioned is
being explored in diverse situations, real estate is one such area where the
same can actually be used effectively. In addition to the obvious benefits to
the environment, long term cost savings are also multifarious. In this article,
we look at some of the ways in which you could incorporate green
architecture initiatives into your construction.

Usage of LEDs and CFL Lamps

LEDs and CFL lamps are an excellent way of conserving energy; their
intuitive, inherent technology allows significantly reduced electricity
consumption for their usage. This not only results in more efficient usage of
electrical resources, it also paves the way for major energy savings.
Therefore, make sure you consider the option of using light emitting devices
like the aforementioned, for your construction.

Usage of Solar Panels

Solar energy is one major energy source that is not going away anywhere,
anytime soon (or so it seems!). Thus maximizing the usage of solar energy
in real estate constructions makes ample sense. The relatively high initial
costs of solar panels is what keeps a majority of realtors away from
considering the usage of solar panels as indeed the overall implementation
of solar energy in buildings. Yet, one should look at the long term
implications that such an initiative would have, particularly the huge cost
savings.

Waste Management

Waste management is one area where green initiatives can be applied

effectively. Segregation of waste at the initial stage can save a lot of effort
later, for waste disposal entities. Additionally, when applied effectively, you
can actually recycle a lot of the waste that you generate, yourself, and use it
for your own purpose. Already, numerous home owners across the country
are using the biodegradable waste that they generate, as fertilizer for their
own gardens.

Even though we did not want to commit to specific targets and

quantified reduction commitments within laid down time-frames, India is
serious about green initiatives and is well on its way to
implementing them in future projects. The changes would come by way
of spreading awareness, dispelling myths and educating the trade and
industry in the benefits of going green.
One also learnt about the rapid progress made by the Indian Green Building
Council in India and the prestigious green building projects being awarded
the Platinum, Gold and Silver ratings already in operation in India, details of
which can be read in these websites, which also contains loads of
information about what green buildings are all about.

Thus, as we can clearly see, the green initiatives that can be

taken in real estate are numerous. Ultimately, common sense coupled with a
drive from within to implement such initiatives and make a difference to the
environment would be the key factors in ensuring that these steps see the
light of day. The only deterrent for going green, apparently, is the myth that
project costs are prohibitive and unaffordable!
References
List of Questions asked to builders we visited ..
1.Name and location of the main office and is your building group is certified?

2.How many projects you have done and where?

3.Do you prefer to use “french type windows” in your flats ?

4.Do your project include photovaltaic cell (which convert solar energy into electricity)?

5.How well do the alternatives stack up in terms of performance?

6.What are the waste materials or unexpected results coming from the manufacturing process?

7.How much of it is recycled or reused and what you do with non reusable waste material, where it
is dumped?

8.How you manage the noise, water and solid based pollution on your construction site?

9.Do your project include garden or trees around buildings?

10.Do your project support any mechanism to save rain water( Rain water Harvesting Plant ) so that
it can be used in the future when there is shortage of water?

11.Are you using go green initiatives?

12.Is your building eco-friendly?

13.Can your building withstand in case of earthquake ,if yes how?

14.It is fact that " building construction accounts for 40% of the consumption of raw materials and
55% of global wood consumption ",so what is your opinion about future , do your project follow the
same or you have any alternatives?

15.What are the advanced technologies that you use in your project that helps the environment?

16.What you want to say about “Real Estate with Go Green Initiatives” ?