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About the Initiative

Green homes are homes that are designed and built to be comfortable and healthy and cause minimal harm to the environment. Such homes are beneficial to both the residents and society at large.

The second edition of the Green handbook- Building Homes for Tomorrow, offers an in-depth guide for homeowners, contractors, and small developers operating in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India. It delves into environmentally friendly design principles, construction techniques, and materials specifically for low-rise residential buildings. Emphasizing passive design strategies and the conservation of energy and water, this comprehensive resource aims to empower stakeholders to embrace sustainable practices. By focusing on buildings up to G+3 levels on plots of up to 500 sq.m, the handbook draws inspiration from local climatic conditions and exemplary projects, fostering innovation and promoting green construction.

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The book features case studies from across India, showcasing sustainable design and materials.

Building Green: Green Handbook Volume I

Co-authored by Ar. Ashok B Lal (Principal Architect, Ashok B Lall Architects)

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This handbook promotes the construction of green affordable homes by detailing various approaches to designing such buildings and the processes involved in their implementation. The handbook provided step-by-step guidance on design and construction to help projects achieve good ratings, be environmentally friendly, and access concessional financial assistance along with associated services.

Targeting developers, architects, construction engineers, and homeowners, the handbook assisted homeowners in understanding the technical aspects of green homes. It offered practical tips to architects and construction engineers on various elements of design and construction to attain the desired green rating and simplified the process for developers aiming to build green homes.