Affordable Sustainability: 10 Ways To Go Green In Construction

AFFORDABLE SUSTAINABILITY TUWays to go green in construction Mr Rumi Engineer Advisory Board member of The Big 5 Construct India Key points developers should keep in mind for attaining green certification. NA 2014 Building envelope materials: Use AAC/concrete blocks with fly-ash content to reduce heat load inside a building. Water use reduction: Use low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water wastage. Install sewage treatment plant for recycling of water. 3. Waste management: Segregate recyclables (dry waste) into 5 diff. categories viz. Plastics, Paper, Cardboards, Electronics & Metals and divert them to authorized recyclers. Install organic waste converters within your premises for handling wet waste such as leftover food and plant clippings from garden. Energy efficiency: Install BEE 5-star rated light fixtures, LEDS and electrical devices such as pumps, motors and water heaters. Rain water harvesting: You can either recharge the ground by installing percolation pits or store the rain water in tanks for flushing and cleaning purposes. 91 Alternate energy usage: By installing small solar or wind power systems, you can take care of smaller electrical loads and water heating. Building design: The emphasis should be on using maximum day lighting but taking care of glare. As per the climatic condition, one can design natural ventilation wherever applicable. Green house gas reduction: Source all building materials locally to minimise transportation. Reduction of heat island effect: One can apply high albedo paint or China Mosaic on the roof to reflect back the heat. Use Open Grid paver blocks instead of full concrete paver blocks. 10 Erosion & sedimentation control: Install pits to arrest soil particles/ sediments. To enquire about speaking at The Big 5 Construct India seminars from 11 - 13 September 2014 contact us today on [email protected] Like it? Keep connected in You Tube