siliconindia | | October 20198THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BUILDING ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING SPACESBy H.P.Rama Reddy, Founding Partner & Chairman, Reliaable Developersonsumer behavior pertaining to purchasing patterns, likes, dislikes and preferences are shifting rapidly. They are be-coming increasingly aware of carbon footprints, and the environmental hazards construction of properties pose to human health and nature. Fortunately, developers have tapped into this concern and are now finding innovative ways to cater to the eco-conscious buyers. Eco-con-scious plots and residential complexes are equipped with water conservation and harvesting facilities, underground wiring, energy-efficient appliances, solar-powered units, and much more. All these factors together not only reduce adverse environmental im-pact, but also help in cutting-down maintenance costs. Builders and plotters are increas-ingly focusing on creating eco-friend-ly plots and buildings. They practice ecological architecture to incorporate sustainable aspects with eco-con-scious urban and rural lifestyles. Here are some key factors and efforts that are undertaken by developers to ensure they build a modern yet sus-tainable base for those who favour green living. Green Buildings: Green build-ings, also known as environmentally friendly buildings, are end-to-end nat-ural resource-efficient, starting from the time of construction to renovation and eventual demolition. Several big companies and developers are pivot-ing meaningful initiatives to promote `green' structures and increasing awareness of the rising environmen-tal issues among the common popu-lation. These scattered initiatives will soon become a unified movement that will shape the real estate landscape in terms of architecture and establish a sustainable way to secure the future of urbanization.Modern techniques are intro-duced, tested and implemented ev-ery year to enhance sustainability. In spite of these contemporary tech-niques, all eco-friendly constructions must adhere to a few fundamental and stringent factors to be considered green buildings: · Facilities for water conservation· Optimum utilization of air, water, solar power and other natural resources· Provisions for pollution and waste management · Reduced maintenance and operational costs· Furbished with eco-friendly design aestheticsGreen buildings are designed to protect occupant health, keep the in-teriors naturally cool, ventilated and illuminated as well as eliminate the Starting his career as a financial consultant in the banking industry, Rama is one of the founding partners of Reliaable Developers, where he spearheads the company with complete focus on driving principled and innovative plot development in Bengaluruin my opinionCH.P.Rama Reddy, Founding Partner & Chairman
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