We’ve all heard of solar-panelled roofs, even solar-powered cars. But what about solar pavements? “Platio is a walkable solar panel pavement.” Imre Sziszak is the co-founder and engineer at the Hungary-based tech company Platio. He says just two meters squared of walkable solar pavement can provide enough green energy to power public lights and a...
The first wave of solar panels is reaching the end of their useful lives. Now they can become new solar panels instead of trash. The global surge in solar power is helping quickly lower the cost of solar panels and shrink energy’s carbon footprint, with around 70,000 solar panels being installed every hour by 2018, and an...
Your Burger King meals might get a little more green. Eco-friendly, that is. The fast food chain is launching a pilot program to reduce its environmental impact across the globe by testing reusable packaging, in partnership with TerraCycle’s circular packaging service, Loop. How does it work? When customers order a Whopper sandwich, soft drink or...
What is the role of green building consultant? Each Built-Environment Project is unique by virtue of its location, design, application and usage, building materials etc. All Project Stakeholders viz. Builders, Architects, Consultants & Contractors contribute to the uniqueness of a project. Different experts with diverse background co-creating myriad functional and aesthetic aspects of building, make it more complex....
Health and well-being are emerging as a global leadership and market differentiation opportunity for property companies and funds around the world. India is witnessing tremendous awareness in good health and well-being, which in turn enables consumers to look for healthy and eco-friendly buildings to live. More than 70% of our lives are spent indoors, thus...
Importance of quality air on our health is immense and the access to better quality air in workplace ensures better productivity of the employees. Scientific study conducted by Harvard Chan School of Public Health concludes quality of air enhances our response to crisis, information usage and business strategy at work environment. These are air quality...
What is GreenPro and Why Product Manufacturers need it ? Green Product Certification (GreenPro) is a product certification developed by CII Green Product Council, which asses the sustainability and environment impact of the product that are used in the buildings. Objective of the GreenPro certification is to empower the buyers to choose the right products...
Video Extracts of Mr.Juzer S Kothari, Managing Director, Conserve Consultants during his speech at CII Eastern Region Webinar on “Best practices for Maintenance of Hygiene during a Pandemic” on topics on Indoor Air Quality & Touch ! Health and Safety are two important aspects which will enhance confidence among the occupants to return to their...
Case Study Project Name – International Management Institute, Kolkata Total Built Up Area – 1.5 Lakhs Sqft (Main Academic block) Scope of Work – Sustainable Energy Audit Completed within 15 days from the date of receipt of LOI Energy audit for International Management Institute, Kolkata carried out through the preliminary analysis and detailed energy calculations-financial analysis of...
GREEN AUDIT Neccessary Credit Requirement Under NAAC Accreditation Process NAAC accreditation is mandatory for all the higher learning institutes, particularly state universities. Without NAAC accreditation, universities are not eligible for UGC grants, RUSA grants, financial aid etc. On the other hand, NAAC accreditation determines the quality of the institute in terms of education, infrastructure, research,...
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