The green buildings not only make an eco-friendly and healthy statement, but they also reduce operating costs, increase marketability of the buildings and give an impetus to the owners’ corporate image. Adoption of eco-friendly practices also contributes to enhancing the life of the building and increasing the productivity of the workers, as the possibility of their catching an ailment through indoor air pollution decreases markedly in a green building. Especially in India, where indoor air pollution leads to close to 500,000 deaths every year, the importance of green buildings simply cannot be over emphasized.
The common objective behind the construction of a green building is to efficiently provide a healthy and natural environment to the residents by using minimal energy, water, and other resources. The natural environment provides positive energy and helps in improving productivity of its occupants
