This document discusses green homes and sustainability. It begins by explaining that sustainability means sustaining life on Earth by protecting the environment and conserving resources to support future generations. It then outlines the key factors of green homes, including site selection and planning, water and energy efficiency, materials, indoor environmental quality, and innovation. Green homes utilize fewer resources, generate less waste, and provide healthier spaces for occupants while being environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. The document encourages individuals to make changes in their own homes to help create a greener future.

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OM ASATOMA SADGAMAYA
THAMASOMA JYOTHIRGAMAYA
MRITYORMA AMRUTHAM GAMAYA
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTIHI OM
This prayer invokes the Divinity to lead us from
Untruth to Truth, Darkness (ignorance) to Light (knowledge)
Death to Immortality, And let there be Peace, Peace, Peace!

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Why Go Green

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from extinction??

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The planet earth will take
care of itself…
as it has been doing for
billions of years…..
Only mankind will perish!
because of the
irresponsible way we have
lived in the recent past…
We need to sustain life!

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But first let us understand what is sustainability
Sustainability means sustaining life on the
planet. For that we need to protect our
environment & conserve resources
to continue to support life on the planet.
We ought to meet the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.

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How do we do that??
Nature provides for every man’s need
but not for his greed.
- Mahatma Gandhi
And now its time to own-up and become
more responsible both individually
and collectively.
We need to utilize our resources efficiently
recycle and re-use wherever possible.

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And, change starts from within…
Be the change that you wish to
see in the world.
- Mahatma Gandhi
We can no longer be mute witnesses…
We can no longer sit on the fence ….
And wonder whose grass is greener..
What better place to start than
our own home…

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What’s this thing called green anyways?
What’s the great deal about green homes?
Lets find out more…

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“A Green Home utilizes less water, optimizes
energy efficiency, conserves natural
resources, generates less waste and provides
a healthier space for the occupants
compared to a Conventional Home”
The benefits are Environmental,
Economical & Social Sustainability.

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GREEN HOMES
IGBC Green Homes Rating System
addresses green features under the
following categories:
Site Selection and Planning
Water Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Materials
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Design Process

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GREEN HOMES - THE TOP-6 FACTORS
Individual Home
Multi-Dwellings

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
APPROVAL
OCCUPATION CERT

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
BASIC AMENITIES within walking distance

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Easy access to public
transport and everyday
conveniences to cut down
energy consumption for
transportation during &
after construction
ment
It’s all about connectivity!

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
The right orientation of site and building matters!.

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Minimise disturbances to the site so as to
reduce long-term environmental impacts.

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Control soil erosion and sedimentation thereby, reducing
negative impacts to the site and surroundings.

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between
developed and undeveloped areas) to minimise impact on
microclimate.

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Provide adequate parking
within the site to minimise
disturbance caused due to
parking on public
roads, thereby enhancing
the quality of civic life.

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Encourage the use
of electric vehicles
thereby reducing
negative impacts
resulting from
fossil fuel
based automobile
use.
Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Encourage the use
of electric vehicles
thereby reducing
negative impacts
resulting from
fossil fuel
based automobile
use.
Design for Differently Abled

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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Promote welfare of construction workforce by
providing safe and healthy work conditions..

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GREEN HOMES - THE TOP-6 FACTORS

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GREEN HOMES - THE TOP-6 FACTORS

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GREEN HOMES - THE TOP-6 FACTORS

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GREEN HOMES - THE TOP-5 FACTORS

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And the Gold goes to…….

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GREEN HOME - IGBC Certified

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LOOKOUT FOR STANDARD GREEN CERTIFICATIONS

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The sun never sends electricity bills.
makes sense…free light & solar power

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Vastupurusha Mandala
Pancha Mahabhuta, The Five Great Elements
Om Vasundharaya vidmahe “Om. Let us meditate on Bhumi
Bhutadhatraya dhimahi Devi, The One who provides all ,
Tanno Bhumih prachodaya Bless us with abundance."

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FIRE
WATER
SPACE
EARTH

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THANK YOU

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