SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

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UK:
- Increasing profitability through more efficient use of resources;
- Encouraging firms to secure the opportunities offered by sustainable products or ways of working; and
- Enhancing company image and profile in the market place by addressing issues relating to corporate and social responsibility.
INDIA:
Some of the key attributes of Sustainable buildings:
- Consideration of sustainability aspects in all phases of building design and planning
- Consideration of sustainability aspects during construction and production of building materials
- Use of healthy and environmentally friendly building materials and products
- Use of efficient systems
- Use of constructions and systems which are easy to maintain and service
- Safeguarding of high functionality, flexibility and adaptability
- Safeguarding of health and comfort of users, occupiers and visitors
- High aesthetic and urban design quality; high public acceptance
- Appropriate location with good access to public transportation services and networks

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