Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) aims to create 10 billion sq ft of green building base in the country by 2022. Contributing to this, the country’s infrastructure and real estate are adopting new technology and building material to go green. But, while we are on a road to green development, there are some misconceptions related to such constructions in the minds of many.
Trimurty being the pioneer of Green Building construction in Jaipur would like to demystify some of the myths related to green buildings-
Myth 1: Green Building is expensive
It is believed that it is 15-20 per cent expensive to construct a green home when compared to constructing a similar conventional home. It is a myth. Though applying new technologies can make the construction expensive, the percentage rise remains under 10 per cent.
This cost can be recovered over time in terms of what the construction saves for you in form of energy.
Myth 2: You don’t save as much as they say
Green homes reduce energy and labor costs. Reports suggest that a green building can help save 50 per cent of energy and around 30 per of water. Green construction materials have many advantages like they keep home cooler, lower down the electricity bills etc.
Also, green building construction will be beneficial as here emphasis laid on using recycled material. This will help to use the resources in an appropriate way.
Myth 3: It is a new concept
Green building is not a new concept. In fact, this concept brings back the use of traditional methods of construction. It is only positive that the modern technology has provided more reliability and efficiency to the traditional method.
Myth 4: The concept will not be successful in India
If this was true, then India would not have so many green buildings. Bengaluru tops the list of green buildings, also the National Capital Region, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai are fast catching up, too.
Jaipur too has its share of green buildings. Trimurty Builders are pioneer in he field and have many green buildings in the city like Trimurty’s Arumu and Trimurty’s Ariana.
Myth 5: Green buildings lack design aesthetics
It is believed that while constructing a green building, the focus is on the green applications rather than the design of the structure. It is a myth. All Trimurty’s green buildings across are well designed and can mesmerize anyone.
