In order to promote green living its important that pollution is controlled and dependency on natural resources is reduced. And the first step towards green living and ensuring that we do not exploit our natural resources, begins at home.
India is home to over 200 million households, with a requirement rate of 11.5 million more homes every year, to fulfill the current housing demand. With booming urbanization, economic growth, and rising consumption patterns in India, the use of natural resources has increased. Rising disposable income among the masses, has increased the demand for better standards of living. This has added to the already significant stress on the environment. The urban residents can easily adopt energy conservation techniques, such as usage of efficient lighting, air-conditioning and heating systems, etc., to mitigate adverse effects on the environment.
Sustainability is crucial
Recycling and reuse of waste water, making use of organic as well as inorganic solid waste for composting, power generation, etc., are other measures that can convert an existing building into a green building, he suggests. According to experts, a green home is one that functions in a sustainable manner, minimizes water usage, optimists energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier living spaces for its occupants, as compared to a conventional building. An eco-friendly residential project is also characterized by its site responsiveness.
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Energy conservation techniques that can be easily adopted, to make a home greener:
- Usage of energy-efficient lighting, heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Conservation and efficient management of water.
- Effective use of natural light and air by re-orientation of doors, windows, and other openings.
- Using building materials that provide efficient insulation, to reduce heat convection and radiation.
- Using sensors to control lighting and air-conditioning, based on the occupancy of a space.
Sustainable living is all about coexisting in harmony, with the elements that created us, maintains Pate. The investment that developers and home buyers make towards green homes, is completely worth it, as it promotes healthier and more responsible living and also increases the planet’s ability to accommodate human habitation, he concludes.
