• Janet John
• Dr. Deepa A. Joshi

The Building sector in India is growing at a rapidly. There is a need for introducing green concepts and techniques in this sector which will help to address issues like water efficiency, energy efficiency, handling of waste, conservation of natural resources, etc. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is at the forefront in introducing green concepts and techniques in the construction sector. The main aim of this article is to study the norms specified by the IGBC in “IGBC Green New Buildings Rating Systems”. Primarily, all the norms with regards to actual site activities and practices were identified. A study of the IGBC certification process was carried out. Subsequently, a detailed study of the IGBC norms for the construction of new green buildings was conducted. Obstacles in fulfilling the norms of the IGBC on site were identified by conducting site visits. After identifying the problems with the execution part, solutions to the problems were formulated and compressed into the form of a training module. These solutions include charts and formats to be implemented on the sites. This study draws the conclusion that the problems arising on site during the construction of a green building can be sorted out with ease with the help of proper planning and meticulous efforts of execution.

green buildings, construction, execution

"Green Building Construction Practices for Residential Structures: Problems and Feasible Solutions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no.506-509, July-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807674.pdf

"Green Building Construction Practices for Residential Structures: Problems and Feasible Solutions", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no. pp506-509, July-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807674.pdf