Going Green

  

·  Incorporating excellent practices that result in environment protection, water conservation, energy efficiency, usage of recycled products and renewable energy, is termed as going green.   

·  KSPHC is trying to incorporate these concepts in it's activities..   

·  A Green Building is one that is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. Green Buildings ensure that waste is minimized at every stage during the construction and operation of the building, resulting in low costs.

 

Features of Green Building

  1. Sustainable Sites
    • Measure to prevent erosion of soil
    • Rainwater harvesting
    • Landscapes to reduce heat islands
  1. Water Efficiency
    • 25 - 30% reduction in usage of potable water
    • 100% recycling of waste water
    • Water efficient landscaping
  1. Energy and Atmosphere
    • Use of world class energy efficient practices
    • 30% reduction in energy over normal buildings
    • Use of on-site renewable energy
  1. Materials and Resources
    • Storage and collection of recyclables
    • Reuse of building materials
    • Use of certified wood
  1. Indoor Environmental Quality
    • Use of VOC(Volatile Oraganic Compounds) content material (paint, carpet, sealables)
    • System controls to maintain IAQ(Indoor Air Quality)

 

 

Green
| Buildings

 

 

RWH

 

 

Solar
Energy

 

 

Wind
Energy

 

 

Prevention of Floods