Sustainability

Sustainability can be defined as the ability to meet the needs the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Green building is often used as a synonym for sustainable Construction and high - performance buildings.

For what should be apply

• Residential Villas.
• Residential and commercial buildings.
• Apartments - Workers' housing - Student housing
• Commercial
• Hotel Facilities - Hotels
• Laboratories - Offices - Resorts - Restaurants
• Public buildings.
• Banks and expenses - Theaters and cinemas - Educational buildings - Governmental buildings - Buildings and health facilities - Historical and heritage buildings.
• Museums, petrol stations, post offices, retail stores, shopping centers , Houses of worship.

(1) Sustainable Sites

According to the United Nations Environment Program, if our present patterns continue, two out of every three people will live in water-stressed conditions by the year 2025.

Seventy percent 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but less than 1% of that water is fresh water.

Only 1% of that 1% is accessible for human use.

The goals of the water efficiency credits are to

• Reduce the quantity of water needed for a buildings and landscaping.
• Reduce municipal water use.
• Reduce the need for treatment of waste water.

Sustainable materials are materials that reduce demands on ecosystems during their life cycle.

The strategies for achieving points in this credit category include:

• Improve indoor air quality.
• Increase occupant comfort.

(6-A) Radon Test

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste.

(6-B) Entryways

Doorways are a prime point for contaminants entering a building.

(6-C) Green Cleaning

(6-D) CO2 Monitoring

Accurate monitoring of CO2 levels ensures that occupied spaces are receiving enough ventilation.

Innovation in Design points can be awarded for:

• Exemplary performance.
• Innovative performance.