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| Tips for Green Building Certifications |
Green buildings have become quite a phenomenon in the last decade with more and more buildings opting to be certified. Given the many benefits of being green-certified, one can certainly understand the hullabaloo surrounding the concept. Here are a few tips that builders need to keep in mind when opting for green building certifications:
- Identify what your motive is
There are numerous reasons why people opt for green certifications. Are you intending to get it done to reduce maintenance costs or utility costs? Or perhaps attract tenants by emphasising that you are green-certified? While most builders aim for sustainability, not all go the extra mile to get a certification.
- Decide on the right certification program
In India, there are three primary certifications that builders opt for. All of these differ from one another in minutes or, in some cases, significant ways that can help you as a builder make the right choice on which is the best certification program for you. LEED, IGBC, and GRIHA are some of the major certification providers for green buildings in India.
- Think of creative solutions for
Before you even venture into the idea to remodel your building according to the standards set for green buildings, coming up with a strategy that is both helpful and creative in solving the various issues that can be tackled under this new plan is how you can make a difference.
- Manage your budget
When you plan for sustainable construction or changes within construction, setting up and managing a budget is important. Proper budgeting can help you make the certification more affordable, thereby saving costs in the long run.
- Strive toward improvement
While the certification you get for the building may last lifelong, it is also important to keep the performance of your building in tangent with the newer practices implemented. Ensuring that you are always trying to better your performance is vital.
All of the above-mentioned tips can help bring about the required change you are after to meet the standards set by green building certification institutes.