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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Builders Go the Eco-friendly Way

KOCHI: The real estate sector in the city is out to find a balance between environmental issues and development and the green building concept is a step towards it. Though customers rarely give a thought to it, many builders have already switched over to green mode. Experts in the field point out that the state government will soon impose stringent guidelines regarding green building methods.
“Now builders are shifting to the green concept right from the designing of the project. Efficient use and conservation of water and energy, recycling of water, installation of solar panels and judicious use of natural light are the major highlights of the concept. The builders are already into rain water harvesting and sewage treatment,” said Najeeb Zackeria, managing director, Abad Builders.
Industry sources said Kochi is the ideal place to begin such a change as it is home to a number of real estate projects. A total of 700 projects with a total area of 774 lakh sqft are in place in the real estate sector in the city, which stretches from Aluva to West Kochi region.
As many as two lakh people reside in flats in the region and the density is more in Kakkanad, Aluva, Tripunithura and Edappally.
“Since a single domestic connection is being provided to an apartment project, the builders now rely on ground water and water supplied through tanker lorries.
Recycled water is used for gardening and washing of cars. More builders will soon shift to green building concept,” said  A C Joseph, director, AC CITY Builders and Developers.
As part of its social initiative, CREDAI Kochi is also planning to set up bio-medical and e-waste processing facilities.

with thanks : newindianexpress : LINK

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