Chennai, in the Lead for Green Buildings City In India

Who would have believed that Chennai would feature the highest number of green buildings in India? Chennai has 42 out of 212 structures that have been certified eco-friendly by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

Eco-friendly buildings waste less water, generate less waste and optimize the use of energy-efficient systems. It does come with a cost: construction costs for a green building are 3% to 5% higher than for an ordinary building. However, subsequent expenditure is lower as, on average, green buildings consume 40% to 50% less energy and cut water consumption by as much as 40%.

Contractors see the trend as a new business opportunity and companies investing in eco-friendly construction as a new marketing tool. Whatever their motivations, the good news is still that green buildings are multiplying and they have a positive impact on the environment.

Would you be ready to pay a bit more for an environmentally friendly building? Please share your thoughts on this topic!