The ‘Green Building’ concept is gradually gaining momentum in India. Environmental sustainability is the primary purpose of green building. There are five green buildings certified as per the rating system of LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design), developed by the US Green Building Council. Twenty five other building in the country are now registered for such certification. A green building typically applies practices such as harvesting energy, water and using environment-friendly materials in its design, construction, operation and maintenance.

• Reduce operating costs
• Improve occupant productivity
• Create,expand, and shape markets for green product and services
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance