What are the characteristics of a Green Building?

All green buildings are governed by a set of principles and rules that favor saving energy and resources. Majority of the characteristics of all Green Buildings usually remain the same.

Some of these characteristics involve:

• Energy Efficiency
  • Use of efficient lighting fixtures
  • Use of solar water heating systems
• Use of Renewable Energy:
  • Solar energy
  • Wind energy
• Use of Sustainable Materials
• Measures for:
  • Pollution Reduction
  • Waste Reduction
  • Waste Management (On site treatment)
  • Waste Water Management (On site treatment)
• Good indoor environmental air quality
• Installation and use of Rainwater Harvesting Systems