Well-known companies like Wipro, ITC, Patni Computers, Spectral Services and many others have received permission to work on 'green buildings' in industrial zones of the National Capital Region like Noida and Gurgaon.
Green buildings consultancy company SGS Pvt India Ltd Head Avinash Kumar said there are about 40 buildings in the country that fall under the green category and atleast 10-12 companies are in place that cater for such requirements currently.
"At present, Chennai has the most number of green buildings in the company. Mumbai and Hyderabad too have buildings under this category. Wipro, ITC Centre in Gurgaon and Patni College Centre and Spectral Services Consultants Pvt Ltd in Noida are counted among green buildings in the NCR" Kumar told PTI.
In addition to these, L&T Chennai, Hiranandani BG Building in Mumbai, ABN Amro Bank in Ahemedabad, Microsoft Building in Hyderabad, Ashok Leyland in Chennai also fall under this category.
Green building consultancy services company Environment Design Solution Director Tanmay Tathagat said green buildings are constructed in a manner that they make best use of natural light and the people working in that area feel in touch with nature.
Green buildings are constructed in a scientific way whereby water management, natural energy and use of local resources are emphasised.
Although, the costs to construct a green building are far more than that to build a normal house, its maintenance charges are very less.
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