Bricks, bytes & bamboo: How green buildings are quietly rerouting India's skyline
India is making strides towards net-zero goals. Green buildings are becoming more common. Sustainable construction is growing nationwide. India ranks third globally in LEED-certified spaces. This contributes significantly to global green building efforts. Eco-friendly real estate is changing construction. Housing, offices, schools, airports, IT parks, and hospitals are all impacted. This shift is reshaping how buildings are built and used.
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As India races toward net-zero goals green buildings are quietly transforming skylines across the country. From energy-efficient offices to water-saving homes, sustainable construction is no longer a niche trend but a growing national movement.India now ranks third globally in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified spaces, contributing nearly 15% of global LEED space outside the US.The shift toward eco-friendly real estate is reshaping how real estate projects—including housing, office complexes, educational institutes, airports, IT parks, and hospitals—are being built and occupied.
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India is making strides towards net-zero goals. Green buildings are becoming more common. Sustainable construction is growing nationwide. India ranks third globally in LEED-certified spaces. This contributes significantly to global green building efforts. Eco-friendly real estate is changing construction. Housing, offices, schools, airports, IT parks, and hospitals are all impacted. This shift is reshaping how buildings are built and used. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Footprint check Spread and growth Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Green cover Policy push As India races toward net-zero goals green buildings are quietly transforming skylines across the country. From energy-efficient offices to water-saving homes, sustainable construction is no longer a niche trend but a growing national now ranks third globally in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified spaces, contributing nearly 15% of global LEED space outside the shift toward eco-friendly real estate is reshaping how real estate projects—including housing, office complexes, educational institutes, airports, IT parks, and hospitals—are being built and occupied.
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