With the aim to achieve energy efficiency, effective waste management, and ensure that minimum stress is being put on natural resources, ‘green’ concepts and techniques were developed. Green buildings have tremendous benefits that are both tangible and intangible. They help in not only reducing the carbon footprint but also optimum use of natural resources, maximize the reuse, recycling and utilization of renewable resources, effective utilization of landscapes and provide an overall healthy environment. A green building uses less energy and water, generates less greenhouse gases, uses materials more efficiently, and produces less waste than a conventional structure over its entire life cycle. The following article explores strategies towards climate adaptation & mitigation through Green Building. Read More