Unique Rating System for Green Building: By Comparing Various Existing Rating Systems

摘要

The construction industries are known to be the pioneer of a country.s develop ment. In modern days the infrastructure of a country defines its true development, thus making construction sector more prominent. Countries like India are thus solemnly dependent on its construction sector for its rapid development. In 21stcentury, one of the major challenges faced by mankind is that of global climate change, which h as highly alerted to the co ncern for conservation of nat ure. In a way, making environmental sustainability to be of much more importance in actual execution of work is the focus. World-wide there are various building evaluation tools that focus on different areas of sustainable development and are designed for different types of p rojects. This research attempts to understand the various Green building rating system assessment criteria that need to be considered during co mparison. Finally based on co mparative study an attempt is made to recommend one unique rating system which will cover each and every aspect required for assessment and certification for any green building. This system would be comparatively less complex and able to provide the necessary perception about the project with ease