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Green Building Rating Systems: A Comparative Study of Global and Indian Standards

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Sustainable Innovations in Construction Management (ICC IDEA 2023)

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The building industry expands exponentially due to accelerated population growth and urbanization. In the construction industry, green building reduces pollution, conserves resources, and uses energy efficiently. Numerous nations are implementing the green buildings (GB) concept, mainly developed countries that have introduced many plans to promote these structures. India is among the few nations with goals, and green building awareness has been disseminated. India put in approximately 37% of the global green architecture, higher than the United Kingdom and China combined. This article has examined the numerous GB rating systems existing worldwide and in India. These rating systems are compared, and the distinctions in the criteria have been analyzed through a systematic literature review and given careful consideration. The investigation illuminates the rationale behind each rating system.

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    K. S. Anandh, K. S. Anandh, M. G. Soundarya Priya, S. Senthamizh Sankar & K. Prasanna

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Anandh, K.S., Soundarya Priya, M.G., Senthamizh Sankar, S., Prasanna, K. (2024). Green Building Rating Systems: A Comparative Study of Global and Indian Standards. In: Gencel, O., Balasubramanian, M., Palanisamy, T. (eds) Sustainable Innovations in Construction Management. ICC IDEA 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 388. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6233-4_27

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