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New building model could help save
electricity
 'Green
building' is an idea almost everybody
agrees upon, but very few dare to attempt
because of prohibitively high costs
and architectural challenges. But some
steps like proper ventilation and utilization
of natural light in new buildings could
save the world a lot of energy and money.
As of now there are only 10-12 buildings
that have been officially ranked as
green buildings in India and they are
largely in the private sector.
Anything that is constructed keeping
the harmony of the environment in mind,
is generally known as green construction.
If not meeting all the parameters like
eco-friendly building
materials, waste management, etc. energy
saving methods could go a long way in
contributing to the environment.
Researchers at the Massachussetts Institute
of Technology, USA, believe that buildings
can be designed to encourage airflow
and maintain temperatures that minimize
or eliminate the need for conventional
air-conditioning systems.
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