State of play for sustainable buildings in India

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.coverage.spatialIndia
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:01:58Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:01:58Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.descriptionThis report explores how India is reimagining its buildings—from sun-drenched village learning centers to ultra-modern urban campuses—by drawing on both ancient wisdom and modern engineering. Through stories of real spaces like Sharanam in Tamil Nadu and the Torrent Research Centre in Ahmedabad, it captures how architects, communities, and policymakers are shaping environments that breathe with their climate, conserve resources, and nurture human well-being. Far from abstract frameworks, the document delves into how recycled waste becomes elegant walls, how solar energy powers entire neighborhoods, and how passive cooling replaces air conditioners in the desert heat. Each project is rooted in its people, its place, and its purpose. The report addresses policy gaps and champions solutions—from thoughtful design to inclusive financing—that can make sustainable building the norm rather than the exception.
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8005
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number46 p.
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectenergy efficiency
dc.subjectgreen building
dc.subjectsolar energy
dc.titleState of play for sustainable buildings in India
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000043
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000045

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