In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 °C (above pre-industrial level), as outlined in the Paris Agreement, nations have been striving to transition towards a net-zero economy. This challenge is particularly pronounced for India, where the dual goals of fulfilling developmental aspirations …
Shimla: The state government plans to table a bill for regularisation of illegal buildings, which is awaiting the National Green Tribunal's nod, in budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly next year, Urban Development Minister Sudhir Sharma said on Wednesday. "The government will bring the retention policy in the budget session …
The state unit of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (Credai) has demanded that the size of projects that need environment clearances be increased from the existing 20,000 sq m to 1 lakh sq m. Credai Maharashtra has made an appeal in this regard to chief minister …
China can increase its use of renewable energy from 13 to 26 per cent by 2030, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The growth in renewable energy use would represent nearly a fourfold increase in the share of modern renewables between 2010 and …
NAGPUR: In order to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate sector Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has proposed to increase the maximum area of buildings below which environmental clearance will not be required up to 50,000 square metre. Presently, the ceiling is 20,000 sq m. If …
Rajahmundry: The state government has issued new norms for construction of bui-ldings, especially above six metres height, in all urban local bodies in the state to ensure their structural stability and safety to the inmates. The town planning officials are liable for any lapses in the aftermath of the collapse …
The city is expected to witness a 40 per cent shortfall in the supply of housing units by the end of 2018. While it would require an additional 1,91,200 housing units, the supply is likely to be around 77,500 units, said a study conducted by global real estate consultancy firm …
The task of getting approvals from different civic agencies for buildings is likely to get easier with new and dynamic building bye-laws in the offing. The Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday organised a workshop where experts, architects, consultants, and citizen bodies gave …
This 4th edition of the GGEI is an in-depth look at how 60 countries perform in the global green economy, as well as how expert practitioners rank this performance. Like many indices, the GGEI is a communications tool, signaling to policy makers, international organizations, the private sector and citizens which …
Tackling carbon emissions in U.S. commercial buildings will require a range of everyday measures, not technology, as a solution, said an executive at CBRE (CBG.N), the world's largest commercial real estate services company. Since most buildings are currently being operated less efficiently than when they were built, changing day-to-day operations …
Architects question interpretation of data by CSE Architects and the building industry have criticised the report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on green buildings titled ‘Building Sense” and said it makes unfair comparisons and does not adopt a correct approach. Data put out by the Indian Green …
Beaches Failed To Bear Mindless Exploitation To Set Up Plush Establishments In less than 24 hours, Visakhapatnam lost a sizeable chunk of its beaches to the speeding Cyclone Hudhud that rampaged through the Port City on Sunday. This ruthless devastation, environmentalists point out, has largely been a result of the …
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 57 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957, the Delhi Development Authority with the previous approval of the Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations in pursuance to Notification No. S.O. 2894(E) dated 23rd September, 2013. These regulations shall be called Regulations for Incentivizing …
“Many don’t qualify even for one-star label under BEE programme” Green-rated buildings are falling below the minimum benchmarks of their official star rating by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), says a report — “Building sense beyond the green façade of sustainable habitat” — by the Centre for Science and …
Unified Building Bye-laws for National Capital Territory of Delhi are applicable since 1983. Since then, a number of amendments/modifications, both in the Development Control Regulations (DCRs) and Building Bye-laws have been made and are in operation. The Master Plan for Delhi 2021 was notified on 7th February, 2007 and subsequently, …
The much-awaited simplified Delhi building bye-laws are to be unveiled soon with the Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu seeking its early notification to replace the current bye-laws which have been in force since 1983. The proposed bye-laws seek to simplify the procedure for obtaining sanctions for construction of buildings …
Household energy efficiency has been given a £100m boost with a funding add-on for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund. The new funding is part of a 'step change on energy efficiency' pledged by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference in Glasgow today …
MUMBAI: An upscale residential-cum-commercial skyscraper project in Oshiwara by Windsor Realty suffered a setback with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently holding that the activist who questioned the construction without environmental clearance in a coastal zone had a right to be heard by it. The October 1 judgment by former …
Kolkata's Urban Sprawl Quadrupled, Vegetation Nosedived In Just 30 Years The city has lost over a quarter of its green cover between 1980 and 2010, more than any metro in the country. During this period, its urban sprawl has increased 4.3 times — from 72.66 sq km to 314.3 sq …
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which has invited proposals for its rooftop solar energy generation project, has found support from New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi for the project. Stating that the next three years will witness generation of 12 MW of solar energy in the NDMC area, Lekhi said, …
New Product As Strong As Regular Cement, Likely To Take Pressure Off Depleting Limestone Reserves Buildings in the city may soon be able to reduce their carbon footprint, though by a slim margin, thanks to low-carbon cement or `LC 3'. Scientist at IIT Delhi, along with IIT Bombay , IIT …
