Green building technology in libraries: Indian perspectives

Abstract

Green building made with natural and reusable construction material to save the environment as well as human life. Conservation of natural resources such as water through rain water harvesting, Energy through solar and wind energy, electronic media instead of paper and provisions of natural lights and fresh air, are the most important components of the green building technology. The main objectives of the Green library technology is to support the use of environmental friendly and safe materials of building construction to conserve our fast depleting natural resources, reducing carbon footprint, improving indoor air quality. In India also, the vision of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is,