As we celebrate Earth Day, it reminds us of our pledge to save and protect Mother Nature, from the peril of smog and hazardous fumes. As we celebrate this day, which commenced way back in 1970, a large group of people from all over the world have already taken the initiative to commemorate it. Right from the day it started, the present number of followers has exploded over 500 million, covering 175 countries, which comes to around one-tenth of the world’s total population.
Earlier, before the term -Green Real estate- came into being, there was no mainstream awareness. Luckily things are changing for several good reasons. Escalating the state of -Green revolution’ has been accredited to some of the biggest stars from the film fraternity, and even political personalities, from all over the world.
As modern architecture accounts to bulk quantity of landfill, water and energy consumption, soil, and atmospheric alteration, it has become more than necessary to develop new eco-friendly townships. Listed here are some of the fundamental concepts and buzz words that contribute towards minimizing the effect of building constructions on both humans and the ecological balance of the planet, which includes but is not limited to:
Developing improved water conservation system Implementing advanced water-treatment methods Laying gardens filled with atriums to enhance air quality Building lush planted porches to collect rainwater that can be reused Installing solar air -conditioners and heating systems Building high quality insulated walls, doors and windows to save on energy bills Installing heat recovery aeration systems Building homes with minimal surface area to reduce loss of heat Investing in gadgets that can be controlled according to the change in surrounding environment Minimizing ecological degradation
These are just a few of the ways through which we can save our planet from the threat of eco-logical imbalance. It should be noted that very little has been done so far, though new laws and guidelines have been developed, that are aimed towards promoting building constructions that offer higher efficiency in retaining energy and lower electricity bills. The savings on the bills would further provide reimbursements to banks, and financial institutes and lenders to offer loans with lower interest rates, in addition to several other benefits for the home buyers and other consumers who build, buy or resale a property or refurbish their homes and offices to ensure that it offers higher energy efficiency.
The Green Building Council of US has made efforts to promote green environment by releasing the novel green building standards that should be followed while constructing new homes, and even while refurbishing existing buildings and commercial complexes. The statutory body recognizes and awards certificates to building contractors, industry professionals and remodelers who incorporate such building standards without elevating the cost of construction.
Owning a home is actually meant for residing in it for long term, if not for the whole life. Thus, it should not be all for nothing proposal. More precisely, it is actually an expansion, a never ending process, which requires changes in the existing patterns, lifestyle and even thoughts. More than anything else, we need to be aware of the fact that we have some responsibilities towards our kids and teaching them to take care of our abode, what we call Earth, so that it remains a beautiful and secured place to live for our future generations. Harji Realtors is one of the leading real estate agents in the region of Chandigarh, Mohali and Kharar. For more information on great deals in Flats in Mohali and the best villa in mohali check out our website