My OperaGoing green in a small scale
Friday, May 9, 2008 2:37:46 AM
Going green is possible in small scale. A smaller model can be easily recreated with bigger overall features. For instance, in T-Zed colony, measures have been taken in order to keep the footprint as minimal as possible. There are built-in zero electricity fridge-freezers, electric power free water pump, fully controlled air conditioning that is based on 100% natural air, intelligent lighting system with ambient light sensors and timers, and green roofs that uses lightweight mulch and coir pith instead of the heavier soil.
For a house to be functional and eco-friendly, Hariharan, CEO of BCIL avers the need to look at it as an energy system. Exactly like the human body, it needs energy and water and has to put out waste. All have to be handled effectively, efficiently and with minimum impact to the environment. Only then can the house be called green!
For a house to be functional and eco-friendly, Hariharan, CEO of BCIL avers the need to look at it as an energy system. Exactly like the human body, it needs energy and water and has to put out waste. All have to be handled effectively, efficiently and with minimum impact to the environment. Only then can the house be called green!
