Sustainable architecture in india

Sustainable architecture 

Sustainable architecture in India is uses mainly two approaches - Green architecture and Eco-Friendly architecture. Both focus on development that is essentially technology based.

Technology dependent Green Buildings require 10-25 % higher initial investment than traditional buildings. High initial costs and therefore dependence on corporate or government patronage has also restricted the adoption of this type of architecture to institutional building types with a few isolated exceptions of suburban residences.


Maximizing natural lighting and ventilation to achieve energy efficiency is often achieved at the cost of using large quantities of materials with high Embedded energy such as glass, and aluminum. The large amount of energy that goes into extracting, processing and transporting materials used in these buildings is neglected when calculating the building’s energy efficiency.


Environmental policy frameworks in India, and green buildings are often based on the contexts from developed countries. In adopting energy efficiency as the main criteria for green buildings in India, several other critical issues have been ignored. The issues of water and sanitation are more critical than energy efficiency.

Research & Development - Objectives

To build an
                  “abode in adobe”
To develop a building vocabulary of materials and techniques which caters to contemporary tastes, yet derives its roots from the “vernacular architecture” of the place.

Incorporating the wisdom of vastu with principles of climatology.

To build our basic shelters, an average home that blends with nature while maintaning its unique sculputural beauty and functional aesthetics.

To use and promote construction materials and technology which is enviornment friendly and locally available.

To develop a module/sample of a ‘shelter’ that is affordable, comfortable, aesthetical, functional and ecofriendly.

Green Homes

Imarat has organized seminars on spreading awareness on creating a demand for “Green Homes”. The objective of these seminars and workshops is to educate builders, technicians and home owners on adapting Green Building techniques in construction and to build & LIVE sustainably.

A Green home is a type of house useless area is designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, focusing on the efficient use of "energy, water, and building materials."

Green Homes (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This requires close cooperation of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages.The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

A green home that is eco-friendly and energy efficient should encompass one or all of the five key green principles outlined below and should:

* Conserve natural resources
* Use energy efficiently
* Have improved indoor air quality relative to normal building standards
* Create less waste to build and live relative to normal building standards
* Be part of a livable community