From organic food to organic cotton to green houses and offices, the move to be more environment-friendly is catching on. One such initiative that is gaining traction worldwide is the concept of green buildings. Buildings — residential and commercial — are estimated to consume up to 40 per cent of energy used worldwide, and contribute 30-40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Making them more resource efficient, especially in terms of energy use, can be good for the environment, and easier on your pocket too in the long run.

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