The Flagship event displays
green rated projects and green products besides informing visitors regarding
the benefits of Investing in green buildings, optimally using natural resources
for a happy life
The
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the CII,
with the support of Government of Telangana, is hosting the first exclusive IGBC Green Property Show at Hitex
Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad from 28th
to 30th July, 2023. The property show was inaugurated by Sri KT Ramarao, Minister for IT, E&C,
MA&UD, and Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Telangana along with Arekapudi
Gandhi, MLA Serilingampally, in the presence of Sri C. Shekar Reddy, Chairman
CII Telangana and Chairman IGBC, Hyderabad Chapter along with. G. Srinivasa
Murthy, Co-Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter, Mr. K.S. Venkatagiri, Executive
Director, IGBC, Mr. M Anand, Deputy Executive Director, IGBC, real estate
industry leaders, architects, and interior designers, Green product
manufacturers and other stakeholders.
The 1st edition of IGBC Green Property Show – India's first-of-its-kind
event aimed at sensitizing and motivating prospective buyers to invest in a
greener future by choosing IGBC Certified or Pre-Certified Green Projects,
Technologies & services over conventional buildings. The Government of
Telangana is the Partner State for this event, affirming its commitment to
sustainability. This Expo, is showcasing Green Residential and Commercial
properties, Building, Products & services. With over 75+ exhibitors spread
in an expo space of over 4,200 sq km, the Green Property show brings property
developers, relevant product manufacturers, buyers, sustainable developers,
investors together who are inclined to purchase properties and products that
are sustainable. This expo has multiple benefits: Visibility - IGBC Projects:
Platform for Project owners/Developers to showcase their achievement/commitment
to Green Building projects, Awareness: We often face the question from the
public about, which/where are IGBC certified/pre-certified projects.
This first-of-its-kind
event aims to foster creativity, environmental consciousness, and
sustainability among young artists. The Painting Competition is open to young
artists between the age group of upto 10 years. Participants will be allowed to
unleash their creativity and express their thoughts on sustainability and
environmental preservation through their artwork. This initiative aims to
encourage young minds to think innovatively about environmental preservation
and sustainable practices.
Speaking at the
inauguration Sri KT Ramarao, Minister
for IT, E&C and Industries and Commerce, MA&UD, Govt. of Telangana
highlighted : IGBC has facilitated India in becoming one of the top three
countries in the world in terms of the largest number of registered green
building footprints. Now CII IGBC has achieved 10.27 billion square feet of
green building footprint.
The state of Telangana
under the leadership of our Chief Minister Sri KCR Garu has done many things to
improve the green footprint. India's first Green Building, Green Home, Green
Airport, Green Railway Station, and Green Factory Building, all of these exist
in the State of Telangana.
The government of Telangana
is walking the path of green by implementing sustainability measures in all of
our government buildings as well, including this newly built state-of-the-art
Secretariat Building, the T Hub, T works, the integrated Command Control
Center, New collectorate buildings across the 33 districts of Telangana.
The new buildings,
especially the healthcare facilities, hospitals, and healthcare campuses are
being built all over the state. A1 Medical College and one teaching hospital in
each and every district, will be green-certified.
The new industrial parks
and all the new IT parks being built in the districts are green-certified. Not
only buildings and campuses but the cities of Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam, and Karimnagar are already adopting
the IGBC Green Cities rating.
Honorable Chief Minister
Sri KCR Garu has called for 'Telangana ku Haritha Haram' a laudable initiative
that has increased the green cover in the state of Telangana from 24% to 33% of
the geographical area. We have planted
more than 260 crore 2.6
billion saplings over the last eight years And this is the largest effort, the
third largest effort in human history, the largest effort in India. This has
led to a 7.7% increase which is again the largest for any state in India.
Hyderabad has received the
prestigious AIPH Green City award in
the world, surpassing Mexico City, Paris
and Bogota
Telangana government is
walking the talk and has decided to accommodate Sustainable Development Goals, SDG into its vision for Bangaru
Telangana and take steps to operationalize SCS in our state.
Operationalizing of Metro Rail, Hyderabad Metro Rail, expansion of Metro Rail,
completion of the Outer Ring Road, replacement of all the final lights with LED
street lights.
We are already home to South India's largest waste-to-energy plant
in Jawahar Nagar with about 20 megawatts of capacity. We have already
produced 350 megawatts of energy
from the waste that we generate from the
city of Hyderabad. Not only do we produce energy from the waste, but we
also produce compost manure from the wet waste.
We have set up 2
construction and demolition plants in the city of Hyderabad.
The builders should follow
the 4 Mantras - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
Recharge for every project. The Homebuyers to prefer IGBC rated Green Buildings
for homes and office spaces to promote and encourage builders to make more
sustainable buildings.
Speaking on the occasion, Sri C Shekar Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana
& Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter said, ”The Green Property Show has
brought together Green Certified and Pre-Certified Projects by the Indian Green
Building Council, along with sustainable products, making it easy for
developers to connect with the environment conscious property buyer in India.
Telangana State with its visionary leadership has pioneered the Green Movement
by adopting sustainable
practices for all
government buildings and appropriate policy interventions to promote green
buildings and the built environment. This event is designed to spread greater
awareness among the general populace on the importance of choosing green rated
projects over conventional offerings, the immense benefits this will provide
them financially, in general well-being and contributing to a sustainability,
conserving natural resources and reduce environmental impacts. Additionally,
financial incentives and various benefits are offered to homebuyers and
developers who opt for green and sustainable practices in terms of lower
interest rates on home loans etc. Through the Green Property Show, we intend to
sensitize the general public towards the benefits of adopting Green Buildings.”
Ar. Srinivasa Murthy G, Co-Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter added that “It is more important today than ever before that prospective home buyers choose their homes with climate change phenomenon in mind. The concept of green and sustainable living has gained significant attention worldwide, and India is no exception. As one of the fastest-growing economies and the most populous country in the world, India faces unique challenges in terms of environmental sustainability. Rapid urbanization, increasing energy demands, and the need for affordable housing have led to a re-evaluation of traditional real estate practices. One of the primary goals of green and sustainable homes is to reduce the carbon footprint. Such homes incorporate innovative design elements and utilize renewable energy sources like solar power and wind energy. They also focus on energy-efficient appliances and lighting systems, which significantly reduce the consumption of electricity and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. By promoting a low-carbon lifestyle, these homes actively contribute to mitigating climate change. The show showcases the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions in green building. It offers a platform for developers, architects, engineers, and eco-conscious individuals to network, exchange ideas, and gain insights into sustainable design and construction practices.’’
According to Mr. K S Venkatagiri Executive Director, CII - IGBC, “Today, we are organising the India's first exclusive Green Property Show 2023 at Hyderabad. This is a unique opportunity for property buyers to choose/ buy a green-certified project. Awareness among the public will increase exponentially with this event. The green property show highlights the sustainable practices and displays sustainable products such as Energy efficient equipment, waste saving fixtures, waste recycling technique, eco-friendly interiors for occupants' health & well-being, etc. The biggest challenge faced by the Indian Real Estate sector is high cost of construction. Adopting sustainable models of construction does not involve guidelines on wise use of resources only; its effects are far-fetching. The optimal use of land, development of multi-use buildings and better utilization of building material are some of the factors that are translating into better margins. IGBC is working with several stakeholders such as the state and central governments, NGOs, and bilateral, and multilateral agencies including World GBC on this mission.”
Mr. M Anand, Deputy Executive Director, IGBC stated that, “IGBC Green Property Show will be a great platform to showcase some of the best sustainable and eco-friendly living spaces that Hyderabad has to offer so that residents can explore and invest in smart and resilient choices while contributing to a greener tomorrow, not just for themselves but for future generations to come. The residential sector consumes about 24% of the electrical energy generated, which would continue to rise. Buying a green home ensures energy efficiency leading to enormous saving along with a more comfortable and durable space. Green Homes combine state-of-the-art energy-efficient construction, appliances, cooling systems and lighting, with passive design strategies which take advantage of local climate and site conditions. Energy consumption can be substantially reduced by incorporating strategies that are economically viable with an attractive return on investment. Simple measures like orientation, harvesting daylight, providing for abundant ventilation, adopting passive measures and selecting energy efficient appliances can go a long way in enhancing the energy efficiency. Developers are increasingly focusing on integrating sustainable infrastructure and amenities, such as electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle lanes, and community gardens. The green property show showcases plethora of choices for making energy efficient homes, offering a safe and happy life to the inhabitants.”