The government has exempted builders from obtaining prior green nod for construction of universities, school, college and hostel facilities provided they follow sustainable environment practises.

Only 44 per cent of Delhi’s buildings are smart, revealed a first-of-its kind survey on “smart buildings.” Conducted on 2,000 buildings across eight cities in India, the survey by Honeywell India s

Nepal’s building construction code, currently under revision by the government, will witness amendment in about eight provisions and be implemented by mid-July, officials said.

The MCZMA appraised the project for a CRZ clearance and noted the violation, eight years after the construction started.

The Nepal earthquake has shifted the concern of experts towards unsafe buildings in the state. Falling in seismic zones IV and V, these high-rise buildings pose a threat to residents.

CONCRETE JUNGLE: Asmany as 206 lakes in the City have been encroached upon to different extents for someor the other purpose, according to an expert

The UK could save £12bn a year by introducing new regulatory measures to boost local energy production and building efficiency.

KOCHI: At a time when the city authorities are going gaga over the integrating public transport system, town planning experts have emphasized on the need to put in place an updated master plan for

Dr Angus Gentle holding a piece of the special material over an existing cool roof to reduce air temperature around it.UTS