Indian Architecture & Construction Network

Source : http://www.constructionweekonline.in/article-5890-govt_to_lead_by_example_for_green_buildings/ The government has recently taken a decision to lead by example by having all new central government and PSU buildings to meet requirements of at least three star rating under GRIHA, though efforts would be made to achieve four star requirements wherever site conditions permit. The information was shared by Dr. Farooq [...]

Source : http://cop15post.com/2009/12/09/news/a-call-for-action-from-architects-world-wide/ By Cathy Strongman Architects can and should play an essential role in finding a solution to climate change was the message being driven home on Monday night at the first of a series of talks being held every night this week at the Architecture Faculty of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts [...]

The government will triple Wind Power capacities to nearly 33,000 MW by 2022 from current capacities of close to 11,000 MW in its attempt to increase power generation through non-conventional energy sources, according to the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah. Dr. Abdullah also announced that in next 3 years, power [...]

The Governmet of India has approved a new policy on development of solar energy in the country by launching of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. The information was shared by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy in the Parliament. “This is a historic and transformational initiative of the UPA Government and I [...]

WORKSHOP ON URBAN SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN BUILDINGS on Saturday 21st November 2009 at PHD Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110017

Experiential field based training A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) Training On Building for Future: Sustainable Homes (Green Building) From: 19,20 and 21st of March 2009 TARA Nirman Kendra, M.G.Road, New Delhi For more Details Contact Bhavana Gadre Telephone 01126132718 Email tla@devalt.org Website http://devalt.org

The Department of Building Engineering and Management of the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi is organizing an one-week Quality Improvement Program (QIP) on “Planning and Design and Management of Engineering Services in Green Building Projects” from 23rd to 27th March, 2009 at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Considering the crucial role [...]

Green Energy Summit, slated for March 4-7 this year at Bangalore (India), has been rescheduled. According to the organisers “This very difficult decision is an outcome of concerns regarding the current economic uncetainity and these extraordinary times. Saltmarch and REAF continue to be deeply committed to green energy, clean technology and global sustainable development, and [...]