Identifying and reviewing green building alternatives for Navi Mumbai
By: Singh, Simranjot and Mishra, Sanjay
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BookPublisher: Nagarlok: Quarterly Journal of Urban Affairs Description: 53(1), Mar, 2021: p.70-94.Subject(s): Green buildings, Sustainable development, Urban heat islands, Natural vegetation, Ecologically sensitive areas| Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 53(1), Mar, 2021: p.70-94 | Available | AR125345 |
The massive construction boom observed in Indian cities in the last two decades has resulted in a number of environmental issues such as pollution, urban heat islands, deterioration of green areas and natural vegetation; making the cities unliveable. Navi Mumbai, the city situated on the Indian west coast is surrounded by various ecologically sensitive elements both on land and in waters. As the city keeps on growing, these areas also become vulnerable so as the population residing in the city. The present article is an attempt to identify and review green building alternatives for the city by studying the various parameters and strategies given by different rating organisations in the context of Navi Mumbai and Indian scenario for sustainable development of the city in the future. – Reproduced


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