Author(s): Brijesh

Abstract: Green building is transforming civil engineering by emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship. As urbanization accelerates, civil engineers must develop infrastructure that reduces carbon footprints, conserves resources, and promotes occupant health. This paper investigates the principles, technologies, and applications of green building in civil engineering, focusing on materials innovation, renewable energy integration, water and waste management, and certification systems such as LEED and GRIHA. The study reviews global trends, highlights India’s policies under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and presents case studies including Infosys campuses, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi, and the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) initiatives. Results show that green building reduces energy consumption by 30–50%, water use by 20–30%, and operational costs significantly. The paper concludes with recommendations for scaling green infrastructure through policy support, capacity building, and advanced technologies such as smart sensors, BIM, and AI-driven energy modeling.

DOI: 10.22271/27078264.2025.v6.i2a.90

Pages: 13-16 | Views: 38 | Downloads: 15

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