<p>Addressing a conference on ‘Green Buildings - The Way Forward’, he said professionals should combine the knowledge embedded in heritage building with modern day resources to create something new which is energy efficient. <br /><br />He said the State had over 20 million square feet of green buildings. With the manifold increase in demand for energy, there is an urgent need to build energy-efficient buildings, he added. <br /><br />The minister said the green buildings are not only eco-friendly but also help in reducing operational costs, increase asset value and improve employee satisfaction through health benefits. <br /><br />Assocham president Swati Piramal said constructing green buildings is the only alternative to balance growth and development. <br /><br />On the Carlton Towers fire, which claimed nine lives, Karnataka State Council Assocham chairman J Crasta said buildings flouting bylaws and encroachments must be dealt with an iron hand.</p>
<p>Addressing a conference on ‘Green Buildings - The Way Forward’, he said professionals should combine the knowledge embedded in heritage building with modern day resources to create something new which is energy efficient. <br /><br />He said the State had over 20 million square feet of green buildings. With the manifold increase in demand for energy, there is an urgent need to build energy-efficient buildings, he added. <br /><br />The minister said the green buildings are not only eco-friendly but also help in reducing operational costs, increase asset value and improve employee satisfaction through health benefits. <br /><br />Assocham president Swati Piramal said constructing green buildings is the only alternative to balance growth and development. <br /><br />On the Carlton Towers fire, which claimed nine lives, Karnataka State Council Assocham chairman J Crasta said buildings flouting bylaws and encroachments must be dealt with an iron hand.</p>
