IT building gets USGBC Gold LEED rating
K Raheja Corp, has received the Gold Leadership in Environment and Energy design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council for its IT building at Whitefield, Bengaluru. The IT commercial building has achieved a total of 64 points on the basis of the following parameters - green measures like soil restoration, energy and water conservation methods comprising of low flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, use of recycled water & water efficient landscaping along with local recycled construction materials, use of MERV13 filters for improved indoor air quality that have helped the project attain such high rating. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Shabbir Kanchwala, Senior Vice President, K. Raheja Corp, said “We have been committed to green initiatives for over a decade, and this recognition further reaffirms our contribution to the same. We ensure incorporating green features in all aspects of our projects, both interior, and exterior. Such initiatives will minimize the adverse impact on the environment and benefit society in the long run.”
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