Apart from building nations and constantly transforming landscapes, we are focussed on creating greener and more resilient infrastructure that protects the environment while generating cost efficiencies to derive greater value for our stakeholders.
L&T-Cloudfiniti Data Center, boasting a 30 MW IT capacity in Kanchipuram, has been honoured with the prestigious LEED Platinum certification by the Indian Green Building Council, underscoring its steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
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Yashobhoomi (The India International Convention & Expo Centre), a state-of-the-art exhibition and convention center in Dwarka, South-West Delhi, has achieved the prestigious Platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Brought to life by Buildings vertical, Yashobhoomi is a world-class facility for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities in India. This recognition underscores our commitment to building sustainable, energy-efficient, and water-efficient facilities that promote environmental responsibility.
The LTI Mahape project has earned the esteemed LEED BD+C Platinum rating for its exceptional adherence to Green Building standards. Remarkably, it is the first Design & Build Office space project to attain LEED Platinum status under the LEED version 4 BD+C – New Building category. The comprehensive LEED accolade and Simulation for LEED submission were overseen by CEFD.
L&T's Corporate Office, A M Naik Tower, has been awarded the prestigious LEED Platinum certification under LEED 2009 Core & Shell development by the US Green Building Council.
Ford Global Technology & Business Centre, the 2.6 million square feet high-rise campus in Chennai and built by Buildings vertical has become India's largest Platinum rated green building in the office-cum-research park category by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
The world's largest cricket stadium at Motera is Gold Rated by IGBC for its Sustainable Architecture & Design, Site Selection & Planning, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Building Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design.
This 2,201,618 Sq. ft IT Park in Kolkata was awarded Gold rating for Green Building by IGBC.
The Receiving Substation at Sariput Nagar, serving the 33.5-kilometer-long Mumbai Metro Line 3, built by our Power Transmission & Distribution vertical, has become India’s first-ever Platinum rated Green Substation in the New Building category, as certified by the IGBC Green Service Building Rating System.
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Built by L&T, DP World's Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP), an advanced warehousing complex capable of handling up to 180,000 MT of cargo in a single operation, has received Platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), making it the first Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) in India to achieve this recognition.
A green building aims at ensuring that environmentally sensitive practices run right from the design of the building to its utilization. Here are the key features:
Energy Efficiency: Reduces energy consumption by using energy-efficient systems and solar & wind energy, etc.
Water Conservation: A green building and design focus on the use of efficient fixtures for use in the plumbing system, as well as the incorporation of rainwater to conserve water.
Sustainable Materials: Selects locally available, recycled, or natural materials to decrease the effects on the physical environment in the construction phase.
Indoor Environmental Quality: Promotes occupant health from proper low-VOC paints and other non-toxic materials and rightly placed & usage of natural lighting.
Minimized Environmental Impact: Reduces environmental emissions and wastage during the construction of the project as well as in its functioning.
These principles are best implemented in the ITC Grand Chola project constructed by L&T Construction, which is a LEED-certified green building through the utilization of solar power and wind power, water-efficient systems and environmentally friendly building materials.
The goal of a green building is to create structures that are kind to the environment, save resources, and last for a long time.
This means:
- Using less energy by making systems efficient and using renewable sources.
- Producing less waste during construction and daily use.
- Saving water with smart water-saving technologies.
- Using eco-friendly materials like recycled or natural resources.
A green building and design also focuses on improving indoor air quality, creating a healthier and more comfortable place to live or work, and reducing its impact on the planet.
By using simple, sustainable ideas and technology, green buildings help to create a better future for everyone.
Green building and sustainability have numerous tangible values for the society and for the people who get to enjoy the results.
Saves Energy: Green buildings incorporate the use of energy efficiency technology & equipment such as light bulbs, climate control, and utilization of renewable energy sources including solar & wind. For instance, ITC Grand Chola built by L&T Construction, uses more than 40% power through solar and wind energy sources.
Saves Water: It involves such systems and equipment as low-flow taps and re-cycling systems for water. Work to minimize water consumption is done at ITC Grand Chola where the organization has been able to reuse 35% of treated water which is obtained from the treated wastewater for the gardens, cooling system, and toilets.
Eco-Friendly Materials: Energy efficient structures employ recycled material and material procured from the local environment. In ITC Grand Chola, Chennai the recycling was estimated to be 10% and over 50% of the wood used was sourced from environmentally sustainable sources.
Healthier Indoors: Green buildings, therefore, provide a better environment in terms of ventilation since there’s free air flow and fresh air which most of the time are associated with natural lighting. ITC Grand Chola has installed air purifiers, and no untoward chemicals are used for finishing such surfaces.
Adds Value: Sustainable buildings are appealing to property owners, residents & holiday seekers. The LEED Zero Carbon certification of ITC Grand Chola has placed the hotel as an innovation pioneer in sustainable design and increased its market value.
With these features, green buildings are environmentally friendly as well as economical while enhancing the comfort of people’s lives.
A green building project uses simple and effective techniques to care for the environment and save resources. For example, ITC Grand Chola, built by L&T Construction, saves over 40% energy by using LED lights, efficient heating and cooling systems, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind. It also reduces water usage by 35% with methods like collecting rainwater, recycling used water, and installing low flow taps.
To further reduce its environmental impact, the project used eco-friendly materials—over 10% of them were recycled, and half of the wood came from responsibly managed forests. ITC Grand Chola also ensures clean, healthy spaces for people with air purification systems, safe finishes, and plenty of natural light.
These techniques show how a green building project can protect the environment while creating comfortable and resource-friendly spaces.
LEED is an acronym which refers to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification system which has gained market popularity when it comes to green building projects. Recycling, reusing, and reducing, saving energy, water, and employing green material are some of this area’s concepts.
For example, L&T Construction being the construction company of ITC Grand Chola ensures that its projects are LEED compliant. Through appropriate design and build, L&T Construction assists structures, such as the ITC Grand Chola, to become energy conserving structures, create less demands on water, be environmentally friendly and provide healthier environments for the people that utilize those particular structures.