Green Buildings as a Pathway to Sustainable Urban Development

Abhishek Awasthi

Abstract: The rapid pace of urbanization and increasing energy consumption have resulted in significant environmental degradation. The construction sector contributes nearly 40% of total energy consumption and carbon emissions worldwide, making sustainable approaches in building design imperative. Green building offers a framework to minimize environmental harm and improve human well-being. This paper explores the principles, strategies, and benefits of green buildings, focusing on energy efficiency, water conservation, material optimization, and indoor environmental quality. A comparative assessment of conventional and green buildings is presented, followed by discussion of economic feasibility and policy implications. The results emphasize that while initial costs are higher, the long-term benefits in terms of operational savings and environmental sustainability are substantial.

Keywords: Green building, sustainability, energy efficiency, construction, environment, renewable resources

How to Cite?: Abhishek Awasthi, "Green Buildings as a Pathway to Sustainable Urban Development", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 788-789, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25916150108, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25916150108