{"id":1484,"date":"2017-09-13T13:06:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T13:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trimurty.com\/blog\/?p=1484"},"modified":"2025-03-29T07:43:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:43:23","slug":"buying-green-home-viable-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trimurty.com\/blog\/buying-green-home-viable-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Buying a Green Home is a Smart &amp; Sustainable Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green homes are often perceived as being more expensive than regular homes. People have a misconception that they are extremely expensive compared to normal houses and are only meant for high-end buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s understand more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trimurty.com\/blog\/green-homes-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Green Home?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of a green home, is not only based on a green environment. But it further pertains to the effective use of environmental resources, such as power, water and minimising pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>See also: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trimurty.com\/blog\/investing-green-home-profitable\/\"><b><i>Green homes: Profitable Option in the <\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>Long Run<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green homes might come across as expensive in the beginning, due to investments like solar panels, efficient systems, etc., in the long run, these investments which require little maintenance, will cut on utility bills, as compared to a standard home.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things to Keep in Mind While Buying a Green Home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In India, the rating systems that authenticate green buildings are\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grihaindia.org\/about-griha\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRIHA<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Green Building Council (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/igbc.in\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGBC<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Energy Efficiency (<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/beeindia.gov.in\/en\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BEE<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homebuyers who intend to buy a green home should ensure that the house has been certified under one of these systems.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is a green home?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A green home uses energy, water, and resources efficiently while reducing pollution and waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Are green homes expensive?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may cost more initially, but they save money in the long run through lower utility bills and maintenance costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How can I verify if a home is truly green?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if it is certified by GRIHA, IGBC, or BEE, the key rating systems in India.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Green homes are often perceived as being more expensive than regular homes. 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