Introduction

The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities contributing to the nation's development. India has been witnessing tremendous growth in building and construction sector for the past 5years. With the increase in income levels there are also changes in the life styles of various sections of the society. While this is a healthy trend, it is putting enormous pressure on the industry have a vital role to play in preserving the environment. The India Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed in the year 2001 to address many of these aspects.

Then IGBC is represented by all stakeholders of construction industry comprising of Corporate, Government, Nodal agencies, Architects, Designers, Institutions, Builders & Developers, Product manufactures, Suppliers, Facility managers, etc.

The vision of the council is 'To usher in a green building movement in the country and to facilitate India become of the world leaders in green buildings by 2010'.

With a modest beginning of 20,000sq.ft of green footprint in the country in the year 2001, today (as in January 2010)about 502 green buildings with a footprint of over 357 million sq.ft are being constructed all over India. The Council's activities have enabled a market transformation with regard to green building concepts, materials and technologies. The projected market potential for green building material and technologies is estimated to be 40 billion USD by the year 2012.

To advance the green building movement in the country, IGBC is organising India's flagship event on green buildings, Green Building Congress 2010 at Chennai, India. The event would host an international conference and exhibition of green building materials, products and equipment, About 200 products are expected to be on display at the exhibition.

This event will have participation of various countries such as Australia, Canada, Singapore, Srilanka, UAE, United States of America, UK etc...

Objectives

• Create awareness on green building concepts
• Expose the participants to the latest global trends in green buildings
• Exhibit green building products and technologies
• Provide a platform for networking
• Facilitate exploring new business opportunities
• Enable market transformation of green products and equipment

Benefits to Participants

• Awareness on latest trends on Green Buildings
• Opportunity to network with National and International experts
• Platform to launch new green building products
• Awareness on green building rating systems
• Opportunity to explore new business opportunities

Focus Areas

• Architectural perspectives in green buildings
• National & International experiences on green building concepts
• Green Building Movement - Global trends
• Case studies on green buildings - National & International
• Green building rating systems
• Green Building materials, equipment & technologies, public policies

Green Building Congress 2010 will feature the following events:

Draft Programme

Draft Programme - Green Homes