Perception and implementation of sustainable/green design in India

<p>Profound effects of global warming, species extinction, pollution of air and water, resource depletion, and population growth demand that India, the second most populated country in the world, address the need for ecological responsibility. This phenomenological study explored awareness and perceptions of green/sustainable (G/S) design in India’s design community. Architects in the five geographic regions were interviewed. All were familiar with S/G design and said knowledge was “very important.” However, none felt “well-versed.” They believed lack of client awareness (49%) and materials (28%) were the major problems encountered. Although the vast majority was willing to promote S/G design, none had actually promoted it. All felt there were inadequate government incentives to persuade the design community to practice and promote S/G design. The study revealed an urgent need in India for education and promotion of ecological responsibility at a micro level through green design and at a macro level through sustainable development.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering Technology

Year

2006

Author dc:creator

• Magadi, Shalini Nagaraj

Contributors dc:contributor

• Louise Jones, ArchD Chair
• Deb deLaski-Smith, PhD
• Professor Jiang Lu

• Plant-atmosphere relationships
• Plants Effect of global warming on
• Greenhouse effect
• Atmospheric
• Global warming
• Buildings Environmental engineering India
• Architecture Environmental aspects India
• Environmental Design
• Interior Architecture

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/74

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1073