Owning a home is impressive, but possessing one that also cares about the environment is creditable. According to the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), green structures in India occupy 1.24 billion square feet, compared to a population of 1.21 billion. The figure is expected to reach 5 billion square feet by 2020, which is the US’s current green construction area.

Thinking of the environment: The high-rises at at New Hind Mills, Ghodapdeo near Mazgaon is the perfect example of a green construction. The bricks and other materials used in the construction were eco-friendly. File pic