In response to visible evidence of environmental damage and rising fuel prices on one hand and the impossibility of meeting the demand for water and energy faced by urban municipalities on the other, terms like sustainable building or green building are being popularized as an attempt to bring about awareness to the new field. Buildings in India have a significant impact on the environment and resources indicating the need to develop green buildings. Most buildings that are presently being designed and used are far beyond being eco friendly or sustainable. The past two decades have seen many...