Sustainable building policy management in Kolkata, India

In order to promote sustainability additional construction rights are provided to green buildings in Kolkata, India. The paper derived the green building costs from two cases presently under construction and determined that the existing policy is profitable to the builders only for high value properties in the city center. A life cycle analysis showed that there would be substantial financial and environmental benefits if properties in the outskirts are also converted to green. Concessions like tax reductions that are directed to the flat owners should be offered in addition to the present policy for promoting green buildings for all.