Building a 'Green Home' in India is more than just saving electricity – it's about making your entire living space healthy for you and good for the planet. A big part of this often gets missed: the air you breathe inside your home. Many building materials release harmful chemicals called VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), polluting your indoor air.

The global movement for green buildings strongly encourages using "low-emission" materials. Why? Because they're a win-win: better for your health and better for the environment.Choosing these eco-friendly materials means: Less chemicals in your home.Cleaner, fresher air for you and your family.Supporting companies that care about the environment and manage resources responsibly.

These choices are fundamental to creating a truly sustainable home that benefits both nature and everyone living in it.

References:

1. Green Building principles: Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) standards, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED certifications.

2. Importance of low-emission materials: Environmental science research on indoor air quality, sustainable architecture publications.

3. Global trends in green construction: Reports from global construction and materials industries on sustainable product demand.