The green building boom
Environment-friendly architecture and construction gaining momentum but certification a challenge.
Growing awareness of climate change and stricter environmental regulation have given major impetus to the movement to promote green building by governments and businesses alike, says Asst Prof Dr Atch Sreshthaputra, a board member of the Thai Green Building Institute.
Many companies nowadays want to show off their green credentials because it helps them build a good corporate image in the market, especially if their products, services or buildings have been certified as environmentally friendly by leading global organisations.
"For example, the Energy Complex, the new head office building of the PTT group of companies, is certified at the platinum level by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in the US, and the head office of Kasikornbank on Chaeng Watthana Road is certified at the gold level," said Asst Prof Dr Atch.
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