Architectural Designs

I am designing a green building. What are the steps to achieve that?

IN our architectural design office. We are handling with a client where he requires a green building. The location is Chennai in South India. The Temp is about 25'C in winter to 45'C in Summer. It is a coastal city and has population of 10Million. The water availability is scarce. Provide me steps to attain the green building nature in this scenario

Public Comments

1. spread a flu virus around and get everyone to sneeze on it
2. Erm..... Paint it all green then. LOL!!! Joke aside. First, try to research into the types of plants that can survive well in the climate there. You might need the help of some decent biologist. Next, narrow the species of plants, and check if your clients are allergic to any of them. Since the water availability is scarce, try looking for cactus plants that can survive there. Bring in some species of animals and insects that could cause a self-sufficient habitat.
3. Hehe, well define green building or you'll end up with a "build it, buy green paint, paint it" answer. Also you havent stated what your client wants. Does he want AC , does he want a sauna? Would the client mind mucking about with a biogas reactor?