A glass facade harms environment

Environmentalists say that till the time upcoming buildings extensively use glass, they cannot be "green". "Glass throws back heat into the atmosphere causing warming. Structures with glass facades use air-conditioning round the clock, using up energy.

Scientist says that the temperature around a glass-facade building can go up by 17 degrees Celsius. "This is a concept borrowed from the West, where it works as those countries are cold. India is a warm country. Here, glass traps heat and throws it back to the immediate environment.

The Glass facade buildings primarily house offices or are high-end residences.

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