CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
1.1 Overview 1
1.2 Purpose of thesis . 2
1.3 Research questions 2
1.4 Aim 2
1.5 Objective 2
1.6 Research Methodology 3
1.7 Scope 4
1.8 Type of research . 4
1.9 Limitations .. 4
Chapter 2: Literature review 5
2.1 Construction Industry . 5
2.2 Green buildings 5
2.3 Need for green buildings 6
2.4 Green building rating & certification systems . 8
2.4.1 Internationally acclaimed rating & certification systems 8
2.4.2 Green building rating & certification in India 9
2.5 Trends in green buildings . 10
2.6 Measures taken to promote GBs in India 12
2.7 Parameters affecting green buildings 12
Chapter 3: Data Collection 18
3.1 Classification of Data . 18
3.2 Data collection Method . 18
3.3 Questionnaire 19
3.3.1 Selection of parameters. 19
3.3.2 Sampling size calculation 21
3.3.3 Opinion survey . 22
3.3.4 Finalized Questionnaire Structure . 23
3.3.5 Collected data Insights 23
3.4 Open Interviews 24
3.4.4 Open Interview Interpretation 25
3.5 Incentive Policies across India . 26
Chapter 4: Data Analysis 27 Parameters affecting green buildings in Gujarat
4.1 Data Analysis tools 27
4.1.1. Cronbach's alpha coefficient 27
4.1.2. Mean score ranking technique .. 27
4.1.3 Pearson’s coefficient 28
4.1.4 Relative Importance Index (RII) . 28
4.2 Questionnaire data analysis 28
4.3 Ranking of parameters . 37
4.3.1 Barriers 37
4.3.2 Drivers (Key buildings attractions) 39
4.4 Analysis of incentives in India . 40
Chapter 5: Conclusion . 41
5.1 Conclusion 41
5.3 Future scope 42
References I
Annexure 1 Survey Form II
Annexure 2 Correlation charts . V
Annexure 3 Cronbach Alpha coefficients . VII