Green architecture and_hr final
- 1. GREEN ARCHITECTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 2. Green Architecture Green architecture or green design, is an approach to building planning that minimizes harmful effects on human health and the environment. The "green" architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water, and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.
- 3. Green Architecture may have many of these characteristics : Ventilation systems are designed for efficient heating and cooling Energy-efficient lighting and appliances Water-saving plumbing fixtures Alternate power sources such as solar power or wind power Non-synthetic, non-toxic materials Locally-obtained woods and stone Adaptive re-use of older buildings But the biggest goal of green architecture is to be fully sustainable .
- 4. Corporate and Green Environment No basement parking- to increase vegetation Design of structure of building- to attract 95 per cent natural light Rain water harvesting, daylight harvesting for internal environment and usage of socially responsible green materials are some of the initiatives by the companies.
- 5. Why Green Architecture? “ People are the most important assets to the organization and it is vital to provide them with a healthy work environment” – Sanjiv Kapur, Head of Patni-BPO Productivity of people having access to natural light is about 15 per cent higher. Organization’s commitment towards environment conversation.
- 6. Research and experience increasingly demonstrate that when buildings are designed and operated with their life cycles in mind, they can provide great environmental, economic and social benefits.
- 7. Human Resource Management Adequate salary is the main reason that gives employee satisfaction. Recognition, Career Opportunities, Appraisal, relationship with colleagues and superior are other important reasons. Work environment including hygiene factors is also an important factor for satisfaction of employees.
- 8. Thus, money is not the only factor that influences Attrition and Retention of employees. Strategic HR Managers have realized that it is necessary to provide healthy work environment to employees. Hence, Green Architecture is gaining momentum .
- 9. Job Satisfaction: Two Factor Theory Dissatisfaction due to conditions surrounding the jobs such as Hygiene Factors (which includes physical working conditions) Satisfaction directly associated with work such as nature of job, pay scale, promotion opportunities
- 10. Therefore to promote job satisfaction, it is necessary to have a good physical environment. Thus, companies are increasingly promoting the development of Green Architecture
- 11. Conclusion Thus, green architecture is the upcoming infrastructure planning of offices nowadays. It benefits the environment, society and creates better provisions for employees in terms of better working conditions.