Abstract

Climate change, global warming, and increasing pollution have made it vital for policymakers all over the world to adopt greener measures for a more sustainable future. It is widely acknowledged that one of the most important steps towards achieving sustainable development on a worldwide scale is the adoption of green design and technology in buildings, which can reduce their negative environmental effects. Economic viability is crucial in encouraging the design, construction, and usage of green buildings, in addition to technological advancement. There is currently an international trend to develop ‘green’ structures. Greener buildings may impact the Indoor Environment Quality, despite being largely motivated by external environmental goals like energy or carbon (IEQ). Localized green building rules, particularly those in poor nations, frequently fail to consistently acknowledge IEQ or health as important considerations, leaving these topics understudied. Consequently, it is vital that green buildings perform holistically to be effective. The present study presents a complete assessment of recent studies on the economic viability of ‘becoming green’, including cost-benefit analysis from the standpoint of building life. The major goal of this article is to present a thorough overview of the difficulties that researchers encounter daily and the research that is currently being done to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) by implementing green practices in buildings. In an effort to achieve a better thermal climate and greater energy efficiency, the growing concern about green buildings may have unforeseen effects for the comfort and health of the occupants.