<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that architects should promote eco-friendly green buildings which use less water and optimize energy. He visited the College of Architecture and Sculpture at Mamallapuram near Chennai today. </span><br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In his interaction with the students, he said, architects should take full advantage of digital technology to build smart buildings. </span><br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He asked them to adopt the Energy Conservation Building Code developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency for greener buildings. He said, it would help promote energy-efficient buildings.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Mr Naidu stressed that there is a need to amalgamate tradition and technology in the construction industry and work towards sustainable development. He said, it should be ensured that rural areas are not turned into concrete jungles. </span><br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He remarked that architects and city planners should uphold India's culture and protect nature for a better future.</span><br />''