The document summarizes a 26,000 square foot hotel facility in Kharel, Navsari, Gujarat that received a Platinum rating from IGBC Green Homes V2. It was developed by Gram Seva Trust to provide facilities for rural children. Key green features included a 30 kW solar power system generating 45,000 kWh annually, a 24-hour solar hot water system, an on-site biogas system from food and other waste for 40% energy savings, and a rainwater harvesting system providing drinking water.

1. Green Facts
Project Title : Balwas, Parodh,Khrarel. Navsari.
Building Use : Hotel Facilities for Rural Children
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Location :Kharel, Dist. Navsari, Gujarat.
Size : 26000 sq. ft.
Rating System : IGBC Green Homes V2
Certification Level : Platinum
Project Team Profile
Owner : Gram Seva Trust, Kharel.
Architect : Studio Jaimini Mehta , Vadodara
Civil Engineers : AAKAR Engineers, Navsari.
Structural Consultants: Biren Kansara, Navsari.
Landscape Consultants : Mrs Punitaben Mehta,Vadodra.
Contractor : Mr Mehul Desai, Navsari.
Plumbing Consultants: Aakar Engineers, Navsari.
Electrical Consultants : Mr Piyush Bhatt, Navsari.
IGBC Facilitator : Shri Amitsinh Vaghela, Earth Carbon
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Salient Green Features:
 24 hrs Solar heated hot (Water 4000 Liter capacity)
 30% demand Side Nergy reduction LED,5 Star applicances,
Low wattage Fans.
 30 Kw Grid connect Solar Power. 45000 Kwh Generated.
 Solar generated Steam Cooking. 400 Meals Per day.
 Black, Grey, Kitchen waste to Biogas,Zero Waste
organization.
40% Saving by 100% Water Recycle, reused for Flushing &
Landscaping
2 Lac Liter tank Rain Water Harvested for drinking.
4 M3 Biogas used for cooking saving 40% energy.
50% daily food demand from Kitchen garden at site.
Natural Lighting and Air change integrated.