Globally, buildings are responsible for one-third of greenhouse gas emissions due to their reliance on conventional energy sources and lack of energy efficiency. To reduce this impact, green building strategies aim to improve energy and water efficiency, use renewable energy sources, and sustainable materials. However, outdated building codes and financing hurdles have impeded progress on green buildings. The document then provides examples of innovative green building designs in India that have achieved significant reductions in energy and water consumption through strategies like net zero waste systems, soil biotechnology for sewage treatment, solar passive design, and renewable energy integration.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
This significantly unique office is designed by Christopher Charles, Pune based architect and has received LEED Platinum rating in 2010. He and his partner came up with the concept “Office in the garden”. Spread over 10 acres, this magnificent structure is one of the largest green building projects of the country and is also one of the India’s first buildings to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
Suzlon one earth is 100% powered by onsite and offsite renewable sources.
The campus has 18 hybrid wind turbines that fulfil 7% of the total energy consumption, the rest of energy demand is met from offsite wind turbines.
The structure is designed in a way to ensure maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing artificial lighting consumption.
The infrastructure within the campus is designed to enable water percolation and thereby control storm water runoff thus, contributing towards an increased water table level.
Green Building in India with Case StudyAjayashKekan
The presentation comes with definitions, uses, advantages, etc.
Including the case study of Green Building in India &
References in the end are also provided.
Green one- The first 5 Star Rated SVAGRIHA ProjectNilanjan Bhowal
The document provides details on a residential building project in India that has been designed according to SVAGRIHA green building criteria. It describes the site area and built-up area. It then summarizes the application of each of the 14 criteria, including reducing heat gain through landscaping and passive design, optimizing daylight and artificial lighting, improving building envelope insulation, using renewable energy and energy efficient appliances, reducing water and waste, and encouraging green lifestyles.
The document summarizes several projects in India that have received 5-star ratings from GRIHA, India's green building rating system. Suzlon-One Earth is a renewable energy campus that harvests 100% of rainwater and recycles greywater, with 7% of energy from on-site sources. ZED Earth is a geothermally air-conditioned apartment project with native drought-resistant plants on green roofs. ITC Grand Chola meets 100% of its energy needs through renewables and sources 40% of food locally, recycling 99% of waste. Govardhan Eco Village sources 90% of construction materials within 100 km to reduce its carbon footprint. Infosys Hyderabad campus reduces energy
A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants as compared to a conventional building
This document provides information on green buildings, including what they are, their importance and objectives, various green building rating systems, and examples of green buildings in India. It defines a green building as one that uses less water and energy and generates less waste than a conventional building, while providing a healthier space. It discusses motivations for green building like environmental and economic benefits. It also outlines rating systems like LEED and GRIHA and the criteria they assess buildings on, such as energy efficiency, water efficiency, and indoor air quality. The document concludes by summarizing several existing green buildings in India and their green features.
Green Buildings - innovative green technologies and case studiesctlachu
Innovative uses of solar energy : BIPV, Solar Forest, Solar powered street elements,- Innovative materials:
Phase changing materials, Light sensitive glass, Self cleansing glass- Integrated Use of Landscape :
Vertical Landscape, Green Wall, Green Roof. Case studies on Green buildings : CII building,Hyderabad,
Gurgaon Development Centre-Wipro Ltd. Gurgaon; Technopolis, Kolkata; Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd,
Chennai; Olympia Technology Park, Chennai.
The document provides information about green buildings and sustainable construction. It defines what green buildings are and discusses their benefits, including reduced environmental impact and more efficient use of resources like energy and water. The document outlines reasons for unsustainable construction practices like increasing population and urbanization. It also discusses green building certification systems and provides a case study of a certified green building in India.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
This significantly unique office is designed by Christopher Charles, Pune based architect and has received LEED Platinum rating in 2010. He and his partner came up with the concept “Office in the garden”. Spread over 10 acres, this magnificent structure is one of the largest green building projects of the country and is also one of the India’s first buildings to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
Suzlon One Earth, Pune
Suzlon one earth is 100% powered by onsite and offsite renewable sources.
The campus has 18 hybrid wind turbines that fulfil 7% of the total energy consumption, the rest of energy demand is met from offsite wind turbines.
The structure is designed in a way to ensure maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing artificial lighting consumption.
The infrastructure within the campus is designed to enable water percolation and thereby control storm water runoff thus, contributing towards an increased water table level.
Green Building in India with Case StudyAjayashKekan
The presentation comes with definitions, uses, advantages, etc.
Including the case study of Green Building in India &
References in the end are also provided.
Green one- The first 5 Star Rated SVAGRIHA ProjectNilanjan Bhowal
The document provides details on a residential building project in India that has been designed according to SVAGRIHA green building criteria. It describes the site area and built-up area. It then summarizes the application of each of the 14 criteria, including reducing heat gain through landscaping and passive design, optimizing daylight and artificial lighting, improving building envelope insulation, using renewable energy and energy efficient appliances, reducing water and waste, and encouraging green lifestyles.
The document summarizes several projects in India that have received 5-star ratings from GRIHA, India's green building rating system. Suzlon-One Earth is a renewable energy campus that harvests 100% of rainwater and recycles greywater, with 7% of energy from on-site sources. ZED Earth is a geothermally air-conditioned apartment project with native drought-resistant plants on green roofs. ITC Grand Chola meets 100% of its energy needs through renewables and sources 40% of food locally, recycling 99% of waste. Govardhan Eco Village sources 90% of construction materials within 100 km to reduce its carbon footprint. Infosys Hyderabad campus reduces energy
A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants as compared to a conventional building
This document provides information on green buildings, including what they are, their importance and objectives, various green building rating systems, and examples of green buildings in India. It defines a green building as one that uses less water and energy and generates less waste than a conventional building, while providing a healthier space. It discusses motivations for green building like environmental and economic benefits. It also outlines rating systems like LEED and GRIHA and the criteria they assess buildings on, such as energy efficiency, water efficiency, and indoor air quality. The document concludes by summarizing several existing green buildings in India and their green features.
Green Buildings - innovative green technologies and case studiesctlachu
Innovative uses of solar energy : BIPV, Solar Forest, Solar powered street elements,- Innovative materials:
Phase changing materials, Light sensitive glass, Self cleansing glass- Integrated Use of Landscape :
Vertical Landscape, Green Wall, Green Roof. Case studies on Green buildings : CII building,Hyderabad,
Gurgaon Development Centre-Wipro Ltd. Gurgaon; Technopolis, Kolkata; Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd,
Chennai; Olympia Technology Park, Chennai.
The document provides information about green buildings and sustainable construction. It defines what green buildings are and discusses their benefits, including reduced environmental impact and more efficient use of resources like energy and water. The document outlines reasons for unsustainable construction practices like increasing population and urbanization. It also discusses green building certification systems and provides a case study of a certified green building in India.
Green buildings are structures that ensure efficient use of natural resources like materials, water, and energy with minimal waste generation. They incorporate features like efficient cooling, lighting and water systems to reduce consumption. India needs to promote green buildings to address issues like global climate change, resource depletion, and its high carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry. Certification systems like GRIHA and LEED evaluate buildings based on criteria like energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality. Some exemplary green buildings in India include the CII-Godrej Centre, the first LEED Platinum rated building outside the US, and buildings by Infosys and ITC that incorporate sustainable design and technologies.
The document discusses key facts about green buildings and LEED certification in India. It provides information on the categories used to award LEED credits, including sustainable sites, energy and atmosphere, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and materials and resources. It also summarizes some examples of notable green buildings in India that have received LEED certification, highlighting various sustainable features and energy/water savings achieved through their designs.
Green buildings aim to reduce environmental impacts across a building's lifecycle from construction to demolition. This document outlines the benefits of green building design and materials, which include reduced energy and water consumption, lower maintenance costs, improved occupant health, and reduced waste. Key aspects of green building design discussed are optimizing energy and water use, employing renewable resources, and selecting materials based on criteria like recyclability and indoor air quality. The case study of Pallcia apartments demonstrates features like cross-ventilation, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste management.
Green Building Construction: Case study on Green BuildingKetulKhatri
To understand the concept of Green Building Construction.
To understand the difference between Normal Building and Green Building.
To evaluate the different Green Building Construction Techniques.
To study the property and use of various Green Building Construction materials.
To analyse Green Building Construction
The CII Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, India is a LEED Platinum rated green building located in Hitec City. It was established in 2004 by the Confederation of Indian Industry as a developmental institute focused on green practices and businesses. The building houses the Green Building Centre and spearheads the green building movement in India. Features include energy efficiency, water management, renewable energy generation, and minimizing the building's ecological footprint through design elements like a roof garden, natural ventilation, and high performance glazing.
This document discusses green building and sustainability. It defines green/sustainable building as structures that are environmentally responsible and efficient over their lifecycles. The document outlines several key aspects of green building including objectives to efficiently use resources, protect health, and reduce waste. It discusses international rating systems and summarizes strategies for green building in areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and operations/maintenance.
leed certified buildings examplsPresentation team workgatti Teja
This document provides an overview of the LEED green building rating system and its implementation in India. Some key points:
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally accepted benchmark for green building design, construction, and operations. The Indian Green Building Council administers the LEED rating system in India.
- LEED evaluates buildings based on categories like sustainable site design, water and energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Projects earn credits within these categories to achieve different levels of LEED certification.
- The CII Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is a LEED Platinum-certified building that incorporates various green features like a roof garden,
CII- SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTER CASE STUDY PPT vk78512
The CII-Godrej Green Business Center in Hyderabad is India's first platinum-rated green building according to the US Green Building Council. It serves as the center of excellence for CII's energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and sustainability activities. The building achieved an 88% reduction in lighting energy usage compared to a conventional building and a 35% reduction in municipal water usage through efficient fixtures. 95% of materials were locally sourced and 77% contained recycled content. The building's design incorporates elements like a central courtyard, roof garden, natural lighting and ventilation to minimize energy and water usage.
This document provides an overview of green buildings. It begins with an introduction to climate change and the role of buildings in energy consumption and emissions. It then defines green building and lists some common materials used, like wool brick and bamboo flooring. The fundamental principles of green building are described, including energy efficiency and water efficiency. A brief history of green building standards and certifications is given from the 1990s to present. Example case studies analyzing different rating systems and the spatial distribution of green projects in India are summarized. Finally, some famous green buildings from around the world are highlighted.
This document summarizes the sustainable features of a building called HAREDA Construction Journey. It has an energy consumption reduction of 72% compared to benchmarks and installed 42.5KW of solar PV. It received a 5-star rating from GRIHA. Sustainable designs include south-facing windows for sunlight, solar chimneys for ventilation, and minimized shadows on neighbors. Water consumption is reduced 70% by efficient fixtures and rainwater harvesting. Energy is reduced through daylighting, solar chimneys, and 42.5KW of solar power installed. Landscaping uses trees and vines to moderate temperatures.
Architectural Appraisal - CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre HyderabadPrastara Architects
The CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is India's first LEED Platinum rated building from 2004. It is a commercial and institutional building that incorporates traditional Indian concepts with modern green building practices. Some key features include solar PV systems, natural ventilation via wind towers, a high-efficiency HVAC system, rainwater harvesting, and extensive green spaces. The building achieves 50% energy savings and 35% water reduction compared to a conventional building.
The document discusses green architecture and building rating systems. It provides background on the environmental impacts of buildings and motivations for green architecture like reducing energy and resource consumption. Green buildings aim to be more sustainable and efficient through strategies like optimizing energy use, conserving resources, and providing healthy indoor spaces. Major international rating systems like LEED and Green Building Index assess buildings across categories such as energy efficiency, site planning, materials, and indoor air quality to certify green building levels.
Green building refers to structures that are environmentally responsible and efficient in their use of resources throughout their lifecycle. The goals of green building are to efficiently use energy, water and other resources, protect occupant health, and reduce pollution and environmental degradation. Some key aspects of green building include using renewable energy sources, minimizing waste, optimizing energy and water efficiency, considering indoor environmental quality, and reducing the environmental impacts of operations and maintenance. Overall, green buildings aim to reduce their environmental impact through sustainable design, construction and operation practices.
Dr. Faten Al-Attar - Green building and waste managementpromediakw
This document discusses sustainable waste management and green building standards. It explains that sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations. Sustainable waste management seeks to reduce waste streams and manage resources effectively through recovery, recycling, reuse, and minimization. The LEED green building rating system evaluates buildings' environmental performance across nine categories including materials and resources. Within LEED, waste management credits address construction waste, materials reuse, auditing waste streams, and managing consumables and durable goods. The document provides examples of sustainable waste policies and conducting waste stream audits to establish baselines and find diversion opportunities.
The document discusses green building, which aims to reduce environmental impact through techniques like energy efficiency, water conservation, and generating less waste. It provides examples of green building projects in India, noting their sustainability features like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and use of recycled materials. Certification programs like LEED rate buildings on their environmental performance, with platinum being the highest rating.
ITC endeavors to minimize its environmental impact through initiatives like being carbon positive by sequestering 85.6% of emissions, being water positive with zero water discharge, and building the 170,000 sq ft ITC Green Centre which has a 30% smaller carbon footprint than similar buildings. ITC Green Centre annually saves Rs. 9 million and 15% in energy costs compared to a normal building of similar size due to sustainable design and technologies. ITC is among the most valuable and best big companies in India and the world according to Forbes, and contributes over Rs. 6600 crore annually in taxes.
Consumes a big proportion of electricity as compared to other tourism sectors.
The use of water in a hotel is extensive and it is used in many different ways, such as cold water for kitchen, laundry, drinking, circulation for air taming hot water for guest bathrooms and flow for space heating.
Water consumption at this rate that to without monitoring, will likely guide to water shortages.
Another factor that affects water is not only consumption but also contamination.
This document discusses the sustainability practices at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, India. The airport has achieved LEED Silver certification for its green terminal building. It employs various sustainability practices like maintaining a large green cover on site, conserving energy through efficient systems and renewable energy, managing greenhouse gas emissions, harvesting rainwater, recycling wastewater, and treating solid waste on site. The airport also has a 5 MW solar power plant to generate clean energy.
This document provides an overview of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) system in India. GRIHA is a rating tool that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings. It assesses projects across 34 criteria related to areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and health/well-being. The document outlines the GRIHA rating process, criteria and levels. It also summarizes a case study of the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Delhi, a government building designed to be net-zero through various green features and on-site solar energy generation.
Green buildings typically consume 40-50% less energy and 20-30% less water. They provide healthier spaces for occupants by increasing efficiency of energy, water and material usage. Developing green buildings helps protect the environment and save natural resources. While green buildings may cost slightly more initially, the benefits of reduced operating costs and improved marketing outweigh the higher initial costs. Proper design and planning from the beginning can minimize additional expenses.
This document provides an overview of green building concepts, design principles, and practices. It discusses how green buildings are designed and constructed to reduce environmental impact through efficient use of resources and healthier, more productive spaces. Key aspects covered include orientation, daylighting, water and energy management systems, sustainable materials, and HVAC strategies. Green building certification programs like LEED provide standards to measure sustainability performance. When properly designed and constructed, green buildings can cost less to operate while achieving excellent energy efficiency.
Green buildings are structures that ensure efficient use of natural resources like materials, water, and energy with minimal waste generation. They incorporate features like efficient cooling, lighting and water systems to reduce consumption. India needs to promote green buildings to address issues like global climate change, resource depletion, and its high carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry. Certification systems like GRIHA and LEED evaluate buildings based on criteria like energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality. Some exemplary green buildings in India include the CII-Godrej Centre, the first LEED Platinum rated building outside the US, and buildings by Infosys and ITC that incorporate sustainable design and technologies.
The document discusses key facts about green buildings and LEED certification in India. It provides information on the categories used to award LEED credits, including sustainable sites, energy and atmosphere, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and materials and resources. It also summarizes some examples of notable green buildings in India that have received LEED certification, highlighting various sustainable features and energy/water savings achieved through their designs.
Green buildings aim to reduce environmental impacts across a building's lifecycle from construction to demolition. This document outlines the benefits of green building design and materials, which include reduced energy and water consumption, lower maintenance costs, improved occupant health, and reduced waste. Key aspects of green building design discussed are optimizing energy and water use, employing renewable resources, and selecting materials based on criteria like recyclability and indoor air quality. The case study of Pallcia apartments demonstrates features like cross-ventilation, solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste management.
Green Building Construction: Case study on Green BuildingKetulKhatri
To understand the concept of Green Building Construction.
To understand the difference between Normal Building and Green Building.
To evaluate the different Green Building Construction Techniques.
To study the property and use of various Green Building Construction materials.
To analyse Green Building Construction
The CII Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, India is a LEED Platinum rated green building located in Hitec City. It was established in 2004 by the Confederation of Indian Industry as a developmental institute focused on green practices and businesses. The building houses the Green Building Centre and spearheads the green building movement in India. Features include energy efficiency, water management, renewable energy generation, and minimizing the building's ecological footprint through design elements like a roof garden, natural ventilation, and high performance glazing.
This document discusses green building and sustainability. It defines green/sustainable building as structures that are environmentally responsible and efficient over their lifecycles. The document outlines several key aspects of green building including objectives to efficiently use resources, protect health, and reduce waste. It discusses international rating systems and summarizes strategies for green building in areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and operations/maintenance.
leed certified buildings examplsPresentation team workgatti Teja
This document provides an overview of the LEED green building rating system and its implementation in India. Some key points:
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally accepted benchmark for green building design, construction, and operations. The Indian Green Building Council administers the LEED rating system in India.
- LEED evaluates buildings based on categories like sustainable site design, water and energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Projects earn credits within these categories to achieve different levels of LEED certification.
- The CII Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is a LEED Platinum-certified building that incorporates various green features like a roof garden,
CII- SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTER CASE STUDY PPT vk78512
The CII-Godrej Green Business Center in Hyderabad is India's first platinum-rated green building according to the US Green Building Council. It serves as the center of excellence for CII's energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and sustainability activities. The building achieved an 88% reduction in lighting energy usage compared to a conventional building and a 35% reduction in municipal water usage through efficient fixtures. 95% of materials were locally sourced and 77% contained recycled content. The building's design incorporates elements like a central courtyard, roof garden, natural lighting and ventilation to minimize energy and water usage.
This document provides an overview of green buildings. It begins with an introduction to climate change and the role of buildings in energy consumption and emissions. It then defines green building and lists some common materials used, like wool brick and bamboo flooring. The fundamental principles of green building are described, including energy efficiency and water efficiency. A brief history of green building standards and certifications is given from the 1990s to present. Example case studies analyzing different rating systems and the spatial distribution of green projects in India are summarized. Finally, some famous green buildings from around the world are highlighted.
This document summarizes the sustainable features of a building called HAREDA Construction Journey. It has an energy consumption reduction of 72% compared to benchmarks and installed 42.5KW of solar PV. It received a 5-star rating from GRIHA. Sustainable designs include south-facing windows for sunlight, solar chimneys for ventilation, and minimized shadows on neighbors. Water consumption is reduced 70% by efficient fixtures and rainwater harvesting. Energy is reduced through daylighting, solar chimneys, and 42.5KW of solar power installed. Landscaping uses trees and vines to moderate temperatures.
Architectural Appraisal - CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre HyderabadPrastara Architects
The CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is India's first LEED Platinum rated building from 2004. It is a commercial and institutional building that incorporates traditional Indian concepts with modern green building practices. Some key features include solar PV systems, natural ventilation via wind towers, a high-efficiency HVAC system, rainwater harvesting, and extensive green spaces. The building achieves 50% energy savings and 35% water reduction compared to a conventional building.
The document discusses green architecture and building rating systems. It provides background on the environmental impacts of buildings and motivations for green architecture like reducing energy and resource consumption. Green buildings aim to be more sustainable and efficient through strategies like optimizing energy use, conserving resources, and providing healthy indoor spaces. Major international rating systems like LEED and Green Building Index assess buildings across categories such as energy efficiency, site planning, materials, and indoor air quality to certify green building levels.
Green building refers to structures that are environmentally responsible and efficient in their use of resources throughout their lifecycle. The goals of green building are to efficiently use energy, water and other resources, protect occupant health, and reduce pollution and environmental degradation. Some key aspects of green building include using renewable energy sources, minimizing waste, optimizing energy and water efficiency, considering indoor environmental quality, and reducing the environmental impacts of operations and maintenance. Overall, green buildings aim to reduce their environmental impact through sustainable design, construction and operation practices.
Dr. Faten Al-Attar - Green building and waste managementpromediakw
This document discusses sustainable waste management and green building standards. It explains that sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations. Sustainable waste management seeks to reduce waste streams and manage resources effectively through recovery, recycling, reuse, and minimization. The LEED green building rating system evaluates buildings' environmental performance across nine categories including materials and resources. Within LEED, waste management credits address construction waste, materials reuse, auditing waste streams, and managing consumables and durable goods. The document provides examples of sustainable waste policies and conducting waste stream audits to establish baselines and find diversion opportunities.
The document discusses green building, which aims to reduce environmental impact through techniques like energy efficiency, water conservation, and generating less waste. It provides examples of green building projects in India, noting their sustainability features like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and use of recycled materials. Certification programs like LEED rate buildings on their environmental performance, with platinum being the highest rating.
ITC endeavors to minimize its environmental impact through initiatives like being carbon positive by sequestering 85.6% of emissions, being water positive with zero water discharge, and building the 170,000 sq ft ITC Green Centre which has a 30% smaller carbon footprint than similar buildings. ITC Green Centre annually saves Rs. 9 million and 15% in energy costs compared to a normal building of similar size due to sustainable design and technologies. ITC is among the most valuable and best big companies in India and the world according to Forbes, and contributes over Rs. 6600 crore annually in taxes.
Consumes a big proportion of electricity as compared to other tourism sectors.
The use of water in a hotel is extensive and it is used in many different ways, such as cold water for kitchen, laundry, drinking, circulation for air taming hot water for guest bathrooms and flow for space heating.
Water consumption at this rate that to without monitoring, will likely guide to water shortages.
Another factor that affects water is not only consumption but also contamination.
This document discusses the sustainability practices at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, India. The airport has achieved LEED Silver certification for its green terminal building. It employs various sustainability practices like maintaining a large green cover on site, conserving energy through efficient systems and renewable energy, managing greenhouse gas emissions, harvesting rainwater, recycling wastewater, and treating solid waste on site. The airport also has a 5 MW solar power plant to generate clean energy.
This document provides an overview of the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) system in India. GRIHA is a rating tool that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings. It assesses projects across 34 criteria related to areas like energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management and health/well-being. The document outlines the GRIHA rating process, criteria and levels. It also summarizes a case study of the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Delhi, a government building designed to be net-zero through various green features and on-site solar energy generation.
Green buildings typically consume 40-50% less energy and 20-30% less water. They provide healthier spaces for occupants by increasing efficiency of energy, water and material usage. Developing green buildings helps protect the environment and save natural resources. While green buildings may cost slightly more initially, the benefits of reduced operating costs and improved marketing outweigh the higher initial costs. Proper design and planning from the beginning can minimize additional expenses.
This document provides an overview of green building concepts, design principles, and practices. It discusses how green buildings are designed and constructed to reduce environmental impact through efficient use of resources and healthier, more productive spaces. Key aspects covered include orientation, daylighting, water and energy management systems, sustainable materials, and HVAC strategies. Green building certification programs like LEED provide standards to measure sustainability performance. When properly designed and constructed, green buildings can cost less to operate while achieving excellent energy efficiency.
A green building is designed to minimize environmental impact through efficient resource use, renewable energy, and sustainable materials. It aims to reduce impacts and consider human health. A green building maintains or improves environmental quality through high efficiency to reduce consumption of energy, water, and other resources, which minimizes pollution. LEED certification establishes a points system to evaluate sustainability based on location/transport, materials/resources, water/energy use, and more.
Green buildings are designed to reduce environmental impact through efficient use of resources, protecting health, and reducing pollution. They meet objectives such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor air quality. The green building movement began in the late 1980s and has grown due to concerns over energy prices and environmental sustainability. Examples of green building principles include use of renewable energy, natural lighting, water recycling, and non-toxic materials.
Green buildings are designed to reduce environmental impact through efficient use of resources, protecting health, and reducing pollution. They meet objectives such as energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality and use of sustainable materials. While the green building movement started in the late 1980s, it has grown significantly in recent decades driven by concerns over energy prices, environmental protection and sustainability.
Green housing is a type of housing designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable by focusing on efficient use of energy, water, and materials. It aims to reduce the adverse environmental impacts of buildings through various strategies like efficient appliances and fixtures, use of sustainable materials, on-site renewable energy generation, water harvesting and reuse, and reducing waste. While green housing has benefits like reduced operating costs, improved health and productivity, and environmental protection, there are also challenges like additional initial costs and lack of demand and awareness among buyers in India.
Definition of green building. Advantages of implementation of green building. Countries having councils for helping the concept grow. How to make a green building cost effective. Cost and payoff of green building.
A green building aims to minimize its environmental impact over its lifecycle. It conserves energy and resources during construction and operation through various design strategies. These include efficient site planning, building materials selection, renewable energy integration, water and waste management practices, and indoor environmental quality maintenance. Green buildings provide environmental benefits like reduced pollution and energy usage while creating healthier spaces for occupants.
Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a assembly and the using of progressions that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, process, conservation, renovation, and demolition. In extra words, green building design contains finding the balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. This requires close collaboration of the design team, the architects, the engineers, and the client at all project stages. The Green Building practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other related topics include sustainable design and green architecture. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Although some green building programs don't address the issue of the retrofitting existing homes, others do, especially through public schemes for energy efficient refurbishment. Green construction principles can easily be applied to retrofit work as well as new construction.
The document discusses green building concepts and provides examples of green buildings in India. It begins with defining green buildings as structures that minimize waste and environmental impact during construction and use. It then describes various design elements like energy efficiency, water conservation, and use of sustainable materials. The document concludes by highlighting several certified green buildings in India, including the One Earth headquarters, ITC Green Centre, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Green building refers to structures and processes that are environmentally responsible and efficient in their use of resources throughout the building's lifecycle. The goals of green building are to reduce, reuse, recycle, and refuse resources. Some key principles are optimizing the structure's efficiency, as well as energy, water, materials, and waste reduction. The benefits of green building include environmental protections, cost savings, and improved social outcomes like health and quality of life. Challenges include growing waste and costs, while impacts on natural resources include development of land and energy usage.
This document discusses various strategies for eco-friendly architectural design and green buildings. It begins by discussing the importance of integrating buildings and infrastructure with the natural environment in a seamless way to avoid environmental problems. It then discusses imitating nature's ecosystems which have no waste and everything is recycled. The document outlines various passive and active sustainable design strategies like using renewable energy systems. It also discusses green building materials and finishes, native landscaping, and storm water management. The document provides general design strategies for eco-architecture like using alternative and renewable energy sources, energy efficient distribution systems, HVAC systems, and exploring design parameters to reduce energy demands.
This document is a summer training project report submitted by Chirag Singhal on green building construction. It acknowledges the assistance received from various civil engineers and oil companies during the internship. The contents of the report include an introduction to green buildings, their importance, challenges in making them, examples of important green buildings, advantages and disadvantages, and their efficiency.
Comparing griha with breeam for new constructionkhushal tadas
This document compares the GRIHA and BREEAM green building rating systems used in India and the UK. GRIHA was established in India in 2007 and evaluates buildings based on criteria like energy, water, and materials. BREEAM was developed in the UK in 1990 and rates buildings on categories like management, health, energy, and land use. The document provides details on the origins, criteria, and adoption of each system. It also summarizes case studies of the Suzlon One Earth building in India, which received GRIHA and LEED certifications, and the MET Office building in the UK, which achieved high ratings under the BREEAM In-Use assessment.
The document provides information on several green buildings that have achieved certification under rating systems like GRIHA and LEED. It discusses the passive and active design strategies implemented in buildings like the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in Delhi, Centre for Environmental Sciences & Engineering at IIT Kanpur, Anna Centenary Library in Chennai and ITC Green Centre in Gurgaon that have enabled them to minimize energy and water consumption and obtain high ratings. These strategies include optimal orientation, daylighting, natural ventilation, renewable energy systems, water harvesting and efficient HVAC and lighting designs.
The document discusses green building and sustainable construction. It defines green building and lists the objectives as reducing environmental impact through efficient resource use, waste reduction, and pollution prevention. It describes the Indian Green Building Council which promotes green building in India. It discusses the LEED green building certification system and its criteria. It provides case studies of green buildings in India including the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, the first platinum-rated green building in India. It details the sustainable features of this building such as natural lighting, ventilation, solar energy, and rainwater harvesting.
Enviroment and sustainablity of buildingstahia130136
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Innovations in green buildings
1. Innovations in Green
Buildings
Globally, buildings are responsible for one-third
of greenhouse gas emissions. Why are buildings
such large contributors to greenhouse gas
emissions? One, buildings typically rely on
conventional energy sources for their power. And
two, most buildings don’t use energy efficiently.
Because buildings are such a big part of the problem,
they’re an equally big part of the solution. To create
greener buildings, we need to improve energy and
water efficiency, reduce waste and pollution,
transition to renewable energy sources, and use
sustainable buildings materials. These strategies can
reduce energy consumption in buildings by 30-80 per cent.
So what’s holding us back from constructing green buildings and retrofitting existing
buildings? Some of the main impediments to green buildings are town and city
ordinances that make green construction difficult. In some cities, for example,
consumers must go through a cumbersome permitting process in order to install
solar panels on their homes. By rethinking city ordinances, we can remove the
bureaucratic obstacles to green building and encourage, rather than discourage,
energy efficiency.
Rigid and out-dated building codes are also impeding progress. By updating codes
to consider the entire structure’s performance, cities can reward buildings that do
exceptionally well in areas like energy and water efficiency, and then give them
more flexibility to manoeuvre within the broader outlines of municipal zoning and
ordinances.
Finally, financing hurdles often stand between consumers and more energy efficient
buildings. In order to really grow the green building market, incentives for
designers, contractors, and individuals must be available. Already, rewards exist for
adopting sustainable building plans. These include expedited permitting, tax credits,
fee reductions or waivers, grants, and even technical and marketing assistance.
Rewarding developers and homeowners who choose to build green is an effective
way to encourage the adoption of best practices in design, construction and
operation.
There are many benefits of green buildings and green development. To name a few:
Environmental Benefits
Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Improve air and water quality
Reduce waste streams
Conserve and restore natural resources
2. Economic Benefits
Reduce operating costs
Improve occupant productivity
Enhance asset value and profits
Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social Benefits
Enhance occupant health and comfort
Improve indoor air quality
Minimize strain on local utility infrastructure
Improve overall quality of life
Here are a few examples of building innovations, used to bring down the energy
consumption.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun: Net Zero Waste
Generation Design
The campus has ‘Net Zero Waste Generation’. A planned and extremely methodical
waste management system is key to this tag. The sewage treatment plan installed
in the campus is based on the activated sludge process. All the waste water
generated in the campus is channelized to this sewage treatment plant (STP). The
campus also has a bio-digester, which disintegrates all the organic waste
generated. The bio-digester generates slurry from the organic waste while the STP
releases treated water and slurry. The water is of tertiary standards and is used for
irrigation. The slurry released from both sources is dried and used as manure. The
excessive bio-fertiliser is packed and sold in the market.
42.73% reduction in energy consumption and 33.16% reduction in water
consumption as compared to the GRIHA benchmarks have been observed by the
GRIHA auditors, due to the sustainable building design practices that have been
incorporated in the building. This project has achieved a 4-star GRIHA rating.
Govardhan Eco Village: Soil Biotechnology Design
A green sewage management technology called Soil Biotechnology has been used
to, which helps in recovering about 95% of the sewage water and reusing it for
landscaping, etc.
It is an attempt towards water conservation and preventing water pollution. This
system consists of an impervious containment and incorporates soil formulated
granular filter media, select culture of macro organisms such as earthworms and
plants. Combined grey and black water from the cottages is collected and
transported via underground sewage network to a central location.
The process by design integrates with the natural bio-geochemical cycles of nature.
Purification takes place by absorption, filtration and biological reaction. The process
operates in aerobic mode, thus eliminating the possibility of foul odour.
The processed water can be reused for gardening, agriculture and supporting
marine life.
This project has achieved a 5-star GRIHA rating.
Suzlon- One Earth: Renewable Energy Design
Suzlon One Earth is a 100% renewable energy campus with both on- and off-site
renewable energy, that includes solar and wind. Out of this, 7% of the total energy
consumption comes from 18 on-site hybrid wind turbines, solar panels and
3. photovoltaic cells and 93% of the remaining is from off-site wind turbines. This
building has 154.83kW renewable energy incorporated.
100% of the outdoor lighting and the communication server are run on renewable
energy resources.
The orientations of the blocks are such that the majority of building facades face
North, South, North-west and South-East. This enables adequate day lighting and
glare control. Glazing on the first and second floors has been shaded from direct
solar radiation using louvers. High efficiency mechanical systems integrated with
the efficient building envelope ensure that the energy consumption of the building
is reduced significantly.
This is a ‘Net Zero Energy for Lighting’ building. The energy consumption is met
through on-site generation.
The HVAC scheme is designed innovatively combining various energy efficient
components like pre-cooling of fresh air, heat recovery/exchange mechanisms to
minimise overall energy consumption.
Photovoltaic systems, and micro wind turbines are integrated in the design. In
totality, Suzlon One Earth, with its innovative and integrated design solutions has
managed to reduce its energy consumption by 47.2%, below the benchmarked
energy consumption by GRIHA . This project has achieved a 5-star GRIHA rating.
IIT Kanpur: Solar Passive Architecture Design
Incorporation of solar passive techniques in a building design helps to minimise load
on conventional systems such as heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting. The
campus has an air conditioned area of 1912 m2 and a non-air conditioned area of
2328 m2. This campus falls in the composite climatic zone, predominantly requiring
cooling and heating in summer and winter respectively to maintain thermal comfort
for the occupants.
Design of an Earth Air Tunnel using the geothermal property of the earth has been
resulted in a reduction of more than 15% of the building cooling load. Efficient
condenser cooling through a on-site water body and use of thermal energy storage
has increased the efficiency and reliability of the air conditioning system.
Building design and envelope has been optimised through selection of appropriate
wall and roof construction and through adoption of solar passive methods to provide
shading devices for windows and roof, which would reduce energy demand to
condition the spaces.
The high performance glass for windows, while allowing light inside, does not allow
heat and also keeps office cool from inside during the day, decreasing the load on
HVAC systems.
There is a 47% reduction in energy consumption and 65% reduction in water
consumption as compared to
GRIHA benchmarks. This a 5-star GRIHA rated building.
Indira Paryavaran Bhavan: Net Zero Building Design
This is a Net Zero Building. This means that this is a structure with zero net energy
consumption where the total amount of energy used in the premises on an annual
basis is more or less equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site.
“Total energy savings of about 40% has been achieved by adoption of energy
efficient ‘chilled beam’ system of air conditioning. This is an innovative air
conditioning system, where air conditioning is done by convection currents rather
4. than air flow through diffusers and chilled water is circulated right up to the diffuser
points unlike the conventional systems”, said an official statement.
Effective ventilation has been achieved by orientating the building in an East-West
direction, separating different blocks with connecting corridors and having a large
central court yard. The design is such that 75% of natural daylight is utilised to
reduce energy consumption. With an installed capacity of 930 KW peak power, the
building has the largest roof top solar system among multi storied buildings in India.
Green materials have been used like fly ash bricks, regional building materials,
materials with high recycled content, high reflectance terrace tiles and rock wool
insulation of outer walls.
Reduction in water consumption has been achieved by use of low discharge water
fixtures, recycling of waste water through sewage treatment plant, use of plants
with low water demand in landscaping, use of geothermal cooling for HVAC system,
rain water harvesting and use of curing compounds during construction.
Because of the changes in the building design, a 67.3% reduction in energy
consumption as compared to GRIHA benchmarks has been achieved. This is a 5-star
GRIHA rated building.
HAREDA: Solar Passive Design
The building is one of its kind in the country in having energy autonomy by
incorporating the latest and futuristic energy efficient concepts. This building is
constructed based on solar passive design techniques, having building integrated
photovoltaic (BIPV) system of 42.5kW capacity. Also this building also makes use of
solar chimneys. A solar chimney is a way of improving the natural ventilation of a
building by using convection of air heated by passive solar energy.
Misting is done in the courtyard to cool the ambient air, which is circulated into the
building through solar chimneys. The achieved internal air relative humidity ranges
from 60-75 per cent.
Evaporative cooling, cavity walls, fly ash based bricks, etc., have been incorporated.
Incorporation of these features has resulted in achieving an internal temperature of
about 20 degree Celsius without air conditioning. There has been 61% energy
consumption reduction as compared to the GRIHA benchmark. The estimated
energy consumption was to be about 30kWhr/m2/year in comparison to the
consumption of about 200 kWhr/m2/year for the existing air conditioned buildings.
This is a 5-star GRIHA rated project.
Infosys, Pocharam: Radiant Cooling Design
Infosys, Pocharam is the first commercial radiant cooled building in India. This
building has proved that radiant cooling is more efficient than the conventional air
conditioning system. In a conventional air conditioning system, air circulates in the
room or premises to the cool surroundings. But when compared to air, water is more
efficient in carrying energy that the same volume of air can carry. This property of
water is used to achieve maximum advantage in a radiant cooling system.
Cold water flows through pipes embedded in the slab and cools the entire slab and
as a result the entire slab surface is maintained at about 20 degrees Celsius.
Cooling inside the office space is achieved when the cold slab absorbs the heat
(radiation) generated by people, computers, lighting and other equipment which are
exposed to the slab.