A green building is one that uses less resources and generates less waste compared to a conventional building, while providing healthier spaces. The key differences between brown and green design are mindset, process, and tools. Green buildings focus on sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy management, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Some green building ideas include using AAC blocks, solar PV panels, solar carports, greywater reuse, and combined solar water heating to save resources, costs, and promote sustainability.

1. Think
Green
SURAT RESIDENCY

2. WHAT IS A GREEN
BUILDING??
 "A green building is one which uses less
water, optimises energy efficiency, conserves
natural resources, generates less waste and
provides healthier spaces
for occupants, as compared to a conventional
building."

3. What 3 things make the
difference between
Brown design
and
Green design?
What makes the difference?

4. MINDSET
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS – BE OPEN TO
ALTERNATIVES
PROCESS
RIGHT QUESTIONS – AT THE RIGHT TIME
TOOLS
EARLY ANALYSIS – LIFE CYCLE, SPECS –
IMPLEMENTATION

5. Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy Management
Material & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Ideas
ELEMENTS OF GREEN
BUILDING

6. Site Preservation
Integrated Design Approach
Passive Architecture
Heat island reduction
Basic Amenities
SUSTAINABLE SITES

7. Rain water Harvesting – Roof & Non Roof
Water Efficient plumbing fixtures
Landscape Design & Irrigation methods
Waste water treatment & Reuse
WATER EFFICIENCY

8. Enhanced Energy Efficiency
On site Renewable energy
Combined Solar water heating
Energy Metering & Management
ENERGY MANAGEMENT

9. Handling of waste during construction
Segregation of Waste
Sustainable Building Materials
Organic Waste Management
Use of certified green products & materials
MATERIALS & RESOURCES

10. Fresh air ventilation & CO2 Monitoring
Day lighting & Outdoor views
Minimize Indoor & Outdoor pollutants
Low emitting materials
Occupant well being facilities
INDOOR ENVIORNMETAL
QUALITY

11. Innovation in design process
Structural design optimization
Waste water Reuse
INNOVATION & IDEAS

12. SOME IDEAS FOR A BETTER
HABITAT

13. AAC BLOCKS
Savings
• Cost Saving
• Time Saving
Insulation
• Thermal Insulation
• Sound Insulation
• Fire Resistant
Green
• Green & Sustainable product
• Saves water
• Saves Top soil

14. SOLAR PV
PANELS
Savings
• Free source of energy
• Long term savings – 25 years
Other
Benefits
• Roof Insulation
• Negligible cost of maintenance
• Insulation from tariff hikes
Green
• Renewable energy
• Scalable to requirements

15. SOLAR PV CARPORT
Savings
• Free source of energy
• Long term savings – 25 years
Other
Benefits
• Covered parking instead of open
parking
Green
• Renewable energy

16. GREYWATER REUSE
Savings
• No need for irrigation water
• Pumping Costs saved
Other
Benefits
• Future long term savings
Green
• Green & Sustainable product

17. COMBINED SOLAR
WATER HEATING
Savings
• Major Savings in Electricity cost
• Savings in Maintenance cost
Other
Benefits
• Can be used for cooking
• Saves Time and Money
Green
• Green & Sustainable product