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    The document discusses the basics of green building. It defines green building as an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative effects that buildings can have on the natural environment and their occupants throughout the entire building life cycle. It then outlines some of the central considerations of green building like energy use, water use, indoor environmental quality, material selection, and a building's effects on its site. Finally, it provides overviews of the main components of green building like sustainable site planning, water efficiency, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

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    The document discusses the basics of green building. It defines green building as an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative effects that buildings can have on the natural environment and their occupants throughout the entire building life cycle. It then outlines some of the central considerations of green building like energy use, water use, indoor environmental quality, material selection, and a building's effects on its site. Finally, it provides overviews of the main components of green building like sustainable site planning, water efficiency, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

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    The document discusses the basics of green building. It defines green building as an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative effects that buildings can have on the natural environment and their occupants throughout the entire building life cycle. It then outlines some of the central considerations of green building like energy use, water use, indoor environmental quality, material selection, and a building's effects on its site. Finally, it provides overviews of the main components of green building like sustainable site planning, water efficiency, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

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    Basics of Green Building

    By –
    Ashu Gupta, Design2Occupancy (D2O)
    National Advocacy Vice Chair- ISHRAE
    Green Buildings

    “Green building is a holistic concept that starts with the understanding that the built environment can have
    profound effects, both positive and negative, on the natural environment, as well as the people who inhabit
    buildings every day. Green building is an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative of these effects
    throughout the entire life cycle of a building.”

    It is generally accepted in the:

    • Planning,
    • Design,
    • Construction and ENERGY
    • Operations of buildings EFFICIENT
    COMFORT &
    With several central considerations: HUMAN
    HEALTH
    • Energy use, RENEWABLE
    • Water use, indoor environmental quality, RESOURCES
    • Material section and
    • Building's effects on its site.
    Overview of a green building
    Life cycle of a green building
    Advantages of Green Buildings

    20-30% Energy savings Average 15% Water Extra FAR in Indian Reduced operations
    savings cities cost by 19%

    More Occupant Better market value of Promote Renewable


    productivity projects energy
    How do green buildings improve business?
    Main Components of Green Building

    Sustainable Site & Planning

    Water Efficiency

    Energy Efficiency

    Building Materials & Resources

    Indoor Environment Quality


    Sustainable Site & Planning

    Construction Activity
    Pollution

    Best Management
    Practices

    Sustainable Site Basic Amenities


    & Planning
    Heat island
    Reduction

    Light Pollution
    Reduction
    Water Efficiency

    Water Use reduction

    Rain Water
    Harvesting

    Water
    Landscape Design
    Efficiency

    Water Metering for


    end—use

    Recycle & Reuse


    Energy Efficiency
    Eco-Friendly
    Refrigerants

    High Efficiency
    HVAC Equipment

    Low-Wattage
    Lighting

    Energy BEE Star Rated


    Efficiency Appliances

    Energy Metering &


    Management

    Building System
    Commissioning

    Renewable Energy
    Production
    Building Materials & Resources
    Sustainable Building
    Material

    Local Materials

    Certified Green Building


    Materials
    Building Material
    & Resources
    Building Waste
    Management

    Organic waste
    management

    Construction & Demolition


    Waste Management
    Indoor Environment Quality
    Fresh Air Ventilation

    Thermal Comfort

    Smoking Prohibition

    Indoor Low VOC Paints and


    Adhesives
    Environment
    Quality
    CO2 Level Monitoring

    Interior Lighting &


    Daylight

    Quality Outdoor Views

    Acoustic Performance
    Green Buildings Ratings in India
    Green building rating systems are developed to measure the “Greenness” of the buildings based on various
    criteria and principles. The top rating systems in India are:

    LEED IGBC GRIHA GEM


    Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
    (LEED)
     LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is
    the most widely used green building rating system in the
    world. Available for virtually all building, community and
    home project types, LEED provides a framework to create
    healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED
    certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability
    achievement.
     Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points across several
    categories, including energy use and air quality. The LEED has
    some mandatory and credits requirements.
    Indian Green Building Council
    (IGBC)
     The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC),
    part of the Confederation of Indian Industry
    (CII) was formed in the year 2001. The council
    offers a wide array of services which include
    developing new green building rating
    programs, certification services and green
    building training programs.
     To achieve the IGBC Green rating, the project
    must satisfy all the mandatory requirements
    and the minimum number of credit to achieve
    points.
    Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
    (GRIHA)
     GRIHA Council, is an independent platform (registered as a
    society) for the interaction on scientific and administrative
    issues related to sustainable habitats in the Indian context It
    was founded by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
     GRIHA is a 100-point system consisting of some core points,
    which are mandatory, while the rest are optional. Different
    levels of certification (one star to five stars) are awarded based
    on the number of points earned. The minimum points
    required for certification are 25.
    Green & Eco-Friendly Moment
    (GEM)
     GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program aims to address the
    sustainability of a given development throughout its lifecycle from design
    through construction to operation.
     GEM Sustainability Certification Rating is organized into Twenty Eight
    Principles that are fundamental to a more sustainable development. There are
    some Essential and Suggested requirements of each Principle. Points are
    awarded for each Suggested requirement achieved.
    Energy Efficiency & Buildings
    Energy-efficient buildings are designed to use as little energy as possible. Buildings can be made energy-
    efficient by using quality building and insulation materials which help prevent heat loss or gain and make
    the building airtight.

    Energy-efficient buildings are classified into three categories:

    • Low Energy buildings - A standard building is constructed to meet only minimum building standard
    energy efficiency requirements.

    • Net-zero Energy building - A net-zero energy building is a building with zero net energy consumption
    and zero carbon emissions annually. These buildings can be independent of the energy grid supply.

    • Net-positive Energy building - The net-positive energy buildings having an energy efficiency level of a
    net-zero building and additional integrated active energy supply systems that exploit solar or wind
    energy.
    Heat Transfer in Building

    Solar Heat Gain through building envelope


    • Conduction
    • Convection
    • Radiation

    Internal Heat Gains –


    • People
    • Equipment
    • Lights
    Energy Conservation Measures

    • High Performance Envelope - Using Insulations with Wall and roof construction
    Using Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) Block for external wall construction
    Using Double glazed glass units on high solar intensity directions

    • Low Wattage lighting - Using LED lighting or similar low wattage lighting lamps

    • Lighting Control – Using Occupancy and Daylight Sensors

    • Low Energy consuming equipment – Using BEE or similar star rate equipment

    • High efficiency HVAC systems – Using High COP Window AC, Split AC, VRF systems, Chillers etc.
    Using low fan powered air handling units

    • HVAC Control – Using Variable speed compressor


    Using Variable Frequency Drives for pumps and motors
    Using Economizers, Energy Recovery Systems
    Using thermostat, demand control ventilation, CO2 sensors etc.
    Energy Optimization
    Sun Path / Shading Analysis
    • Favourable orientation
    • Façade design
    • Optimum placement of zones based on function
    • Use of trees to control heat gain

    CFD Analysis
    • Facilitating cross ventilation in naturally ventilated /
    mixed-mode ventilation spaces

    Energy Simulation
    • Compliance with building energy codes like ECBC, BEE
    etc.
    • Analysis of performance based on weather data
    • Optimizing HVAC selection and sizing
    • Optimizing window sizing and placement
    • Incorporating various energy efficient features in the
    building design
    Conclusion

    Technology to reduce Rainwater Harvesting, Pay


    Material Input per Unit of less for power consumption
    Service (MIPS), Reduce your in water pumping.
    ecological footprint.

    Reduced unwanted heat Treat and reuse of Gray


    gain/loss, Pay less for water, Pay less for non
    power consumed in Climate drinking water
    control. consumption.

    Reduced power Reduced garbage disposal,


    consumption on artificial Pay less for handling and
    illumination, Pay less for clean up.
    power consumed in lighting.
    Concept of 4R’s
    Queries?
    Email: [email protected]

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