JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOUMS)
KALIKIRI-517234, ANNAMAYYA (Dt.), A.P., INDIA.
B.TECH- CIVIL ENGINEERING
Course Code GREEN BUILDINGS
L T P C
23ACE14a (Open Elective - I)
3 0 0 3
Semester III B. Tech I Sem
Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to make the student:
1. To understand the fundamental concepts of green buildings, their necessity, and sustainable features.
2. To analyze green building concepts, rating systems, and their benefits in India.
3. To apply green building design principles, energy efficiency measures, and renewable energy sources.
4. To evaluate air conditioning systems, HVAC designs, and energy modeling for sustainable buildings.
5. To assess material conservation strategies, waste management, and indoor environmental quality in
green buildings.
Course Outcomes (CO):
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of green buildings, their necessity, and sustainable features.
2. Analyze various green building practices, rating systems, and their impact on environmental
sustainability.
3. Apply principles of green building design to enhance energy efficiency and incorporate renewable
energy sources
4. Evaluate HVAC systems, energy-efficient air conditioning techniques, and their role in sustainable
building design.
5. Assess material conservation techniques, waste reduction strategies, and indoor air quality
management in green buildings.
CO–PO Articulation Matrix:-
Course PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PS PS
Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O1 O2
CO-1 3 - - - - 2 3 - - - - - 3 3
CO-2 - 3 - - 2 - 3 - - - - 2 3 3
CO-3 - - 3 3 3 - 3 - - - - - 3 3
CO-4 - - 3 3 3 - 3 - - - - - 3 3
CO-5 - - - - - 3 3 3 2 - - - - 3
UNIT I
Introduction to Green Building– Necessity of Green Buildings, Benefits of Green Buildings, Green
Building Materials and Equipment in India, Key Requisites for Constructing A Green Building, Important
Sustainable Features for Green Buildings.
UNIT II
Green Building Concepts and Practices– Indian Green Building Council, Green Building Movement in
India, Benefits Experienced in Green Buildings, Launch of Green Building Rating Systems, Residential
Sector, Market Transformation; Green Building Opportunities and Benefits: Opportunities of Green
Buildings, Green Building Features, Material and Resources, Water Efficiency, Optimum Energy
Efficiency, Typical Energy-Saving Approaches in Buildings, LEED India Rating System, and Energy
Efficiency.
UNIT III
Green Building Design– Introduction, Reduction in Energy Demand, Onsite Sources and Sinks, Maximizing
System Efficiency, Steps to Reduce Energy Demand and Use Onsite Sources and Sinks, Use of Renewable
Energy Sources, Eco-Friendly Captive Power Generation for Factories, Building Requirements.
UNIT IV
Air Conditioning– Introduction, CII Godrej Green Business Centre, Design Philosophy, Design
Interventions, Energy Modeling, HVAC System Design, Chiller Selection, Pump Selection, Selection of
Cooling towers, Selection of Air Handling Units, Pre-Cooling of Fresh Air, Interior Lighting Systems, Key
Features of The Building, Eco-Friendly Captive Power Generation for Factories, Building Requirements.
UNIT V
Material Conservation– Handling of Non-Process Waste, Waste Reduction During Construction, Materials
With Recycled Content, Local Materials, Material Reuse, Certified Wood, Rapidly Renewable Building
Materials and Furniture. Indoor Environment Quality and Occupational Health– Air Conditioning, Indoor
Air Quality, Sick Building Syndrome, tobacco Smoke.
Textbooks:
1. Handbook on Green Practices published by Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air
conditioning Engineers, 2009.
2. Green Building Hand Book by Tom Woolley and Sam kimings, 2009.
Reference Books:
1. Complete Guide to Green Buildings by Trish riley
2. Standard for the design for High Performance Green Buildings by Kent Peterson, 2009
3. Energy Conservation Building Code –ECBC-2020, published by BEE
Online Learning Resources:
1. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/105/102/105102195/
