Green Building
by
Hrishikesh
Overview
Introduction
Green building
GB rating agencies
Need of green building
Sustainabilit
y
Energy & water consumption
CO2 emission & soil erosion
Disposal of waste in green building
Scope of GB
TERI, BEE & ONGC
Conclusion
Advantages & disadvantages of GB
Why green building?
1. Housing sectors consume more then 30% of total electricity
2. It is expected that floor area would be double by 2030. Hence, further more electricity
consumption
3. It is the second biggest emitter of CO2 in India & it is going to be number 1 biggest CO2 emitter
soon
4. It is the second biggest consumer of potable water after agriculture sector
5. It produces maximum amount of solid and liquid waste
Green building helps in developing symbiotic relationship with entire eco-system and promotes
6. With rapid urbanization in India, the energy and water consumption is going to hit the roof
sustainability. It reduces the consumption of scarce resources & controls global warming gases
The concept green building came out at the end of 1970 when crude oil price increased
substantially within no time.
Green building
A green building is one whose construction and lifetime of operation
assure
1. The healthiest possible environment protection
2. The most efficient use of land, water, energy & resources
3. The minimum possible use of fossil fuel based energy
4. The minimum emission of carbon foot print
5. The maximum use of natural energy for buildings & occupants
6. The harvesting & recycling of rainwater
7. Recycling of the material up to the maximum possible limit
8. Disposal of GB in an environment friendly ways
Green building process
A green building is one whose construction and lifetime of operation assure
a. Site planning, Building design & its construction
b. Interior design and construction
c. Building operation and maintenance
d. Neighborhood development
Green Building product materials: Green buildings are built with energy
efficient materials and needs;
e. Reduced maintenance/replacement costs over the life of the building.
f. Energy conservation.
g. Improved occupant health and productivity.
h. Lower costs associated with changing space configurations.
i. Greater design flexibility.
GB rating agencies
Green building rating is done by considering following factors:
Points
Green building rating agencies:
5060
1. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), US 6170
2. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)
7180
3. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Rating
One star
Two stars
Three stars
81-90
Four star
91-100
Five star
4. Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology
(BREEAM),UK
5. Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE),
Japan
6. DEPOSIT GUARANTY NATIONAL BANK (DGNB), Germany
7. Green Star (Australia)
Water conservation in green building
1. Rainwater harvesting means capturing and storing rain that falls
on-site (usually on roofs).
2. Generally rainwater is collected barrel. Cistern can also be built
below ground to store water
Rain water
harvesting
Showerheads
Consumption of indoor water is reduced in GB by adopting water
efficient appliances which can reduce water consumption by
40%.
Example: Low-flow sink, bathtub faucets, showerheads
and toilets
Contaminated water of GB is filtered by utilizing natural
water-filtering ability of.Even wastewater/sewage is
treated with the help of aquatic plants, fungi, and
other organisms.
Energy generation in GB
Energy efficiency is the mainstay of green building. Green
building gets maximum energy through renewable sources.
Renewable energy source of green building:
1. Solar
2. Sun ray reflecting window panel
3. Wind energy
4. Land fill energy
5. Sunlight is used up to maximum limit for indoor lighting
Interior of the building is kept at comfortable temperature by
use earth as natural heat exchanger
LED is used as indoor lighting system. In consumes minimum
Natural heat exchanger
energy for lighting. Other appliances are also chosen on the
basis of efficiency
CO2 emission & soil erosion
1. Green building depends upon sunlight for interior lighting
2. Air ventilation system is made in such a way to reduce load on AC
3. Windows are made with multi-reflectors to reduce solar heat inside the room
4. It reduces significant amount of energy
5. Reduction in energy consumption, reduces CO2 emission
6. Area remains covered with plants and tress. It reduces soil erosion and corrosion
7. Rain water is harvested by making deep well
8. Concrete floor is avoided so that water can go down, below earth surface to
increase water table
Waste disposal of green building
1. Every building disposes waste in the form of bio degradable & non-degradable
2. Green building also disposes solid and liquid waste
3. It is disposed in a more bio-friendly ways
4. Whenever green building is dismantled, old materials are disposed in an eco friendly manner
5. E-waste is segregated and disposed by skilled personnel
6. Lighting appliances & fixtures are also disposed separately
E-waste management
Solid waste management
Green building of ONGC
ONGCs GB at Dehradun. Architecture:
Hafeez Contractor
ONGCs GB at MUmbai. Architecture:
Hafeez Contractor
ONGC ( Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd): Is an energy company, but
also promotes conservation. Green building is just an example. It has
built state of art green buildings in Dehradun, Delhi, Hyderabad and
Mumbai for their own use. Many more green building are on the way.
BEE ( Bureau of Energy Efficiency): It is an institute of central
government, which promotes the development, production and usage
of energy efficient appliances. Meanwhile it also gives the concept of
green building. Energy Conservation Building Code ( ECBC) is code for
green building. It promotes reduction of carbon footprint
TERI, in the field of
GB
TERI (The Energy and Resource Institute): TERI is a global research think tank. Its core
area of research is sustainable development. It is involved in the research and promotion
of new and renewable energy. The concept of green building is the core idea of TERI. It has
undertaken multiple green building projects in India & outside of India.
Advantages:
1. Environmental Benefits:
a. Reduce wastage ofwater
b. Conserve natural resources
c. Improve air and water quality
d. Protectbiodiversityand ecosystems
2. Economic Benefits:
e. Reduce operating costs
f. Improve occupant productivity
g. Create market for green product and services
3. Social Benefits:
h. Improve quality of life
i. Minimize strain on local infrastructure
j. Improve occupant health and comfort
Disadvantages:
High design and construction cost but it will come down with the improvement
in technology
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