GREEN

BUILDING
By: Ashish Kumar (C07202)
 BUILDING
also known as green construction or sustainable building

It is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally
responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle
DEFINITION GIVEN BY INDIAN GREEN BUILDING
COUNCIL

 "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."
GOALS OF GREEN BUILDING

 Siting and structure design efficiency

 Energy efficiency

 Water efficiency

 Materials efficiency

 Indoor environmental quality enhancement

 Operations and maintenance optimization

 Waste reduction
SITING AND STRUCTURE DESIGN EFFICIENCY

 one of the major steps in a project life cycle, as it has the

largest impact on cost and performance.
 Orientation of sturucture, selection of materials etc.
needs to be given due importance..
ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Use of high-efficiency windows:

 Solar window:Photovoltaïc windows not only provide a
clear view and illuminate rooms, but also use sunlight to
efficiently help generate electricity for the building.

 Roof window:A sloped window used for daylighting.

Insulation in walls, ceilings, and floors:
Insulation reduces unwanted heat loss or gain and can
decrease the energy demands of heating and cooling
systems.
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation
Sealection 500 spray foam
Cementitious foam
EARTH HOUSE
SOLAR WATER HEATING
WATER EFFICIENCY

Protection and conservation of water throughout the life

of a building may be accomplished by:

 designing for dual plumbing that recycles water in toilet

flushing
 Use of ultra-low flush toilets.

 Use of low-flow shower heads.

 Reuse of graywater for watering gardens.

 Rainwater Harvesting.

 foot-operated faucets, which can save water in kitchens.

MATERIALS EFFICIENCY

 Building materials typically considered to be 'green'

include rapidly renewable plant materials like bamboo
(because bamboo grows quickly),recycled stone,
recycled industrial goods, recycled metal, and other
products that are non-toxic, reusable, renewable…
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT

Buildings rely on a properly designed HVAC system to

provide adequate ventilation.
During the design and construction process choosing
construction materials and interior finish products with
zero or low emissions will improve IAQ
Creating a high performance luminous environment
through the careful integration of natural and artificial
light sources will improve on the lighting quality of a
structure
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION

 No matter how sustainable a building may have been in

its design and construction, it can only remain so if it is
operated responsibly and maintained properly
 Addition of new green technologies, recycling and air
quality enhancement can only be ensured with the help
of O&M staff.
WASTE REDUCTION

 by providing on-site solutions such as compost bins to

reduce matter going to landfills.
 "Greywater", wastewater from sources such as
dishwashing or washing machines, can be used for
subsurface irrigation,,for non-potable purposes, e.g., to
flush toilets and wash cars
 By collecting human waste at the source and running it
to a semi-centralized biogas plant with other biological
waste, liquid fertilizer can be produced.
 COST

 Most overrated fact…

 Initial cost is normally more than the conventional buildings
but the return it gives is much more than that…Returns are in
the form of decreased electricity and water bills over a period
of 50-60 yrs or what ever be the life span of the building.
CHALLENGES
 Architect’s Claim: Architects claim that they have the
intention to design with the green building concept but
the construction market doesn’t work with them.
. Innovations and Techniques..
LEED CERTIFICATION
 Criteria for LEED-INDIA-certified buildings:

* are leading the transformation of the built environment

* are built as designed and perform as expected.

* have lower operating costs and increased asset value

* are healthy and comfortable for their occupants

* reduce waste sent to landfills

* conserve energy and water

* reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

* demonstrate an owner`s commitment to environmental stewardship and social

responsibility
CERTIFIED BUILDINGS IN INDIA
 BCIL T ZED Homes( Bangalore)
 Avani Residence(Hyderabad)
TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
BUILDING{FIRST LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY / SENATE BUILDING IN THE
WORLD TO HAVE ACHIEVED GREEN
BUILDING RATING}
 The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai
which is being inaugurated on 13 March 2010 has been
designed and constructed based on green building
principles. The building has been awarded the
prestigious'Gold' rating from Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC-which is part of CII).
KEY GREEN FEATURES
IMPLEMENTED IN THE TN
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BUILDING: 
Energy
 efficient measures to conserve 15-20% of energy
Water efficient fixtures to save water to the tune of 40-45%


Roof gardens to reduce heat island effect



On-site rain water harvesting system



Reuse of 100% treated waste water for landscaping and flushing


requirements
Over 90% of the construction waste recycled and reused on the site


Electric charging refueling stations in the parking lots



Use of certified wood, jute carpets, MDF made of sugarcane


bagasse
Use of rapidly renewable material like eucalyptus and poplar timber


40% of building material is extracted and manufactured locally /


regionally
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