A Seminar on

GREEN BUILDINGS
A solution for the future
Under the guidance of Mr. MOHANA KUMARA P K Assistant professor Dept of Civil Engg. SKIT, Bangalore

Presented by SHAKTI BANIYA 1KT10CV047

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Overview:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Defintion of GREEN BUILDING What led us to Green Building ? Goals of Environmental Buildings Schematic of a typical Green Building Waste & Toxic Reduction Energy efficiency IEQ Enhancement Economics of a green buildings Case study: The Dalles middle school (oregon) 10. Conclusions
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DEFINITIONS OF GREEN BUILDINGS

A building which is like a kind of a tree that would purify air, accrue solar income, produce more energy than it consumes, create shade & shelter, enrich soil & change with seasons. It consist of following features:
Minimal disturbance to landscapes and site condition Use of Recycled and Environmental Friendly Building Materials Use of Non-Toxic and recycled/recyclable Materials Efficient use of Water and Water Recycling Use of Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Equipment Use of Renewable Energy Quality of Indoor Air Quality for Human Safety and Comfort Effective Controls and Building Management Systems
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Nokia - Mumbai

Olympia Technology Park Chennai:

What lead us to GREEN BUILDING ?

A building consumes : 2/5th of World energy production (excluding the energy required to harvest, manufacture & transport) 1/6th of all water pumped out of natural flows th of all virgin wood harvested (excluding furniture) Ecological Footprints (concept developed by William Rees) We are consuming resources like we live on more than 2 planet Earth Factor 10 efficiency gain If we are consuming the resources of 2 planets, then a Factor 2 reduction is needed just to get to 1 Earth consumption & further a Factor 10 to get sustainability & balance when development of the majority of the planet is considered. Population growth Resource consumption Waste production
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GOALS OF A GREEN BUILDING

To satisfy motives of environmental, economic & social benefits
Reduce environmental impact of new buildings If the building is to be built in accordance with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, it will be helpful to review the requirements of LEED as part of the green project goal setting session, begin targeting which elements of LEED are going to be pursued, and establish firm criteria for meeting those goals.

Working principles
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Figure:schematic representation of a green building (Source: http://bit.ly/1gd2Yvj)

Figure : Building design concept (Source: http://nems.nih.gov/Sustainability/Pages/Sustainable-Design-Green-Buildings)

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WASTE AND TOXIC REDUCTION

Reduce waste of energy, water & materials During construction phase : reduce amount of materials going to landfills Well-designed buildings : help reduce waste generated by occupants by providing on-site solutions Compost bins-to reduce matter going to landfills Greywater-used for non-potable purposes & irrigation Biogas plants (biological waste, human waste) Create carbon sinks

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
Include measures to reduce energy use
To increase efficiency of the building envelope they may use high-efficiency windows & insulation in walls, ceilings & floors Passive solar building design is implemented

Maximum daylighting(effective window placement) to be provided Solar water heating reduces energy loads On-site generation of renewable energy solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass
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IEQ enhancement
Indoor Environmental Quality, one of the five environmental categories Addresses design & construction guidelines such as: 1. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Reduce VOCs & other microbial contaminants Buildings rely on HVAC systems Zero or low emission products improve IAQ 2. Thermal Quality Personal temperature & airflow control over HVACs Properly deisgned building envelope 3. Lighting Quality Creating a high performance luminous environment
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ECONOMICS OF GREEN BUILDINGS

Reduction in lighting energy requirements by at least 50 percent Cut heating and cooling energy consumption by 60 percent Reduced water consumption by up to 30 percent or more Lower building operating expenses through reduced utility and waste disposal costs Lower on-going building maintenance costs, ranging from salaries to supplies Increase worker productivity by six to 16 percent Higher property values and potentially lower lenders credit risk Higher building net income New economic development opportunities
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Case Study- The Dalles Middle School (Oregon)

(Source: http://www.energy.state.or.us/school/thedalles.pdf Problem: Poorly built middle school in a landslide area In 1955, to meet the sudden influx of students, temporary facilities were constructed with an expectant life of 20 years, but were used for 45 years By 2000, the State Fire Marshall closed down the facility with the decision to build a new school
Figure:Dalles middle school(Source:www.energy.state.or.us)

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Building Design

Heating and cooling are a large part of the energy use of a school building The high temperature ground water from the landslide area was used to provide both heating and cooling using geothermal principles It is one of the first schools in the nation that is heated and cooled with the very ground water that caused the landslides

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Lighting

Daylighting & Skylighting- Incorporated

lots of natural light to reduce the need for electric lighting and the associated increase in the air conditioning load

Energy efficient fluorescent T5s installed in classrooms

Figure:Lighting(source:www.energy.sta te) 17

Natural Ventilation

Operable windows pull fresh air into one side of the classroom, while ventilation stacks pull the air out on the opposite side of the classroom At extreme temperatures, automatic backup mechanical ventilation systems used
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Figure:Natural ventilation(Source:www.enery.state)

Application of Concepts of Sustainability

Use of paints and sealers with low or no-volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Reclaimed ground water to irrigate the ball fields. Exterior lighting directed downward to reduce night light pollution Mechanically zoned science classrooms to avoid exposure to hazardous chemicals Stained the concrete walls to blend with the colors of the natural landscape Use of ceiling tiles produced from 75 percent post-consumer recycled waste
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Outcomes
High performance school building emerged that will prevent pollution, save energy, natural resources and money
60 percent cost reduction in energy expected Students performed better with the skylights and windows that bring natural, non-glare light inside the classroom Improved Indoor Air Quality and occupant comfort due to no-VOC emissions from building materials

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CONCLUSIONS
Reduction in operating energy Reduction in water costs Increased productivity of occupants Health and safety benefits A ecological footprint There is a need to use our energy resources very efficiently by using sustainable buildings.Within 10 years when compared to conventional buildings we can reduce the electricity consumption by 85%& gas consumption by 93%.So these buildings are ecofriendly, we need to create awareness.
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REFERENCES
Kennedy J, M. Smith, & C. Wanek , (2002),Building with earth bags, journal of the art of natural building, , pp. 149-153 Tom Woolley and Sam Kimmins ,(2000),"Guide to building products and their impact on the environment", published by NY Routledge Lynne Elizabeth and Cassandra Adams,(2000),"Contemporary Natural Building Methods , Alternative Construction System" , published by John Wiley and Sons Joseph F. Kennedy ,(1999), the art of natural buildings", published by Kingston, NM : NetWorks Productions www.wikipedia.org www.whygreenbuildings.com www.authorstream.com http://www.greenbuilding.com/knowledge-base/what-green-buildingscience
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Any queries

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THANK YOU

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