Net Zero-Energy and

Sustainability in
Buildings
Presented By
Mohammad Saad
Mohammed Saleem Sayaf
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering.
Overview

 Introduction
 What is Zero Energy Building
 Need for Zero Energy Building
 Design & Construction
 Advantages & Disadvantages
 Examples of Zero Energy Buildings in India
Introduction
Buildings have significant
impact on energy use
and environment. The
commercial and
residential buildings use
almost 40% and 70% of
the primary energy and
electricity respectively.
The Zero Energy Building
is not a product or
technology but rather a
combination of closely
integrated evolving
technologies.
What is Zero
Energy Building.
• A zero energy building Is
a building with zero net
energy consumption.
• Amount of energy
generated is more than
consumed.
• Contribute less amount of
greenhouse gas.
• Reduced carbon
emissions and
dependence on fossil
fuels.
Need for Zero Energy Building

 To overcome energy crisis.

 Reduces energy consumption.
 Reduces greenhouse gases ( Carbon Emission)
 Reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
 Reduces climate change.
 Protects the environment for future generations.
Design & Construction
 Basic construction of a Zero Energy Building
Design & Construction

 Selection of Site  Energy saving

 Available necessary assets
 Exposure to sunlight
 Free from obstruction
 Healthy Environment
features
 Solar Energy
 Wind Energy
 Rain Water Harvesting
 Sewage Treatment
 Vertical Gardens
Use of Renewable Source of Energy
 Solar Energy
Solar panels placed on rooftops for
absorbing as much of the energy
from sunlight. This can be used for
cooking, heating and lightening
purposes.
 Wind Energy
In some areas where the wind
energy is abundant and high, small
windmills can be used to generate
electricity for running small
appliances.
Use of Renewable Source of Energy
• Rain Water Harvesting
The rain water is collected from the
rooftop and it is stored in
underground sumps. The same
water will be used for domestic
household and gardening purpose.
It can also be used for ground water
recharge.
• Sewage Treatment
The waste water from kitchen,
sinks, bathrooms except closets can
be treated and used for gardening
purpose. Also the organic waste
from kitchen can be used as a
manure.
Use of Renewable Source of Energy

• Vertical Garden
It helps to reduce the carbon
footprint of a building by filtering
pollutants and carbon dioxide out of
the air which improves the air
quality for the benefit of those
living nearby.
 Advantages
 Isolation from future increase in
energy prices.
 Reduced requirement for energy
 Reduced total costs of ownership
 Reduced monthly costs of
ownership
 Minimized extra cost.
Disadvantages
 Initial cost can be higher
 Requires skilled labors
 Introduction of new energy
rating systems
 Use of renewable sources
depends upon the area.
 May not reduce the required
power plant capacity
Zero Energy
Building in India
It’s India’s first net zero energy
building that has been constructed
with adoption of solar passive
design and energy-efficient building
materials.
The building has received GRIHA 5-
star (provisional) rating for the
following features:
The design allows for 75 per cent of
natural daylight to be utilised to
reduce energy consumption.
The entire building has an access
friendly design for differently-abled
persons.
With an installed capacity of 930 kW
peak power, the building has the
largest rooftop solar system among
multi-storied buildings in India.
References

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-energy_building
 https://
www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/indias-first-net-zero-energy-buildin
g/article6589478.ece
 https://www.wbdg.org/resources/net-zero-energy-buildings
 https://zeroenergyproject.org/build/twelve-steps-affordable-zero-energy
-home-construction-design/
Thank You