GREAT LAKES INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ,CHENNAI

ENVIRONMENTALISM IN PRACTICE
Story of a
“LEED PLATINUM RATED GREEN CAMPUS”

GREAT LAKES INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ,CHENNAI

 Great Lakes Institute of Management
is proud to announce to this august audience that we are the
FIRST and so far ONLY

LEED PLATINUM RATED GREEN ACADEMIC CAMPUS

In Entire India

How did we do it?

 LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Is the global leader in the

 Design
 Construction
 Operation &
 Maintenance of
Green Buildings / campuses / neighborhoods …
 Operation

Construction
How did we
Build it
Design
Step by step?
 We ensured the harmonious Integration of the classically Indian

Pancha Bhootas
The 5 live giving & sustaining elements of mother nature

A case of truly living up to our tagline

GLOBAL MINDSETS
INDIAN ROOTS
Earth
Barricading and
Protection of
Earth during
Construction
Earth
Soil Erosion
Prevention by
Top Soil
Protection
Earth
Plantation of new
saplings to
protect soil during
construction
Earth
Ample landscaped
and open space

Functionality
blends with eco-
friendliness
Earth
Covered walkways
to reduce urban
heat islands
Air
Low VOC (Volatile
Organic
Chemicals) Paints
and sealants to
reduce indoor air
pollution
Air
100% Tobacco-free
environment for
enhanced air quality
Air
Automatic CO2
emission detection
and enhanced fresh
air for healthier
inner environs
Air
Maximum usage of day
lighting and views for
better indoor
environment
Water
100% rain water
collection, storage and
reuse on campus

Great Lakes used to buy 30,000

liters of water / day in its initial
days. Now, thanks to RWH, we are
fully self sufficient throughout the
year
Water
100% onsite
waste water
treatment and
reuse for
landscaping
Water
100%
Native/Adaptive
Vegetation to
reduce water
consumption
Water
Low flow faucets and
sensor based urinals to
reduce the water
consumption by 30%
Dual flush closets to
reduce potable water
consumption by over
30%
Water
• Onsite Treatment,
Recycling and reuse of
water reduces TOTAL
water consumption.
• Recharge Ponds.
• Paver Blocks for
recharging the ground
with rain water.
Atmosphere
Reuse and
recycling of
construction
debris thereby
diverting from
landfills
Atmosphere

Use of locally procured

and recycled content
materials for material
conservation
Atmosphere

Use of salvaged/used
materials to reduce
virgin material
exploitation
Atmosphere

Use of certified wood

(Forest Stewardship Council)
based materials to
promote responsible
forestry
Atmosphere

Car and Bus Pools

to reduce
pollution and
traffic congestion
Fire
• The Aerocon Walls
“Breathe”
• The wall improves air
circulation
• The double glazed glass
improves insulation
• Reduces 2 degrees heat
inside
• Lesser electricity usage
Fire
High Reflective Tiles
and insulation of
terrace to reduce
heat penetrating
inside.
Fire
100% Solar water
heater usage to
reduce electricity
consumption
Fire
High performance
HVAC (Heating &
ventilating air
conditioning
system) to save
energy
Fire
Individual task
lighting for energy
conservation
Fire
Excellent natural
lighting to reduce
artificial lights
Fire
Continuous energy
measurement and
monitoring systems
Does Green come cheap?

NO
It comes with a clear 20% cost mark up

 Far sighted Management

 Supportive Board
 Committed team
 Student Evangelists
THANK YOU

Prof. S. Sriram
Executive Director

GREAT LAKES INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ,CHENNAI