GREEN BUILDINGS

GREEN ONE, Delhi

Individual Home in Chittrangan Park, Delhi
5-STAR GRIHA RATED
Landscape
> 74% of the total open area on site
is soft paved.
5 new native/naturalized trees have
been planted on site.
Energy
>54% of total living area falls under daylit
zone.
LPD:5.13 (W/sqm); < specified limit of 7.5
W/sqm for Multifamily buildings.
Thermal efficiency: 443.32 sq.ft./TR;
more than ND base (325 sq.ft./TR).
4 kWp solar PV panels and solar water
heaters of 400 lpd capacity.
AC & fans are BEE 5 star rated.
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 Buildings
• Globally, buildings are responsible for
– 40% of energy use.
– 42% of water consumption.
– 50% of global consumption of raw materials.
• Building activity causes
– 50% of worlds air pollution.
– 42% of green house gases.
– 50% of all water pollution.
– 48% of solid waste.
– 50% of all CFCs discharged to the environment.
 Green Buildings
• An ideal green project preserves and restores
habitat that is vital for sustaining life and becomes a
net producer and exporter of resources, materials,
energy and water rather than being a net consumer.
• A green building is one whose construction and
lifetime of operation assure the healthiest possible
environment while representing the most efficient
and least disruptive use of land, water, energy and
resources.
• A green building depletes the natural resources to a
minimum during its construction and operation.
 Green Buildings
• Reduce the carbon footprint of buildings to
include the entire life of the building as also the
carbon footprint of the materials used.
• Carbon footprint means the amount of carbon
dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result
of the activities.
• Reduce carbon foot print during construction.
• Use materials which have a low carbon foot print.
 Green Buildings
• Green buildings are designed to reduce the
overall impact on human health and the natural
environment by the following ways:-
– Using energy, water and other resources efficiently.
– By reducing waste, pollution and environment
degradation.

• An integrated design process for a new

construction is the best alternative.
• Old buildings can also be made green to a certain
extent by modifications/ use of new materials.
 Green Building
• Building that has a harmony between
Environmental Responsibility and Resource
Efficiency throughout its life-cycle.

 Environmental Responsibility
Least damage to environment
 Resource Efficiency
Optimized resource use
 Life-Cycle
Siting, Design, Construction, O & M,
renovation, demolition and disposal.
Green vs. Conventional Building
• Use: Same
• External Appearance: Similar
• Differences:
 Savings in Operational costs.
 Concern for human comfort.
 Indoor environment.
 Aim
Reduces the overall impact of the built
environment on human health and the natural
environment by:
Efficiently using energy, water, and other
resources.
Protecting occupant's health and improving
employee productivity.
Reducing waste, pollution and environmental
degradation.
 Features of Green Buildings
• Effective Use of soil & Landscapes
• Efficient Use of Water
• Energy Efficient & Eco Friendly Equipment
• Effective Control & Building Management Systems
• Use of Renewable Energy
• Use of Recycled/Recyclable Materials
• Improved indoor air quality for health and comfort
• Money and Resource savings
• Positive impact on health of occupants
• Promotes renewable and clean energy
 Benefits of Green Buildings
• Tangible Benefits. Reduced operating costs
– Energy savings : 20 – 30%.
– Water savings : 30 – 50%.
– Waste reduction : 60 – 80%.
• Intangible Benefits
– Enhanced air quality.
– Health and well being of the occupants.
– Excellent day lighting.
– Improved productivity.
– Conservation of natural resources.
– Enhanced marketability of the project.
 Why GBD
Voluntary
No regulation to do it

 Lower operational Cost savings

 Better employee comfort and productivity
 Increased marketability
 Government Incentives.
 CSR
 Reduces potential liability (lawsuits)
 …........
 Government Incentives

Fast-track Environmental Clearance

Subsidy of capital construction cost in
certain states. (AP – 25%)

Additional FAR free-of-cost:-
 5% in Punjab, Rajasthan & UP
 5% extra in G. Noida
 3%, 5% & 7% for silver, gold and platinum
rated projects in Maharashtra
 10% (at charge) in Kolkata

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Green Buildings : Numbers
5 Billion Square feet of Green Buildings constructed
 Green Building Footprint
Ser Type Numbers
1 Green Homes 12,20,000
2 Green Offices 1,500
3 Green Cities 07
4 Green Villages 12
5 Green Townships 48
6 Green Factories 246
Incremental Cost and ROI