TERI

THE ENERGY AND RESOURCE INSTITUTE

About TERI
TERI is an independent, multi-dimensional organization,
with capabilities in research, policy, consultancy and
implementation. They are innovators and agents of change in
the energy, environment, climate change and sustainability
space, having pioneered conversations and action in these
areas for over four decades.

TERI is a leading Indian non-government organisation

(NGO), a global think tank conducting research and analysis
in the genres of energy, environment, and sustainable
development. TERI conceived GRIHA (Green Rating for
Established : 1974
Integrated Habitat Assessment), the national rating system
for green buildings in India. It is a green building design Headquarters : New Delhi,India
evaluation system and is suitable for all kinds of buildings in
different climatic zones of the country. Founder : Darbari S Seth
Director General : Dr Vibha Dhawan
TERI believe that resource efficiency and waste management are the

keys to smart, sustainable and inclusive development. Their work across

sectors is focused on

● Promoting efficient use of resources

● Increasing access and uptake of sustainable inputs and practices
● Reducing the impact on environment and climate

1. TERI has regional centres and campuses in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Mumbai,
Panaji, and Nainital.
2. 750-plus team of scientists, sociologists, economists and engineers delivers insightful, high
quality action-oriented research and transformative solutions supported by state- of-the-art
infrastructure.
MISSION

TERI’s mission is to usher transitions to a cleaner and sustainable future through

the conservation and efficient use of energy and other resources, and innovative
ways of minimizing and reusing waste

GOALS

● Enhancing access to clean energy for all

● Helping a global transition to renewable energy pathways
● Enhance energy efficiency, especially in industries, public utilities and
buildings
● Facilitating more efficient use of materials, especially iron and cement.
● Enhancing conservation, utilization of and access to water, including watershed management
● Enabling the planning and governance of environmentally sustainable cities through green buildings and
through management of solid waste, sewage, sanitation, mobility and air quality
● Building resilience to adverse impacts of climate change due to cyclones and variations in hydrology and
temperature
● Accelerating pollution abatement through innovative policies and environment treatment products
● Enhancing ecosystem services, especially in forestry and biodiversity
● Developing green mobility solutions
● Enabling sustainable food production and nutritional security through quality planting material, bio-based
agricultural inputs and crop diversification
● Developing innovative solutions for clean air, regionally and in cities
Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Location : Sector 44, Gurgaon

Site area : 43,303 m2
Built-up area : 65,961 m2
Air-conditioned area : 26,254 m2
Non-Air-conditioned area : 44,612 m2
Energy consumption reduction : 33% reduction in energy consumption compared to TERI GRIHA
benchmark
TERI final rating : 4 Stars
 Sustainable site planning strategies
1. Top soil from the site, which was not very
fertile was stacked, preserved, made fertile
with the addition of manure and re-laid on
the landscape areas.

2. Consolidation of all site services along the

transportation corridors minimizes the site
disturbances.

3. Surface parking is provided with 100%

grass pavers reduce the heat island effect on
site.

4. Sufficient plantation done at the site

reduces the noise levels considerably and
enhances exterior environmental quality
Reduction in water consumption
1. Low flow plumbing fixtures used to minimize the building water consumption reduction
by 63%.
2. Drip Irrigation system adopted on the site along with native plant species to cut short the
landscape water consumption by 50%.
3. 100% Treated water from sewage treatment plant is reused for cooling towers and
irrigation purposes.
 Reduction in energy consumption
For achieving visual comfort
– Ingress of daylight in Patient areas & Waiting areas.
– Landscape in sync with the Architectural spaces to provide visual comfort.

For achieving thermal comfort

– Use of AAC blocks,
- Double Glazing & Roof insulation.
Renewable energy technologies installed
on site:
Solar Photovoltaic Panels for 25 KWp are installed at site.

Solar Water Heaters for 8000 litres are also installed to meet the surplus hot water requirement after
heat recovery system.
Use of low energy materials:
● Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks are used for the construction of the hospital building.
• Cement with sufficient percentage of fly ash had been used for the construction.
• Low embodied energy construction materials and finishes have been used in the hospital
interiors.

Marble, Granite and Kota stone

Teri Retreat Centre, Delhi
Site location: Gual Pahari, Gurgaon
Site area: 36 hectares
Climate : composite
Building type: institutional
Architect : Sanjay Prakash and TERI
Orientation and planning
◦ Oriented along east- west axis to have maximum
exposure along north and south.
◦ North block is made slightly concave towards the
front.
◦ South block forms a hybrid concave surface facing the
winter sun.
Openings and shadings
◦ Winds are generally light but gain force in
summer and monsoon
◦ Deciduous trees are used in the south to
shade the building in summers. In winters
the trees shed their leaves thus letting in the
winter sun
◦ East and west sides are devoid of openings
and are shaded.
◦ The openings of the south facade are
comparatively smaller than the north facade
openings in order to facilitate lesser
daylight.
◦ Eastern western facade are thermal buffer
zones, receives maximum isolation, and are
covered with jalis
Building envelope
◦ Exterior wall:
45mm stone cladding
40 mm PUF insulation
230 mm brick wall
15 mm cement mortar
◦ Exterior roof:
13mm high SRI tiles
65mm brick
50 mm PUF
9.5 mm screed concrete
203mm concrete slab on the interior
Sustainable energy supply
SOLAR WATER HEATERS
An array of 24 solar water heaters are placed on the
parapet of the living quarters. These can deliver upto
2000 litres of water every day. The heat given off by
standby generator and gas derived from burning
twigs, dry leaves etc. are collected and used as
backup source for the water heater.
PHOTOVOLTAIC GASIFIER HYBRID
POWER PLANT
The building is powered by a PV gasifier
system. firewood , dried leaves and other
forms of biomass fuel the 50kW gasifier.
The 10.7 kW roof integrated PV system
generates power from solar energy. The
gasifier meets the daytime loads, meanwhile
the solar PV plant charges the batteries. The
gasifier is switched off during the night and
the loads are met by the 240V battery bank.
 EARTH AIR TUNNELS ABSORPTION CHILLERS

The living quarters at the south block are Chillers which run on LPG and require
maintained at comfortable temperatures (btw minimum electricity are used. They provide
20-30 deg C) with a system of absorption extra cooling when required. Efforts are
chillers powered by LPG. Underground underway to run the chillers on producer gas
structures are not exposed to the sun and do not generated by gasifiers. as LPG is a non
heat up as much. The surrounding earth
renewable source of energy.
insulates them, which helps in maintaining a
more or less constant temperature. Each room
has a solar chimney, warm air rises and escapes
through the chimney, which creates an air
current: the cooler air from underground
tunnels rushes to replace the warm air.
 WASTE WATER RECYCLING
Waste water is recycled using the root zone
technique. It is a natural waste water treatment
based on anaerobic and aerobic decomposition
of contents in the roots of the reeds
(phragmytes) and microbes. The process is
natural, efficient, economical and gives quality
treated water.
ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING
◦ CFC lamps are used in the campus
◦ Energy efficient tube lights and chokes
are used in the conference halls and
recreation rooms, and enjoys glare free
daylights through skylights.
◦ Time based controls switch off lights at
pre set time.
TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES
SITE PLAN
 SUSTAINABLE PLANNING STRATEGIES
• Insulation of external walls with rock wool

• Insulation on terrace done with vermiculite and puff insulation topped with China
mosaic for efficient heat reflection

• Double insulation synergy azur glass is used in external façade with aluminum glazing

• Earth Air Tunnel, Thermal mass and VRV system for cooling the building

• Hunter Douglas louvers and pergolas are used in the building for controlling the
intensity of incoming sun rays

• Solar water heating systemWaste water recycling with STP