The master plan for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus at Jodhpur is an example of how Net Zero Energy development is scalable. Presently under construction, the 860 acre campus is designed to become almost fully self-sufficient with net zero water, energy and waste by the final stage of the project in around 2025. It...
Can growth be decoupled from resource consumption? The answer is Yes! Infosys is leading the way and showing the world how this has been achieved successfully and that it makes business sense. A forerunner among corporates, the team at Infosys adopts a data-driven approach to manage energy, water, waste, occupant comfort, indoor air quality, biodiversity,...
In developing the LEED Zero program, USGBC recognized two market realities: the design and delivery of zero energy buildings is becoming increasingly attainable for project teams around the world; and organizationally, USGBC has an incredible opportunity to help shape this growth by defining industry leadership – for zero carbon, zero water and zero waste in...
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched the Net-Zero Energy Rating System in association with the World Green Building Council and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The rating system seeks to complement the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and the National Solar Mission. While recognizing that energy efficiency is the...
Godrej & Boyce- the pioneer of green buildings in India- has achieved the next level of high-performance design with its Plant 13 Annexe- a 24,443 square metres office-cum-convention centre in Mumbai and the first in the country to achieve the 'Net Zero Energy Rating' under the IGBC Rating system. ...
Given a predominantly hot climate in India, nearly half of a typical commercial building's energy demand comes from comfort cooling making it a critical factor in deciding building performance. The type of cooling system plays an important role in the overall energy efficiency, comfort, operational cost of a building and its environmental impact. Modern evaporative...
The Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE) in CEPT University, Ahmedabad houses some of the world's most cutting-edge research in energy-efficient building design. At the same time, it's a living laboratory in itself, operating as a net-zero energy building. As a result, the building provides invaluable lessons in designing, constructing and...
Daylighting is key to reducing lighting loads in an energy-efficient building. Along with traditional side lighting and skylights, innovations like light tubes, light shelves, and daylighting panels optimize available daylight while reducing heat gain. Modern daylighting technologies even integrate with the electric lighting controls. Sekhar Nori is a strong proponent of daylight systems designed for...
Glazing is integral to building design today. While there are known issues associated with energy use and glare due to the abundant use of glass in buildings, it is still evidently a prominent feature of buildings today. Understanding the key properties of glass and its impact on building energy use will empower the designer/decision-maker to...
This is a study tour of Godrej Plant 13, an operational Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB). The tour will take place on 9th August 2019. Participants will get to experience the high-performance building, recognize the different building systems, sensors & controls and interact with experts. Participants will get a close look at the Building Management...
