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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This is a study tour of Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy Efficiency, an operational Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB). The tour will take place on 24th...

Building simulation can take sustainable design to the next level. Simulation tools are also useful for demonstrating compliance to codes and rating sytems and are driving the industry towards a...

ASHRAE has purchased a 67,000 square-foot building near Atlanta, GA and is currently working to retrofit the 1970s era stock into a net zero facility. The new, renovated facility will...

This is a study tour of UNNATI, a high-performance office building located in Greater Noida designed by industry veteran Ashok B. Lall.