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...
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 August 2019 in Ahmedabad. The CARBSE team will demonstrate the building's high-performance features, including its passive design elements, hybrid cooling system and cutting-edge building management...
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 model-based performance approach. The webinar focusses on 3 beta tools that can streamline compliance and step up the workflow. The following tools will be discussed,...
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 become a showcase for the latest HVAC&R equipment and technology, providing a destination venue for industry visitors to experience state-of-the-art technology installed and "in action"...
