NZEB

Renewable energy technologies for NZEBs
2019-12-13 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online Live Webinar
Rooftop solar PV: India has set an ambitious target of 40 GW with regard to its rooftop PV installations. Owing to rapid technological advancements, strong policy frameworks and asset viability, there has been a proliferation of solar panels mounted on the rooftops of buildings.
Expert speaker: Gaurav Gupta is the Director of Linear Energy. He was been responsible for the on-grid solar expansion of the company. He has been associated with 20MW plus solar power projects all over India.
Building integrated Photovoltaics (BiPV) is one of the most promising technologies in solar segment. It involves the integration of solar panels into the building envelope to generate electricity. BiPVs should not be confused with PV cladding systems for facades. Learn about some innovative technology and applications in this session.
Expert speaker: Mohammed Shamir Khader is an upcoming professional in the field of BIPV. As a Business developer (India) for Wallvision B.V. since 2017, he has built a test facility for ZIGZAGSOLAR® under Indian conditions. He has been associated with various projects in the field of energy with start-up companies based in the Netherlands.
Small wind turbines are used primarily for microgeneration, as opposed to large commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms, with greater individual power output. Learn about innovations that are increasing the uptake and potential applications.
Expert speaker: Arun George is the Founder CEO of Avant Garde Innovations™ – a Cleantech Start up established in India with the goal of tackling energy poverty in developing economies across the world through innovations in the field of Distributed Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9026860025426231308
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs

BUILDER'19
2019-12-13 - 2019-12-14 | INDIA HABITAT CENTRE, NEW DELHI
International Conference on Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South, 2019
The international conference on “Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South” is being organized by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, India with consortium partners IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi. The conference is a part of INDO-UK joint research program on Building Energy Efficiency sponsored by DST-EPSRC.

International Conference on Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South, 2019
2019-12-13 - 2019-12-14 | Unnamed Venue, Delhi, Delhi, India
The international conference on “Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South” is being organized by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, India with consortium partners IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi. The conference is a part of INDO-UK joint research program on Building Energy Efficiency sponsored by DST-EPSRC.

Renewable energy market & policy for NZEBs in India
2019-11-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
Renewable energy (RE) is integral to achieve Net Zero Energy target in buildings. Currently, India is witnessing a rapid expansion in its RE sector, with large-scale adoption of mature technologies, especially solar PV and wind, falling costs and proactive policy measures. This augments the growth of NZEBs in India, especially for commercial and industrial facilities.
This webinar will focus on the market scenario of RE in India, policy framework, technologies (mainly solar PV) and various business models. Interesting case studies on RE implementation for NZEB projects will also be discussed.
Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6202438953732330763
About the speaker:
Dhruva Ballal is a Counsellor at Confederation of Indian Industry. He works in the Renewable Energy division at CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad. He is involved in projects and activities covering RE integration in industry, policy and finance facilitation, skill development, etc. He has more than 10 years of professional experience, primarily in the renewable energy domain with a focus on solar PV and biogas sectors across diverse functional fields of project development, business development, consultancy and project management.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs

NZEB tour | Net Zero Campus - INFOSYS SEZ
2019-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Infosys SEZ, Secunderabad, Telangana, India
The Infosys SEZ campus at Pocharam is a 450-acres, fully solar-powered campus. The 6.6 MW on-site solar plant uses two solar PV technologies: Polycrystalline silicon and Copper Indium Selenide (CIS) thin film. Further, these technologies use two different types of installation: fixed-tilt and single-axis tracker based system. In the tour, participants will explore the solar plant as well as the high-performance buildings on the campus.
Note that the tours are FREE and there are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
Location: Secunderabad
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/2xagYrixS36P3y34A
Date of Tour: 23 November, 2019
Timings: 10 AM to 1 PM
Agenda: Participants must report to the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will commence with a short presentation about the building. This will be followed by a detailed tour of the facility and interactive session led by the project team. Participants are welcome to join us for tea after the tour.
Register now – https://forms.gle/hYdbHvw29mr5NGMA8
YOU CAN ALSO ATTEND THE TOUR OF THE NET ZERO CII GREEN BUSINESS CENTRE AT HYDERABAD ON 22ND NOVEMBER.
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NZEB tour | Net Zero Platinum certified building - CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
2019-11-22 15:00 - 16:00 | CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Survey No.64, Kothaguda Post, R R District, Jubilee Enclave, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana , 500084, India
The iconic CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre needs no introduction. Certified as the first LEED Platinum New Construction under v2 outside the United States, the building catalyzed several other green building projects across India. Recently, the building underwent an ambitious retrofit targeting the net-zero energy goal. It now features a 150 kWp bifacial solar PV plant, an upgraded BMS and a highly-efficient chiller. The retrofitted GBC demonstrates and showcases the viability of establishing net-zero energy buildings.
Note that the tours are FREE and there are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
Location: Hyderabad
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/rC7CEqKSbnwaGJk29
Date of Tour: 22 November, 2019
Timings: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Agenda:
Participants must report to the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will commence with a short presentation about the building. This will be followed by a detailed tour of the facility and interactive session led by the project team. Participants are welcome to join us for tea after the tour.
Register now – https://forms.gle/hYdbHvw29mr5NGMA8
YOU CAN ALSO ATTEND THE TOUR OF THE INFOSYS NET ZERO CAMPUS AT POCHARAM ON 23RD NOVEMBER.
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Vapor absorption technology
2019-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
About the webinar:
Low energy cooling solutions are essential for achieving energy efficiency while providing comfort. Vapor absorption technology provides cooling using waste heat energy or by using solar thermal energy thereby reducing electricity use. While this technology has largely been in use in industrial and process-oriented applications, it also has an uptake in large commercial buildings.
Mandar Erande, Head of Global Sales & Marketing at Thermax Ltd will enumerate the technology in a live webinar.
With 30 years of expertise and 6000+ installations across the globe, Thermax has been a leader in absorption cooling technology having provided environment-friendly and energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions for various customers. Their installations in the commercial sector, across the globe, includes renowned brands like Hudson Yards, NY, Paramount pictures- USA, BBC studios – UK, 100 Market Street & Perth Airport – Australia, DM Hospital – Pune, India, significant data centres in the UK and US and many more. New products such as High COP Steam, Hot Water & Direct Fired absorption chillers with lower fuel consumption and higher capacity have found acceptance from the industrial & commercial.
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About the speakers:
Mandar Erande, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Thermax Ltd, is a seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in strategic business leadership, sales & marketing, general management and business development. Possessing proven strengths in strategic planning & execution, key account management and channel management, he, currently, is heading Global Sales & Marketing, Proposals & Product Management at Thermax Absorption Cooling and Heating division. Previously, he has led the Thailand cluster for Thermax International Business Group, Business Development and Sales for power EPC business in the Middle East and Africa. He has also shown 4 years of a successful stint at British Petroleum (Castrol) in their Global Marine Lubricants business. With significant exposure for products, projects and services segment across various markets, he considers working with and leading multicultural teams as one of his key strengths. His extensive experience is underpinned by master’s qualification in Marketing at JBIMS, Mechanical Engineering and MDP at Indian School of Business (ISB ) for enhancing the global strategic outlook.
Vaidyanathan K S is the Product Manager for Absorption Cooling Business at Thermax Ltd. He has been associated with Thermax Ltd for over 15 years and has extensive experience in design, testing, marketing, selling and troubleshooting of absorption chillers. Vaidyanathan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from NIT, Calicut, India and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from SIBM, Pune, India.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs

NZEB Tour | SIERRA eFACiLiTY®
2019-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | SIERRA ODC Private Limited, https://goo.gl/maps/1xtNwGCPGawsEeC4A, Coimbatore, India
EDS is conducting a study tour of SIERRA eFACiLiTY®, a nearly-zero energy office building located in Coimbatore, India. The 25,000 sft building is owned by the software development firm SIERRA. The building leverages cutting-edge automation and IoT- including SIERRA’s flagship facility management software called eFACiLiTY® -to reduce its carbon footprint.
This is a FREE tour and there are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
Program Details:
Project: SIERRA eFACiLiTY®
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/1xtNwGCPGawsEeC4A
Date of Tour: 19 October, 2019
Timings: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Participants must report to the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will commence with a 30-minute presentation about SIERRA eFACiLiTY®. This will be followed by an hour-long tour of the facility and interactive session led by the project team. Participants are welcome to join us for lunch after the tour.
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Getting to Zero National Forum
2019-10-09 - 2019-10-11 | Unnamed Venue, Oakland, CA, United States
The Getting to Zero National Forum is a solutions-focused event dedicated to zero energy and zero carbon buildings, attracting 550+ leading policymakers, design professionals, building owners, systems manufacturers, commercial real estate representatives and others working to define the future of the built environment. One year after the Global Climate Action Summit in California, the National Forum is the official follow-up event for the buildings industry. The event builds on past Forums and continues the work of the Global Climate Action Summit with a specific focus on scaling zero energy and zero carbon buildings developing tangible pathways for building owners, cities, communities, and states to meet their energy and climate goals, boost economic growth, and achieve the goals set out in the Paris Accord.

SDE4 in Singapore: Net Zero by Design
2019-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
The National University of Singapore’s extension for the School of Design & Environment exemplifies a paradigm shift for comfortable and energy-efficient design in the tropics. The 91,500 sq. ft and 5-story building accommodate labs, design studios, and workshops for the schools of architecture and interior, landscape and product design. Transsolar KlimaEngineering—an international climate-engineering firm that approaches sustainability through innovative climate and energy concepts for buildings- guided and supported the design team with simulation tools for thermal comfort, daylight, glare, and energy as well as with measurements of thermal comfort.
Wolfgang Kessling, one of the directors at Transsolar KlimaEngineering, has been instrumental in spearheading the energy concepts of prominent projects such as the Cooled Conservatories at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore; Zero Energy Office Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and the Human Resources Headquarters at Novartis Basel, Switzerland. In this webinar, he shares his strategies, approach and insights for the SDE4 project.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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NZEB tours | UNNATI- high-performance office building
2019-09-14 11:00 - 14:00 | GAINWELL COMMOSALES PVT. LTD. OFFICE, GREATER NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, India
This is a study tour of UNNATI, a high-performance office building located in Greater Noida designed by industry veteran Ashok B. Lall. This project is LEED Platinum (BD+C v4) certified and exemplifies climate-responsive design using an integrated design approach. It demonstrates that sustainable performance need not be complex! The tour will take place on 14th September 2019. It will introduce you to innovative passive design elements, hybrid cooling system, daylighting strategies and more.
This is a FREE tour and there are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
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ASHRAE HeadQuarters NZE Renovation
2019-09-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Live Webinar
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” in a built environment.
About the speaker:
Shreshth Nagpal is a Principal at the Integral Group, that is providing engineering design and analytics services for this project.
Shreshth’s professional focus over the past fifteen years has been to understand and model building performance that results from the interaction between envelope configuration, climatic context, functional requirements, conditioning systems, and occupant behavior. More recently, his doctoral research focused on developing automated workflows to construct living urban energy models that are designed to systematically explore future energy scenarios and identify areas of maximum potential savings. Shreshth especially enjoys working on projects with a focus on designing with passive strategies for thermal and visual comfort; and has completed specialized building-physics analyses to help inform design decisions of several award-winning projects that represent a broad spectrum of types, scales, climates, and performance goals.
Register here : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4969127753233949709
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.

Building Performance Tools
2019-08-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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, along with demonstrations:
1. Baseline Automation for ECBC: This tool translates the Proposed Design Simulation Input Definition File (IDF) into a Baseline Case IDF using Python based scripting language.
2. LIT tool: The tool is developed to speed up Daylighting for LEED compliance. It automates geometry creation and output generation for LEED submission. The user just needs to draw polylines in a prescribed format and assign relevant inputs for compliance modelling.
3. CLACS tool: The web-based tool which assists in designing Chiller Plants for buildings. It uses an annual simulation-based approach that uses sequential parametric algorithms to facilitate early design insights towards chiller sizing and operation control.
The webinar panel will feature Tech Services team from Environmental Design Solutions [EDS]. EDS is a sustainability advisory firm focusing on the built environment with expertise in energy-efficient building design, building code development, energy-efficiency policy development, energy simulation, and green building certification. The Tech Services team works at the intersection of Building Science, Technology, and Data. It has been creating various tools, dashboards and automation routines to expedite various simulation and decision making processes in the domain of Built Environment.
The session will be moderated by Piyush, who has a decade’s experience at EDS in leveraging computational techniques and data analysis for sustainable performance. He will be joined by Nikunj, the lead programmer and Robin, who specializes in building energy simulation. Anurag will bring his expertise in scripting to the table.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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NZEB Tour | CARBSE @ CEPT University
2019-08-24 10:00 - 13:30 | Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy, (CARBSE), CEPT University, CEPT University, Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus, University Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, India
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 system. The tour will provide expert insights into the design, construction and operation of net-zero energy buildings.
This is a FREE tour and there are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
To register, please fill out the details on the next page. We are planning multiple batches between 10:00 am – 5 pm on the day. Timing slots will be allotted to participants shortly. Please mention your timing preference in the form.
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Program Details
Project: Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy, (CARBSE), CEPT University
Location: Ahmedabad
Date of Tour: 24th August, 2019
Timings: We are planning multiple batches between 10:00 am – 5 pm on the day. Timing slots will be allotted to participants shortly. Please mention your timing preference in the form.
Agenda: Participants must report to the venue 30 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour will commence with a 30-minute presentation about CARBSE. This will be followed by an hour-long tour of the facility and interactive session led by the CARBSE team.Tea and lunch is on us.

NZEB Study Tour: Godrej Plant 13 Annexe
2019-08-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Godrej Plant 13 Annexe, VIkhroli, Mumbai, India
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 System, monitoring systems, PV plant and other energy-efficiency features of the building. The tour will give building professionals, faculty and students a comprehensive understanding of NZEB design and operation.
There are NO REGISTRATION FEES. Participation is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST basis.
To register, fill out this form.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Project: Godrej Plant 13 Annexe
Location: Mumbai
Date of Tour: 9th August, 2019
Timings: Registrants can opt between a morning slot (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon slot (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Agenda for morning slot:
9:00 am : Report to the venue
9:30 am – 10:30 am : Presentation by Plant-13 team
10:30 am – 12:30 am : Building tour conducted by Plant-13 facility management
12:30 pm : Lunch on us
Agenda for afternoon slot:
1:30 pm: Report to the venue
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Presentation by Plant-13 team
3:00 pm -5:00 pm : Building tour conducted by Plant-13 facility management
5:00 pm : Tea on us

High performance glazing technologies
2019-08-08 04:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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 make the right choice on the amount of glazing and the way it is used.
This webinar will focus on the high-performance attributes of glass with case studies showing how a balance can be achieved between energy efficiency and daylighting for a high-performance building design. The webinar will also elaborate on cutting edge glazing technologies available today.
About the speaker:
Venugopal.R is a civil engineer by qualification, having experience in glazing industry for the past 5 years. He leads the Design ACE team of Saint Gobain supporting architects, developers, consultants decide on glazing for their buildings based on Simulations and analyses using state of the art technologies and software. He is a certified green building professional, EDGE Auditor and Glass Academy Trainer who is passionate about sustainability
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Daylight Technologies
2019-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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 high performance. As CEO of Skyshades Inc., he has perfected cutting-edge daylighting and shading solutions adapted for the Indian climate and customized for different applications. The recipient of 5 National Awards for Product Innovation, his firm has provided lighting solutions for Fortune 500 companies like Pepsi, Unilever, and Toyota. In this webinar, he discusses different technologies and controls for harvesting daylight.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Occupant perspectives | NZEB at CEPT University
2019-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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 operating a net-zero energy facility.
Clocking an EPI of 25.4 kWh/ m2/ year in 2018, the building uses a combination of active and passive strategies to first reduce its energy demand, followed by on-site solar energy generation. One of the highlights of this lab is that the cooling can switch between different modes of operation depending on outdoor conditions. A Smart Building Management System continuously collects and monitors thermal comfort, energy consumption, and environmental data. Using rigorous monitoring, data analysis and integrated controls – the building has been operating at its highest efficiency since the last 5 years.
This webinar brings on board two foremost members of the CARBSE team- the Exective Director, Prof. Rajan Rawal and Technical Head, Dr. Yash Shukla. Prof. Rawal has pioneered energy-efficient building research and policy in the country for over two decades. Dr. Yash, Technical Head at CARBSE, is recognized for his growing body of research in the field. Together, they bring their expert insights and rich experience of designing, occupying and managing an exemplary Net Zero Energy Building in India.
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Evaporative Cooling Technologies
2019-07-17 04:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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 cooling systems are a great low energy alternative to conventional refrigerant based systems – they are relatively inexpensive, clean, energy efficient and highly versatile.
Shamkant Mirashi, head of ‘Arka Clean Technology‘, has over a decade’s experience of designing evaporative cooling systems for industrial-scale setups. A serial entrepreneur in energy efficient tech, he has perfected low-energy cooling systems for retrofit as well as greenfield projects, designed and built around an entirely home-grown heat exchanger. In this webinar, he will discuss different types of evaporative cooling technologies and their applications. He will explain how contemporary designs can work across climate types and why he believes indirect evaporative cooling-assisted HVAC is the future of low-energy cooling.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series‘ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Godrej Plant 13 Annexe : an IGBC NZE Rated Building
2019-07-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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. Built in 2008, the building exemplified sustainable performance through thoughtful design right from its inception- with 90% daylit spaces, 36% energy reduction, 86% water saving and 100% waste recycling. Further improving its operational and monitoring system efficiencies helped it finally accomplish the net-zero energy target in 2019.
Rumi Engineer, business head of green buildings at Godrej, has championed the company’s green building initiatives for over 30 years. As a veteran of the green building industry, there is no one better than him to share Plant 13 Annexe’s incredible story- the journey of an existing high-performance building towards net-zero targets! Hear him dive deep into the approach, process, and challenges behind the project.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Overview | IGBC Net Zero Rating System
2019-07-04 16:00 - 17:00
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 first step towards advancing net-zero, the council aims to facilitate buildings to enhance their energy efficiency on a continuous basis and meet the energy demands through renewable sources.
This live webinar brings on board the Counsellor at IGBC -Dr. Shivraj Dhaka to present the IGBC Net-Zero Energy Rating System including the program requirements, compliance approaches and process of achieving the certification, along with interesting insights into net-zero strategies for the existing CII Godrej building.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Overview | USGBC LEED Zero Program
2019-06-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Online Live Webinar
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 addition to zero energy – and recognizing green buildings achieving net zero in operations.
USGBC staff member Emma Hughes will present the LEED Zero program, including the program requirements and process for pursuing certification, and highlight opportunities and challenges for buildings pursuing net zero goals. Emma will also discuss future anticipated development of LEED Zero, including usability improvements and updated program requirements that reflect technological and market advancements.
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Green journey of INFOSYS: High performance with low environmental impact
2019-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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, renewable energy generation and overall performance of all buildings across campuses.
Over a decade, Infosys has demonstrated the feasibility of cutting edge technologies by questioning the assumptions, setting very high-efficiency benchmarks, extensive metering and monitoring the facilities and investing in research. From retrofitting their existing infrastructure for improving energy efficiency, developing guidelines for ultra high-performance new buildings to mapping their carbon footprint across the organization – Infosys has been a trendsetter. The Infosys model can also be emulated by other corporates/organizations to successfully achieve a low carbon-high growth scenario.
In this webinar, Guruprakash Sastry – Regional Manager, Infrastructure at Infosys will share the story of how the company has become a global leader in environmental sustainability and how they continue to break the barriers.
About the speaker:
Guruprakash Sastry is responsible for ensuring energy efficiency in the new buildings/campuses of Infosys, green building certifications, research projects on building efficiency, building envelope optimization, etc. His previous experience has been with companies such as Johnson Controls and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
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Approach and strategies for a large scale net zero development : IIT-Jodhpur
2019-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
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 is hoped that the IIT-Jodhpur campus, as well as being an exemplary desert settlement, will provide a blueprint for campuses and cities worldwide, especially those in extreme climatic conditions.
Hear architect Sanjay Prakash (Owner, SHiFT) explain the concept, approach and strategies towards developing this large scale Net Zero development in this live webinar.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program to accelerate the discussions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Green Conversations : PUMA Retail Store & Headquarters for KPCL
2019-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
The PUMA retail store that is part of a larger space has notable features such as Building Integrated Photovoltaic system, earth air tunnel system for space conditioning, high-performance glazing, insulated walls among others. The Headquarters of Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd located in Raichur also features the earth air tunnel system for space conditioning along with other passive design strategies. Hear architect Meghana Dutta share the interesting journey, process and challenges of executing both these projects.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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NZEB Knowledge Series | Green Conversations: Headquarters of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
2019-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
The headquarters of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy – Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan is designed to be a Net-Zero energy building. A combination of climate responsive architecture with energy efficient technology helps this building achieve the Net-Zero energy goal. Currently under construction, the building design displays evidence of judicious use of renewable energy.
Hear the architect – Mr. Bedanta Saikia (Vertical Head, Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd) and the MEP/sustainability consultant – Mr. Samdarsh Nayyar (Director, SNCPL) share their experience and process that went into this project in this live webinar.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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NZEB Knowledge Series | Green Conversations: Unnati
2019-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
UNNATI is an inspiring example of how climate responsive architecture is integral to achieving energy efficiency for a commercial office building in a composite climate (Delhi). It is the 1st Platinum certified building in India under LEEDv4 BD+C: NC rating system. The approach and strategies employed in this project can be replicated in other projects as well.
This live webinar will bring the architect – Mr. Ashok Lall (Owner, Ashok B Lall architects), the MEP consultant – Mr. Vevaik Mahajan (Managing Director, UEDC) and the green building consultant – Ms. Mariyam Zakiah (Senior Green Building Analyst, EDS) share the thought process, design approach, strategies and challenges in bringing this project to life.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (http://maitree.edsglobal.com) to accelerate the discussions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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NZEB Knowledge Series | Green Conversations: ITC Mud Fort
2019-05-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Online Live Webinar
ITC Mud Fort is a thoughtfully designed and energy efficient residential apartments for ITC employees at Bangalore. It is a GRIHA 5 star rated and IGBC Green Homes Platinum certified building. This live webinar will bring together Mr.Aijit Gupta from ITC (Senior Project Manager, ITC), Mr.Mehul Patel (Principal, CnT Architects), Ms.Sandhya Patil (Senior Project Manager, EDS) and Mr.Mayank Bhatnagar (Senior Project Manager, EDS) showcasing the project features, sharing their experience about bringing this project to life and their perspectives on sustainability.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ – an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program to accelerate the discussions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India. This webinar-series will bring industry experts to share knowledge, expertise, ideas and showcase innovative products/projects/technology that can fuel discussions on building energy efficiency and grow engagement for NZEBs.
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Green Room 2019 Conference
2019-04-10
The GREEN ROOM is the Irish Green Building Council’s annual non-residential sustainable building gathering. As the nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) (https://www.igbc.ie/nzeb/) standard came in force on 1st January 2019 for commercial buildings, this year’s conference explores how in the future we can deliver genuinely carbon neutral and circular buildings. The recent reports from IPCC show that we need to move far faster to avoid catastrophic climate change, and to do this we must think beyond nZEB

2°C: A COTE|LA SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE
2019-03-01 | Unnamed Venue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The 2°C Symposium is an opportunity to learn essential technologies, strategies and tools that address climate change at a critical time for our collective future.
