NZEB

SDE4 in Singapore: Net Zero by Design
2019-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | 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.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6691590784595388684
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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.

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.
To register, please fill out the details here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZK_PpAiVKq5FOvVK0pAnGlRV8Oj5mq4wC2P33o5Z2NpgLnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
After you send your application in, please wait for a response from us to confirm your participation status, timing slot and further program details. For any queries, write to us at nzeb@edsglobal.com or reach us on 9880822244.

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.
Register now – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2101527763168440844
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 | 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.
For any queries, write to us at nzeb@edsglobal.com or reach us on 7093003608 or 9880822244.

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.
For any queries, write to us at nzeb@edsglobal.com or reach us on 7093003608 or 9880822244.

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

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.

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.

Renewable energy technologies for NZEBs
2019-12-13 16:00 - 17:00 | 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

High performance by design | Avasara Academy
2020-01-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
This 4.3 acre campus located in Lavale (near Pune, India) is a collection of simple structures arranged around an informal series of walkways, courtyards, gardens and terraces. This residence school campus is an example of modern architecture meets vernacular design by Casedesign using passive design principles achieving net-zero energy.
A climate-responsive massing, strategic program placement, and locally sourced wooden shades in combination with overhangs set the stage for passive climate strategy. Earth ducts with solar chimney provide natural ventilation, cooling and year-round comfort eliminating the use of mechanical cooling systems as worked out by Transsolar KlimaEngineering. This passive design strategy has reduced the annual energy cost by 80%. A handful of solar water heaters provides hot water for showers and PV panels on the building roof supplies electricity for ceiling fans and electric lighting in the building, making it also a Net-zero Energy Building.
Learn more about the high performance design process and detail of this building from the architect – Samuel Barclay (Founder, Casedesign) in the live webinar.
Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5972837836349305613
About the speaker:
Samuel Barclay practised in Los Angeles with Studio Works Architects before moving to India in 2006 to work with Studio Mumbai and founded Case Design in 2013. In addition to his experience in the design and construction of architectural projects, he has worked on furniture, interiors, and exhibitions and founded the brand Casegoods in 2015.

How to tell your high-performance building story
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Online Live Webinar
It is one thing to know how to design an NZEB and another to communicate the idea in a compelling manner to the client and other team members. This requires some skills and understanding of how to use simulations during the early design process. Communicating building design performance through meaningful and effective graphics is integral to achieving an NZEB. In many ways, Project Stasio aims to do this. In this webinar, the speakers will introduce the basic principles of using graphics to communicate a high-performance story, as well as a methodology for architects and modelers to ask questions about simulations effectively.
Project Stasio is an online website populated with crowd-sourced simulation graphics which helps improve the way modelers graphically communicate with designers. This webinar brings Project Stasio team to talk about the following in a panel discussion while sharing their professional experience:
1) What and why the communication gap?
2) How graphics can cover the gap?
3) How to get the point across in practice?
About the speakers:
Michael Sawford is a building simulation specialist with over 10 years of experience and is the Vice President at EDSL USA, Inc.
Alejandra Menchaca is a Senior Associate at Thornton Tomasetti, where she co-leads the Sustainability Practice for the Boston office.
Amarpreet Sethi is a Principal at TK1SC, an engineering firm and leads the Energy and Sustainability team.
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.

Greenbuild India 2020
2020-02-06 - 2020-02-07 | ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, India
Greenbuild India is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. It offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues.
Attend Greenbuild India to hear from leaders on their vision about the future of green building in India, learn about current research and best practices, connect with sustainability experts, and see innovative technologies and products to take your projects to the next level.
Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues.
Attend Greenbuild India to hear from leaders on their vision about the future of green building in India, learn about current research and best practices, connect with sustainability experts, and see innovative technologies and products to take your projects to the next level.

2°C: A COTE|LA SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE
2020-02-07 07:30 - 16:00 | LADWP John Ferraro Building, 111 N Hope St , Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
The third annual 2°C Symposium on Climate Change, February 7, 2020, looks through the lens of LA’s newly adopted Green New Deal. Carbon neutrality by 2050 is one of the most ambitious targets of this policy. As advocates of great design with sustainable goals, we can improve our profession with a firm understanding of the Green New Deal and be better positioned to lead our industry and the world in mitigating climate change.

ENERGISE 2020
2020-02-11 - 2020-02-13 | The Park, Hyderabad, India
ENERGISE 2020 is India’s signature biennial conclave that brings together the key government agencies, business leaders, researchers, academicians, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders on one platform to help build a culture of energy efficiency in India. We at Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy perceive energy efficiency as a resource and first fuel.
This 3-day flagship conclave studies the best practices and successes of today through white paper presentations. You can expect paper presentations on business leadership, innovation, policy evaluation, within the context of emerging trends and technologies of tomorrow, to scale up benefits of energy efficiency well into the future years on core thematic areas

Buildings and Communities
Urban Infrastructure and Utilities
Energy Efficiency for Business Competitiveness.

Further, there will also be dedicated Exhibition & Techno Buzz setup for the Original Equipment Manufacturers, Technology and Service Providers, Startups, System Integrators and other stakeholders from the energy efficiency domain to showcase their unique offerings.
Finally, breakaway sessions at Energise 2020 will have opportunities for side events by government and government affiliates, domestic and international foundations.

Designing for outdoor thermal comfort
2020-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
The conventional way of building accelerates heat island effect of cities and therefore decreases the quality of outdoor spaces, especially in warm and humid climates. In times of global warming, outdoor comfort is becoming an important factor for liveability and well-being of human habitats.
While active systems only have a limited range and are not suitable for outdoor areas, good passive design can make a big difference if an outdoor space feels comfortable or not. It determines how much and how often it is used. In many ways, outdoor comfort complements high-performance buildings.
The webinar explains the principles of outdoor thermal comfort and how to evaluate it. It also illustrates strategies and examples of how to design for comfortable outdoor spaces, especially in warm and hotter climates.
About the speaker:
Alexander works at Transsolar’s Munich office. His approach to the different projects is based on his architectural understanding in combination with energy efficiency and sustainable design. He has been involved in the development and implementation of innovative climate and outdoor comfort concepts. Alexander works on daylight and passive house calculations focusing on the holistic process.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/[REDACTED]
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.

Acrex India 2020
2020-02-27 10:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 | India Expo Centre, IEML, Plot No. 25, 27,28,29, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, 201306, India
Acrex India is an international exhibition on air conditioning, refrigeration and building services. It will provide an ideal platform for the exchange of ideas among professionals and the opportunity to highlight the latest products, trends and innovations in the industry. Special focus is on products and services for energy efficiency and saving. Target visitors of the fair are air conditioning, refrigeration and heating and ventilation engineers, architects and interior designers, facility managers as well as end users from the private and public sector. Acrex India also includes various technical workshops and lectures on selected subjects.

CarbonPositive’20 CONFERENCE and EXPO
2020-03-02 - 2020-03-04 | Intercontinental, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA, United States
This event provides a “how-to” for planning, designing, building and manufacturing a CarbonPositive future – where buildings, developments and entire cities are constructed to use sustainable resources, generate surplus renewable energy, and convert atmospheric carbon into durable materials and products.

Sessions, speakers and exhibitors will showcase the best design and planning practices, breakthrough tools and technologies, advanced materials and construction methods, and leading-edge policies to rapidly and dramatically reduce building sector emissions globally.

CarbonPositive’20 is an interdisciplinary, practice-focused event that prepares architects, planners, engineers, builders, developers and building product manufacturers to make CarbonPositive built environments a reality

Metrics that Matter- A Business case for Energy Efficiency
2020-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
How often have you missed getting a decision maker’s approval for your sustainability measures or projects? The reluctance of authority figures often frustrates even the most seasoned practitioners amongst us. Is there a way to navigate this seemingly mysterious decision-making process to good effect? Absolutely, but it is only possible if one tells compelling stories, communicating the metrics that matter, translated to the language of the decision-makers. Join this webinar to find out more.
About the speaker: Aalok Deshmukh is the Director of Energy Efficiency India at Schneider Electric and has 19 years of extensive experience spanning contributions to more than 125 projects in 11 countries. He is a distinguished name in the domain of implementing energy and sustainability projects as well as leading consulting and research for corporate, government and non-profit sectors.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1831953902773995276
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.

Lighting Beyond Illumination
2020-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
Lighting is an essential element of spaces today, with approximately 15 billion lights installed around the world. However, less than 1% of all our global lights currently are connected or intelligent. The emergence of big data, the Internet of Things and connected, digital lighting will bring much more intelligent functionality into lighting systems across workplaces, homes, and cities.
Lighting that goes beyond illumination will play an important role in making cities, homes, and workplaces more livable, enjoyable, safer and also more economically sustainable. Lighting in workspaces can have a profound effect on occupant well-being, productivity, and vitality. Effectively lit and attractive environments enhance company reputations, help recruit and retain high-value employees, and increase the total value of the facility. This webinar will give you an overview of intelligent lighting infrastructure and its potential to revolutionize the built environment.
About the speaker:
Ashish Bahal leads the Architect Program & Experience Design at Signify (previously- Philips Lighting). He has over 18 years’ qualitative experience in design, construction management in interiors, buildings, real estate, industrial and development sector. He has worked in many high profile lighting projects with Signify/Philips and is also a permanent faculty at the Philips Lighting Academy.
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.

CLIMATE RESPONSIVE DESIGN | Online Certificate Course
2020-04-27 - 2020-05-18
3-week online certificate program to learn analytical techniques, software tools and communication skills with clarity of fundamentals to design a climate-responsive building
Empower yourself with skills and knowledge to design contemporary buildings that are climate responsive. Learn software tools to identify design strategies, analytical techniques to validate decisions and communication skills to tell the story effectively. This training program will be conducted online in a unique blended learning format combining live webinar sessions with online self-paced courses.
Learning objectives:
1. Refresh passive solar design fundamentals and technical concepts
2. Identify passive design strategies applicable to the project location
3. Learn software skills to execute technical analysis during concept design stage
4. Validate design decisions using analytical techniques
5. Communicate your ideas effectively to client and team members
6. Tell an effective story of your design using communication skills
7. Practical application of concepts for contemporary design
8. Explain technical terms pertaining to climate, psychrometry, solar geometry and daylighting
Program takeaways:
1. Develop a comprehensive ‘Climate Responsive Report’ for your project
2. Know-how of 6 free software tools and analytical technique
3. Copy of all training materials
4. Lifetime access to online courses
5. Feedback on assignments
6. Interaction with expert faculty to answer your queries
7. Certificate on completing the capstone project
8. Continuing Education (CE) hours of 6 credits from USGBC on completing the self-paced courses
Program format:
This engaging and immersive program includes 15 hours of e-learning and 16 hours of assignment time comfortably spread over 3 weeks. The format is as follows:
• 1 webinar will be conducted each week as per the detailed schedule. This will cover the software demo and other tools.
• Weekly assignment will be given after each webinar
• Online course modules on various topics will be introduced each week as per the schedule for further reading. While these modules can be taken at your pace, it is recommended that they are complete in that week for the most effective learning experience. Each course module has a quiz to assess learning outcomes
• Participants will apply concepts learnt in each week in a Capstone project and work on their design project to create a comprehensive ‘Climate Responsive Design Report’
This program is designed for:
• Any professional involved in designing buildings
• Architects, green building consultants
• Students studying architecture or related discipline (4th year and beyond)
• Faculty teaching architecture or related discipline
Detailed program schedule: CRD program 2020_detailed schedule

Post-COVID Zero Waste Management Strategies
2020-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
Mixed waste has been identified as a potentially dangerous carrier of the COVID-19 virus, right from its generation to collection and subsequent disposal. Pollution Control Boards at State and Central level in India are developing several guidelines to promote proper waste management amidst the pandemic, while leveraging existing programs like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Can we carry this momentum forward towards achieving zero-waste in our buildings? Zero-waste facilities are well positioned to meet the guidelines for disease control while reducing landfill waste by 90%. This webinar examines practical and easy-to-implement zero waste strategies for the Post-COVID scenario in India.
About the speakers:
Shobha Raghavan is Chief Operating Officer at Saahas Zero Waste where she leads the operational strategy to ensure growth and scale-up of a niche industry. She also connects actively with her community to build waste champions.
Hiren Bhagat is a Senior Associate Director at Environmental Design Solutions [EDS] ,Mumbai where he leads the Zero Waste division. A LEED AP, WELL AP and a TRUE Advisor, he specializes in Building Energy Efficiency, Green building design, Occupant Health & Wellness and Zero Waste Facility Operations. He has worked on more than 120 projects for developers, multinational banks, IT companies, housing and hospitality industry.
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.

Online course for LEED GA Exam preparation
2020-06-22 - 2020-07-04 | online event
2-week online certificate course for professionals and students to prepare for LEED Green Associate Exam
Program Dates: 22nd June, 2020 – 4th July, 2020
Program Fee
Professionals – INR 6,500
Students – INR 5,000
Early Bird – INR 4,000
Use Code ELYBDGA2020 to avail early bird discount until 8th June, 2020
LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. Passing a LEED exam sets you apart from the pack by validating your field expertise. This online training program will help you prepare and ace the LEED GA exam in 2 weeks while you are working full time. The course content is concise and to-the-point geared to give you the necessary knowledge required to learn about LEED and will give you the confidence to crack the exam.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
• If you want to stand apart from the pack in the green building industry, then becoming a LEED GA is the first step. This workshop will help you prepare for that!
• “I am aware of green building concepts but want to learn about rating systems” – If this is you, then this workshop is right for you.
• If you are looking for a professional credential that will add value to your expertise, then LEED GA is the first step and this program will prepare you for the exam.
• If you have been wanting to take the LEED GA exam, but did not know where to start, this workshop is for you!
• If you are a busy professional who does not have the time to research and look up resources for exam prep, this course is exactly what you are looking for!
• Architects, engineers, product manufacturers, real estate professionals, green building consultants, students, faculty, and all professionals associated with the building industry can take this workshop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand LEED GA exam structure
• Clarity of green building fundamentals
• Describe LEED Process, Sustainable Thinking and Core Concepts
• Explain the intent and key concepts for all LEED credits
• Define steps to LEED Certification
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
• Access to 11 online course modules
• Short quiz for each online course module
• Weekly live webinar with experts for Q/A session
• Access to online practice tests for two months after the program
• Reference study material other reading resources
• Access to 5 GBCI CE credits worth INR 10,000 for LEED GA credential maintenance after successfully passing the exam
PROGRAM FORMAT
• 15 hours of e-learning comfortably spread over 2 weeks.
• 2 live webinars will be conducted each week
Detailed program schedule can be found here
For any queries, write to us at <education@edsglobal.com>

Integrated controls in NZEBs: Technologies for lighting and HVAC
2020-07-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Live Webinar
Archives: EventsModern high performance and net-zero buildings are increasingly smart. And one of the requirements of a smart building is understanding occupant presence. This can increasingly be accomplished through luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC) with occupancy sensing in every fixture, creating a dense mesh network of sensing. These occupancy sensing networks are in turn paired with digital communications that allow these sensors to be tapped for many uses, not just lighting. The sensor signals can also be used to save HVAC energy, control plug loads, understand space utilization, and more. This presentation will describe the basics of LLLC, how they can be integrated with other systems, and how designers and operators can make the most of the data from them, including specific sequence suggestions. We will also discuss use cases in some example buildings.
About the Speaker:
Scott is the Director of Research and Innovation with Slipstream, leading research efforts focused on commercial building energy systems. His work focuses on applied research of technologies and processes through field monitoring, analysis, and extensive energy modeling. He has specialized in the research of HVAC, lighting, and plug load controls, as well as ground source heat pumps. In addition, he consults with architects and engineers on high-performance building designs and systems. Scott is an active member of ASHRAE at both the local and national levels; including membership in their national Technical Committees. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison, as well as a graduate certificate in energy analysis and policy.
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.

35th PLEA CONFERENCE | Planning Post Carbon Cities
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-03 | UDC School of Economics and Business, 15008 , A Coruña, Spain
PLEA stands for “Passive and Low Energy Architecture”, a commitment to the development, documentation and diffusion of the principles of bioclimatic design and the application of natural and innovative techniques for sustainable architecture and urban design.
PLEA 2020 is organized by the University of A Coruña. The theme of PLEA 2020 is Planning Post Carbon Cities and will explore the interplay between research, technology and design in defining and planning future cities. It is the aim of the conference to bring together designers, academics, researchers, students, and professionals in the pursuit of better and more sustainable environments.

NZ20 | Net Zero Webinar Series
2020-09-17 08:00 - 2020-10-29 17:00 | Online Live Webinar
The Net Zero Webinar Series is an ongoing platform for you to expand your knowledge of innovations and trends in climate, carbon, energy, water, waste, and transit together to build a net zero future for all people.
The series allows the experts to extend the programming beyond a two-day conference and highlight educational content that drills down on a particular topic or theme on an ongoing basis.

24th International Passive House Conference
2020-09-20 08:00 - 2020-10-08 17:00 | online event
The 24th International Passive House Conference, this year for the first time as a VIRTUAL conference was held from 20 September to 08 October 2020, conference participants and visitors of the exhibition had the chance to discover the conference programme, with more that 90 speakers in lecture and building tour sessions, and ONLINE Passive House Exhibition.

Net Zero Festival 2020
2020-09-30 - 2020-10-02
The world’s first Net Zero Festival will now take place virtually across 3 days, from Wednesday 30 September – Friday 2 October 2020, each day dedicated to a different theme – leadership, innovation and culture – with action being the overarching theme for the entire Festival.
BuildingGreen will bring together top business leaders, influential academics and policymakers, and inspirational thinkers to provide an invaluable guide to the economic and industrial revolution that will define the post-Covid world.

Greenbuild | Resilience Summit
2020-10-01 | online event
One Mission:

Raising the standard of resilience by putting green first. Learn the newest research and technology around resilience-enhancing designs, technologies, materials and methods.

Objectives for 2020:

Discuss a sustainable future for all by focusing on the development of resilient cities and communities.
Learn how to champion equitable, safe and healthy development policies by focusing on the implementation of advanced technologies that improve the performance of their communities and cities.
Incorporate concepts like wellness and human experience into city planning, development and management.
Convene government officials, planners, developers, designers, public health professionals, community organizations, etc., who are breaking down fragmentation in the market as they focus on resilient and equitable outcomes.

Zero Carbon Conference
2020-10-07 - 2020-10-08 | online event
The Zero Carbon Conference will respond to this need and forge a collaboration of our community of architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and responsible manufacturers–along with ESG investors and developers who are taking active steps to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment.
Through keynotes, plenaries, panel sessions and 1:1 networking opportunities, practitioners and funders will come together to advance these initiatives around operational + embodied carbon reduction, cost-benefit analysis, and community resources to achieve an equitable decarbonized future. The Zero Carbon Conference will deliver the technology, the materials, the know-how, and the financing models needed to pave the way for scalable decarbonized global communities.
