Green Building
Green Building
Green Building
The green building field stated to rise in popularity in the nineties and one of
the first milestones for the green movement in the United States was in 1989
when the American Association of Architects (AIA) formed the Committee
on the Environment. This organization released a book in 1992; this was the
Environmental Resource Guide, which was paid for by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Also in 1992 the EPA and the Department of
Energy launched the Energy Star program, which is more popular now than
ever before. 1992 also saw the first US city, Austin, TX; release a local
green housing program.
The following year, 1993 saw many more advancements in the Green
Revolution and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was
founded. The White House also had many green renovation projects done
during the Clinton administration in 1993. More and more people started
realizing the benefits and started making small changes in their homes by
going energy star with appliances. In 1998 the USGBC launched their
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and they
helped contribute to the future of green building. These different programs
have helped make many changes when it comes to environmentally friendly
construction and they are a big part of the history of building green.
Green Building Movement in India
Globally the Green Movement started in 1990 with the establishment of the
first Green Building rating system, BREEAM in the U.K., followed by the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993. The Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC) was instituted in 2001. IGBC which is a part of the CII-
Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad, is actively involved in
promoting the green building concept in India.
"A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency,
conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier
spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building."
Shree Ram Infrastructure Ltd. - Palais Royale Mumbai Pre - Certified, Platinum
Size 33,000.00 SF
PASSIVE ARHITECTURE
This is an Evaporative cooling technique, in which outdoor hot air is cooled
by cold water. The latent heat of air is used to evaporate water, thus cooling
the air, which in turns cools the living space of the building. Cold water is
circulated through nozzles and charcoal trays for filtering hot air. Very
inexpensive when compared to conventional cooling systems.
Large size windows are designed for maximum sunlight inside the building.
There by minimizing the use of electrical energy during the day. Use of
Special glass panes reduces heat radiation from coming in. Solar lights are
provided all around the building for illumination during the night.
COMPOSITE MANSORY
Composite stone and brick masonry sandwiched with rat traps insulate the
building against heat from solar radiation. Terrace green grass, china mosaic
over covered vaults too helps reduce the effects of heat radiation. While
Pseudo triangular pillars enhance architectural beauty of the building.
Roof top Gardening
Roof top garden is developed on the 2nd floor by making water proofing and
drainage layer to drain off the garden water.
On the roof over conference hall, high Albido paint (thermo Shield) is
applied to reflect the solar heat due to sunlight. The paint also acts as water
proofing agent and keeps the building cool.
Root Zone Treatment System (RTZS)
The plants which are planted in filter bed consisting of sand/ gravel/ Soil/
RTZS use a natural way to effectively treat domestic and industrial effluents.
The waste water flows through the root zone in horizontal way, where the
organic pollutants are decomposed bio-chemically by the bacteria p-resent in
the rhizosphere of root plants. There by reducing pollution as well as
protecting the environment.
Rain Water Harvesting
The building harvest rain water by collecting water from the roof- Top
surface. The collected water in the sump tank is used for circulation in wind
towers by pumping through solar pumps. Extra water collected in the sump
tank flows to percolation pits to recharge the bore-well.
SOLAR PANELS FOR ELECRTCITY
Solar power pack
Solar water pumps (Used for cooling towers)
Hybrid Power Generation, Solar streets lights.
Solar Energy is the most readily
available natural source of energy , which is free. The most important non
convectional energy source which is non polluting, there by reducing the
green house effect and by reducing consumption of energy from state
electric grid or KPTCL. Solar Energy is used for domestic, Street lighting
and water pumping. KSPHC had
installed 2 solar powered pumps for pumping continuous water required for
operation of Wind Tower.
KSPHC has also installed 13 solar streetlights for continuous lighting.
Certification
Points
Levels
Certified 30-36
Silver 37-44
Gold 45-55
Platinum 56-75
Registration
The first step toward earning LEED-INDIA certification is project
registration. Registering during the early phases of project design will
ensure maximum potential for achieving certification. Registration is an
important step that establishes contact with the IGBC and provides access
to essential information, software tools and communications. Upon
registration, project contacts receive LEED India templates and a
Reference guide.
Once a project is registered, the project team begins to prepare
documentation and calculations to satisfy the prerequisite and credit
submittal requirements. It is helpful to have a IGBC Accredited
Professional as the project contact and team member responsible for
coordinating the LEED-INDIA process and requirements.
Certification
Certification process
Registration
Credit Interpretations
Certification and Documentation
Certification Award
Appeal
Fee Summary