TERI UNIVERSITY (THE ENERGY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY , VASANT KUNJ NEW DELHI

PROJECT- TERI UNIVERSITY

CLIENT- THE ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ARCHITECT(S): SANJAY PARKASH AND TERI
CLIMATIC ZONE: COMPOSITE
GREEN ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT: TERI
SITE AREA: 2 ACRES

BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT

 The TERI University campus was inaugurated by Her Excellency, The President of
India, Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil on 11 September 2008

 TERI University was conceived to cater to the need of disseminating the vast
reservoir of knowledge created by TERI,

 An independent research institute recognized globally for its contribution to

scientific and policy research in the realms of renewable energy, environment, and
sustainable development.

INTRODUCTION
 The university campus comprises an administrative block, an office block and a hostel block.
 A truly green campus, it puts into practice the very principles it teaches in its
classrooms.
 The green building has 10 classrooms, each having the capacity for 32 students, 3 lecture
halls with the capacity for 60 people and an auditorium with the capacity for 80 to 100
people
 The building also has 10 well-equipped laboratories to compliment cutting edge research at
TERI University, along with a well stocked conference hall.
 The campus is aesthetically designed with several features of passive solar design, energy-
efficiency and water and waste management systems.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONDS
 While designing the TERI University the Green Architecture Concept has taken as Thrust Areas.
 The planning and orientation of spaces and building blocks ensures glare-free daylight in all regularly occupied areas.
 All the liner blocks are oriented in East-West direction with shorter facades facing the sun.
 Energy efficiency is enhanced by insulation of the walls and roof; and use of high performance window glazing to
minimize thermal gain.
 The form of the building self shades the glazing such that direct sunlight is blocked at critical times of the day.
 The shading devices are designed such that the windows are completely shaded during the summer, which also
contributes to reduction in cooling energy demand of the building

DESIGN PARAMETERS

BUILT OPEN RELATIONSHIP

 Correlation of built and un-built &connected out door spaces
 Play of organized and unorganized green spaces.
NETWORKING
 Parking and Accessibility to the building directly from the entry points.
 Pedestrian friendly networking.
 Interconnectivity between different building blocks with connecting bridges.
 Relation with buildings and open spaces has to be optimum and effective.
New DELHI CLIMATE
New DELHI GEOGRAPHY  As New Delhi falls in Composite Climate.
•The state stands at the northern part of India.  The year may be broadly divided into four seasons, viz.
•The latitudinal and longitudinal location of Delhi are 23.38 winter, summer, monsoon and the post monsoon or the
degree north and 77.13degree east. transit period.
• Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are the other states, which share  The normal annual Rainfall in the district is 553.00 mm.
their borders with Delhi in the west and east respectively.  The mean daily maximum temperature in summers is
Faridabad district lies to its east. about 41°C.
• Delhi geography divides the state into three parts- the Delhi  The mean daily maximum temperature in Winters is
ridge, the Yamuna flood plain and the plains about 21° C
SITE ANALYSIS
LOCATION
NEW DELHI
 Teri University is an institute building located in 10
Vasant Kunj Institutional Area, New Delhi.
 Vasant Kunj is located in the south west of Delhi and
divided in to the five main sectors.
 The approach of the site is from 30’ wide road.
 Site is very near to the Institute of Liver and Biliary
Sciences which is Cancer Research Hospital.
 TERI University lies on the back side of DLF Place/
Emporio Malls.
 Vasant Kunj is home to several good educational
institutions be it schools or colleges.
 Colleges in the area include JIMS and
TERI University while Jawaharlal
Nehru University is also in the vicinity.

ACCESSIBILITY
 From domestic airport – 8.75 kms
 From nearest metro station
Chattarpur to teri university vasant kunj
Distance – 10.16km.
 From Mahipalpur-Mehrauli Road- 4kms
 From New Delhi Railway Station -21kms TERI UNIVERSITY
And through bus Number 604.
 From IGI Airport- 8.25kms

LOCATION PLAN
 ZONING AT SITE LEVEL

LABORATORY
AND SEMINAR
ROOM
EXIT OFFICE
BLOCK HOSTEL
OAT BLOCK

ADMIN.
BLOCK

ENTRANCE
PASSIVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES

Walls protected from sun rays All South West Radiations blocked by Blank
by Pergola Walls

 Solar Passive Design through Orientation of the Building.

 Glare free day light enters in to the building with the help of the louvers.
 Major part of the site is towards North-South orientation.
 Minimum windows on East West and South facades Shading.
 Shading Devices on the South West openings.
.
 The predominant wind direction is
taken into account in designing the
open space.
 The walls that are exposed to the
harsh solar rays have a stone
cladding which is fixed to the wall by
channels..
PASSIVE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
 The predominant wind direction is taken into account in designing the open space
 The hot air from outside moves into the central court where it passes over the water body and fountain.
 The air thus gets humidified and becomes cooler. This makes the central atrium area always cooler than the
surrounding exterior

COOL AIR

WATER BODY &

FOUNTAIN

HOT AIR

PREDOMINANT WIND DIRECTION

OFFICE BLOCK LABORATERIES SEMINAR ROOM
GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA AREA

SN.O BLOCK TYPE
IN SQ.MT. IN SQ.MT.

1 OFFICE 355 7 DINING/RECREATION 135

2 LABS 35 8 WARDEN HOUSE 190

3 CLASSROOM 35 9 ENTRANCE LOBBY 200

4 LECTURE HALL 65 10 COURT 675

5 ADMINISTRATION 110 11 OPEN AIR THEATRE 160

6 ACCOUNTS 65
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Labs have sufficient day light from Lecture Hall have capacity for 60
Office part through large large opening on North Side students
opening windows on
North have sufficient
day light

KEY PLAN

Connecting Bridges from one

Block to another Block

Admin office and Steps

Accounts block towards
have sufficient Hostel Block
task light till and
Entrance large space for office evening and well Cafeteria &
people manage the space used by
student for
sitting
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Stair case used
as fire exit for
hostel block and
also for scholars
to go up to Solar
research Lab.

Open air theatre in front of

cafeteria used as sitting
space on function

KEY PLAN
Open area that connects
The hostel block with
the cafeteria, mess and
recreational area.

Cafeteria Block fully Glazed Stair case sufficient Cafeteria have well natural ventilated as have
to Have the maximum light day light having window openings on both the directions and
from North side windows covered with also the sufficient day light for sitting
louvers
 FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA AREA

SN.O BLOCK TYPE
IN SQ.MT. IN SQ.MT.

1 OFFICE 355 7 STAFF DINING 135

2 LABS 35 8 HOSTEL ROOMS 190

3 CLASSROOM 35 9 THERMAL MASS TOWER

4 LECTURE HALL 65

5 ADMINISTRATION 110

6 ACCOUNTS 65
PART OF FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Stair case
have window
from landing to
the height of
the floor

light comes from south Side in

to the Hostel rooms covered by
Bridge that connects curtains
from Academic Block
to cafeteria

Opening of Earth Air Tunnel Duct in to

the room for the flow of cool air in
summer and hot air in winter.

Sufficient day light from

North side in staff dining
and mess area.
KEY PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN

SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA

IN SQ.MT. IN SQ.MT.
1 OFFICE 355 7 STAFF DINING 135

2 LABS 35 8 HOSTEL ROOMS 190

3 CLASSROOM 35

4 THERMAL MASS STORAGE 20

5 ADMINISTRATION CABIN 60

6 MEETING ROOM 35
THIRD FLOOR PLAN

SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA SN.O BLOCK TYPE AREA

IN SQ.MT. IN SQ.MT.

1 OFFICE 355,65 7 HOSTEL ROOMS 190

2 LABS 35 SOLAR LAB

3 CLASSROOM 35

4 THERMAL MASS STORAGE 20

5 ADMINISTRATION CABIN

6 DINING AREA 135

ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND DAYLIGHT INTEGRATION
 Recess mounting luminaire fitted with 1 × 36, 2 × 36, 3 × 36 CFL for task lighting
 Surface mounted single/twin horizontal mounting CFL down lighter for task lighting and common areas
 Energy saving electronic ballast are used.
 Bat- wing louvers for glare-free uniform illumination.
 Where daylight is available, fixtures fitted with continuous dimming electronic ballast
 These fixtures controlled by light sensors.
 Overall energy-saving potential is 70%

SURFACE MOUNTED CFL DOWN LIGHTER

BAT – WING LOUVERS BASIC SCHEME OF LIGHT

DISTRIBUTION IN A ROOM
COOLING SYSTEM
The campus is equipped with three types of cooling systems, integrated to take advantage of different innovative
technologies to achieve energy efficiency. They are discussed briefly as under.
 Earth Air Tunnel (EAT)
 Variable refrigerant volume systems (VRV)
4M
 Thermal Mass storage
EARTH AIR TUNNEL SYSTEM
It is used for free cooling / heating of the building for a major part of the year.
This technology uses the heat sink property of earth to maintain comfortable
temperatures inside the building. In the Northern Region of India
(Composite climate) Temperature below the Ground at a depth of 4m
remains 20degree Celsius throughout the year. In such a system energy
savings of nearly 50% compared to conventional system can be
achieved. At the campus, this system is used for providing comfort for the
rooms in hostel block.
VARIABLE REFRIGERANT
VOLUME SYSTEMS (VRV)
The VRV system is a modern
air-conditioning system,
similar to an efficient version
of a split air conditioner. The
VRV system is highly efficient Thermal Mass Storage
under partial load conditions Thermal mass storage is used in the
and therefore, has been used Laboratories. It involves storing energy
in areas with varying when available and using it when required.
occupancies such as the In the proposed arrangement, During
office block,, administrative daytime when ambient temperature is high,
block and recreation & dining the thermal storage is used as sink for the
areas of the hostel block. fresh air requirement. Estimated energy
savings of up to 40% can be achieved
with this system.
EARTH AIR TUNNEL

4M
THERMAL MASS STORAGE
Thermal mass storage THERMAL MASS
reduced 40% of Energy STORAGE
savings.

KEY PLAN

LABS AND LECTURE HALLS

Pump circulates the water again to top

level from where it drops
Water Management
To reduce the water demand, buildings in the campus have been provided with low flow fixtures such as dual flush toilets,
low flow taps and sensor taps that would result in 25% savings in water use. Further, the wastewater generated from the
hostel building equivalent to 8 KL/day will be treated through efficient biological process using a combination of
microorganisms and bio-media filter. The treatment system requires low area and energy. The treated water meets the
prescribed standards for landscape irrigation. Rainwater run-off from roof and the site would be used for recharge of
aquifer. This would enhance the sustainable yield in areas where over-development has depleted the aquifer.
Thermal Insulation

 All the southern walls or the other side walls having

direct Sun rays are constructed as cavity walls via
having a stone cladding which is fixed to the walls
by the channels.
 The air gap between the wall and stone cladding is
called as an insulation layer.
 Use of double glazing window units helps significantly
reduce the heat gained through window glazing in
the summers and the heat lost in the winters without
compromising on the day lighting integration and the
levels of visual comfort.
 There is not any insulation provided on the roof which
will also enhance the energy efficiency.
SERVICES

AHU Room next to thermal Electric plant room of 11kv set up

mass storage that reduces provision of exhaust fan for proper Ro water plant room
Guide channels are
provided for the the pipe length cost ventilation.
drainage of the 15’ The
wide set back exhaust of
DG
generators
are placed
according
to the wind
direction

Solar
panels
provided
to
Provision of guide generate
Fire House Reel of 30 M Recreational area in the
channels on the provided on the site front of the cafeteria
entrance of the site as electricity.
there is 1:6 slope to the
site
CII SOHRABJI GODREJ BUSINESS CENTRE, HYDERABABD

PROJECT- CII GODREJ HYDERABAD BUSINESS CENTRE, HYDERABAD

CLIENT- GODREJ INDUSTRIES
ARCHITECT(S): KARAN GROVER
CLIMATIC ZONE: MODERATE
GREEN ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT: TERI
SITE AREA: 5 ACRES
BUILT UP AREA: 20000SQ.FT.

BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT

The building main function is to provide advisory services to the
industry in the areas of :
• Green buildings
• Energy efficiency
• Environmental management INTRODUCTION
• Renewable energy  CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre building was inaugurated
• Green business incubation by His Excellency, Shri A P J Abdul Kalam, President of India on
• Climate change activities July 14, 2004.
 CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre is the first in India to
receive the prestigious Platinum Rating from US Green Building
Council under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED).
 It is also the third building in the world which is the most greenest and
it retains its position for the next two years after its completion.
Some of the unique features of the building include:
 Zero water discharge
 ,50% savings in energy and 35% savings in water vis-à-vis a normal
building
 100% collection of rain water which is used for irrigation
 Use of waterless urinals
 Use of fly ash based blocks & cement
 Bhumi
CII SOHRABJI GODREJ BUSINESS CENTRE, HYDERABABD (Earth)
CONCEPT
Jala
Pancha Bhutas ancient belief states that life exists because of the presence Aakash (water)
and balance of the five classical elements (void)
They are associated with the five senses.
What derives itself from nature returns to it.
This is applied in the practice of Architecture for construction of this building.
 A building gives back to nature even as it takes from it thus reducing the
ecological footprint.An attempt to make a positive change in design.
 Reducing the negative impact on the environment in terms of:
Use of materials Water Management
Energy Efficiency Sustainability
Agni
Natural Ventilation Reuse and Recycle (Fire)
Vaayu
Renewable Energy Effective Land Use
(Air)
Ecological footprint Carbon Footprint Certification Levels
Socio Cultural Response LEED ratings are achieved at four different
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS levels –
 Orientation of the buildings capitalize on all favorable conditions on site , Silver, Gold and Platinum.
and measures have been taken to fix the problems on site. 1. Certified: 40–49 points
 Interference to site features during construction 2. Silver: 50–59 points
 Scope to create buffers surrounding the building for effective design 3. Gold: 60–79 points
according to site climate. 4. Platinum: 80 points and above
BUILDING
Less prone to pollution.
% INCREASE IN RATING BUILT-IN AREA YEAR PAYBACK IN
COST ACHIEVED (SQFT) AWARDED YEARS
 
CII-GODREJ GBC, 18 % PLATINUM 20,000 2004 7 YEARS
HYDERABAD
HYDERABAD
HYDERABAD GEOGRAPHY
Hyderabad, the capital of Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is located in the north-western part of the Andhra Pradesh.
Geographically the city is located in the northern part of Deccan plateau in Southern India on the banks of Musi River.
The modern Hyderabad is spread over an area of 650 km2making it one of the largest metros in India. The city lies at
17.366° N latitude and 78.476° E longitude.

HYDERABAD CLIMATE

WIND DIRECTION
Hyderabad falls in Topical wet and dry
Wind
Direction in climate with having maximum temperature in
HYDERBAD summers and dry winters. Humidity during
the monsoon season is very high 75% from
From south July to September. In the dry months of
west to north March, April and May, humidity is
east
comparatively low with an average of 25 to
30%.
SITE LOCATION CLIMATE RESPONSIVE DESIGN
 CII Godrej building is
located in Hitech city
Road, Kothaguda,
white fields,
Hyderabad.
 CII Godrej Building has
a prime location in
Hitech city road.
 As Hitech City road is
home for IT companies
in Hyderabad.
 White fields is also
known as the IT TECH
Park.
 The approach of the
site is from 30’ wide
LOCATION MAP road.
 Site is very near to the
ACCESSBILITY Infosys company over
 From Airport there in Hitech City
 From Hitech City Road road.
Bus Stop To CII Godrej  As No high rise
Building – 4kms. building near to the
 Site is located very near to site. That is make is
City Bus Stop. why the location or the
position of the building has
 From City Railway station its importance in order to
to CII Godrej Building – make it Climate
20Kms responsive Design.
CII SOHRABJI GODREJ BUSINESS CENTRE, HYDERABABD
SITE PLAN micro climate and for visual delight

PARKING

RAIN WATER MAIN ENTRY

HARVESTING
TO THE SITE

WATER
BODY

BUILT VS UNBUILT AREA FEATURES

• Site Area : 5 acres  Building has direct and easy access from main road.
Built Up Area : 20000 SQ.FT  Natural Drainage pattern utilized to harvest rain water .
• Building footprint: Only 9.2% of site  Less prone to pollution as harsh winds and noise
• Minimum disturbance to the existing pollution is blocked by the landscape and the
site features plantations.
• Large area for landscape to enhance
Micro climate and for visual delight.
APPROACH AND SURROUNDINGS OF SITE
Water used to modify
site climate by
evaporative cooling

Main entrance of the site located Landscaping by sequential

on the main road. arrangement of different sizes
of plants

Use of battery
operated vehicles
and also encourage
building occupants to
minimize their
reliance on fossil fuel
based transportation
Building located near
Site is surrounded by medium rise
a public
commercial buildings
transportation
system (bus stop).

The main gate opens to a long

Entrance to the building is from inside to dive way with lush greenery on Shaded car parking for 30
ensure more safety and prone to less both the sides creating emphasis cars and 50 scooters
noise and air pollution on the entrance
GROUND FLOOR PLAN S.No. Area in SQ.MT.

Work Space 890

Green Area 315
Services Area 370
MAIN Toilet 60
ENTRANCE Circulation 370

OFFICE
RECEPTION AREA

DIGITAL
LIBRARY

CAFETERIA
COURTYARD MEETING
TOILETS ROOM

COURTYARD

MEETING
ROOM
SEMIANR
ROOM CIRCULATION 20%
GREEN AREA 17%

TOILET 3.5%
WORK SPACE 50%
SERVICE AREA 20%
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Reception part Ramp for
having a specially abled
diffused light people to go
for day task from site to the
interior of the
building

Landscaping on the
entrance of the building
Emphasis on the entrance by large
projected overhang
Recessed stair case
to the first floor
Wind tower
used for cooling
the hot air Natural Light ensured in
resulting less dark corners by the use of
load on AHU full length slits for maximum
and lesser light
energy required

Existing Rocks
used as
sculpture spaces
with landscaping

Slit windows to provide light in

to the library part

Digital library part have sufficient light till evening

KEY PLAN
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Fully glazed windows help to lighten
the entire technology center.

OFFICE
COURTYARD
WIND
TOWER

Wind tower
OFFICE COURTYARD AHU and electric
plant room
North light roof used to
naturally light the entire
green technology center EXHIBITION AREA PLAN
T
ROO
M

North light Glazed Roof

Sufficient
diffused
daylight for
all areas
through
recessed
courtyards Central courtyard Grid like arrangement of desk spaces
KEY PLAN
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Gathering space outside
Light can be filtered for interactive discussion s
in seminar room before and after seminars
through shutter may also be used as a
curtain panels. dining space

Cafeteria sit out space for

Staff for their lunch

Carpet of size 8’x6’ of

low VOC used and
can be easily
replaced and cleaned
Seminar hall provide for 500 people Seminar hall can be used as
KEY PLAN gathering.. Two seminar halls with the partition wall
FIRST FLOOR PLAN S.No. Area in SQ.MT.

Work Space 180

Green Area 550
Services Area 370
Toilet 60
Green roof
Circulation 370

courtyard Solar
panels
OFFICE
AREA
toilet
Green roof

Green roof
Toilet 2.5%
Circulation 9%
Work space 24%
Green roof 45%
North sky light
Terrace 20%
 solar
PART OF FIRST FLOOR PLAN panels
placed
south and
west to
extract
Naturally lit through maximum
out the day sun light

Roof Garden over porch

accessibility through office
area

All work stations organized

along a central courtyard

Spout for flow

of water from
roof garden

Courtyard provide natural light throughout the day

KEY PLAN
JALI WALLS
MEETING
Jali walls ROOM

throw
patterns of COURTYARD

light and
MEETING
shadow on TOILET
SHE
ROOM
TOILET
the floor HE

enhancing
aesthetics

Boundary wall constructed with the

Jali walls through out the height of Jali wall to provide better flow of air
the building
 Jali walls allows controlled SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURE FOR SPECIALLY ABLED
passage of air and light in
to the interior space.
 Diffuse the glare of direct
sunlight.
 Providing constant flow of
breeze in to the interior
occupant comfort cools the Usage of Ramps for
interiors. circulation in the Building. Wheelchair free movement
in washrooms

KEY PLAN
SECTIONS OF THE BUILDING
WIND
TOWER
RECEPTION AND OFFICE

COURTYARD
MEETING
PORCH ROOM

 As the cooled air comes in to the building part retained and circulated in
the building and prevented from escaping.
 Central courtyard act as the energy Centre also as the communication
Centre for the building.
 The technology Centre gets shade with the help of overhang.

WIND
TOWER

SEMINAR HALL OFFICE BLOCK

GREEN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

COURTYARD
LANDSCAPING
 Conservation of water
is a major concern for
green building project.
 Waste water generated
in the building is
treated by the root
Zone Treatment Plant-
a proceed to treat the
waste water through
CANNA biological mechanism.
CANNA INDICA
 The treated water is
FAMILY:CANNACEAE
USE PLANT USED IN WASTE TREATMENT TO REMOVE used for irrigation
NUTRIENTS requirements with in
the campus.
PLANT SPECIES USED IN THE BUILDING  All waste water
generated recycled by
ASHOKA TREE CORAL JASMINE THE SENSITIVE PLANT the root zone
SARACA ASOCA NYCTHANTHES ARBORTISTIS MIMOSA PUDICA
treatment.
 An artificial prepared
wetlands comprising of
clay or plastic lined
excavation and
emergent vegetation
growing on gravel/sand
mixtures. .
LANDSCAPING As only 9.2% of the site is built up area rest whole of the site is
very well landscaped.

FRANGIPANI TREE
PLUMERIA RUBRA

Enhances micro climate and hence human comfort

SATAWARI
CANON BALL TREE
ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS
COUROUPITA GUIANENSIS

GOLDEN BAMBOO
THE BUDHA BELLY BAMBUSA VULGARIS
BAMBOO TREE

Landscaping contributes color and visual delight, defines

and articulates the space.
JOY PERFUME TREE / CHAMPA BOTTLE GROUND OR CALABASH SPEAR MINT
MANGOLIA CHAMPACA LAGENENARIA SICERARIA MENTHA SPICATA

SARPAGANDHA GOLDEN DURANTA SCREW PALM

RAUVOLFIA SERPENTINA

RUFFLED FAN PALM

MONDO GRASS MARI GOLD BLACK MAGIC PLANT

LANDSCAPING  Green cover act as a modifier of micro climate.
 Landscaping by sequential arrangement of different sizes of
plants for various effects.

SHRUBS
 Shrubs define and separate spaces
without blocking the vision.
 Shrubs had effectively unified the space.

GOLDEN TRUMPET/ALLAMANDA YELLOW

USE AS FLOWERING SHRUB

MARIGOLD
TARGETES ERECTA
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
WALLS ARE CONSRUCTED OF FLY ASH BRICK
 Manufacturing method saves energy, reduces mercury pollution,
 costs 20% less than traditional clay brick manufacturing.
 Low embodied energy, High recycled content, low CO2 emission
 Lighter than clay bricks.
 High strength, practically no breakage during transport
 Uniform size of bricks reduces mortar required for joints and plaster by 50%. FLY ASH BRICK
 Lower water penetration, considerably reducing seepage of water through bricks
 Gypsum plaster (plaster of Paris) can be directly applied on these bricks without a backing coat of lime plaster.

 66% (by cost) of the material

was sourced with in the radius
of 800Km.

 An impressive 77 % of the
building materials use
recycled content in the form of fly
ash, broken glass, broken tiles,
recycled paper, recycled
aluminum, cinder from industrial
furnaces, bagasse, mineral fibers,
cellulose fibers, and quarry dust.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
 Bagasse Board – by product of sugarcane industry-a good substitute for plywood or Particle Board has been used for
making partitions, furniture etc.
 Low VOC paints have also been applied
 windows came from recycled glass and floor tiles from reconstituted plastic.
 All of the new wood used was sustainably harvested, as certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council.
 Reuse of a significant amount of material salvaged from other construction sites like
toilet doors, interlocking pavement blocks, stone slabs, scrap steel, scrap glazed tiles,
shuttering material and, the furniture in the cafeteria.

Stone grid
BAGASSE BOARD
pavers
used on roads
for
Easy
drainage of
water

Reuse of construction
Furniture in the canteen
waste stone in paving Having local tandoor stone flooring
the gardens which required less maintenance and
easily cleaned as no harmful chemicals
A waste management plan ensured that used fro cleaning.
95% of construction waste was recycled.
GROUND COVERAGE
Bio Degradable plastic grass crates used to hold grass easy
removal and maintenance .
Crates are in Hexagonal pattern
In case of dampness it can be removed and then damp
proof treatment can be done again and then re applied or
new crate can be applied.

CRATES OF DEPTH 1 TO 1.5”

Tree trunks and columns

lined with gravel stone
given to detail aesthetics

Large Expanse of Ground cover

used to create focus on local
craftwork as landscape element. Below every
spout gravels
Existing are placed for
rocks on fast recharge
the site of ground
Defined pathways in
used as water level.
landscape
sculptur-
to reduce
al
disturbance to plant
features.
species.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
 Use of Solar photovoltaic cells on the rooftop grid provides about24 kilowatts, or 16 % of the building's electricity
needs.
 Placed appropriately on the roof facing South and West to capture maximum heat gain. The 100 to 120 units of power
are generated per day Light producing from
WIND TOWER
A wind tower or wind coop is a
solar panels are stored in traditional Persian architectural
a battery and then element to create natural
ventilation in buildings.
converted from Direct
Current (DC) to  Energy savings are achieved
Alternative current (AC) by the GBCs two wind towers.
 Air, cooled by up to 8 degree
EARTH SHELTERING
C, is supplied to the
 Earth sheltering is a an ancient architectural practice of
AHUs,thus reducing the load on
using earth against building walls/ roofs for external thermal
the air conditioning system.
mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady
indoor air temperature • A heavily insulated roof further
 Roof Garden reduces the cooling load.
covers 55% of •Stone lattices inside the tower
walls, never exposed to the sun’s
The expose area heat, act like cooling elements to
of the building reduce the air temperature.
high reduction of heat gain
•Insulated pipe take the cool air
INSULATED PIPE from wind tower to AHU thus
reducing cooling load.
WATER MANGEMENT •All of the wastewater, including greywater(water from activities such as
dishwashing,handwashing,bathing laundry) and black water(water from
Rain Water Harvest : toilets) generated in the building is treated biologically through the Root
Zone Treatment System.
 Some rainwater goes into the soil by the use of
•The treated water is used for landscaping.
permeable grid pavers.
 The remaining rainwater follows existing flow
patterns and is collected in a water pond-
another traditional method of rain water
harvesting, constructed at a lower end of the
site.
 In addition, the building achieves a 35 %
reduction of municipally supplied potable water,
in part through the use of low-flush toilets and
waterless urinals.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Water-less urinals in men’s restroom
Waste water generated in the building is treated by the root •Water-efficient fixtures: ultra low and
Zone Treatment Plant- a proceed to treat the waste water •low-flow flush fixtures.
through biological mechanism is known as Root Zone
system. The treated water is used for irrigation requirements
with in the campus
TERI BANGALORE

PROJECT- THE ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

CLIENT- TERI
ARCHITECT(S): SANJAY MOHE
CLIMATIC ZONE: MODERATE
GREEN ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT: TERI
SITE AREA:
BUILT UP AREA: 26,663 SQ.FT.

BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT

 The TERI University campus was inaugurated by His
Excellency, The chief Minister of Karnataka Shri
S.M.Krishna on 3rd January 2002 .
 It is only An independent research institute recognized
in Southern India for its contribution to scientific and
policy research in the realms of renewable energy,
environment, and sustainable development.
INTRODUCTION
The Energy and Resources Institute, Bangalore is among South India’s first
energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable campuses and first building
of its type.

It houses work spaces for the staff, conference rooms, a library, a laboratory
and a guest house. Dining and recreation facilities are shared between the
offices and the guest house.

It has the potential to serve as a model for future development in similar

geographical and climatic conditions.
TERI BANGALORE
CONCEPT
 The drain on the southern side is a major feature which influences the design.
 Wind coming from the south over the drain brings in the foul smell into the site.
 This energy - efficient complex is designed to provide all round comfort for the users.
 The Design displays a Dexterous interplay of five basic natural elements – Sun, Air, Earth, Water and Sky – with the
built form, to meet the requirement of thermal, visual and aural comfort.
 This building has been designed from the section as natural light comes to every part of the building.
BANGALORE GEOGRAPHY
Bangalore is the capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. Located in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is
India's third most populous city. Bangalore is well known as a hub for India's information technology sector.it is also as a
growing metropolitan city in a developing country. It is positioned at 12.97° N 77.56° E and covers an area of 2,190
square kilometres.
BANGALORE CLIMATE
Bangalore experiences a moderate climate. The coolest month is December with an average low temperature of 15.4 °C
and the hottest month is April with an average high temperature of 32.8 °C
[
The highest temperature ever recorded in Bangalore is 38.9 ° and the lowest ever is 7.8 °C.
Winter temperatures rarely drop below 12 °C and summer temperatures seldom exceed 34–35 °C.
. WIND DIRECTION
 Wind Direction in
Bangalore is from
South East to
North West.
 Wind speed
generally remains
8 -14kmph
N throughout the
year.
LOCATION
 The site is located at Domlur, about 3 km from the Bangalore airport.
 It is a long and narrow site with roads on the eastern and northern sides, the former being the major road.
 Domlur is located in the Eastern part of the
Open Drain running on the site Bangalore city.
 Domlur is a small township and surrounded by
the offices of multinational software companies
and DELL, IBM, Microsoft and shopping malls.
 Site is near to the Mahatma Gandhi Road.
ACCESSIBILTY
 Distance From city Airport to TERI Building- 15Kms.
 From city Station to TERI Building- 18Kms
 From Bus Stop to TERI Building - 13Kms
 From Bus Stop (Domlur Stage II) to TERI
Bangalore – 2 Kms
 Site is located near to the City Bus Stop and
also it encourage the office staff to use more
ORIENTATION public Transport .

LOCATION PLAN

 The western side has an open ground and on the

southern side is an open drain about 9 m wide.
 The buildings are aligned along the east-west axis and
entry into the site is from the road on the northern side
which is relatively less busier.
SITE PLAN On the Southern side there is an
TERI BANGALORE open drain about 9 m wide and
wind flowing over the nallah
ZONING carrying foul smell.

It’s a long
The major and narrow
axis of the B
A C site with
building are roads on the
lined along eastern and
the East northern
West Axis. D sides with
And front Eastern road
towards ENTRY TO
BUILDING
as the major
North side road.
to gain
maximum
diffused
light. EXIT
ENTRANCE
The entrance and exit to the site
A OFFICE BLOCK
is through the road on the B DINING AREA
Northern side which is lesser C GUEST HOUSE
busier as compare to the road on D RAIN WATER
East side.
HARVESTING
SITE PLAN TERI BANGALORE
SITE APPROACH AND SURROUNDINGS
The southern part of the building
Highly landscaped with Ashoka Trees.

The rare part of the

building landscaped
with high spread trees
to prevent foul smell
from Nallah to enter in
to the building.

The 15’ wide

set back on
the Eastern
side to
prevent the
noise and air
pollution
from the
main road.
Way to go to Guest
The Entrance Gate House is surrounded by
Entrance to the building Rain water harvesting
to the site the highly lush trees.
and fountain
GROUND FLOOR PLAN TERI BANGALORE S.No. Area in SQ.MT. Area in %

Work Space 312 65

Toilet 136 4.2

Circulation 175 12

 The office block is kept towards the east, close to the main road for high visibility and the guest house is
located towards the quieter western side.
 In a moderate climatic zone like Bangalore where temperatures are not very high, a good ventilation system
can easily provide comfortable living conditions.
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN Staircase and courtyards
that leads to the basement
part of the building which are
Electric having two research
Plant room laborateries.light coming to
labs from the courtyard.

Stair case 10’ wide

on the entrance of
the building for easy
circulation of the
office employees in
rush time.

Entrance to car park

Pseudo walls to
buffer the sun rays
from East side in
order to stop the
temperature
increase in the
building.
KEY PLAN Admin block having a Entrance/Reception part of the
sufficient daylight till building having a adequate light from
evening as having the atrium
diffused sunlight from
North Side.
PART OF GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Waiting and
small library for
Guest house
accommodators
Have a sufficient
light from south
side
Auditorium entrance

Light coming to the corridors through atrium

Amphitheatre near the

water body for sitting out
space for office employees

KEY PLAN

Water body having fountain Lush green landscaping in front of Guest

and also rain water harvesting House and informal sitting place
 Dining
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Naturally area has
Through Atrium light well
capacity of
comes to every part Lighted
65 people
of the office block througho
gets
ut the
diffused
day
north light

Private cabins for small

conferences
Remains lighted till evening
Levels created Meeting rooms
in the office having curtains to
area and cut the light and
ample of light diffused light
comes in to enter in to the
the each part room
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Openings Grill to take
Photo voltaic
made in out the hot air
panels
such a way from the inner
integrated with
so that light part of the
the dynamic
enters in to building
truss at an
the every angle of 22- 25
part of the degree from
building west

Roof garden Informal sitting

above the North place for office
reception/ light employees to sit
entrance part enters in out
of the building to the
building Solar water heater
provides hot water supply
to the guest house
SECTIONS
 In this building the design concept starts from the section of the building.
 As the building in Moderate climate, Air conditioning is not as much required but natural light in to the interior part of
the building is prime motif to make it a energy efficient building.
 The sections are designed such that hot air rises to the top and make the building breathe.
On South side is an absorptive double wall with a cavity,
Natural light which provides insulation from the southern sun &
penetrating deep UNHYGIENIC FOUL
into the building BREEZE FLOWING FROM
through skylights SOUTH
and
fenestrations.
 SECTION SHOWING LANDSCAPE COURT IN THE BUILDING

 THE BUILDING HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH LANDSCAPED COURT AT VARIOUS LEVELS.THESE
COURTS HELP TO ENLIVEN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AS WWELL AS ENHANCE THE MICRO
CLIMATE WITH IN THE STRUCTURE.

 THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF TERRACES ALSO HAVE BEEN LANDSCAPED WHICH REDUCES THE HEAT
EXCHANGES AND HEAT FLOW BETWEEN THE STRUCTURE AND THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENT HENCE
ACT AS GOOD INSULATION DEVICES.

 THIS GROUND COVER ON THE ROOF FURTHER REDUCES THE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
THROUGH PHOTOSYNTHESIS.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
 This energy - efficient complex is designed to provide all round comfort for the users.
 The building opens to the north to take maximum advantage of glare-free light. Continuations of skylight spaces carry
natural light into the building.
 Adequate natural lighting and ventilation is provided through an optimized
combination of solar passive design, energy-efficient equipment, renewable
sources of energy and materials with low embodied energy.
 The condition of the drain is proposed to be improved into a pleasant
landscaped element by using plants that absorb impurities as well as with the
help of basic filtration and aeration. This being an ideal long-term solution would be
a major civic project.
 The architecture responds to the present site conditions but the building can
eventually open up towards the drain when it turns clean.
 The ground disturbed due to the building is replaced on the rooftop to form
terrace gardens at various levels. These gardens along with earth berms provides good heat insulation and moderates
fluctuations in temperature.

Locally available ‘kadappa’

stone used to clad the
southern wall

Materials & Appliances

 As use of local materials
reduces the energy consumed in
their transportation, local materials and materials with low-
embodied energy have been used wherever possible
 The southern wall, for instance, is clad in local ‘kadappa’
stone.
 Energy-efficient lighting devices like CFL lights have also
been used.
 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRECAST TROMBE WALL
CONCRETE
MEMBERS

SOUTHERN WALL

SKETCH

Precast concrete members clad with the wall to cut the sun
rays directly fall on the wall and reducing heat gain of wall

GRILL TAKE AIR

FROM INNER PAR OF
Over hang used to THE BUILDING
have a maximum • Rooftop gardens are also beneficial in reducing rain run off. A roof
diffused light enter in SKETCH garden can delay run off; reduce the rate and volume of run off.
to the building  Plants have the ability to reduce the overall heat absorption of the
building which then reduces energy consumption.
 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
 A 5-kW peak solar photovoltaic system integrated with the roof skylights provides day-light and also generates
electricity.  The monthly energy consumption is about
Rs. 30,000 for the entire complex.

Tube type
solar water heater

Solar Photovoltaic integrated with Solar water heaters which meet the hot-water
the dynamic roof trusses generate requirements of the campus
electricity.
RAIN WATER
HARVESTING
ON SITE

 An efficient rainwater harvesting system

preserves water to the maximum possible
extent.
 Water run-off from the roofs and from the
paved area is collected and stored in a
collection sump below the Amphitheatre.
 This water is used for various purposes
including landscaping and flushing toilets.
Schematic section of the building showing the rain water harvesting
 TERI RETREAT GURGAON
Architect : Sanjay Prakash and TERI
Client/owner : TERI, New-Delhi
Building type : Institutional
Climate : Composite
Covered area: 3000 m2
Cost of Civil works : Rs 23.6 million;
Various technologies: Rs 18.54 million
BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT
 It is the first self sustainable building in India, and
inaugurated by His Excellency Shri Atal Bihari
Vajayapee in 2000.
 Retreat is a complete model of sustainable habitat LOCATION PLAN
based on new and clean technologies.
 It’s a 30 room training Hostel with conference facilities
for 100 people, dining space and a kitchen, recreational
area, computer room and a library. ACCESSIBILITY
 From Rajiv Chowk Metro Station
- 35Kms
 From New Delhi Railway Station
- 26Kms
 From ISBT Bus stand Kashmere gate
- 40Kms

Location
RETREAT is a part of TERI’s 36 hectare Gwal Pahari campus, Gurgaon
about 30 km south of Delhi on the Gurgaon- Faridabad road, in the
northern state of Haryana.
TERI RETREAT GURGAON
CONCEPT
 Retreat consists in his design both the traditional and modern methods of tapping renewable energy resources.
 RETREAT consists of two parallel semi circular blocks connected through corridors. The front block.
 The orientation of the building is such that the minimum exposure to sun light.
 High trees on the East West side to block the harsh solar radiation.
 Specially Specially designed skylights, energy-efficient lights, and a sophisticated system of monitoring and controlling
the consumption of electricity.
GURGAON GEOGRAPHY

• GURGAON is the southern-most district of Haryana. Gurgaon town is about 32 kms away from New Delhi, the National
Capital of India.
•The district lies between 27 degree 39' and 28 degree 32' 25" latitude, and 76 degree 39' 30"and 77 degree 20' 45"
longitude.
• On its north, it is bounded by the district of Rohtak and the Union Territory of Delhi.
• Faridabad district lies to its east.
• On its south, the district shares boundaries with the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
• To its west lie the district of Rewari and the State of Rajasthan.

GURGAON CLIMATE WIND DIRECTION

•Gurgaon experiences a composite climate.
•The year may be broadly divided into four seasons, viz.  Wind Direction in Gurgaon is from
winter, summer, monsoon and the post monsoon or the South East to North West.
transit period.  Wind speed generally remains 18 to
•The normal annual Rainfall in the district is 553.00 mm. 20km/h throughout the year.
•The mean daily maximum temperature in summers is
about 41°C.
•The mean daily maximum temperature in Winters is N
about 21° C and the mean daily minimum temperature
about 7° C.  
SITE PLAN TERI RETREAT GURGAON
ZONING
The building is oriented towards east
A - ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK west direction to have maximum
B - GUEST ROOMS exposure along north and south

The south block forms a hybrid

B convex surface facing the winter
sun.

Landscaping has been judiciously

done to make the building more
A climate responsive.
The two blocks have been
connected through corridor High trees on the east and west to
having jalis which filter the block the solar radiation in
dust laden winds. summers.
•Deciduous trees on the south side
to allow desirable sun in the winter
season.
•Water bodies have been provided
in front of the buildings to ensure
The north block is made evaporative cooling of air entering
slightly concave towards the building.
the front
TERI RETREAT GROUND FLOOR PLAN GURGAON

The south Rare part of the building is

in convex shape and have windows
Water bodies have been to have maximum natural light .
provided in front of the
buildings which help in
making surrounding air
cool through Evaporation.
 

Amphitheatre provided in between the two

buildings for small functions having a constant
circulation of wind flow and remains cool

The front part (North) facing having a large

Circular Stair case provided in opening of windows to have more diffused sun
reception lobby having North light rays penetrate in the building.
through atrium
 TERI RETREAT FIRST FLOOR PLAN GURGAON
 TERI RETREAT First floor plan has three conference hall one of capacity of 100
people and second of 50 people and third conference hall has 25 – 30 people.
 First floor plan also has six suites for VIPS for their stay which is typical till
second floor.

TERI RETREAT south side

(Guest block) has argon gas
filling between the glass to
avoid heat gain in the building.
TRADITIONAL MEANS OF TRAPPING RENEWABLE ENERGY

The two blocks have been

connected through jalis
and a corridor in upper
floors.
The stack effect of the air
passing through the
openings in the jalis
causes expansion of the Conference hall has Glare free day light as having
air and hence the air is more diffused light from windows on the northern side
cooled aiding in
maintaining thermal
Innovative sky lights allow
comfort.
diffused sun light but not the
heat.
TERI RETREAT SECOND FLOOR PLAN GURGAON
First floor plan also has six suites for VIPS for their stay which is
typical till second floor.

The living quarters

(the South Block)
are maintained at
comfortable
temperatures
(approximately
between 20 °C and
25 °C) round the
year not by
conventional air
conditioners but by
Earth air tunnel
Method.. KEY PLAN
MECHANISM OF EARTH AIR TUNNEL METHOD
 It is used for free cooling / heating of the building for a major part of the year.
 In the Northern Region of India (Composite climate) Temperature below the Ground at a depth of 4m remains
20degree Celsius throughout the year.
 In such a system energy savings of nearly 50% compared to conventional system can be achieved.
 However, the cooler air underground needs to be circulated in the living space.
 Each room in the South Block has a ‘solar chimney’; warm air rises and escapes through the chimney, which
creates an air current: the cooler air from the underground tunnels rushes in to replace the warm air.
MECHANISM OF EART AIR TUNNEL IN TERI RETREAT BUILDING Four tunnels of 70m length and 700mm
diameter each laid at a depth of 4m below the
HOT AIR COMING OUT FROM THE ROOM SOLAR CHIMNEY
ground to supply conditioned air into the rooms.

Solar chimneys are ROOM TOILET CORRIDOR

also Eco Friendly Fans of 2HP each
chillers as they force the cool air in
ROOM TOILET CORRIDOR
need very minimum to the rooms, and a
Electricity and help 10TON
in providing extra ROOM TOILET CORRIDOR dehumidifier is also
cooling. applied.

TWO
BLOWERS
INSTALLED IN
THE TUNNELS
SPEED UP THE
PROCESS.
KEY PLAN

To maintain proper
COOL AIR SUPPLY IN TO THE circulation of cool air inside
ROOM ROOM ROOMS FROM UNDERGROUND the building solar chimney’s
are used that has main
ROOM ROOM
AMBIENT AIR
function that warm
FAN ROOM SUCTION air inside the building
ROOM ROOM
escapes through the chimneys which
creates an air current the
cooler air from the
underground tunnels takes the
position of warm air
 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
SOLAR WATER HEATER

 An array of 24 solar water heaters forms a part of the parapet wall of

the living quarters placed facing towards South.
 The system can deliver up to 2000 liters of hot water (at 65 °C) every
day.
 In winters, Gassifier serves as a back-up source to heat the water.

SOLAR PHOTOVOLATIC PANELS

 Solar photo voltaic panels covered the atrium area and the roof over the academic
block.
 Solar photo Voltaic panels for molar roof over TERI RETREAT.
 . The panels can generate up to 10 kW of energy, which is fed into the battery
bank.
 This battery bank is the main source of power for lighting at night whereas during
the day, the lights are powered by the biomass Gassifier.
 The external lights and water pumps are powered by independent stand alone
Photo Voltaic panels.
 RETREAT uses energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps, which give the same
quality and amount of light as normal incandescent bulbs but re qui re only one -
fourth as much energy in the conference rooms, living rooms, dining area.
 A master control system switches off the lights automatically whenever it senses
that daylight alone is enough to maintain the desired level of illumination.
 The photovoltaic panels generate about 55 units of electricity on an average sunny
day.
 The roof is insulated by using vermiculite concrete and China mosaic white
finish.
 Walls are insulated by using polystyrene insulation.
 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
GASSIFIER In Gassifier system waste leafs, wood , sugarcane, husk are embed in one
chamber and then heated at a constant temperature and then produces gas
from the smoke particles. Then this gas is passed through filtration points and
then left out with the cool gas and this gas runs the coil of the Generator.
This gas replaces the position of diesel in the Generator which helps in
running the coil and this also keeps less dependence on the Fossil fuels.

In TERI RETREAT 50 Kilowatt Gassifier is the main source of power during

the day.

Limitations : It has a limitation the energy produced by the Gassifier can

not be stored in the battery whereas the energy produced by the solar
photovoltaic panels can be stored in the batteries and then used in the
night and in future.
Gassifier
Waste water management system need
RETREAT uses root zone very less
technique for waste water amount of
POLLUTED
WATER TREATED
treatment. It is a natural energy for
WATER
heating the
waste water treatment
waste in order
process based on aerobic to produce the
and anaerobic gas
CANNA decomposition of the
CANNA INDICA contents in the roots of
FAMILY:CANNACEAE
microbial organisms. The
This plant has the property to absorb
the waste nutrients and then filtered treated water is used for
the water. irrigation purpose in the
site.