GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT
INTRODUCTION
• A green building is one constructed with design and construction
processes which significantly reduce or eliminate negative impact of
buildings on the environment and occupants.
• Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable
building) expands and complements the building design concerns of
economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
• A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy
efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and
provides healthier space for occupants as compared to conventional
buildings.
• Definition :-Green or sustainable building is the practice of creating
healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction,
renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition.
OBJECTIVES OF GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT
• Conserve nature and natural resources :- Building construction involves
damage to ecology through land use disturbance; energy intensive material
and processes.
• Increase energy efficiency :- Buildings consume about 50% of total energy.
Energy consumption is growing at rate higher than population growth rate.
• Improve indoor air quality :- Construction materials such as paints and
varnishes emit polluting gases like nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide.
• Green Buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact on human health
and the natural environment by the following ways:
-Using energy, water and other resources efficiently.
-By reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation.
GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT
CHARACTERISTICS
• Sustainable site planning
• Building Design optimization
• Energy performance optimization
• Renewal energy utilization
• Water and Waste management
• Solid waste management
• Sustainable building material and construction
technology
• Health, well being and environmental quality
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
STRUCTURE EFFICIENCY:-
• It is the concept of sustainable building and has largest impact on cost and
performance.
• It aims to minimize the environment impact associated with all life-cycles.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY:-
• The layout of the construction can be strategized so that natural light pours
for additional warmth.
• Shading the roof with trees offers an eco-friendly alternative to air
conditioning.
WATER EFFICIENCY:-
• To minimize water consumption one should aim to use the water which has
been collected, used, purified and reused.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
MATERIAL EFFICIENCY:-
• Materials should be use that can be recycled and
can generate surplus amount of energy.
• An example of this are solar power panels, not
only they provide lightening but they are also a
useful energy source.
WASTE AND REDUCTION:-
• It is probable to reuse resources.
• What may be waste to us may have another
benefit to something else
BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
• Buildings have a large effect on the environment, human health and the economy.
• The successful adoption of GREEN BUILDING development can maximize both the economic
and environmental performance of the buildings.
• Reduced destruction to ecology
• Efficient use of resources during construction
• Reduced construction waste
• Reduced energy consumption
• Extensive use of renewable energy
• Efficient water management
• Better indoor air quality by use of non-toxic materials
ENVIORNMENTAL BENEFITS :-
• Protect biodiversity and ecosystems
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce waste streams
• Conserve natural resources
SOCIAL BENEFITS :-
• Enhance occupant comfort and health.
• Heighten aesthetic qualities.
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure.
• Improve overall quality of life.
ECONOMIC BENEFITS :-
• Over a 40 year life cycle of building the energy costs exceed construction costs.
• Reduce operating costs
• Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
• Improve occupant productivity
• A green building may cost 10% - 40% more but energy cost would go down by 30% -65%.
• The break-even point is achieved depending upon the energy consumption.
STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING GREEN BUILDING
• Optimum use of nature for lighting and space
conditioning
• Energy efficient light fittings
• ‘Intelligent’ features to reduce energy wastage
• Use of renewable sources of energy
• Bio-climatic architectural principles
• Reducing material use in construction
• Recycling of construction wastes
• Efficient water management
BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLES
• Orientation
• Thermal mass
• Building Forms (surface to volume ratio etc.)
• Position and size of window; shading and coatings
• Selection of materials for wall, roof, windows
including insulation
• Thermal insulation of roof, wall and glazing
• Landscaping
• These can lead to 10-30% reduction in energy use
RATING SYSTEM
The Indian Green Building Council
(IGBC) was formed in the year 2001 by BREEAM :-
Confederation of Indian Industry. • Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method
The aim of the council is to bring green • developed in United Kingdom in 1990
building movement in India and LEED :-
facilitate India to become one of the
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
global leaders in green buildings by 2015
• developed and piloted in the US in 1998
IGBC has developed green building
• LEED-INDIA developed in 2006
rating programms to cover commercial,
residential, factory buildings. CASBEE :-
• Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental Efficiency
Each rating system divided into different
levels of certification are as follows:- • Developed in Japan, in 2001
• 'Certified' to recognize best practices. GRIHA :-
• 'Silver' to recognize outstanding
performance. • Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
• 'Gold' to recognize national excellence. • By TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) in India in 2005
• 'Platinum' to recognize global leadership.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) :-
o Five Key Area and 69 points
• Sustainable site development
• Water savings
• Energy efficiency
• Materials selection and
• Indoor environmental quality
o Rated as certified Level to platinum Level
TERI (The Energy & Resources Institute)
o Three Key Area, 33 criteria and 100 points
o Rated as one star to five star
GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) :-
• National Rating System of India.
• GRIHA has been conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of
India. It is a green building 'design evaluation system', and is suitable for all kinds of buildings in different climatic zones o fthe
country.
BUILDING EXAMPLES
RAJIV GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
HYDERABAD:-
• India's first Greenfield airport is undeniably
among the top 10 green buildings in India.
• First airport in Asia to be certified with 'SILVER'
rating.
• This green building ensures optimal use of
natural light and minimal wastage of electricity
or energy consumption.
BUILDING EXAMPLES
SUZLON ENERGY LIMITED,PUNE:-
• Several accolades continue to shower upon
Suzlon's global headquarter in Pune "One
Earth".
• LEED certified it as 'PLATINUM' and it is built
on an area of 10.13acres.
• One Earth can be counted as among the largest
green building projects in India.
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