REPORT ON GREEN PROJECT

SOBHADHAM PIYASA
Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment Sri Lanka

CONTENTS

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Contents............................................................................................................................................2

List of figures......................................................................................................................................4

List of tables.......................................................................................................................................5

1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5

1.1 PROJECT DETAILS...............................................................................................................5

2 Green building practices in sobhadham piyasa..........................................................................6

2.1 DESIGN OBJECTIVE.............................................................................................................6

2.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................................6

3 MANAGEMENT-04 Total points AVAILABLE...............................................................................7

3.1 Green Building Accredited Professional (Prerequisite-1)...................................................7

3.2 Commissioning Clauses (Prerequisite-2)............................................................................7

3.3 Building Tuning..................................................................................................................8

3.4 Building User’s Guide.........................................................................................................8

4 SUSTAINABLE SITES- 25 Total Points Available...........................................................................9

4.1 site SELECTION (Credit 2.1)................................................................................................9

4.2 Development Density and Community Connectivity (Credit 2.2).....................................10

4.3 Storm Water Design, Quantity Control (Credit 2.6)..........................................................10

4.4 Storm Water Design, Quality Control (Credit 2.7)............................................................11

4.5 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof............................................................................................11

4.6 Heat Island Effect, Roof....................................................................................................12

4.7 Light Pollution Reduction.................................................................................................13

5 Water Efficiency.......................................................................................................................13

5.1 Credit 3.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping.........................................................................13

5.1.1 Reduce Potable Water Consumption (Credit 3.1.1).................................................13

5.1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, Eliminate Potable water consumption(Credit 3.1.2)..13

5.2 Water Efficiency in Air-conditioning System....................................................................14

5.3 Innovative Wastewater Technologies (Credit 3.3)...........................................................14

5.3.1 Innovative Wastewater Technologies - Reduce Portable Water..............................14

5.3.2 Harvested Rainwater (Credit 3.3.2)..........................................................................15

5.4 Credit 3.4– Water Use Reduction.....................................................................................15

5.5 3.5. Innovative Water Transmission.................................................................................15

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6 ENERGY& Atmosphere.............................................................................................................17

6.1 P1-Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning..........................................................17

6.2 P2- Minimum Energy Performance..................................................................................17

6.3 P3 - CFC reduction in HVAC&R Equipment.......................................................................18

6.4 Optimise Energy Performance.........................................................................................18

6.5 Renewable Energy............................................................................................................18

6.6 Additional Commissioning................................................................................................20

6.7 Ozone Depletion..............................................................................................................20

6.8 Measurement and Verification (M&V).............................................................................20

6.9 Green Power....................................................................................................................21

7 Materials & Resources.............................................................................................................22

7.1 Prerequisite 1 – Storage & Collection of Recyclables.......................................................22

7.2 Construction Waste Management...................................................................................23

7.3 Resource Reuse................................................................................................................23

7.4 Local & Regional Materials...............................................................................................24

7.5 Rapidly Renewable Materials...........................................................................................25

7.6 Certified Timber...............................................................................................................25

8 Indoor Environmental Quality..................................................................................................27

8.1 P1 Minimum IAQ performance........................................................................................27

8.2 P2 Smoke (ETS) Control....................................................................................................27

8.3 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring.....................................................................................27

8.4 Increased Ventilation.......................................................................................................28

8.5 Construction IAQ Management Plan................................................................................28

8.6 Low Emitting Materials....................................................................................................29

8.7 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control...................................................................30

8.8 Controllability of Systems................................................................................................30

8.9 Thermal Comfort design...................................................................................................31

8.10 Thermal Comfort Verification..........................................................................................32

8.11 Daylight & Views..............................................................................................................32

9 innovation & design.................................................................................................................34

10 SOCIAL & CULTURAL AWARENESS.......................................................................................35

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 10.1 Archeological Sites & Heritage Buildings (Prerequisite 1)................................................35

10.2 Social Wellbeing, Public Health & Safety..........................................................................35

LIST OF figures
Figure 1............................................................................................................................................17

Figure 2............................................................................................................................................17

Figure 3. Open Grid Paving’s with grass...........................................................................................22

Figure 4. Proposed layout for treament plant..................................................................................29

Figure 5............................................................................................................................................32

Figure 6............................................................................................................................................33

Figure 7. Building Management System..........................................................................................36

Figure 8. Solar PV System on green roof..........................................................................................37

Figure 9. Schematic of grid connected Solar PV system...................................................................37

Figure 10. GNP Associate owned a 500kW micro hydro power plant in Kalawana..........................40

Figure 11. GNP Associate Bio Gas Plant (Fixed Dome type).............................................................41

Figure 12. Five Bin System for segregation of Waste.......................................................................42

Figure 13. Waste Hierarchy..............................................................................................................43

Figure 14 Existing Factory building Reused for Cinema Theater...........................................43

Figure 15. Salvaged Railway Sleepers Used.....................................................................................45

Figure 16. Use of Locally Manufactured Materials for Internal Finishes..........................................48

Figure 17. Rapidly Renewable Materials & Certified Timber...........................................................49

Figure 18. CO2 with integration to the BMS & HVAC SYSTEM Via. Communication protocol..........51

Figure 19. Proper Cement Storing....................................................................................................53

Figure 20. Proper Sand Storing........................................................................................................53

Figure 21. Fresh Air Filtration...........................................................................................................55

Figure 22. Bus controlled Lighting System.......................................................................................56

Figure 23. Daylight view from Indoor...............................................................................................58

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Project Data Table..............................................................................................................14

Table 2. Proposed list of plants species for planting........................................................................24

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Table 3. Species, density and microclimate factor for different vegetation types...........................25

Table 4. Irrigation Efficiencies of different technologies..................................................................25

Table 5. Design parameters for different elements of above treatment chain................................30

Table 6. Electrical Energy Generation Via. Solar PV System.............................................................38

Table 7. Electrical Energy Saving......................................................................................................38

Table 8. Electrical Energy Saving......................................................................................................38

Table 9.............................................................................................................................................44

Table 10. Recycled materials............................................................................................................46

Table 12. TWA calculation................................................................................................................62

Table 13. Percentage reduction portable water..............................................................................62

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DETAILS

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Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment Sri Lanka has constructed the National Environmental
Secretariat at Battaramulla named, “Sobhadham Piyasa “.

The consultant and the contractor of this project was Central Engineering Consultancy Beauru (CECB).

It is having a foot print area of 865 m2 on a 160 Perch land at Battaramulla.

The building is included with spaces for the

 Hon Minister and Deputy Minister

 Secretary and additional Secretaries

 Administrative Area

 Auditorium

 Canteen

 Parking Area

Figure : “Sobhadam piyasa “ Building.

2 GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES IN SOBHADHAM PIYASA

2.1 DESIGN OBJECTIVE

The main design objective is to design and build a unique green building whilst applying sustainable theories
of the GREENSL® Rating System for Built Environment. A building which is capable of earning the maximum
rating levels with highest priority for sustainable site management, maximizing energy efficiency, water
efficiency, indoor air quality management and socio-cultural awareness.

2.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

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Listed below are the main considerations when designing a green building to achieve the GREEN SL® Rating
System for Built Environment which aligns with 8 main categories. Namely,

CRITERIA TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE

1. Management (MN) 04
2. Sustainable Sites (SS) 25
3. Water Efficiency (WE) 14
4. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) 21
5. Materials and Resources (MR) 21
6. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) 13
7. Innovation and Design Process (ID) 04
8. Social and Cultural Awareness (SC) 03
Total available points 100

Ratings given will be as follows;

 Certified 40–49 points

 Silver 50–59 points

 Gold 60–69 points

 Platinum 70 points and above

3 MANAGEMENT- 04 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE

3.1 GREEN BUILDING ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ( PREREQUISITE-1)

Intent

To encourage and recognize the engagement of professionals who can assist the project team with the
integration of Green Building aims and processes throughout design and construction phases

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The Design team of CECB had accredited professionals to attend the design meetings and building services
meeting throughout the project.

3.2 COMMISSIONING CLAUSES (PREREQUISITE-2)

Intent
To encourage and recognize commissioning and handover initiatives those ensure that all building services
can operate to optimum design potential.

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Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The commissioning process had been carried out according to the relevant specifications. The final
commissioning clause consisted of commissioning report, finalized designed developments, commissioning
data sheets, operation and maintenance manuals.

3.3 BUILDING TUNING

Intent

To encourage and recognize commissioning initiatives that ensure optimum occupant comfort and energy
efficient services performances throughout the year.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

After handing over building owner should conduct a tuning of all the services. Monthly monitoring of all the
services is essential. BMS turned curve and the data collection methods has been included in the plan. After
12 months, the building was re-commissioned.

3.4 BUILDING USER’S GUIDE

Intent

Encourage and recognize information management that enables building users to optimize the building ‘s
environmental performance

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

This guide is a comprehensive document that includes information for the safe and efficient operation of the
building which depends on the interactions of occupants & buildings.

All green initiatives are comprehensively documented in this document which is essential for the
optimization of environmental performance and ongoing tuning that will be required for continual
improvement of building performance.

The Building User Guide includes the following information:

1. Overview of Strategic Energy Efficiency Policy.

2. Overview of Carbon Reduction Strategy.
3. Building owner commitments.

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 4. Site Description.
5. Building management contacts.
6. Supply Index.
7. Tenant’s commitments.
8. A description of the buildings services and operational requirements for efficient and safe use of
these systems;
9. Energy and environmental strategies for optimum building performance
10. Targets for the reduction of energy, water and waste;
11. Building initiatives to reduce energy and water use;
12. Optimum performance criteria for ventilation, cooling, lighting, electrical, water management
system, sewerage, etc.
13. Monitoring provisions for energy, water and indoor environment quality;
14. Monitoring and targeting of building systems via the BMS which facilitates the effective building
tuning process
15. Transport facilities including car parking provisions, location of cyclist facilities and public transport
information;
16. Waste management strategy and provisions in place for use by tenants and building occupants;
17. Emergency contact information
18. References and further information
19. As built drawings

4 SUSTAINABLE SITES- 25 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE

4.1 SITE SELECTION (CREDIT 2.1)

The Site has properly selected to minimize the environmental impact of a construction. Also, it is situated in
a natural risk-free zone. And the building was designed to compatible with the Building Regulations which
are published by the Urban Development Authority for Kaduwela urban Council.

Further, approvals to the building and the site have been taken successfully from the UDA by Environmental
ministry.

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4.2 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY (CREDIT 2.2)

This site is located in the Robert Gunawardana Mawatha, Battaramulla within the highly developing area,
near the Battaramulla – Malabe main road.

Calculated data as follows;

 within 0.8 km of a residential area an average density of 10 units per acre net or more

 within 0.8 m of at least 10 basic services and has pedestrian access between the building and the
services

4.3 STORM WATER DESIGN, QUANTITY CONTROL (CREDIT 2.6)

Intent

To limit disruption of natural water hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration
and managing storm water runoff.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Stormwater management plan has been implemented to prevent the post development discharge rate to
40mm per hour since the existing site contains impervious soil where imperviousness is less than 50%.
The project site has been designed to maintain natural storm water flows by promoting infiltration by the
rain garden. The rainwater received on the roof print is effectively harvested by rainwater harvesting
system.

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4.4 STORM WATER DESIGN, QUALITY CONTROL (CREDIT 2.7)

Intent

To limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water run-off.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Developed the parking and non-landscaping area with previous paving, that allows to infiltrate rain water
into sand layer placed below the paving and then into soil and ground water below. Since the existing
imperviousness is greater than 50%, the post development discharge rate is maintained at 50mm per hour
even in rainfall intensity of 75mm per hour by proper landscaping practices.

4.5 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT, NON-ROOF

Intent

To reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas), minimize
impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The vertical green wall and flower toughs, which covers the east & west faces as a shading device helps
reduce the heat island effect.

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The open area around the building has been landscaped with native planting and extensive garden & turfed
areas, which will directly reduce the heat island effect. 100 % of the parking has been provided within the
building conforming to the requirement of the Green Rating System.

4.6 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT, ROOF

Intent

To reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to
minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitats.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

It has been used vegetated roofs and terraces at the floor levels and a solar roof.

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4.7 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION

Intent

Minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve
nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

It has been used interior lighting consist of maximum lux from each lamps and installation design not exit out
the light through the windows. Also using thermal and motion sensor light control system minimize the
usage of artificial lights. Exterior fixtures lumen emitted at an angle of 90 degrees and minimize light trespass
less than 2.0 lux at boundary.

5 WATER EFFICIENCY

5.1 CREDIT 3.1 – WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING

Intent

To Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.

5.1.1 REDUCE POTABLE WATER CONSUMPTION (CREDIT 3.1.1)

To achieve allocated points of this credit, the portable water consumption to be reduced by 50% for
landscaping. This has achieved by following activities;

• Plant water efficient native species

• Plant at least 1year mature plants to survive in less water conditions

• Use highly efficient drip irrigation for all the plants

• Utilized plants and shrubs, which lose less water through evapotranspiration and avoid turfgrass as
much as possible.

• Design rainwater harvesting tanks to store more water during rainy months to be used in water
deficient months

• Design landscape to maximize the exposure of plants to effective rainfall.

5.1.2 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING, ELIMINATE POTABLE WATER CONSUMPTION (CREDIT

3.1.2)

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Since one-year-old mature indigenous plants and shrubs have been planted, after two years of planting,
irrigation can be stopped for establishments. Further, the stormwater from the stormwater harvesting tank
uses for irrigation as much as possible and air conditioning condensate water use to drip irrigates the plant
fences, plant terraces and plant troughs in the vertical garden.

5.2 WATER EFFICIENCY IN AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Intent

Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for Air-conditioning make-up. Use of condense water for
irrigation.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Air conditioning condensate water use to drip irrigates the plant fences, plant terraces and plant troughs in
the vertical garden.

5.3 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES (CREDIT 3.3)

Intent

To reduce the generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local aquifer
recharge.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

5.3.1 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES - REDUCE PORTABLE WATER

The following strategies are to be implemented to reduce portable water consumption,

• Stop irrigation after two years of planting as per credit 3.1.2

• Utilization of innovative technologies proposed under credit 3.4

• 100% reuse of wastewater with passive treatment and Reverse Osmosis (RO) treatment to make
portable water from treated wastewater

The building has a well-designed maintenance free waste water treatment plant.100% waste water is treated
in the site and clean water is discharged into the canal. As a further improvement this water can be used for
gardening and vehicle washing by adding into separate storage tanks.

Bio gas is generated from this system and it can be used to fire up 2 burners.

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5.3.2 HARVESTED RAINWATER (CREDIT 3.3.2)

Harvested rainwater shall be used for the total flushing of water closets and irrigation of plantings.

5.4 CREDIT 3.4– WATER USE REDUCTION

Intent
To further increase the water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on NWS&DB water supply and
wastewater systems.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

To further increase the water efficiency within the building in order to reduce the burden on National Water
Supply and Drainage Board water supply and wastewater systems.

6 liters per flush toilet fittings will be selected with 4 liters per flush urinals. Water supply provided to urinals
will be shut off after office hours. Flow regulating valves and self-closing pillar taps will be used for wash
basin taps.

5.5 3.5. INNOVATIVE WATER TRANSMISSION

Intent

To limit the use of non-renewable energy for water transmission

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

It has been used solar power for the pumping of water. Pressure reducing valves will be used for the lower
floors in both zones of the building. Water efficient toilet appliances, taps, bidders, showers etc.

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Figure 1

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6 ENERGY& ATMOSPHERE

6.1 P1-FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

Intent

Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to
operate as intended.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building commissioning plan established to verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and
systems are designed, installed and calibrated as described in the project specification.
The commissioning procedure included the followings,
• Appointed an independent commissioning team that does not include individuals directly
responsible for project design or construction engagement
• Prepare the design brief reports
• Prepare the Project Specification Document (Owner's requirements of the project)
• Included the construction requirements to the construction documents
• Developed a commissioning plan
• Verify the installation
• Verify the functional performance
• Verify the necessary training procedures
• Verify the O&M documentation
• Completed a commissioning report

6.2 P2- MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Intent

Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Building design comply with the mandatory provisions and prescriptive requirements are followed as
mentioned in ASHRAE 90.1, 2004 and comply with the code of practice on energy efficient buildings of Sri
Lanka, SEA – 2008 dated 30th June 2009.

6.3 P3 - CFC REDUCTION IN HVAC&R EQUIPMENT

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Intent

To reduce ozone layer depletion

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building uses R 134a at chiller for HVAC systems in providing comfort to its users. Usage of CFC or other
refrigerant gases with greenhouse gas (GHG) potential have been eliminated.

6.4 OPTIMISE ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Intent

Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental
impacts associated with excessive energy use.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building design complies with the prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide.

Typically, the building services designed so that minimize the energy consumption.

• LED lamps used;

• Minimize the Air Conditioning requirements;

• VSD driven motors are proposed

6.5 RENEWABLE ENERGY

Intent

Encourage and recognize increasing levels of self-supply through renewable technologies to reduce
environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Currently all the roof area has been utilized for the 50kW Solar Plant

Area of roof = 380 m2

Total Plan area = 850 m2

Percentage of the area used for = 380/850

= 44.7%

Further, it is planned to install 12kW solar Plant for another 110 m2 of the roof in future.

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Figure 2. Solar PV System on green roof

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6.6 ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONING

Intent

Verify and ensure that the entire building is designed, constructed, and calibrated to operate as intended.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The independent commissioning team has,

• Conducted a focused review of the design prior to the construction document phase.
• Conduced a focused review of the construction documents at close to completion
• Conducted a selective review of submittals of commissioned equipment
• Prepared re-commissioning manual
• Prepared plan for resolving outstanding issues after commissioning

6.7 OZONE DEPLETION

Intent

Reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Kyoto Protocol while minimize direct
contribution to climate change

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The refrigerant of the selected HVAC equipment is free of HCFC or Halons.

The fire suppression system does not contain HCFC or Halons.

6.8 MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION (M&V)

Intent

Provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption performance over time .

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Energy consumptions of each individual part is measured and recorded by BMS. Recorded data used for
Energy Management System (EMS) for real time graphing and reporting. These systems predict the energy
requirements and trends of energy consumptions of each equipment.

6.9 GREEN POWER

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The solid waste has been separated and organic waste is transferred to the nearest Bio Gas generation plant
to the energy generation from waste. Bio gas is generated from this system can be used to fire up 2 burners.

Further, Solar Power is used as the main green power source.

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7 MATERIALS & RESOURCES

7.1 PREREQUISITE 1 – STORAGE & COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES

Intent

Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in
landfills.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

An effective waste management strategy plan had been introduced to the entire site which has been
designed to support the separation, collection and storage of materials for recycling.

A five-bin system had been adopted throughout the building to separate waste.

Figure 3. Five Bin System for segregation of Waste

Waste can be generated in many ways in an office area such as paper waste, polythene, plastic, metal, food
waste and dust. Paper waste is the most significant waste in an office building. A special waste management
system for the paper waste had been proposed;

1. Avoid the use of paper by using soft copies as much as possible

2. reduce the unnecessary printing and reuse of one side print paper

3. Use double side (duplex) printing

4. Recycling double side used papers

E-Waste such as photocopy toners, printer cartridges, and broken devices had handed over separately to a
company which specially collects E-Waste.

7.2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Intent

Divert construction, demolition and land clearing debris from landfill disposal redirect recyclable recovered
resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

A majority of the building components was manufactured off site and only building assembly occurred on
site, thus construction waste on site was reduced by 50%. The management of all non-recyclable
construction waste was handled by a specialist contractor who undertakes waste management in an
environmentally sensitive manner.

1. Demolition waste management

 Demolition waste is categorized and use for new construction activities
2. Construction waste management
 majority of the building components were manufactured off site.
 Reinforcement Off Cuts are sold back to the collectors
 PVC pipe sections were transported back to the contractor’s main yard and will be used
for other construction sites.
 Ready-mix concrete waste is used to made concrete paving and floor concreting
 Used plywood sent to sculpture artist and balance for compost making yard
3. Land clearing waste management
 Land clearing waste is directly used for foundation filling of new construction
 Cement Stabilized Soil Bricks are made using excavated soil and Balance Brick production
is sold to outside

7.3 RESOURCE REUSE

Intent

Reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste,
thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The following actions had been taken during the construction;

 Timber and plywood were properly stored at the collection points in order to reuse;

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  Clay bricks were introduced to replace where full block is not fitting.

7.4 LOCAL & REGIONAL MATERIALS

Intent

Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region,
thereby supporting the regional economy and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from
transportation.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Use of the local or regional material is a greener concept as well as a cost-effective method. Majority of the
materials selected are local or regional materials. Cement, sand, metal, rubble, soil and certified / recycled
timber are local and readily available. All the sanitary appliances and relevant accessories, ceramic tiles,
plumbing items, electrical components including cables and paints are purchased from local manufacturers.

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 Name of the product Total cost/LKR Manufacturer Distance/Km

Cement 9,533,126.94 Tokyo cement 12 7.5 R

A
P
Sea Sand 2,964,840.40 Land reclamation 4 I
D
River sand 1,597,870.40, Priyantha suppliers 5 L
Y

Metal 774,424.80 Priyantha suppliers 5

Tiles 21,051,012.89 Royal ceramic 60

Blocks 7,342,827.42 AMtrad Ltd 45

Bricks 1,079,240.74 Nishantha suppliers 55

Paint 4,078,444.00 Nippon paints 2

Timber 11,313,687.60 Timber cooperation 17

Steel 49,874,028.17 Steel cooperation 12

Aluminium 23,967,040.80 Alufab 9,

RENEWABLE MATERIALS

Intent

Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region,
thereby supporting the regional economy and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from
transportation.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The GBCSL Green rating system requires 5% of materials to be from plants that are typically harvested within
a 20-year cycle. Durra partition panels and teak timber have been used in the interior of this building. They
are fast growing plants and harvest can be gained within a 20-year cycle.

7.6 CERTIFIED TIMBER

Intent

Encourage environmentally responsible forest management.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

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It has been used State Timber Corporation and Ministry of Environment certified products for the formwork
timber and furniture of the building.

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8 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

8.1 P1 MINIMUM IAQ PERFORMANCE

Intent

Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance to prevent the development of indoor air quality
problems in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building complies with the minimum requirement of voluntary consensus standard ASHRAE 62,1-2004
Ventilation for acceptable indoor sections 04 through 07 of air quality.

8.2 P2 SMOKE (ETS) CONTROL

Intent

Minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces and ventilation air distribution systems to
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS).

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Smoking is strictly prohibited within the building.

8.3 OUTDOOR AIR DELIVERY MONITORING

Intent

Provide capacity for ventilation system monitoring to help sustain occupant comfort and well-being.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The air conditioning system designed according to the applications of the allocated spaces.

Full Functional and Automated BMS monitor and control the Comfort levels up to the most efficient level.
Outdoor Temperature and the Humidity is monitored and taken as an input for the BMS. Further CO2 level is
monitored by the central BMS. This could be used in future for efficient operation of the BMS. (Ex. Cold Air
Purging at Night Time) CO2 sensor is installed in the AHU rooms in each floor. It measures the CO2 level and
sends it to BMS programme via DDC panel. Then according to the value, BMS send a signal to the fresh air &
return air motorized dampers to modulate the damper. Percentage of modulation is totally decided by BMS.

Fresh Air dampers are controlling the air flow according to the feedback from the CO2 monitoring system.
The CO2 Sensors are fixed 1.5m above the finished floor level. Mechanically ventilated areas air flow is
controlled by fresh air dampers. Naturally ventilated areas are occupied with emergency fresh air supply fans
for induce the air flow.

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8.4 INCREASED VENTILATION

Intent

Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve indoor air quality for improved occupant comfort, well-
being and productivity.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The following have been adopted;

Mechanically Vented Spaces:

 Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to 30% above minimum ASHRAE 62.1-2004
rates

Naturally Vented Spaces:

 Design system to meet Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 (1998).

 Use diagrammatic calculations to show design

 use macroscopic, multi-zone, analytic mode to predict room-by-room airflows naturally ventilate
90% of occupied spaces per ASHRAE 62.1-2004

 Preventing dust & debris entering ductwork and working area during construction

 Use of low emitting paints, sealants, adhesive, etc. during construction

 During installation of VOC-emitting materials, provide 100% ventilation

 Keeping work area as dry as possible

8.5 CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

Intent

Prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help
sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers building occupants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

In order to minimize the air quality degradation before and after construction following criteria is

considered.

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Project executive Staff was directly responsible for implementing IAQ management plan through an
appointed IAQ representative in order to reduce particulate matters, VOC emitting materials and
formaldehydes.

1. Set up goals and procedures and corrective measures in terms of following

 Construction methods and sequences for source control

 Storing of materials

 Avoid high VOC materials

 Consider highly efficient machineries with low emissions and exhaust control

 Expel all pollutant away from workers by barricading and exhausting

2. Flush out the building as stipulated in the LEED Credit EQ 3.2 Air Quality Testing

 Conduct an IAQ baseline test after construction, prior to occupancy

 Use EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air.

8.6 LOW EMITTING MATERIALS

Intent

Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous or potentially irritating and harmful to the
comfort and well-being of installer and building occupants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

All adhesives and sealants are used as specified in the Green Rating System for Built Environment, Version
1.0.

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8.7 INDOOR CHEMICAL & POLLUTANT SOURCE CONTROL

Intent

Minimize exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

All the fresh air systems are occupied with high level filters to control the return air and outside air. Exhausts
are provided where high contaminants are experienced such as pantry and photocopy, record room etc.

Cleaning materials are stored in the dedicated places. Those rooms are separately ventilated. Main entrances
are occupied with carpets and cleaning arrangements established.

8.8 CONTROLLABILITY OF SYSTEMS

Intent

Provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant
spaces to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

As this building is automated by a BMS the lighting control system is also interfaced via hi-level interfacing it
can be monitored & controlled remotely through Ethernet.

Lighting Controls:

The lighting control systems established so that provided the 90% individual lighting control for required
areas. The occupants are enabled to adjust the lighting levels (dimming / switching) according to the task
needs. Also centralized control is possible for shared areas.

Lighting scene & Scenarios are preprogrammed. But the programming the controller will be user friendly
with authentication levels.

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 Figure 4. Bus controlled Lighting System

Comfort Controls:

Air conditioning system is designed so that individual control is possible to suite the individual task needs.
Multi occupied areas are BMS monitored and controlled.

8.9 THERMAL COMFORT DESIGN

Intent

Provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building
occupants.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

Orientation and Building Envelope and green wall enhance the thermal comfort by reducing energy
requirement of the HAVC system.

The thermal comfort condition is according to the ASHRAE 55-2004 to include the primary factors of air
temperature, radiant temperature, air speed and humidity.

HVAC system is implemented for following parameters.

 Maximum Outdoor Temperature - 32C

 Maintained indoor temperature - 23- 25C

 Maximum Outdoor Humidity - 82%

 Maintained Humidity 55 - 60%

The BMS constantly monitors the thermal comfort parameters via sensors installed throughout the building.
When a deviation is detected the system compensates and alerts the facility manager to the problem.

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8.10 THERMAL COMFORT VERIFICATION

Intent

Provide for the assessment of building thermal comfort over time

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The projects implement a thermal comfort survey of building occupants within 18 months after occupancy.
Necessary measures has already been adopted as per the survey results.

BMS system is continuously monitoring the system performance and corrective measures are taken
automatically for minor errors.

8.11 DAYLIGHT & VIEWS

Intent

Provide for the building occupants a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors through the
introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied areas of the building.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building is designed to maximize natural light penetration with open spaces on either side daylight to
infiltrate but restricts the undesired solar heat gains being cut off with the use of artificial long eaves.

Lighting will be minimized while all luminaries used are LEDs. Building is designed to maximize natural light
penetration with its open spaces on either side. This Design intent is to use day light in all the areas, specially
corridors and walkways. Days of daylight levels are low, artificial lighting shall be used. Thus, the requirement
for artificial lighting is minimized

Operates only during day time and all non-emergency interior lighting turned off during night. External lights
also installed where the areas for safety and security.

Figure 5. Daylight view from Indoor

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9 INNOVATION & DESIGN

Intent

To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance
above the requirements set by the GREEN SL® Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building
categories not specifically addressed by the GREEN SL® Rating System.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

The building is designed entirely to merge with the surrounding greenery. There is a green wall,
green outdoor terraces and roof garden . The interior layouts of all the floors have been designed
to get the outdoor green ambience to the indoors. The offices are having spectacular view through
the corridors and the windows over the greenery around the built environment.

The existed excavated pit, where the collapsed sheds were located, has been creatively used with
the existed levels at the site, when placing the building within the site.

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10 SOCIAL & CULTURAL AWARENESS

10.1 ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES & HERITAGE BUILDINGS (PREREQUISITE 1)

Intent

To protect archaeological sites and heritage buildings and to avoid building which may affect the cultural
identity of the site and the heritage value of the building.

Sobhadham Piyasa approach

10.2 SOCIAL WELLBEING, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Intent

To ensure the buildings and developments address the aspects of maintaining and improving the public
health and social wellbeing. The social benefits of sustainable design are related to improvements in the
quality of life, health, and well-being. These benefits can be realized at different levels – buildings, the
community, and society in general. At a building level, research on the human benefits of sustainable design
has centered on three primary topics: health, comfort, and satisfaction.

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