The Green Building
The Green Building
The Green Building
1 INTRODUCTION 3-4
2 HISTORY 5-5
3 COMPARISON 7–8
If all the structures in the world are constructed giving due importance to
the ecosystem and energy efficiency, the harmful effects on the environment
and the earth's eco-system such greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion,
global warming etc., can be prevented or minimized.
Fig. Carbon Emissions [4] Fig. Savings from Green Buildings [5]
HISTORY [6]
Hard to achieve suitable emphasis on human health Hard to achieve suitable emphasis on human Support and protect health ethos for better
health wellbeing.
Focused on the current state Focused on the distant future for the building and Focused on the distant future for the building and
its components its and occupants
Term used mostly for process or product that has In addition to the environmental, strives to at least Term used mostly for process or product that has
little impact on the environment acknowledge the social and economic ramifications no negative impact on the environment and
Sustainable is still focused on the environment buildings occupants
instead of the building occupant
Green isn’t always sustainable Sustainable is more than green design, it is a higher Healthy buildings are the next chapter of green and
degree. So sustainable is always green sustainable buildings. It is the introduction of
health and well-being as another element of green
and sustainability
Green is a subset of sustainable Sustainable includes green Healthy is a green and sustainable building as well
as it contributes to improving the mental state of
its occupants through its design characteristics.
NEED FOR GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA [7]
1. Sustainable Site Design
Create minimum urban sprawl and prevent needless destruction of valuable
land, habitat and open space
Encourage higher density urban development as a means to preserve valuable
green space
2. Water Quality & Conservation
Preserve the existing natural water cycle and design the site so that they
closely emulate the site’s natural hydrological systems
Emphasis on retention of storm water and on-site infiltration as well as
ground water recharging
Minimize the inefficient use of potable water on the site while maximizing
the recycling and reuse of water.
3. Energy & Environment
Minimize adverse impact on the environment through optimized building
siting & design, material selection, and aggressive use of energy conservation
measures
Maximize the use of renewable energy and other low impact energy sources
Building performance should exceed minimum International Energy Code (IEC)
compliance level by 30-40%.
NEED FOR GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA [7]
4. Indoor Environmental Quality
Provide a healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environment for
building occupants
Utilize the best possible conditions in terms of indoor air quality, ventilation,
and thermal comfort, access to natural ventilation and day lighting
5. Materials and Resources
Minimize the use of non-renewable construction materials through efficient
engineering and construction, and effective recycling of construction debris
Maximize the use of recycled materials, modern energy efficient engineered
materials, and resource efficient composite type structural systems as well as
sustainably managed, biomass materials
Fig. Green Buildings Fig. Energy savings (LEED certified buildings) [8]
HOW TO MAKE OUR BUILDINGS GREEN? [12]
Taking an intelligent approach to energy.
Safeguarding water resources.
Minimising waste and maximising reuse.
Promoting health and wellbeing.
Keeping our environment green.
Creating resilient and flexible structures.
Connecting communities and people.
Considering all stages of a building's life-cycle. Fig. Green Buildings (LEED INDIA) [11]
The benefits of
green buildings
are Environmen-
tal, Economic
and Social [12]
Fig. Water Storage System [11] Fig. Thermal Storage Walls [11]
MAIN STRATEGIES TYPES GREEN BUILDING
OF GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
•Material •Solar Power
•Lighting •Smart Appliances
•Building Insulation •Water
•Indoor Air Quality •Net Zero Concept
•Roofs & Walls •Green Insulation
•Windows •Cool Roofs
•Renewable Energy •HVAC
•Water •Low-Emitting Materials
•Landscaping Fig. Green Buildings Systems [10]
•Green Building Std
Solar tiles Spend large portion of the day absorbing energy from the sun
Triple Glazed window Resist the building from direct sunlight and restrict the heat to enter the house
Fig. Cii godrej Fig. Suzlon Energy Fig. Raintree Hotels - Fig. ITC Green Centre -
building,hydrabad Limited Pune Chennai Gurgaon
Fig. The Druk White Lotus Fig. Rajiv Gandhi Fig. Olympia Technology Fig. Doon School -
School International Airport Park Dehradun