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Table of Contents

List of Tables: ................................................................................................................. 2

List of Figures: ................................................................................................................ 3

1. Team Summary ....................................................................................................... 4

2. Project Summary .................................................................................................... 6

3. Goals ....................................................................................................................... 8

4. Context and Approach .......................................................................................... 10

5. Detailed Building Area Programme ...................................................................... 11

6. Water Consumption ............................................................................................. 12

7. Findings From Pre-Design Analysis ....................................................................... 13

8. Design Ideas .......................................................................................................... 15

9. Technical Specifications ........................................................................................ 22

Appendix ...................................................................................................................... 23

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List of Tables:
Table 1 – Team Members .............................................................................................. 4
Table 2 – Preliminary Construction Budget ................................................................... 7
Table 3 - Goals & Strategies ........................................................................................... 9
Table 4 - Details of Site Area ........................................................................................ 11
Table 5- Details of Area Distribution in the Apartment............................................... 11
Table 6- Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 22

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List of Figures:
Figure 1 - Satellite View of the Site .............................................................................. 11
Figure 2- Min, Max, Avg Temperature ......................................................................... 13
Figure 3- Average Rainfall ............................................................................................ 13
Figure 4- Average Sun Hours........................................................................................ 13
Figure 5- Avg and Max Wind Speed ............................................................................. 13
Figure 6- Avg. Cloud and Humidity .............................................................................. 14
Figure 7– Actual Photograph of the Site ...................................................................... 14
Figure 8– Agrocrete Solid Block ................................................................................... 15
Figure 9– Agrocrete Hollow Block................................................................................ 15
Figure 10– Agrocrete Plaster ....................................................................................... 15
Figure 11- HempBloc ................................................................................................... 16
Figure 12– Evaporative Roof Cooling........................................................................... 16
Figure 13– Evaporative Roof Cooling with Solar PV .................................................... 17
Figure 14– Solar-Wind Power Hybrid System .............................................................. 17
Figure 15– Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System .................................................... 17
Figure 16– Multifunctional Green Wall ....................................................................... 18
Figure 17– Underground Cooling System .................................................................... 18
Figure 18– Contrast between Jali Wall & Convetional Wall ........................................ 18
Figure 19– Double Glazzed Glass ................................................................................. 19
Figure 20– IoT Integrated Automated Building Management System ........................ 20
Figure 21– French Drain ............................................................................................... 20
Figure 22– Plastic Brick ................................................................................................ 21
Figure 23– Letter of Confirmation from the Project Partner ...................................... 23

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1. Team Summary

1.1. Team Name: Accidental Engineers

1.2. Division: Single-Family Housing

1.3. Institutions:
a. Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi
b. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture, Nerul
c. Terna Engineering College, Nerul

1.4. Team Members:

Team Accidental Engineers is a multidisciplinary team consisting of students from

different domains, including BE Mechanical, BE Electronics & Telecommunication,
BE Civil, and B.ARCH. The team members include

Name Institute
Dhruv Kabra Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Shanto Mathai Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Suyash Mali Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Chetan Velonde Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Shrudhi Chaudhary Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology
Shivjeet Suvarna Dr. D Y Patil College of Architecture
Karan Deshmukh Dr. D Y Patil College of Architecture
Pranav Bhoite Terna Engineering College
Table 1 – Team Members

1.5. Approach:
The team is divided into nine overlapping divisions based on the domains of
interest. The domains are Energy Performance (EPI, energy calculations, energy-
efficient applications, and appliances); Health & Well Being (human comfort,
HVAC, natural cooling and ventilation); Cost Analysis (budgeting, affordability,
scalability, market potential); Documentation (inclusive of communication); Water
Performance; Resilience Design Considerations; Innovation Materials & Research;
Engineering and Operations; and Architectural Design. This approach allows for
workload sharing whilst maintaining a thorough approach.

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The team's main aim will be to make the project sustainable, energy-efficient,
water-efficient, affordable, and modular. We plan to use green energy
alternatives to achieve net-zero housing facilities and maximize the use of
naturally available ambient light and natural ventilation to reduce power
consumption further.

1.6. Lead Institution:

The lead institution, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, is a private
engineering college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It was established in
1994 and is in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The motto of the institute is "Love Your
Neighbour as Yourself."
The institute offers a B.E. degree in Mechanical, Computer Science, IT, Electronics
& Telecommunication, and Electrical branches. Various coursework offered in a
few of these branches include Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Thermodynamics,
Energy Audit, Disaster Management, Power System Operation & Control, and
High Voltage Transmission

1.7. Faculty Lead & Advisor:

The team is guided by a faculty lead and a faculty advisor, both from the lead
institute, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology.
Faculty Lead - Prof. Nilesh Varkute
Assistant Professor, ME
With a teaching experience of 11 years, his areas of interest include
Energy Management, Heat Transfer, and CFD.
Faculty Guide - Prof. Badal Kudachi
Assistant Professor, ME
With a teaching experience of 7 years, his areas of interest include
Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow, CFD, and Renewable Energy.
1.8. Industry Partner:
Green Jams
Site: https://www.greenjams.org/
Key Individual: Tarun Jami (Founder)

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2. Project Summary
2.1. Project Name: Samyukta
2.2. Project Partner:

• Name of Organisation: Samyukta Co-operative Housing Society

Limited
• Background: Samyukta CHS is a society with ten-row houses
situated in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
• Key Individual: Mr. Abhay Kabra
(Secretary)
2.3. Brief Description of Project:
The project Samyukta is a redevelopment project for a cooperative housing
society in Navi Mumbai. The project is in its pre-design phase. The site has a warm-
humid type of climatic zone. Since the houses are single-family dwellings, we
expect all-around demography from young kids to experienced grandparents. The
operation schedule of different zones varies over the 24 hours and seven days of
the week.
2.4. Site Details:

• Site Area = 1740 m2

• Permissible Built-up Area = 3480 m2 (for 10 row houses)
• Permissible Ground Coverage = 2
• Proposed/Estimated Built-up Area = 258 m2 (for 1 row house)

2.5. Energy Performance Index:

EPI Goal = 40 kWh/m2 per year
2.6. Preliminary estimate of on-site renewable energy generation
potential:
Wind Energy Generation Potential = 50000 kWh per year
Solar PV Potential = 208800 kWh per year
Considering 80% of the rooftop area of 1740 m2, a 139.2kW plant is feasible. For the
domestic wind turbine, a wind speed of 6 m/s for a rotor diameter of 7 m is
considered.
2.7. Preliminary Construction Budget:
The project partner hasn't constricted us on a budget. However, the preliminary
estimate is as follows (Table2):
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Sr Particulars Baseline Estimate Proposed Design

Estimate
% Amount % Amount
(in Lakhs) (in Lakhs)
1 Land 0 0 0% 0
2 Civil Work 50% 42.75
Excavation 3% 2.565
Footing and 12% 10.26
Foundation
Brickwork and 17% 14.535
Plastering
R.C.C. Works 10% 8.55
Roofing Slab 13% 11.115
3 Interior Finishes 27% 23.085 0
Flooring and Tiling 10% 8.55
Wood Works 8% 6.84
Painting 6% 5.13
Furnishing 5.50% 4.7025
4 MEP 12.25% 10.47375 0
Water supply and 5% 4.275
Plumbing
Electric Wiring 8% 6.84
Automation and IBMS 2.50% 2.1375
0
5 Contingencies 5% 4.275 5% 4.275

Hard Costs 80.58375 89.775

6 Pre-Operative
expenses
Building Design and 2.50% 2.1375 2.50% 2.1375
Approval
Site Establishment 2% 1.71 2% 1.71
7 Consultants 1.25% 1.06875 1.25% 1.06875
0
TOTAL 100 85.5 110.75 94.69125
Table 2 – Preliminary Construction Budget

2.8. Special Requirements and Goals of the Project Partner:

The project partner hasn't specified any specific requirements, constraints, or
goals. We aim to design a practically ready-to-implement solution and make an
actual values-based sustainable design rather than an ideal design.
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3. Goals
SR. NO. GOALS STRATEGIES

1. Resilience • To create disaster and • Natural cross ventilation in

pandemic resilient maximum spaces in the design, thus
accommodation maintaining the indoor air quality.
• Using the society's • Design involving nature and spaces
amenities to strengthen promoting physical and mental
the community physically fitness.
and mentally. • Double glazing, jali wall, chajjas, etc.,
• To withstand extreme to combat extreme climatic
climatic conditions. conditions.

2. Affordability • Easy to afford and cost- • Use of local materials

effective design • Faster construction due to the use
• Made up of reusable of sustainable materials.
materials
• Low operational cost due
to usage of sustainable
resources

3. Energy Performance The team aims to create • Use of solar panels

energy-efficient housing to • Domestic windmill
minimize total energy • Maximizing the use of available
consumption using various daylight
effective techniques. • Minimizing the need for air
conditioning in the building
4. Architectural Design • Disaster resilient and • Designing the building to maximize
sustainable architectural the utilization of natural light and
design ventilation and minimize energy
• Creating good design wastage.
amalgamating sustainability
• Construction using minimum
with healthy open spaces will
available resources.
help improve physical and
mental health and form a • Creating balconies, voids,
community. recreational spaces, etc., to create
more interaction.
5. Water Performance • To recharge the • To implement a comprehensive
groundwater table. rainwater harvesting facility to
• To reduce water enhance the water performance by
consumption. about 40%.
• To minimize the water • Treating and using the wastewater
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discharge. from wash-basins to water the

plants in the CHS.
6. Sustainability a. To create a sustainable • Use of locally available materials and
accommodation aiding modern prefabricated construction
environmental • Use of sustainable materials like
conservation. stone, bamboo for resource-
efficient construction.

7. Innovation • To create a climate- • Incorporating various innovative

responsive and energy- technologies such as IoT, VRV, etc.,
efficient design. for moving towards a better and
• To create a self-sustainable sustainable lifestyle.
design.

8. Health & Wellbeing • Design promoting mental • Design incorporating findings on

and physical fitness.
• Design efficiently to create
healthy open green spaces.
9. Engineering & • To design a structurally
Operation sound plan with minimal
obstruction to user space
in structural elements like
beams and columns.
• To design an efficient
HVAC system suitable for
the use case.
10. Scalability & Market • To create a flexible self-
Potential sustaining design.
• Adaptable in use.
Table 3 - Goals & Strategies
psychological and behavioral
studies.
• Use of green paints, low VOC paints,
carpet tiles.
• Use of Variable Refrigerant Flow
(VRF) system wherein a single
outdoor compressor unit supplies a
variable amount of refrigerant to
the expansion unit (indoor unit).
• Use of various innovative
technologies.
• To use locally available materials.
• To create a modular design pattern.

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4. Context and Approach

4.1. Context of Project and related Ideas:

The project caters to housing for a single-family. The resident family may be a
nuclear family or a joint family. We consider the current residents as a baseline. In
the project, we design the housing for a family of 5, which is a typical average of
the current residents.

The plot is located in Navi Mumbai. Common construction materials found close
by are bricks, concrete blocks, cement, modern materials like pre-cast, glass, steel,
etc. Thus, considering the site context, a vernacular approach to the design won't
mingle with the cityscape. Therefore, we have to use materials like gypsum
partition, pre-cast structural members, etc., in a manner that the efficiency of the
building is not compromised.

The major environmental issue faced is the possibility of floods or water logging
during heavy monsoon. To counter this, we plan on using stilts.

The number of people residing per area is not large. Hence, a building management
system becomes essential in reducing occupancy loads when not in use. Efficient
energy appliances and building management systems like IoT can help minimize
the overall energy consumption of the building, thus achieving a net-zero energy
building design.

4.2. Analysis of Market

The location of the site is prime in the sense of approachability, hospitals, and
schools nearby and bus and railway stop in close vicinity. The project caters to the
redevelopment of the site. However, the new construction is also to cater to the
ten families only. No expansion is planned. So, we know the end-users that the
project caters to.

According to the site survey, the site is among other residential units in the area.
There are other cooperative housing societies that consist of identical row house
structures. This project can be expanded to these other CHSs too. The opposite
side of the street consists of multi-family residential units.

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5. Detailed Building Area Programme

5.1. Site:
o Location: - Vashi, Navi-Mumbai, Maharashtra.
o Co-ordinates: - 19.0836096 ,72.9990237
o Height above sea level: -5m
Area (Per Row House) Area (m2)
Site area 174m2
Landscape area 36 m2
Ground coverage 2%
Total built-up area 258 m2
Table 4 - Details of Site Area

5.2. Site description:

The site is located in an urban setting. The approach is from the connecting road.
The main road is 150 m from the site. The nearest bus stop is also at 150 m with
the local railway station 2.5 km from the site. There are hospitals and schools
within a 1-kilometer radius.
Floor Rooms Cooling System Area
(m2)
Ground Floor Garage Un-Conditioned 26
Living room Temporal Mixed Mode 60
Room1 Temporal Mixed Mode 33
First Floor Dining Room Temporal Mixed Mode 36
Kitchen Temporal Mixed Mode 35
Temple Room Temporal Mixed Mode 15
Room 2 Temporal Mixed Mode 35
Second Floor Pantry Un-Conditioned 15
Room 3 Temporal Mixed Mode 48
Room 4 Temporal Mixed Mode 42
Terrace - Un-Conditioned 86
Table 5- Details of Area Distribution in the Apartment

5.3. Site Photo:

Estimated Total Built-Up Area: 258 m2

The project needs to follow NNMC Development Control
Regulations, which supersedes any other local by-laws.
• The project does not have the typical site plan with FAR.
Instead, it is assigned a building outline with a permissible
Built-Up Area.
• The project must incorporate the district cooling
systems, centralized solid waste management system, etc.
Figure 1 - Satellite View of the Site
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6. Water Consumption

Water consumption baseline estimate of all end-uses.

OHT (Overhead Tank) CALCULATION

Amount of water consumed per person per day = 135L

Number of people in a row house = 5
Total amount of water consumed per day = 135x 5= 675L
Water required for miscellaneous activities (landscaping, etc.) = 325 L

Total amount of water required for a row house = 675 +325

= 1000 L

We know 1L = 0.001 cu. m.

Therefore, volume = 1 cu. m.
Now assuming depth to be 1.0 m

Considering it to be a cube,
D (depth) = 1.m, L (length)= l, B (breadth) = l

V=DxBxL
1=1xlxl

B = 1 m.
L = 1 m.

Dimensions of OHT are 1 m x 1 m x1 m

TOTAL OHT DIMENSIONS = 4.8X 2.4 X 1.5

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7. Findings From Pre-Design Analysis

7.1. Climate Analysis:
Vashi, Navi Mumbai experience three predominant seasons viz. Summer (March
to June), Monsoon (July to October), and Winter (November to February).
The climate type is warm and humid.
Further, this area can be classified as the sub-tropical monsoonal climate of
humid-per-humid to semi-arid and sub-humid type. The overall climate is equable
with high rainfall days and very few days of extreme temperatures.
In summer, the average day temperature is 35°C and night temperature is 28°C,
with humidity at 70%
In monsoon, the average day temperature is 28°C and night temperature is 26°C
with humidity at 85% with an average precipitation of 750mm
In winter, the average day temperature is 32°C and night temperature is 23°C, with
humidity at 50%

Figure 2- Min, Max, Avg Temperature Figure 3- Average Rainfall

Figure 4- Average Sun Hours Figure 5- Avg and Max Wind Speed

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Figure 6- Avg. Cloud and Humidity

7.2. Site Analysis

Vashi is a node in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, across the Thane Creek of the
Arabian Sea on the outskirts of Mumbai. The site is plot number 14 of sector 10,
Vashi. It has good connectivity to other nodes of Navi Mumbai and Mumbai
through local trains, buses, and auto-rickshaws with tar approach roads and
cement travel roads.
The terrain is flat, with rock formation mainly derived from Deccan Basalt and
granites, gneisses, and laterite. The soil is calcareous, neutral to alkaline in
reaction (pH 7.5 to 8.5), clayey, with high water holding capacity (200-250mm/m)
The site is located in an urban setting. The approach is from the connecting road.
The main road is 150 m from the site. The nearest bus stop is also at 150 m with
the local railway station 2.5 km from the site. There are hospitals and schools in a
1-kilometer radius

Figure 7– Actual Photograph of the Site

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8. Design Ideas

8.1. Use of Carbon Negative Construction Material

We have partnered with Green Jams, an Indian startup that has used hemp as a
fundamental material to develop carbon-negative construction materials.
a. Agrocrete® Solid Blocks
Replacement of clay bricks, fly ash bricks,
and concrete masonry units. Best suited for
load-bearing construction and low-rise
structures.
Features:
• 50% lower construction cost, 50%
higher thermal insulation, 30% lesser
weight
• 60% faster masonry, 60% lesser Figure 8– Agrocrete Solid Block
mortar required, 20% lesser plaster
requirements

b. Agrocrete® Hollow Blocks

A lightweight, highly insulating, carbon-
negative replacement of AAC blocks and
hollow burnt-clay blocks. Best suited for non-
loadbearing applications within structural
frames in low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise
structures.
Features:
• 40% higher thermal insulation, 40%
lower construction cost, 20% thinner
walls
Figure 9– Agrocrete Hollow Block

c. Agrocrete® Plaster
A ready-made two-part pre-mix plaster for
premium quality, custom, and artisanal
wall finish.
Features:
• Thermally Insulating
• Water-resistant
• Termite and Pest resistant
• Excellent life and durability

d. BINDR™
A low-carbon replacement of Portland
Figure 10– Agrocrete Plaster
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cement made up of industrial co-products. Best used for masonry mortar

and plaster.
Features:
• 80% less carbon emissions than Portland cement
• 100% upcycled Material
• Excellent binding
• Non-toxic
• Lesser water required

e. HempBloc™

It is made of hemp stalks and BINDR. Available in the form of

pre-cast blocks.
Applications: non-loadbearing walls between structural
frames for superior thermal insulation.
Features:
• Best-in-class thermal insulation
• Low weight
• Carbon Negative
Figure 11- HempBloc
8.2. Evaporative Roof Cooling
In Summers, a large Portion of Heat load comes from the rooftops and creates a
tremendous heat gain in the building. To reduce the load on air conditioning
systems, a growing number of companies are cooling the building from the top
down using water. Evaporation is a natural way of cooling.
Working:
This cooling reverses the heat flow through the
roof. Heat is now transferred out of the building
through the roof. This effect creates an effect
equivalent to R-7 roof insulation during the day.
Rather than absorbing heat, as does insulation, the
evaporation of water carries heat away from the
building.
Installation:
Figure 12– Evaporative Roof Cooling Evaporative coolers are installed in one of two ways: the
cooler blows air into a central location, or the cooler
connects to ductwork, distributing the air to different rooms. Central-location
installations work well for compact houses that are open from room to room.
Ducted systems are required for larger homes with hallways and multiple rooms.
Most evaporative coolers for residential buildings are installed in a down-flow
arrangement on the roof. However, it is preferred to install ground-mounted
horizontal units, which feature more manageable maintenance and less risk of
roof leaks.

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Pros
• Roof cooling can have a very short payback period
• Roof cooling extends the life of a roof; a roof cooling system would have a
payback of less than 13 months
• The no-clog/no-drip system is composed of few moving parts and requires
little maintenance
Cons
• If the evaporative cooler is installed on the roof, there is some roof
deterioration caused by routine maintenance trips
• Temperature control is limited.
• A sunlit rooftop cooler will be about 1°F less effective than a shaded cooler.

8.3. Integrating Evaporative Roof

Cooling with Solar PV
We know that as the temperature increases,
the efficiency of solar panels reduces. Also,
solar panels need to be cleaned regularly. The
misting or sprinkler equipment can be placed
such that it carries out both the tasks of
keeping the roof and the solar panels cool
along with cleaning the solar panel.
Figure 13– Evaporative Roof Cooling with Solar PV

8.4. Solar-Wind Hybrid System

Along with a rooftop solar PV system, a
domestic wind turbine has the potential
to increase the reliability and
performance of the system. We plan to
channel the wind between two rows of
the building considering wind directions
and concentrate the wind to increase
the gains.
Figure 14– Solar-Wind Power Hybrid System

8.5. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)

System
Instead of providing multiple split AC
units in a particular dwelling, a VRF
system increases efficiency and
controllability with a singular outdoor
condensing unit and multiple indoor units.
In VRF systems, the amount of refrigerant

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flowing to the evaporators (indoor units) is varied according to need. This

provides us with the ability to individualize control of comfort zones.

8.6. Green Walls

Figure 16– Multifunctional Green Wall
Green wall on the exterior to prevent
heating of the walls during daytime.
The plants used for creating the green
wall are selected to attract various
species of pollinating insects and local
birds and have low nutritional
requirements. Drip irrigation is used to
water the green wall hence reducing
the water requirement. Further, the
excess water is recollected and reused.
Moreover, the air layer between the
LWS and wall provides good insulation
against heat.

8.7. Underground Cooling System:

Hot air enters the air duct

and passes through
copper pipes submerged
into water (or buried in
the ground). As the air
moves through these
pipes, it gets cooled, and
the cool air is distributed
into the apartment via
small outlets in each room.

Figure 17– Underground Cooling System

8.8. Jali Wall:

Unlike conventional solid walls,
a Jali wall has voids of varying
sizes. These voids ensure better
flow of air in the windward
direction, providing better
ventilation as compared to
traditional walls. Moreover, it

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allows a good amount of ambient light to enter the room while reducing the solar
glare by reducing the intensity of direct sunlight. Along with the reduced intensity
of sunlight, the air in the voids acts as an insulator against heat, further reducing
the room's heating.
Additionally, using egg-crate fins or diamond fins can be even more efficient.

8.9. Wind Catching Window Design

We plan to concentrate the flow of wind in a corridor between two rows of

housing. The windows of the houses can have attachments to draw the wind in
through specific windows with attachments and flow through the house and out
through the windows on the opposite sides.

8.10. High-Performance Glass

a. Insulated (Double glazed, Triple Glazed)

The glass panes have an air space in between layers
which forms an insulating layer. As a result, the U-
factor and solar heat gain coefficient are lowered.
b. Gas-filled Glazing
Nobel gasses like argon and krypton are filled in
between different layers of glass panes to form the
insulating layer. This further reduces the U value by
0.2-0.3 W/m2K
c. Heat-absorbing Tints
Tinted glass absorbs a large fraction of the incoming
Figure 19– Double Glazzed Glass
solar radiation and glare, thus reducing the solar heat
gain co-efficient. However, they also reduce the
amount of visible light transmitted. Gray, bronze, blue, and green are
some of the frequently used tints wherein blue and green tints provide
greater penetration of light and slightly reduce heat transfer compared
to other tints.
d. Low-emissivity (Low-E) Coatings
Microscopically thin metal or metallic oxide layers are deposited on a
window pane to make a Low-E Coating. Longwave radiations can be
reflected back to the atmosphere more efficiently using low-E coatings.
e. Spectrally selective Glass
Spectrally selective glass also blocks longwave radiation, but multiple
layers of silver in the coating allow the glass to selectively transmit and
reject specific wavelengths of solar radiation.
f. Reflective Coatings
They consist of thin metallic layers in a variety of colors. They block
heat and light and also provide aesthetic appeal.

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8.11. Building Management System (IoT Integrated Automated Building

Systems):

Figure 20– IoT Integrated Automated Building Management System

8.12. Energy Efficient Appliances

Use of energy-efficient appliances including LEDs, water heaters, air conditioners,
refrigerators, dishwashers, chimneys, computer systems, entertainment systems,
along with proper ventilation for keeping them cool through natural or forced
convection.

8.13. French Drains

A French drain is a trench filled with a perforated pipe and gravel

that allows water to drain naturally from your yard.

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8.14. Treating and Reusing Waste Water

The wastewater from washbasins, etc., can be collected and passed through
various filtering beds designed using different semi-aquatic and aquatic plants.
The aquatic flora, along with a few other aquatic species like fishes, cleans the
water to a great extent. This water can be further used to water the plants or into
flush tanks. Different filtering techniques can be employed using sand, gravel, and
charcoal

8.15. Low VOC

We can go with a rustic ambiance in a few zones with no paint while using Green
Paint or Low VOC paints in some zones. Also, the use of carpet or carpet tiles in
appropriate zones helps in keeping VOCs and dust in check.

8.16. Plastic Bricks

Plastic bricks are dried plastic waste-filled in plastic bottles. They can
be used in structures like dog shelters where they spread awareness
along with repurposing plastic waste.

8.17. Terracotta Walls/Floors/Tiles/Partitions

The use of air-permeable terracotta boards, tiles, curtains, or
partitions helps in making an earthy ambiance for the user.

Figure 22– Plastic Brick

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9. Technical Specifications
Equipment Description Equipment Description
Company -: Havells Company -: Atomberg Studio
Model-: Efficiencie Neo 48” Model-: Atomberg Studio
Power-: 26W 150mm BLDC Motor Energy
Cost -: 3250/- Saving Exhaust Fan
Power-: 6.5W
Cost -: 2190/-

Company -: Whirlpool Company -: Havells

Model-: Whitemagic Classic Model-: Aspro
6.5 Kg GenX Fully Automatic Power-: 500W
Top Load Washing Machine Cost -: 3150/-
Power-:360 Watt
Cost -: 15500/-

Company -: LG Company -: Diken VRV VI

Model-: 32LM565BPTA LED Model-: VRV RXYTQ8U7YF
smart TV Tonnage-: 5.4
Power-: 45W Power -: 380- 415V/50 Hz
Cost -: 23500/-

Company -: LG Company -: Philips

Model-: Scarlet Charm GL- Model-: Diva GC83
D201ASCZ Power-: 750 W
Power-: 107 W Cost -: 550/-
Cost -: 19250/-

Company -: PHILIPS Company -: PHILIPS

Model-: LED White Batten Model-: AP Led Plus
Power-: 24 W Power-: 7W, 8.5 W, 12 W
Cost -: 1450/- Cost -: 1450/-

Company -: Kirloskar Company -: Havells

Model-: SUPERSTAR Model-: Instanio 3 Ltr Instant
Power-: 68 W Water Geyser
Cost -: 6500/- Cost -: 3800/-

Table 6- Technical Specifications

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Appendix: Letter of Confirmation from Project Partner

Accidental Engineers
Single-Family Housing