Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering

and Management, Nagpur.

(2020-21)

THE GREEN BUILDING

PRESENTED BY : COURSE COORDINATOR :
Dr. Harshad Bhave
Name - SANGEET KHULE
(Dept. of Civil Engg.)
Roll No. - 60 Course : Green Building
Branch - Mechanical Engg. Course Code : CET 498-1
SR NO. CONTENT SLIDE NO.

1 INTRODUCTION 3-4
2 HISTORY 5-5

3 COMPARISON 7–8

4 NEED FOR GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA 9 - 10

5 HOW TO MAKE OUR BUILDINGS GREEN? 11 - 11
6 STRATEGIES & TECHNOLOGY 12 -12

7 BENEFITS & LIMITATIONS 13 -13

8 FEATURES, MATERIALS & METHODS 14 -15

9 CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREEN BUILDING 16 - 16

10 TYPES OF GREEN BUILDING 17 -17

11 LEED RATING SYSTEM 18 -18

12 SOME GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA 19 -19

13 CONCLUSION 20 – 20
14 REFERENCES 21 - 22
INTRODUCTION [1]
 A ‘green’ building is a building that, in its design, construction or operation,
reduces or eliminates negative impacts, and can create positive impacts, on
our climate and natural environment.
 Green buildings preserve precious natural resources and improve our quality of
life.
• Green or sustainable building defines constructing healthier, more energy
efficient and eco- friendly buildings.
• A Green Building uses less energy, water and natural resources creates less
waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard
building.

Fig. A typical layout of Green building [2]

INTRODUCTION [3]
 There are many benefits of green buildings like: Green Buildings consume 40
- 50 % less energy and 20 - 30 % less water than normal buildings.

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]

1960s 1980 1990 1998 2014 2021

Ecological World World's first LEEDS 1.0 LEED used in Low-cost and
architecture Conservation green building more than 140 sustainable 3D
Organization standard was in countries printed house
the UK.

Building energy- United Nations US Green US Federal GSA

saving Environment Building Accepts LEED and World GBC in 100
technologies Program Association Green Globes countries

1970s 1987 1993 2013 2015

Importance of Green Building

1. Reduced operating costs by increasing productivity and using less energy and water.
2. Improved public and occupant health due to improved indoor air quality.
3. Reduced environmental impacts by, for example,reducing storm water runoff and the heating effect.
 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES [2] Principles Components
Sustainable sites 1. Site Selection
2. Density and Connectivity
3. Brownfield Redevelopment
4. Alternative Transportation
5. Site Development – Habitat/Open Space
6. Storm water Control
7. Reduction of “Heat Island” Effect
8. Light Pollution Reduction

Water efficiency 1. Water Use Reduction

2. Water Efficient Landscaping
3. Innovative Wastewater Technology

Energy & Atmosphere 1. Energy Efficiency

2. Renewable Energy
3. Building Commissioning

Materials & Resources 1. Building Reuse

2. Construction Waste Management
3. Materials Reuse 4. Recycled Materials
5. Regional Materials
6. Rapidly Renewing Materials
Fig. Design Green Building Renewable Energy [14] 7. Certified Wood

Indoor Environmental 1. Ventilation

quality 2. Low-Emitting Materials
3. Controllable Systems: Lighting - Thermal
4. Thermal Comfort
5. Daylight & Views
 CONVENTIONAL VS GREEN BUILDING [4]
CONVENTIONAL BUILDING
1. Involvement of the project
members is limited.
2. Project gets more intensive.
Less time is spent at the early
stages.
3. Decisions are made by
4. stakeholders owners, architects
and contractors. A linear
process is adopted
5. The focus is to reduce up-front
capital cost.
6. Systems are considered in
isolation and offen result in
over deigning
7. Project members undertake
limited responsibilities.
Fig. Conventional Buildings [4]
Fig. Green Buildings [10]
GREEN BUILDING
1. Project members are included
right from start of project.
2. Project starts off intensively
with time spent on meetings
and discussions
3. Decisions are made by the team
by Brainstorming sessions and
research.
4. Whole system approach is
adopted.
5. Teams aims towards reducing
long term operation and
maintainance costs.
6. Building performance is used to
assess how each system affetcs
one another.
7. All team members share equal
responsibilities.
 GREEN VS SUSTAINABLE
Green building
Minimizes the environment impact due to the
design procedures.
Hard to achieve suitable emphasis on human health
Focused on the current state
Term used mostly for process or product that has
little impact on the environment
Green isn’t always sustainable
Green is a subset of sustainable
VS HEALTHY BUILDING [20]
Sustainable building
Look at a building's whole life cycle, from crib to
grave (including demolition or disassembly)
Hard to achieve suitable emphasis on human
health
Focused on the distant future for the building and
its components
In addition to the environmental, strives to at least
acknowledge the social and economic ramifications
Sustainable is still focused on the environment
instead of the building occupant
Sustainable is more than green design, it is a higher
degree. So sustainable is always green
Sustainable includes green
Healthy building
Look at a building's whole life cycle, from crib to
grave (including demolition or disassembly)
Support and protect health ethos for better
wellbeing.
Focused on the distant future for the building and
its and occupants
Term used mostly for process or product that has
no negative impact on the environment and
buildings occupants
Healthy buildings are the next chapter of green and
sustainable buildings. It is the introduction of
health and well-being as another element of green
and sustainability
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

Indian Green Building

Certifying Agencies
• LEED-India
• IGBC Ratings
• BEE-ECBC
• TERI GRIHA

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

[13] PLANNING DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONAL

•Client •M aterials •Energy •Energy

•Resources Efficiency Efficiency
•Water •Water
Efficiency Efficiency
•Site •Indoor
Environment Environmental
•Quality •Quality
•Site Pollution •Transport
 BENEFITS [14] LIMITATIONS [2]
Enviromental Benefits: • The cost of materials used as components of
• Protecting the Ecosystem green building is very high so that it cannot be
• Reducing Emissions afforded by ordinary people
• Improving air and water quality • Some eco-friendly product are not available
• Conserve Water everywhere
• Reducing Wastes • Lack of expert having the in depth knowledge
• Preserving Natural Resources of Green Building
• Control temperatures • It takes more time for construction than a
Economics benefits: ordinary building
• Reducing operational costs
• Optimizes cycle of life
• Increase the property value
• Increase occupants productivity
• Reducing maintenance costs
Social Benefits:
• Increase the comfort of the occupants
• Increase the spirits of the occupants
• Increase in productivity
• Creates a fun environment
Fig. Benefits [15] Fig. Green Buildings [14]
FEATURES OF GREEN BUILDING [1]
 Efficient use of energy, water and other resources
 Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
 Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and
recycling
 Good indoor environmental air quality
 Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable
 Consideration of the environment in design, construction and operation
 Consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design, construction and
operation
 A design that enables adaptation to a changing environment

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS [16] • Design for future reuse and

• Design an energy-efficient building
• Design buildings to use renewable
energy
• Optimize material use
• Design for durability
• Mote it easy for occupants to
recycle waste
adaptability
• Avoid potential health hazards—
radon, mold, pesticides
• Renovate older buildings
• Create community
• Encourage in-fill and mixed-use
development
 THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MATERIAL [17]
• The used materials should be natural and environmental-friendly.
• The impact on the environment with regards to manufacturing, distribution, construction, renovation
and demolition is relatively small.
• Minimum quantity of chemicals necessary to prepare the material for construction is used.
• The material can be recycled.

MATERIALS/ METHODS [2] IMPORTANCE [2]

Wool brick Resistant for cold and wet climate

Sustainable concrete Reduce emission of CO2

Solar tiles Spend large portion of the day absorbing energy from the sun

Solar panels Utilize solar energy for electrification

Cavity wall Protect the house from outside haet

Triple Glazed window Resist the building from direct sunlight and restrict the heat to enter the house

Bio-Toilets In this human waste is digested by anaerobic bacteria in a bio-digester to a completely

harmless liquid waste.
Roof Garden They provide good rooftop insulation, protecting apartments or offices below from the
hot sunlight striking the building from above in summer. In winter they keep warmth
from escaping from the building below.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREEN BUILDING [18]
 Energy Efficiency  Measures for:
 Use of efficient lighting fixtures  Pollution Reduction
 Use of solar water heating  Waste Reduction
systems
 Waste Management (On site
 Use of Renewable Energy: treatment)

 Solar energy  Waste Water Management (On

site treatment)
 Wind energy
 Good indoor environmental air
 Use of Sustainable Materials quality
 Installation and use of Rainwater
Harvesting Systems

Fig. Characteristics [19]

TYPES OF GREEN BUILDING [21]
• May use fossil fuels or electricity for heating
• Could become "net zero energy" with the addition
of solar panels or other renewables

• May use fossil fuels or electricity for heating

• Generates as much energy on site or nearby as it
uses on an annual basis

• May use fossil fuels or electricity for heating

• Fossil fuel use (on-site or on the grid) is offset
with the purchase or generation of low-carbon
energy

• No fossil fuel burned on site

• Only uses clean electricity or low-carbon fuels
• No fossil fuel burned on site
• Generation and load are optimized to meet the
needs of the grid
• Provides energy storage and/or load management
to relieve grid demands
 LEED RATING SYSTEM [10]
Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points for various green building strategies across several
categories based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels:
Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.

LEED CRITERIA LEED CRITERIA

• Site Selection • Rapidly renewable
• Public materials
Transportation • Construction waste
Access management
• Water Use • Ventilation
Reduction • Indoor Air Quality
• Energy Efficiency • Thermal Comfort
• Green Power • Daylight And Views
• Recycled and • Innovation In
regional material Design
Fig. LEED [2]
 SOME GREEN BUILDINGS IN INDIA

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

Fig. Raintree Hotel, Fig. Nokia, Gurgaon

Chennai
CONCLUSION [22]
 Green building is conducive to reduce energy consumption, saving land
resources and water use, can reduce the construction of soil and water
pollution and air pollution, to meet the requirements of the times, to
enhance people's quality of life.
 In the future of the construction industry, green building will become its main
cultural concept, to attract people to buy, for the harmony between man and
nature.
 Green building is a new architectural concept, as well as the development
direction of modern construction industry. It will be the sunrise technology
concept of construction industry in recent years.
 The use of environmentally friendly energy-saving technologies in green
buildings should run through the whole process of building design,
construction and use, enabling green energysaving technologies to maximize
their effectiveness in construction.

Fig. Indira Paryavaran

Bhavan
India's first zero
energy building
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