THE BRITISH COUNCIL

EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER

SCOPE: LEED Certification Consultant

LEED NC 19/26 10/10 15/35 12/15 8/14 6/6

 GREEN ROOF

DOUBLE GLAZED
•Double glazed windows are more energy efficient
•Two glass layers with Argon gas filled cavity in between
•Argon has very low thermal conductivity (Good insulator)
• North – 19% glazed
• South – 17% glazed
• East – 7% glazed
• West – 26% glazed
• Daylight design affordability
ENERGY EFFICENCY:
• Proper orientation helps to reduce heat load which reduces energy load in cooling the
building. Use of Lighting sensors  in offices helps to reduce the use of artificial lighting. 
Efficient HVAC equipment are in market which have low energy consumption. Variable
refrigerant flow technology helps to minimize he energy consumption.

• Minimizing heat intake on roof by providing GREEN ROOFS. 60 % OF heat intake in

building is though roof.  Using Roof insulation greatly reduce the heat intake.

• Walls must be constructed with hollow concrete blocks as  Air is a great insulator of heat.
PASSIVE DESIGN:
• The orientation of the building is defined by the sun moment. It is the major key which defines the heat gain.

• East/West facades of the building will receives the maximum heat from the sun in summer . It is preferred t to

have minimum glazing. Vertical louvers or fins are most effective for east/west facades.

• Horizontal louvers should be used to shade the sun on Southern Facades. The sun angle is high at noon

,Horizontal shades are effective on southern facades of the building.

• North Elevation receives the minimum Sun Light and almost no direct light in winters.

• Therefore its best to have offices facing south with horizontal shades as it will minimize the artificial lighting.
GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT:
• The concept of Green building Design is to minimize total building energy consumption through series
of design strategies. Following green building strategies must be considered:

• PASSIVE DESIGN

• ENERGY EFICENCY

• WATER EFIECNECY

• WASTE MANAGMENT SYSTEM

• INDOOR AIR QUALITY

• 
WATER EFFICIENCY

• Water consumption in building can be reduced efficient fixtures.

• For example Water closets with GREEN label use less water per flush. Hence reducing the

overall water requirement  for the building.

• One of the other technique is the Reuse water. Water from wash basin and shower cabins

is knows as gray water and is considered fit for landscape and irrigation  purpose. Hence

reducing the amount sewerage .

• 
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Waste management is simply known as recycling. Providing different waste bins for
waste which is then send to recycling is an important part of GREEN BUILDING.

• Recycling Bin for plastic bottles

• recycling bin for Paper

• Recycling bin for Tissue Paper.

• Waste management is not only part of building maintenance  and operation,  it is

also be considered during building construction.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY:

• Indoor air quality is an important aspect in a green building approach

especially in a healthcare project.

• Using Low VOC’S paints, adhesives,  Vinyl flooring and Green Label Carpets
provide better indoor air quality and improves the habitats health. Indoor air
quality also means providing efficient lighting, Cooling & Heating.

• Extra lighting and cooling can be disturbing and increase Energy load of the
building. Smart building
Project : British Council Library
Location: Lahore, Pakistan .
Project Year : 2016
Principal Architect : Raza Ali Dada
Design Team: Aaliyah Ashraf
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN: NAYYAR ALI DADA & ASSOCIATES
STRUCTURAL DESIGN: NIAZI DESIGN SYSTEMS
HVAC DESIGN: GREEN DESIGN
LEED/ SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT: SIDEWORKS
 
The British Council Lahore Library has been constructed in an energy efficient design that saves 35% on water, air-
conditioning and lighting. The premises relies mostly on natural light during the day, and has a green roof that
contributes to the environment and minimizes heat. The building has been awarded LEED Gold Certification from
United States Green Building Council – USGBC.
 
This makes it Pakistan’s first LEED-certified public building and the first LEED project in Lahore.
 • The design approaches the brief by enabling the user to have a simple and
• The site consisted of an old building from 1911, a garden and an existing
desirable experience such as reading a book by the window looking onto a
Older Library Building. The older building material was recycled for new
landscape. In doing so, other elements of the library building are simplified
building . The library was deigned in such a way that it provided multi
and left exposed – much like the landscape. The physical attributes of the
functional space which could host  various programs.
building become visually non-essential. The large window reflects the
• The library has been converted from a non-functional existing structure
garden into itself and tends to turn the structure into a ‘non-building’ as it
into a modern but open building, responding to its strong context. The
presents itself as a window into the library or one into the landscape
new British Council Library presents uniqueness and features a rare garden
depending on whether you are inside or sitting in the outdoors.
space in this part of the city.
• Recycle paper is used to form ceiling baffles (louvers) wrapped in jute for
• The design of the library follows the brief that requires a flexible and
sound absorption. Most of the materials are provided locally for this project
efficient space. The British Council intends to create a new typology of
which ads a credit for LEED certification. The exposed Concrete ceiling, Jute
libraries, which address the technological and environmental realities of
wrapped panels and brick flooring  compliments the adjacent landscape
today and the perceived future. The program also calls for a multi
and historical context.
functional space so that the Library can host various programs within the
• The Mechanical systems in the project are highly efficient. The temperature
same space.
control systems and lighting automatically adjust for best lighting and
• A large window provides users an amazing experience while sitting beside
temperature . Energy-saving fixtures labeled as Green star minimize water
it looking onto landscape . The interior of the library is simplified and left
use while a green roof on the building helps to reduce heat gains and water
exposed providing a minimal touch