ITC's new luxury hotel in Bengaluru, the ITC Hotel Royal Gardenia was conferred the highest rating for green buildings in the world - the LEED India Platinum Rating. This recognition makes it the world's largest platinum rated hotel and is yet another manifestation of ITC's leadership in Sustainability Practices. ITC is the only company in the world to be carbon positive, water positive and solid waste recycling positive.
The LEED Platinum Rating for the ITC Hotel is one more green milestone close on the heels of the ITC Green Centre in Gurgaon which was the world's first largest green building. This Centre was chosen by the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to announce her vision on Indo-US collaboration on Climate Change during her last visit to India. After a tour of the building she called it the "Monument to the Future". ITC's exemplary commitment to green practices have also enabled its hotel in Kolkata - the ITC Hotel Sonar - to be the only hotel in the world to earn carbon credits. In keeping with the ITC Commitment to the "Triple Bottomline" philosophy, ITC Hotels has aspired to be an 'exemplar' in the service sector and truly provides leadership to positive environmental action in a sustainable manner.
The ITC Royal Gardenia is an inclusive blend of contemporary design and international green practices, a beacon in a bustling urban environment. Built on the ethos of "Responsible Luxury" the hotel has adopted contemporary 'Green Practices' that harness the element of nature in an inspired setting to deliver unique guest experiences.
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Source: PRNewsire, 2009-12-24, Link
2009-12-26
Leighton Asia Wins Contract for Manila Green Building
Leighton Asia, a subsidiary of Australia's Leighton Holdings, has been awarded the contract to construct the Zuellig Building in Makati City, Philippines. The building has achieved precertification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Core & Shell Development Gold Level. Once completed, it aims to be the first Gold Level, Core & Shell building in Manila, Philippines.
The 33 level office tower (66,000 square metres) will be erected on the prime development site on the corner of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas Street.
The contract was awarded by Bridgebury Realty Corp, a division of the Zuellig Group and contract works will commence in January 2010 with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2011.
Source: Construction & Maintenance, 2009-12-23, Link
The 33 level office tower (66,000 square metres) will be erected on the prime development site on the corner of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas Street.
The contract was awarded by Bridgebury Realty Corp, a division of the Zuellig Group and contract works will commence in January 2010 with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2011.
Source: Construction & Maintenance, 2009-12-23, Link
China Green Building Events Run With Success
Running from December 10-11 Noppen's China Advanced Green Building Summit 2009, organized in conjunction with Shanghai Green Ecosystem Building & Living Environment, Science-Technology Expansion Centre in Shanghai, focused on cost, energy and environmental solutions in buildings in an attempt to increase the country's uptake of green building solutions.
Currently, developers in China are hesitant to pursue green building due to common misconceptions that the market is not mature enough and that the cost of green building is higher and green building initiatives lack government support. These false impressions are a result of a lack of awareness in the country, which is a problem the two day event was aimed at solving.
The summit brought together green building project developers, investors, bankers, customers, and technology solution providers to share best practice methods for green building construction. Low cost and financial benefits were demonstrated through case studies on a global scale, including some examples from China itself.
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Source: PV-Tech, 2009-12-21, Link
Currently, developers in China are hesitant to pursue green building due to common misconceptions that the market is not mature enough and that the cost of green building is higher and green building initiatives lack government support. These false impressions are a result of a lack of awareness in the country, which is a problem the two day event was aimed at solving.
The summit brought together green building project developers, investors, bankers, customers, and technology solution providers to share best practice methods for green building construction. Low cost and financial benefits were demonstrated through case studies on a global scale, including some examples from China itself.
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Source: PV-Tech, 2009-12-21, Link
2009-12-20
Eco friendly building opened in Dezhou, Shangdong
China may have a reputation for emitting huge amounts of harmful carbon gases, but the country is also considered as a global leader in renewable energy technology.
The East Asian country has built some of the world’s most impressive green infrastructures, including the recently opened building in Dezhou, Shangdong.
The building, located in the northwest part of China, will serve as the main venue for the 4th World Solar City Congress. The green building has a sun-dial design and a total land area of 75,000sqm. It features a hotel, exhibition centres, and facilities for scientific research, meetings and trainings.
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Source: Electric, 2009-12-18, Link
The East Asian country has built some of the world’s most impressive green infrastructures, including the recently opened building in Dezhou, Shangdong.
The building, located in the northwest part of China, will serve as the main venue for the 4th World Solar City Congress. The green building has a sun-dial design and a total land area of 75,000sqm. It features a hotel, exhibition centres, and facilities for scientific research, meetings and trainings.
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Source: Electric, 2009-12-18, Link
Philippines Confident of Creating More Green Jobs
Starting next year, the Philippine government will be able to create more “green" jobs and workplaces and promote economic growth at the same time.
This was announced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) after it signed a “green" pact with the Federation of Free Workers, and the Philippine Green Building Council.
Besides generating “green" jobs, the pact will also promote awareness of green workplaces, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said in an article posted at the department’s website (www.dole.gov.ph).
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Source: GMA News, 2009-12-14, Link
This was announced by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) after it signed a “green" pact with the Federation of Free Workers, and the Philippine Green Building Council.
Besides generating “green" jobs, the pact will also promote awareness of green workplaces, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said in an article posted at the department’s website (www.dole.gov.ph).
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Source: GMA News, 2009-12-14, Link
2009-12-13
IGBC's Workshop On Energy Simulation
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US, is organising a two-day software training workshop on “Energy Simulation” at Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi.
The objective of this workshop is to introduce EnergyPlus to users who are familiar with the basic concepts of HVAC systems and energy simulation.
The course will cover the mechanics of using EnergyPlus with an emphasis on basic concepts that provide a foundation for more advanced applications. Time for question and answers will be provided for each topic.
The target audience includes LEED facilitators, architects, designers, HVAC consultants, mechanical engineers, building engineers/researchers and Thermal Engineers. The faculty includes experts from National and NREL, US, on Energy Simulation.
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Source: Business Line, 2009-12-13, Link
The objective of this workshop is to introduce EnergyPlus to users who are familiar with the basic concepts of HVAC systems and energy simulation.
The course will cover the mechanics of using EnergyPlus with an emphasis on basic concepts that provide a foundation for more advanced applications. Time for question and answers will be provided for each topic.
The target audience includes LEED facilitators, architects, designers, HVAC consultants, mechanical engineers, building engineers/researchers and Thermal Engineers. The faculty includes experts from National and NREL, US, on Energy Simulation.
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Source: Business Line, 2009-12-13, Link
KBL's Office is India's 2nd Greenest Building
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd's (KBL) new corporate office - Yamuna - at Baner, in Pune has qualified as ‘Platinum’ rated green building – the highest level of LEED certification. This is the second greenest building of the country.
Occupying an area of 12,000 square meters, ‘Yamuna’ is aesthetically designed and has ergonomic furniture with an open plan office to provide maximum comfort while working. Landscape terraces, atriums with indoor plants and the use of glass provide a scenic view to people at work. This is a major stress buster. A well equipped café serving hygienic and nutritious food, medical facilities with a doctor within the premises, intelligent firefighting equipment helps boost productivity of employees. Other amenities like an auditorium, library, a well equipped gymnasium, badminton court, swimming pool and an amphi-theater open up opportunities for employee engagement and networking. The building provides working space for approximately 500 people abiding to the KBL’s people policy of gender balance.
Source: Construction Week Online, 2009-12-11, Link
Occupying an area of 12,000 square meters, ‘Yamuna’ is aesthetically designed and has ergonomic furniture with an open plan office to provide maximum comfort while working. Landscape terraces, atriums with indoor plants and the use of glass provide a scenic view to people at work. This is a major stress buster. A well equipped café serving hygienic and nutritious food, medical facilities with a doctor within the premises, intelligent firefighting equipment helps boost productivity of employees. Other amenities like an auditorium, library, a well equipped gymnasium, badminton court, swimming pool and an amphi-theater open up opportunities for employee engagement and networking. The building provides working space for approximately 500 people abiding to the KBL’s people policy of gender balance.
Source: Construction Week Online, 2009-12-11, Link
Singapore to Train Up Green Building Professionals
Singapore must train up to 20,000 more green building professionals by 2030.
They will be needed to help introduce innovations for carbon emission reduction in buildings - one of the biggest carbon culprits in Singapore.
Buildings produce six million tons or 16 per cent of Singapore's carbon emissions - mainly from using electricity to power lighting and air-conditioning.
To reduce electricity use in buildings, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is targeting to green 80 per cent of Singapore's buildings by 2030. Currently, only five per cent of buildings in Singapore are green.
The City Square Mall is Singapore's first eco-friendly mall, receiving the BCA's Green Mark Platinum rating - the highest achievement in green buildings.
Its building cost of S$188 million is five per cent more than conventional ones. But its energy consumption is 39 per cent less, thanks to its green features, inspired mainly by buildings in Japan.
"It is through these visits that we learn about foreign best practices. We learn about what unique features they have... we implement it and make it even better," said Allen Ang, assistant GM of Projects Division, City Developments.
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Source: Channel News Asia, 2009-12-10, Link
They will be needed to help introduce innovations for carbon emission reduction in buildings - one of the biggest carbon culprits in Singapore.
Buildings produce six million tons or 16 per cent of Singapore's carbon emissions - mainly from using electricity to power lighting and air-conditioning.
To reduce electricity use in buildings, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is targeting to green 80 per cent of Singapore's buildings by 2030. Currently, only five per cent of buildings in Singapore are green.
The City Square Mall is Singapore's first eco-friendly mall, receiving the BCA's Green Mark Platinum rating - the highest achievement in green buildings.
Its building cost of S$188 million is five per cent more than conventional ones. But its energy consumption is 39 per cent less, thanks to its green features, inspired mainly by buildings in Japan.
"It is through these visits that we learn about foreign best practices. We learn about what unique features they have... we implement it and make it even better," said Allen Ang, assistant GM of Projects Division, City Developments.
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Source: Channel News Asia, 2009-12-10, Link
Pratt & Whitney Shanghai Engine Center to Achieve LEED(R) Platinum
The Shanghai Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Maintenance Co., Ltd (Shanghai Engine Center), a joint venture between China Eastern Airlines and Pratt & Whitney, has become the first facility in China and the 21(st) outside the United States to be awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED(®)) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.
"We are honored to be recognized as the first LEED(®) Platinum facility in China - the first also for Pratt & Whitney and United Technologies Corp.," said Todd Kallman, president of Commercial Engines and Global Services for Pratt & Whitney and Vice Chairman, Board of Directors for the Shanghai Engine Center. "Pratt & Whitney offers a complete range of products and services that are environmentally friendly from commercial engines, such as the PurePower® PW1000G, to EcoPower(® )engine wash service and now our LEED(®) Platinum facility that houses CFM56(®) engine repairs."
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Source: PR Newswire, 2009-12-09, Link
"We are honored to be recognized as the first LEED(®) Platinum facility in China - the first also for Pratt & Whitney and United Technologies Corp.," said Todd Kallman, president of Commercial Engines and Global Services for Pratt & Whitney and Vice Chairman, Board of Directors for the Shanghai Engine Center. "Pratt & Whitney offers a complete range of products and services that are environmentally friendly from commercial engines, such as the PurePower® PW1000G, to EcoPower(® )engine wash service and now our LEED(®) Platinum facility that houses CFM56(®) engine repairs."
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Source: PR Newswire, 2009-12-09, Link
2009-12-06
Green Building to Help China Reduce CO2 Emission
"As entrepreneurs, we are very glad to see the Chinese government made a strong commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and we fully support the decision," said Wang Shi, Chairman of China Vanke Co. Ltd. - the biggest real estate company in China.
He made the remarks Saturday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua on board the Climate Express from Brussels to Copenhagen where the UN climate change conference is set to begin Monday.
The Climate Express, which was be powered by 100 percent renewable energy as part of the Train to Copenhagen campaign organized by the International Union of Railways, took on board more than 400 climate change negotiators, campaigners and other high-profile personalities going to Copenhagen.
"As a member of the Chinese civil society, I hope the voice of Chinese people can be heard by the world during the conference," Wang said as he explained the purpose of the trip to Copenhagen.
Wang is among several Chinese entrepreneurs, members of NOGs and environmentalists who were invited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to take the Climate Express to the Danish capital.
Wang, who also chairs Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology, an environmental NGO in China, said his company has been increasing investment in "Green Building", which he said will contribute to the realization of China's emission reduction target.
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Source: Xinhuanet, 2009-12-06, Link
He made the remarks Saturday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua on board the Climate Express from Brussels to Copenhagen where the UN climate change conference is set to begin Monday.
The Climate Express, which was be powered by 100 percent renewable energy as part of the Train to Copenhagen campaign organized by the International Union of Railways, took on board more than 400 climate change negotiators, campaigners and other high-profile personalities going to Copenhagen.
"As a member of the Chinese civil society, I hope the voice of Chinese people can be heard by the world during the conference," Wang said as he explained the purpose of the trip to Copenhagen.
Wang is among several Chinese entrepreneurs, members of NOGs and environmentalists who were invited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to take the Climate Express to the Danish capital.
Wang, who also chairs Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology, an environmental NGO in China, said his company has been increasing investment in "Green Building", which he said will contribute to the realization of China's emission reduction target.
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Source: Xinhuanet, 2009-12-06, Link
Going Green, Brick by Brick
India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructure development. Hence, the need to minimise use of natural resources for the buildings construction and their associated impact on environment. A green building is one “which uses less water, optimises energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building.”
The green measures adopted by the recently constructed green buildings include preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, reduced building footprints, central courtyards, day lighting, ventilation, roof gardens to reduce heat-island impact, use of treated grey water for irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, root-zone treatment for wastewater, efficient envelope, use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems, on-site renewable energy, wind towers, monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, careful handling of construction waste, use of materials with recycled content, resource reuse, use of paints, sealants and adhesives with low VOC and resource reuse.
The Green Building movement in India is pioneered by the CII- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The vision of the council is to usher in a green building movement in India and to become one of the global leaders in green buildings by 2012. With a modest beginning of 20,000 ft2 green built-up area in the country in 2003, today 436 green buildings with a built-up area 312 mn ft2 are being constructed all over India, of which 54 are certified green buildings. Prominent ones include the CII-GBC, Hyderabad, ITC Green Centre, Gurgaon, Grundfos Building in Chennai and Wipro in Gurgaon among others.
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Source: The Financial Express, 2009-12-06, Link
The green measures adopted by the recently constructed green buildings include preservation and reuse of fertile top soil, reduced building footprints, central courtyards, day lighting, ventilation, roof gardens to reduce heat-island impact, use of treated grey water for irrigation and air conditioning cooling water makeup, root-zone treatment for wastewater, efficient envelope, use of energy efficient air-conditioning systems, on-site renewable energy, wind towers, monitoring procedures, post-occupancy, careful handling of construction waste, use of materials with recycled content, resource reuse, use of paints, sealants and adhesives with low VOC and resource reuse.
The Green Building movement in India is pioneered by the CII- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The vision of the council is to usher in a green building movement in India and to become one of the global leaders in green buildings by 2012. With a modest beginning of 20,000 ft2 green built-up area in the country in 2003, today 436 green buildings with a built-up area 312 mn ft2 are being constructed all over India, of which 54 are certified green buildings. Prominent ones include the CII-GBC, Hyderabad, ITC Green Centre, Gurgaon, Grundfos Building in Chennai and Wipro in Gurgaon among others.
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Source: The Financial Express, 2009-12-06, Link
Businesses Urged to Go Green
Jakarta can save hundreds of millions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year by reducing energy use in the capital's commercial building sector, says a member of Indonesia's Green Building Council (GBCI).
The deputy chair of the council, Rana Yusuf Nasir, said recently that businesses could reduce 7 to 11 percent of their energy use by tuning up appliances, downsizing and upgrading performances with no extra cost. He also added that energy use could be reduced by 17 to 30 percent at a medium cost.
In an analysis carried out in 2004, Rana said that Jakarta had around 10 million square meters of commercial building that consumed around 2,500 million kWh per year. By saving 15 percent in energy use, 375 million kWh per year can be saved.
He added that it would also reduce CO2 emissions by 303,720 tons per year or an equivalent of having 475,000 trees.
Naning S. Adiningsih Adiwoso, chairwoman of the council said the essence of green buildings was efficiency.
"Green buildings have to use water and air conditioning efficiently. Such buildings should use environmentally friendly materials. It would be better if they created zero carbon by using biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable materials," she said.
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Source: The Jakarta Post, 2009-12-05, Link
The deputy chair of the council, Rana Yusuf Nasir, said recently that businesses could reduce 7 to 11 percent of their energy use by tuning up appliances, downsizing and upgrading performances with no extra cost. He also added that energy use could be reduced by 17 to 30 percent at a medium cost.
In an analysis carried out in 2004, Rana said that Jakarta had around 10 million square meters of commercial building that consumed around 2,500 million kWh per year. By saving 15 percent in energy use, 375 million kWh per year can be saved.
He added that it would also reduce CO2 emissions by 303,720 tons per year or an equivalent of having 475,000 trees.
Naning S. Adiningsih Adiwoso, chairwoman of the council said the essence of green buildings was efficiency.
"Green buildings have to use water and air conditioning efficiently. Such buildings should use environmentally friendly materials. It would be better if they created zero carbon by using biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable materials," she said.
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Source: The Jakarta Post, 2009-12-05, Link
Monier Group to Support Malaysia’s Green Initiative
The Monier Group, the world's leading pitched roof systems specialist, plans to capitalise on the green technology trend in the Asia Pacific, while supporting Malaysia's Green Building Index (GBI) initiative.
The chief executive officer of Monier Asia Pacific, Benoit Hennaut said in line with the government's call for green technology to ensure sustainable development, the company has innovated the Energy Efficient Roofing Solutions (E3).
He also said Monier chose Malaysia, as it has a lot of low-rise houses that match its roofing products, while the market is matured.
"We felt it was very important to share our expertise in roof physics, in working together with architects, to set up the right principles for the future in terms of roofing energy efficiency and its different functions," says Hennaut.
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Source: Business Times, 2009-12-02, Link
The chief executive officer of Monier Asia Pacific, Benoit Hennaut said in line with the government's call for green technology to ensure sustainable development, the company has innovated the Energy Efficient Roofing Solutions (E3).
He also said Monier chose Malaysia, as it has a lot of low-rise houses that match its roofing products, while the market is matured.
"We felt it was very important to share our expertise in roof physics, in working together with architects, to set up the right principles for the future in terms of roofing energy efficiency and its different functions," says Hennaut.
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Source: Business Times, 2009-12-02, Link
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