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
Showing posts with label India Green Building Council. Show all posts
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2009-12-13
2009-12-06
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
2009-10-18
Goa May Soon See Green Infrastructure
Architects, planners and others with green caps and fingers are unveiling a plan to promote use of green principles for eco-friendly infrastructure, necessitated by climate change.
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII, Goa) and Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Goa chapter have initiated a joint effort towards creating a cell in Goa to promote green buildings for housing, industries and commercial sector. "We are working on the building design, incorporating the green concept and doing computer test models to ensure that the buildings are really energy-saving before we actually build them," said Dean D'Cruz, architect and former chairman of IIA (Goa chapter).
Conceding that awareness is just building up in Goa at the moment, D'Cruz said research shows that conventional buildings consume 40% of the energy used on earth. "If we are to address the issue of climate change, green buildings are important for Goa," he explained. Raya Shankhwalker, a Panaji-based architect, said that "in Goa, nothing is being done on an organized level, but as a private initiative some architects are consciously moving towards the green building concept".
As a first step, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is trying to set up its Goa cell with assistance from Goa chapters of CII and IIA. "IGBC has been successfully nationally and if the Goa chapter is set up it will help in spreading the green building concept," Shankhwalker said.
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Source: The Times of India, 2009-10-15, Link
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII, Goa) and Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Goa chapter have initiated a joint effort towards creating a cell in Goa to promote green buildings for housing, industries and commercial sector. "We are working on the building design, incorporating the green concept and doing computer test models to ensure that the buildings are really energy-saving before we actually build them," said Dean D'Cruz, architect and former chairman of IIA (Goa chapter).
Conceding that awareness is just building up in Goa at the moment, D'Cruz said research shows that conventional buildings consume 40% of the energy used on earth. "If we are to address the issue of climate change, green buildings are important for Goa," he explained. Raya Shankhwalker, a Panaji-based architect, said that "in Goa, nothing is being done on an organized level, but as a private initiative some architects are consciously moving towards the green building concept".
As a first step, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is trying to set up its Goa cell with assistance from Goa chapters of CII and IIA. "IGBC has been successfully nationally and if the Goa chapter is set up it will help in spreading the green building concept," Shankhwalker said.
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Source: The Times of India, 2009-10-15, Link
2009-09-25
Tata Housing to Unveil New Low-Cost Housing
Tata Housing Development Company, the realty arm of the Tata Group of companies, is set to launch a new scheme, titled New Haven, in the affordable housing segment. This follows the company's successful launch in May of low-cost apartments in Mumbai under the brand Subh Griha.
The new project will be launched at Boisar in Mumbai.
It will offer 1,300 apartments, including two-and-three-bedroom apartments.
These would be available in the price range of Rs 12.73 lakh to Rs 26.22 lakh and size range of 670 sq ft to 1,380 sq ft, a company's statement said on Thursday.
New Haven will set up a pan-India presence across Tier-I and Tier-II cities. Like all other properties of Tata Housing, New Haven will also be constructed under the guidance of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
Source: India Today, 2009-09-25, Link
The new project will be launched at Boisar in Mumbai.
It will offer 1,300 apartments, including two-and-three-bedroom apartments.
These would be available in the price range of Rs 12.73 lakh to Rs 26.22 lakh and size range of 670 sq ft to 1,380 sq ft, a company's statement said on Thursday.
New Haven will set up a pan-India presence across Tier-I and Tier-II cities. Like all other properties of Tata Housing, New Haven will also be constructed under the guidance of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
Source: India Today, 2009-09-25, Link
2009-08-22
Bajaj Electricals Forays into Green Building Solutions
"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" as defined by Indian Green Building Council.
Bajaj Electricals, through its Luminaires division, has introduced Green Building Solutions, a conscious effort to minimize the adverse effects of modernization on the global environment. The diversified and distinct green building solutions come from the use of modern lighting systems, both interior and exterior. These lighting systems act not only as energy savers, but also keep a watchful eye on environment pollution.
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Source: MyNews.in, 2009-08-20, Link
Bajaj Electricals, through its Luminaires division, has introduced Green Building Solutions, a conscious effort to minimize the adverse effects of modernization on the global environment. The diversified and distinct green building solutions come from the use of modern lighting systems, both interior and exterior. These lighting systems act not only as energy savers, but also keep a watchful eye on environment pollution.
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Source: MyNews.in, 2009-08-20, Link
2009-08-15
Indian Green Building to be Tripled in 2014
Environment-friendly and energy-efficient buildings are increasingly becoming popular and may grow over three times in the next five years, thereby offering new opportunities to the beleaguered construction industry, a government official said on Friday.
"Today, India has close to 30 million square ft of green buildings; an amazing achievement given the fact that we had only about 20,000 square ft in 2003 when the movement started here," Ajay Mathur, Director General for Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, said in a release here.
"Market estimates take the figure to over 100 million square ft in the next five years, opening big opportunities for the industry," Mr. Mathur said.
A green building uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people compared to a standard building, according to the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is adopting various mechanisms for reducing power consumption substantially in a bid to combat climate change.
BEE, which introduced star rating for determining the energy efficiency of electronic home appliances, has started a similar rating system for commercial buildings.
Source: The Hindu, 2009-08-14, Link
2009-08-08
How Green is the Green Building?
What is a ‘Green Building’? What makes it different from a conventional building? Why are corporates going in for these green buildings? How important is it for us to live in a green building? How expensive are these green building technologies? The list of questions around this buzzword ‘Green Buildings’ is significantly huge and the answers are not only simple but also provoke us to take a pledge to ‘Go Green’.
A number of organizations have recently been set up to promote this concept. Dr PC Jain, chairman of India Green Building Council (IGBC), recently said at a seminar, “Green building is a concept fast catching the fancy of people across the world, and India is no exception.
Although the concept has come in an entirely new avatar, it is not as novel as being considered by many. The biggest advantage of a green building is if it is designed well, this may accrue life-long benefits at small makeup costs. As socialists, our effort is to promote the concept of sustainable development that is in harmony with nature while keeping intact the traditions and practices of ancient India.”
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Source: Magic Bricks, 2009-08-03, Link
A number of organizations have recently been set up to promote this concept. Dr PC Jain, chairman of India Green Building Council (IGBC), recently said at a seminar, “Green building is a concept fast catching the fancy of people across the world, and India is no exception.
Although the concept has come in an entirely new avatar, it is not as novel as being considered by many. The biggest advantage of a green building is if it is designed well, this may accrue life-long benefits at small makeup costs. As socialists, our effort is to promote the concept of sustainable development that is in harmony with nature while keeping intact the traditions and practices of ancient India.”
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Source: Magic Bricks, 2009-08-03, Link
2009-07-25
Tata Housing Project Acquires Gold Certification
Tata Housing Development Company, a fully owned subsidiary of TATA Sons Limited, has received Gold Certification for Raisina Residency project, Gurgaon from Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
With this, Tata becomes the first company in the country to receive the gold certification for residential projects.
Commenting on the accomplishment, Brotin Banerjee, MD & CEO, Tata Housing, said, "We are extremely pleased to receive yet another Gold Certification from IGBC, and this time in the residential space for our prestigious premium project, Raisina Residency, Gurgaon."
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Source: Rupee Times, 2009-07-21, Link
With this, Tata becomes the first company in the country to receive the gold certification for residential projects.
Commenting on the accomplishment, Brotin Banerjee, MD & CEO, Tata Housing, said, "We are extremely pleased to receive yet another Gold Certification from IGBC, and this time in the residential space for our prestigious premium project, Raisina Residency, Gurgaon."
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Source: Rupee Times, 2009-07-21, Link
2008-10-28
Green Building is gearing up in India
Green building has a rather short history in India. The first certified green building was actually built not so long ago, in 2004. The building is called CII-Godrej GBC, located in Hyderabad with ~20,000 sq ft.
Since then, thanks to the continuous promotion by the Indian Green Building Council, there are already ~315 green buildings in India spreading over 235 million sq ft across India.
Green building is not just about a twist in terms of the aesthetic / engineering design by the architect / engineering consulting firm, but also a careful selection of the materials used in the construction. So it is not surprising to see the shake-up of the local (or even global) construction materials industry in the near future.
A standard material shopping list for a green building could span across eco-friendly paints, sealants, carpets, to high-quality glass and insulations, etc…
For those in the industry who are too lazy to follow-up with the LEED-related news, probably they will have a hard time to offer products which meet the requirements of the increasing popular green building in 5-10 years time, perhaps shorter.
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