CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

(CEO-705) Energy Conservation Techniques
M.E. (3RD Semester)

Design of Green Buildings

NITISH KUMAR SHARMA (E6114)
AP, CIVIL ENGG DEPTT.
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INTRODUCTION
• Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable
building) expands and complements the building design concerns
of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
• A Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy
efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and
provides healthier space for occupants as compared to
conventional buildings.
• A high performance green building is designed for economic and
environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering
unique local climate and 3 cultural needs and providing for the
health, safety and productivity of its occupants.
• With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimizes energy use,
CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides
ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and
society.

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OBJECTIVES OF GREEN
BUILDING
Green Buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact
on human health and the natural environment by the
following ways:

• Using energy, water and other resources efficiently.

• By reducing waste, pollution, and environmental

degradation.

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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
• Structure design efficiency

• Energy efficiency

• Water efficiency

• Materials efficiency

• Waste and toxic reduction

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WATER EFFICIENCY:
To minimize water consumption one should aim to use the
water which has been collected, used, purified and reused.
The protection and conservation of water throughout the life
of a building may be accomplished by designing for dual
plumbing systems that recycles water in toilet flushing or by
using water for washing of the cars.
Waste-water may be minimized by utilizing water conserving
fixtures such as ultra-low flush toilets and low-flow shower
heads.
The use of non-sewage and grey water for on-site use such as
site-irrigation will minimize demands on the local aquifer.

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MATERIAL EFFICIENCY:
Building materials typically considered to be 'green' include timber from
forests that have been certified to a third-party forest standard, rapidly
renewable plant materials like bamboo and straw, recycled stone, recycled
metal and other products that are non-toxic, reusable, renewable, and/or
recyclable.
Materials should be use that can be recycled and can generate surplus
amount of energy.
An example of this are solar power panels, not only they provide lightening
but they are also a useful energy source.
WASTE AND REDUCTION:
During the construction phase, one goal should be to reduce the amount of
material going to landfills. Well-designed buildings also help reduce the
amount of waste generated by the occupants as well, by providing on-site
solutions such as compost bins to reduce matter going to landfills.

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WASTE AND REDUCTION:
Centralized wastewater treatment systems can be costly and use a lot
of energy. An alternative to this process is converting waste and
wastewater into fertilizer, which avoids these costs and shows other
benefits.
By collecting human waste at the source and running it to a semi-
centralized biogas plant with other biological waste, liquid fertilizer can
be produced.
When buildings reach the end of their useful life, they are typically
demolished and hauled to landfills.
Extending the useful life of a structure also reduces waste – building
materials such as wood that are light and easy to work with make
renovations easier

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 Environmental Benefits
i. Emissions Reduction: Pollutants released by fossil fuel fired electricity
contribute to global climate change, cause air quality issues such as acid
rain and smog, and pose risks to human health. Green building
techniques like solar powering, day lighting and facilitation of public
transport increase energy efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.
ii. Water Conservation Recycling rainwater and grey water for purposes like
urinal flow and irrigation can preserve potable water and yield significant
water savings.
iii. Storm water Management Storm water runoff can cause waterway
erosion, flooding, and carry pollutants into water sources. Harvesting and
redirecting storm water, building surfaces with permeable materials, and
using green roofs can control and utilize overflow.
iv. Temperature Moderation The heat retention properties of tall buildings
and urban materials such as concrete and asphalt are the primary causes
of urban heat island effect. These conditions may be offset by Careful
building design and site selection, as well as planting trees to accompany
new developments.
v. Waste Reduction Construction and demolition generates a huge portion
of solid waste. Building renovation can be as an alternative to full-scale
demolition which will result in massive decreases of waste production.

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 A Green roof or Living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or
completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over
a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as
a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems
Green roofs serve several purposes for a building, such as
absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating a habitat for wildlife, by
providing a more aesthetically pleasing landscape, and helping to lower
urban air temperatures and mitigate the heat island effect

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Economic Benefits
A common impression about green building is that the green premium is
too expensive to be considered economically feasible. However, studies
have shown that the costs of green buildings are not substantially higher
than regular development projects.
I. Energy and Water Savings. The resource efficiency provided by
green design and technology leads to drastic reductions in operation
costs that quickly recoup any additional project costs and continue to
offer dramatic long-term savings (see statistics). Money previously
directed toward utility costs may be used for other purposes.
II. Increased Property Values. With energy costs on the rise, the low
operating costs and easy maintenance of green buildings make for
lower vacancy rates and higher property values.
III. Decreased Infrastructure Strain. Efficient buildings exert less
demand on the local power grid and water supply, stretching the
capacity of local infrastructure.

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Green Building Movement in India
• Green building has altered the real state market
dynamics. India is being recognized as leader in
environmentally-friendly construction.
• The green building movement has gained
tremendous momentum during the past six years.
• Today more than 150 green buildings with a
footprint of over 230 million sq.ft. are being
constructed in India. It has open up opportunities
for several interest groups like construction industry,
architects, material and equipment manufactures in
India.

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Issues in Promoting Green Building
• Lack of Awareness
• The Cost
• Lack of interest and representation of the general
public.
• Lack of systematic approach to the education of
all groups of the population.
• The lack of technical information; unaware of
where to start and how to proceed.
• The short-term view on returns.
• Availability of green building materials.
• Lack of experienced workforce.
• Lack of political support to different campaigns.
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References
1. Green Building Movement in India Seminar on Application of Glass in
Green Buildings Hyderabad, 26 June 2012.

2. http://ssa.nic.in/infrastructureprovisiondoc/32nd-national-
workshop/Annexure-IV.pdf

3. http://www.greenoptions.com/

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FAQs
1. Explain the concept of sustainable
development and green buildings.

2. What are the design parameters for a green

building?

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