Think Green

SURAT RESIDENCY

WHAT IS A GREEN BUILDING?? "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."

What 3 things make the difference between Brown design and Green design?

What makes the difference?

MINDSETASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS – BE OPEN TO ALTERNATIVES

PROCESSRIGHT QUESTIONS – AT THE RIGHT TIME

TOOLSEARLY ANALYSIS – LIFE CYCLE, SPECS – IMPLEMENTATION

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency

Energy Management

Material & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation & Ideas

ELEMENTS OF GREEN BUILDING

Site Preservation

Integrated Design Approach

Passive Architecture

Heat island reduction

Basic Amenities

SUSTAINABLE SITES

Rain water Harvesting – Roof & Non Roof

Water Efficient plumbing fixtures

Landscape Design & Irrigation methods

Waste water treatment & Reuse

WATER EFFICIENCY

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

On site Renewable energy

Combined Solar water heating

Energy Metering & Management

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Handling of waste during construction

Segregation of Waste

Sustainable Building Materials

Organic Waste Management

Use of certified green products & materials

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

Fresh air ventilation & CO2 Monitoring

Day lighting & Outdoor views

Minimize Indoor & Outdoor pollutants

Low emitting materials

Occupant well being facilities

INDOOR ENVIORNMETAL QUALITY

Innovation in design process

Structural design optimization

Waste water Reuse

INNOVATION & IDEAS

SOME IDEAS FOR A BETTER HABITAT

AAC BLOCKS

Savings

• Cost Saving• Time Saving

Insulation

• Thermal Insulation• Sound Insulation• Fire Resistant

Green

• Green & Sustainable product• Saves water• Saves Top soil

SOLAR PV PANELS

Savings

• Free source of energy• Long term savings – 25 years

Other Benefits

• Roof Insulation• Negligible cost of maintenance• Insulation from tariff hikes

Green

• Renewable energy• Scalable to requirements

SOLAR PV CARPORT

Savings

• Free source of energy• Long term savings – 25 years

Other Benefits

• Covered parking instead of open parking

Green• Renewable energy

GREYWATER REUSE

Savings

• No need for irrigation water• Pumping Costs saved

Other Benefits

• Future long term savings

Green• Green & Sustainable product

COMBINED SOLAR WATER HEATING

Savings

• Major Savings in Electricity cost

• Savings in Maintenance cost

Other Benefits

• Can be used for cooking• Saves Time and Money

Green• Green & Sustainable product