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What is Green Building?
Orientation: NE, SW
This helps in receiving less radiation which
results in lesser heat gains and reduced the
overall air-conditioning requirement and
hence saves energy. Proper orientation also
helps in receiving natural light and
ventilation
Water Body
USE OF WATERBODIES FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING
Fountain to flow over extensive surfaces to maximize
evaporation. Water evaporation has a cooling effect in the
surroundings.
SIZE OF OPENINGS
The largest air velocity will be obtained through a small
inlet opening with a large outlet.
The best arrangement is full wall openings on both the
sides , with adjustable sashes or closing devices which can
assist in channelling the air flow in the required direction ,
following the change of wind.
CONTROLS OF OPENINGS
A gap left between the building face and canopy would
ensure a downward pressure ,thus a flow is directed into
the living zone.
TREATMENT TO THE EXTERNAL SPACES
•A courtyard is the most
pleasant out-door spaces for
most of the year, because it
excludes the winds and traps
the sun. It should be
designed in such a way so as
to allow sun penetration
during the winter months,
but provides shading in the
•Large projecting eaves and wide verandahs hot season.
are needed in composite climate as out-door
living areas, to reduce sky glare, keep out the
rain and provide shade. •Deciduous plants can
serve a useful purpose.
Landscaping
Landscaping is an important element in altering the microclimate of a place.
Proper landscaping reduces direct sun from striking and heating up of building
surfaces. It prevents reflected light carrying heat into a building from the
ground or other surfaces.
USE OF ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS
Eco friendly materials are describe as :a product that has been designed to the least
possible damage to the environment.
Use of
reflective
surfaces
for
minimum
Use of
heat gain
appliances
that consume
less energy
Use of Passive means rather than active means
Passive design strategies Indirect cooling includes ventilation and stack effect and
venture effect, belvedere, roof pond, earth air tunnel, courtyards and Malkaafs, wind
scoops and wind towers.
ROOF POND
WASTE REDUCTION
Green architecture also seeks to reduce waste of energy, water
and materials used during construction.
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.
CII-Godrej GBC, Hyderabad
•Use of locally available materials and sustainable energy sources have been
used extensively in the building.
•Natural lighting and ventilation enhance the energy-efficiency of the building.
•Adequate green spaces help in controlling the micro-climate providing visual
delight at the same time.
Architectural Design
•The building is designed to maximize usage of natural light for
day-lighting without getting unwanted heat inside.
•The ground surface covered by the building is replaced through
roof gardens which play a major role in insulating the building.
•Unwanted gain of heat is reduced
through simple design principles like earth
berming.
•Heat gain through openings is also
reduced through intelligent design of
windows.
•An effective combination of closed and
open spaces help in modulating the
micro-climate so that it keeps the Roof gardens insulate the
building from solar heat
building cool and well-ventilated.
•There is ease of access throughout the
site.
Use of Renewable source of Energy
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
•Solar energy is used to generate electricity
that is used in the building.
Wind towers
Wind towers carry air through an earth air Solar photovoltaic panels on the roof
tunnel to cool it before being supplied to the generate electricity for the building
AHU’s.
•Effective measures are taken to properly
ventilate the building while saving energy
at the same time.
•Air caught by the wind towers is carried
through an earth-air tunnel which pre-
cools the air entering into the AHU’s. This
saves energy required in the cooling
process. ‘Jaalis’ on the outer façade of the building also
help in cooling, shading and ventilation of the
building.
Day lighting
•Emphasis is laid on providing
adequate day-lighting.
•Intelligent design of windows such
as different windows for views and
for light reduce the heat gain.