By

A.Pravalika (08C21A0468)

Agenda
What is Green Building Merits- why go GB

Why not
Categories Site Selection Green Building materials Water Efficiency Energy Generation Wind Energy How to Make Your Building Green Energy Efficient Products LEED

Conclusion

What is Green Building

Green building building the future with intention

It is a practice of creating structures that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient.. or Green building is the practice of creating healthier and more resourceefficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance.

Why Go Green Building

Going Green is the right thing reduce carbon consumption, Improve occupant health, encourage community, preserve natural systems.

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Uses less water
Less waste production

Healthy surroundings

WHY NOT?
Some people believe that green buildings require giving up being comfortable Cant have a good heating system and air conditioning must be limited
Cost of building green is expensive Materials can be highly priced

CATEGORIES
Two Categories New Construction Improvement of Existing Buildings

New Construction 2 Stages

Stage I -- review of construction documents, working drawings, designs, energy analysis etc. Stage II -- onsite walk through, review of additional documentation, and interview of key team members.

Improvement of Existing Buildings

Extensive documentation review and an on-site visit with a walk through and interview of facility manager and chief engineer

Site Selection
Use appropriate building sites Preserve open space Develop brown fields Restore damaged environments Design to optimize sun, wind & light

Green Building Materials

Prepare a green building product selection plan Use recycled content building products Use rapidly renewable resources Use certified wood

Ex: Materials
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Durisol
Rastra-insulated Concrete Form

Water Efficiency
Indoor water conservation plan Use low flow plumbing fixtures Use high performance appliances

LOW FLOW WATER FIXTURES

Outdoor water conservation strategies Use a rain water collection system Use high efficiency irrigation systems

Rainwater harvesting

Innovative waste water management

Use gray water recovery systems Use waterless urinals

GRAY WATER RECOVERY SYSTEM

Energy Generation
Solar panels can be attached to the roofs of building

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wind turbines can be attached to walls to generate electricity from natural resources.
Biomass boilers can provide heating and hot waters.

WIND ENERGY

Energy Efficient Products

Use high performance roofing and glazing Use high performance lighting systems Use high performance heating ,ventilation and air conditioning systems Use high performance appliances

LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN(LEED)

Rates environmental performance of buildings 167 certified home projects in India

Worlds ten greenest buildings include CII-GBC, HYDERABAD and RESIDENCE ANTILLA, MUMBAI in INDIA.

CII-GBC(SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTRE) RESIDENCE ANTILLA >INCLUDES 4 STOREY OPEN GARDEN

Conclusion
Green building is a much better product as compared to conventional homes. Its good for your pocket book through much lower utility bills, good for your employer since healthy homes save on medical bills and sick leave, and you live with the knowledge that you are helping the earth.

REFERENCES
Benefits for Homeowners. Retrieved March 18, 2008, http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.nh_b enefits

Green Cottages Projected Energy Savings. Cclandtrust.org. March 26, 2008. http://www.cclandtrust.org/GreenCottages/Efficiency.html
Langdon Woods exterior and common room. Flickr.com. March 26, 2008. http://www.flickr.com/photos/plymouthstate-university/1222830048/

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