Assignment 1 Elective Sustainable Energy

Assignment 1
AR-409
Sustainable Architecture
Submitted By:
• Varda
• Studio 4 ‘A’
• 1700103664
1)Explain a Contemporary Sustainable Architectural
Design /Building certified by IGBC -INDIAN GREEN
BUILDING COUNCIL.
2) Diagrams and technical Representation of
Mechanical-Technical ACTIVE features in sustainable
building with labelling .
Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative
environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of
materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large.
• Two major processes of Green Building Architecture

Active Process
Passive Process
• Active Features
Use of Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Wind Energy
Wave Energy
Use of Solar Energy
Use of Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Photovoltaics are best known as a method for generating electric power by using solar
cells to convert energy from the sun into a flow of electrons by
the photovoltaic effect. Solar cells produce direct current electricity from sunlight which
can be used to power equipment or to recharge a battery.
Wind energy is a form of solar energy. Wind energy (or wind power)
describes the process by which wind is used to generate electricity. Wind turbines
convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. A generator can
convert mechanical power into electricity
Wave energy is one of several technologies that harness the ocean's natural
features—tides, winds, water temperatures, salinity—and could provide significant
amounts of clean electricity.
Use of Solar Energy Green building also attempt to work towards on-
site energy generation through renewable energy utilization to cater to
its energy needs. Solar PV panels can help generate electricity which can reduce
the buildings dependence on grid power.
3)Role of sustainable building in site water air soil
conservation and management of natural resources .
In a green building, the structural creation processes respect the environment and
make efficient use of resources. This practice is growing and complements the
conventional concerns of designing buildings that are economical in energy,
sustainable and comfortable. A green building is a clean, sustainable building,
designed with natural materials, uses little energy and renewable ones at that, is easy
to maintain and available at a reasonable cost.
A green building is designed to reduce the overall impact of the built-up environment
on human health and the natural environment, through:
• The efficient use of energy, water and other resources
• Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
• Reducing waste, pollution and harm to the environment.
Effectively, a green building can incorporate sustainable materials (reused, recycled,

recyclable, or from renewable resources) in its construction, create a healthy interior
environment with a minimum of pollutants and functional landscape planning that
requires less water (using indigenous greenery that thrives without additional
watering).
Water Conservation One of the main objectives of green buildings is
to reduce water use and protect its quality. Water conservation during the whole
life span of a building can be achieved by designing dual plumbing that recycles
the water used in water closets and the water used to wash cars, using water
efficient fittings and fixtures such as ultra-low flushing toilets, bidets and low flow
shower heads. Other technologies such as rain water harvesting and recycling and
reuse of grey water, etc. are also being used.
Air Conservation Emissions from buildings in-use: Reduce

operational carbon emissions by targeting net zero carbon building performance,
requiring optimal energy efficiency for building fabric and systems as well as
sourcing of energy from renewables.
Emissions from building life-cycle: Embodied emissions should also be
considered. Local sourcing, reuse or recycling of materials all lower the pollution
created by construction, transportation and demolition processes.
Focus on brick production: Cleaning up traditional brick production can offer
impactful reductions to airborne emissions. Switching to more efficient
technologies, mainly during brick ﬁring, can reduce pollutant emissions by more
than 90%
Soil Conservation Evolve strategies to stockpile top soil and reuse later
for landscaping purpose or stockpiled soil can be donated to other sites for
landscaping purpose.
Consider adopting measures such as temporary and permanent seeding, mulching,
earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment traps, and sediment basins as appropriate.
Open areas can be landscaped (eg., grass, trees, shrubs). Paved areas can be
installed with permeable paving. For impermeable surfaces direct all run off
towards storm water collection pits.
MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Sustainable management of natural resources is defined in the Environment Act as:

“using natural resources in a way and at a rate that maintains and enhances the
resilience of ecosystems and the benefits they provide. In doing so, meeting the
needs of present generations of people without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their needs, and contributing to the achievement of the well-
being goals in the Well-being of Future Generations Act.”
We must apply the principles to fulfill our purpose. Applying all of the principles will
help us to understand the root causes of the challenges facing our natural
resources, to recognise the unique characteristics of a place and its people, and to
develop nature-based and joined up solutions.

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• Two major processes of Green Building Architecture

Effectively, a green building can incorporate sustainable materials (reused, recycled,

Air Conservation Emissions from buildings in-use: Reduce

Sustainable management of natural resources is defined in the Environment Act as:

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