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Introduction
The CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is the first LEED Platinum rated building in India. 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.
Aerial view of CII-Godrej GBC, Hyderabad showing wind towers, solar photovoltaic panels and green roofs. (Sourced)
There is a vast difference in the amount of glazed areas on the northern and western sides
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Natural Features
Existing features in the landform have been integrated into the design without causing much harm to the local eco-system.
Rocks existing on site have been retained and integrated in the building design (Sourced)
Architectural Design
The building is designed to maximise 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.
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Intelligent design of windows allow in light but keep the heat away
An effective combination of closed and open spaces help in modulating the microclimate so that it keeps the building cool and well-ventilated. There is ease of access throughout the site.
A combination of open and closed spaces keep the building cool and well-ventilated (Sourced)
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Locally available materials like stone and wood are used in the school
Old furniture used in the cafeteria negates the energy consumed in making new furniture (Sourced)
Daylighting
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.
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Ventilation
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 precools the air entering into the AHUs. This saves energy required in the cooling process.
Wind towers carry air through an earth air tunnel to cool it before being supplied to the AHUs (Sourced)
Jaalis on the outer faade of the building also help in cooling, shading and ventilation of the building.
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Jaalis help in cooling and shading the building and inducing ventilation
Renewable Energy
Solar energy is used to generate electricity that is used in the building.
Solar photovoltaic panels on the roof generate electricity for the building (Sourced)
Water Management
Rain water is recharged into the ground. The landscaped garden has a variety of local plants and trees which require less water for irrigation. The garden has been designed such that all rainwater is retained.
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All waste water is treated in a root zone treatment facility. The treated water is used for flushing toilets and irrigating the garden.
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