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Energy Efficient Structures

This document discusses the need for more energy efficient structures in India. It notes that the construction industry is one of the largest energy consumers and that buildings require artificial climate control. It emphasizes the urgency of adopting more sustainable practices given depleting energy resources and environmental pollution. The document then provides examples of traditional heritage construction techniques that were more energy efficient as well as modern systems that can help reduce energy consumption, such as renewable energy systems, efficient lighting and HVAC. It stresses the important role of construction engineers in following guidelines to utilize more energy efficient materials and prioritize energy savings over cost.

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Energy Efficient Structures

This document discusses the need for more energy efficient structures in India. It notes that the construction industry is one of the largest energy consumers and that buildings require artificial climate control. It emphasizes the urgency of adopting more sustainable practices given depleting energy resources and environmental pollution. The document then provides examples of traditional heritage construction techniques that were more energy efficient as well as modern systems that can help reduce energy consumption, such as renewable energy systems, efficient lighting and HVAC. It stresses the important role of construction engineers in following guidelines to utilize more energy efficient materials and prioritize energy savings over cost.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT

STRUCTURES
INTRODUCTION
Growth of Indian construction industry
One of the largest energy consuming sectors
Artificial indoor climate
THE NEED
Urgency today - fast depleting energy resources
Environmental pollution effects of Global
Warming
Building life cycle - energy needs
Importance of energy efficient buildings and
innovative ways to cut down energy consumption
Because we dont think about future generations,
they dont forget us
- Henrik Tikkanen
HERITAGE PERSPECTIVE
Plastering
Aggregates
Rain water harvesting
Unique technique of Rajasthan
NOW, WHAT IS THE WAY?
Energy efficiency in new buildings can be achieved
through:
Bioclimatic architectural principles
Following low energy consuming materials and
energy efficient methods of construction
Use of renewable energy systems to meet a part of
the building load
Design of energy efficient lighting and HVAC
systems
TYPICAL SYSTEMS
Combined Cooling Heating and Power systems
Solar photovoltaic systems
Vertical axis wind power turbines
Refrigerants having zero ozone layer impact
Green roof with garden and integrated water saving
system
Electrochromic (adjustable tint) glazing & CFL
fittings
100% recycled structural steel
Zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) paints
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OUR ROLE
Construction Engineers role:
Follow guidelines and standards
Follow energy efficient construction methods
Green Buildings and Intelligent Buildings
Prper planning and management
Lean construction
Use energy efficient materials
Prefer energy savings over cost
Check and recommend
Attitude
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THANK YOU
Earth gives for everyones NEED,
but not everyones GREED
- Mahatma Gandhi

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