CASE PROFILE ON SELF-

SUSTAINING HOUSE
JAQUAR HEADQUARTERS
(MANESAR, HARYANA)

Prepared by: Aditi Agarwal and Mitali Saini

RMDA DEPARTMENT
M.Sc. Prev.
 GREEN BUILDING
INTRODUCTION
● Green Building is a concept of constructing high-performance structures that has no negative impacts on
the environment throughout the project’s life-cycle including planning, designing, construction,
performance, maintenance, restoration, and bulldozing.
● It is also known as green construction or sustainable building.
● A green building is basically constructed using a maximum of recycled waste material with other
construction materials to make the building energy-efficient from geothermal heating to appliance usage.

COMPARISON BETWEEN GRIHA AND LEED

POINTS OF GRIHA LEED

COMPARISON :

Year of Installation : 2007 1998

Introduction : 1. GRIHA is Green Rating for 1. LEED is Leadership in Energy and

Integrated Habitat Assessment. Environmental Design

2. It is a rating tool that helps people 2. It is the world's most widely used
assess the performance of their green building rating system.
building against certain nationally
acceptable benchmarks. 3. LEED certification provides a
framework for healthy, highly efficient,
3. It analyses the holistic performance and cost-saving green buildings, which
of buildings concerning the offer environmental, social and
environment over their entire life governance benefits.
cycle.Thus, creating a standard for
what constitutes a ‘green building’. 4. It is administered by United States
Green Building Councils
4. This national rating system has (USGBC).
been developed by TERI (The Energy
and Resources Institute), Ministry of 5. It aims to help building owners and
New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), operators be environmentally responsible
Government of India. and use resources efficiently.

5. The main goal of the organisation is

to minimise the building’s resource
consumption.

Features 1. Sustainable sites: Green 1. Sustainable Sites: Sufficient green

infrastructure, low impact design and open space and light pollution reduction.
UHIE- mitigation designs.
2. Water Efficiency: Indoor and outdoor
2. Construction management: water reduction.
Pollution control- air and soil,
preserving topsoil and adopting best 3. Energy and Atmosphere:
practices for construction Optimising sustainable energy
management. production and metering.

3. Energy efficiency: Optimising 4. Location and Transportation:

energy consumption, using renewable Land protection and access to public
energy and using materials with low transportation.
GWP and ODP.
5. Innovation: Introduction of Novel
4. The comfort of the occupant: Visual features and procedures.
comfort, thermal comfort and internal
air quality. 6.Indoor Environmental Quality: Use of
Natural light and efficient air
5. Water management: Reducing conditioning.
water demand, treating wastewater,
managing rainwater, self-sufficiency 7.Materials and Resources:
and water quality analysis. Responsible construction waste
management and sustainable sourcing of
6. Solid waste management: Waste materials.
management methods after
occupation and on- site organic waste
treatment facility.

7. Use of environmentally-friendly
building materials: Using green
alternatives for construction, life cycle
assessment and reducing global
warming potential.

8. Analysis of life cycle costing

9. Socio-economic parameters:
Sanitation and workplace safety of
workers involved in construction
activities, accessibility, facilities for
service staff, favourable social impact.

10. Performance Monitoring:

Commissioning for final rating, smart
metering and protocol for operation
maintenance.
 Benefits ● Reduced energy consumption ● Tax incentives
without compromising comfort. ● Save money on operational cost
● Reduced destruction of natural ● Attract tenants
areas, habitats, and biodiversity, as ● Improve air quality
well as reduced soil erosion, and ● Reduce energy use and carbon
other destructive activities emission
● Reducing waste generation through ● Achieve ESG objectives
recycling and reusing. ● Improved workforce
● Reduced water consumption ● Faster to obtain green goals
● Enhanced image and marketability
● Reduced air and water pollution
● Reduced pollution loads
● Increased user productivity

Parameters for ● Project Scope ● Energy Performance

● Site Planning ● Water Performance
measuring it
● Innovation and Design ● Indoor Environmental
● Indoor Air Quality Quality
● Material ● Sustainable Sites
● Energy Efficiency ● Materials and Resources Performance
● Water Efficiency ● Innovation in Design.
● Facilities and Services

Rating Scale To be certified by GRIHA a project A building becomes certified after

must receive at least 50 points: receiving a minimum of 40 credits from
USGBC:

Rating Points
LEED® Certified 40 – 49 points

5-star 86 above

Silver Level 50 – 59 points

4-star 71-85

3-star 56-70 Gold Level 60 – 79 points

2-star 41-55
Platinum Level 80 + points

1-star 25-40

The point distribution over the 7

Categories:
 Category Available Points

Sustainable Sites 26

Water Efficiency 10

Energy and Atmosphere 35

Materials and Resources 14

Indoor Environmental 15

Quality

Innovation in Design 6

Regional Priority 4

Total Possible Points 110

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 IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
A. Environmental Benefits:
● Protect and enhance the biodiversity and ecological system.
● Reduces the wastage of water and energy.
● Improves air and water quality and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
● Preserve and maintain the existing environment.
● Promote a psychologically-optimised environment.
B. Economic Benefits:
● Lower construction cost and higher property value.
● Improves occupants’ health and overall productivity.
● Saves utility and other household bills by efficient use of water and energy.
● Best for growing and marketing green products.
C. Social Benefits:
● Easy and affordable go-green opportunities for existing homes.
● Enhance indoor air quality.
● Minimise strain on local infrastructure.

Green Building Materials:

● Use of Green Wood, like Bamboo,Cork etc.. for flooring and cabinets.
● Use of Precast Concrete slabs for flooring,roofs,walls,facades etc..for creating a climate controlled indoor
environment.
● Recycled steel is a good alternative to wood to increase the structure’s durability against natural calamities.
● Use of reclaimed or recycled wood to deplete the deforestation.Use of Straw Bales for constructing framing
materials etc…

GREEN BUILDING NAME: JAQUAR HEADQUARTERS

BASIC INFORMATION
 Location Manesar, Haryana
Coordinates 28° N, 77° E
Occupancy Type Corporate and Manufacturing
Typology New Construction
Climate Type Composite
●
Project Area 48,000 m2
Date of Completion 2016
Sustainability rating(LEED) 2019
No. of employees 12000 (2022)
Revenue Over INR 6000 Crores (2022-23)

LOCATION
● The Jaquar Headquarters located at Manesar, Haryana is not only a beautiful building but a meticulously
designed facility featuring cutting-edge technology solutions resulting in a net zero campus with a certified
LEED Platinum (USGBC) rating. This project is reputed for being a visual treat with challenging organic
design and space planning.
● Jaquar group has global headquarters spread across 48,000 sq. metres in Manesar, Haryana, India and
presently operates in over 55 countries in Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, Africa and SAARC.

BUILDING FEATURES
A. ORIENTATION
a) DESIGN INTENT:
● On the planer level the corporate office on top has three wings projecting in 3 directions.
● The corporate office is at the top and the factory below it.
● The landscape was bermed and that raised the drop off point by 8m, providing space for an elaborate,
planned landscape with water features.
● This project is not only a visual treat with challenging organic designs and space planning but also
carefully interpreting space functionally.
BUILDING DESIGN
B. SUSTAINABLE SITE
a) Water Efficiency:
● There are two sources of water in the facility – potable water supplied by the municipality and treated
sewage water.
● After the tertiary treatment, treated effluent is used for flushing, landscaped irrigation, and HVAC.
● At least 50% of the water is treated and recycled on the site.
● In the washroom, all fixtures have dual valves. The flow rates of the water fixtures range from
0.71 gpf to 0.80 gpf. This results in about 46% reduction in the use of water.

b) Energy and atmosphere:

Renewable Energy Sources
Crystalline high-powered cells are used in the solar photovoltaic module. Solar module has been laminated
using lamination technology using established polymer (EVA) and Tedlar / Polyester laminate. SPV module
efficiency is greater than 13%. The total no. of solar panel modules installed are:
● 566 kwp: 1872 modules
● 6 kwp: 808 modules
● 148 kwp: 486 modules
● 54kwp :180 modules
The total installed solar plant capacity is 971.4 kWp. The project produces 122% of its electricity as on-site
generated renewable electricity from solar photovoltaic panels. The panels are installed at the warehouse
terrace and over the car parking space.

Atmosphere
The spatial planning analysis and output gives a form which has better ventilation and air flow, better
indoor air quality, reduction in energy consumption and also gives an output of an energy efficient design
and form which does not just accommodate the function but is also aesthetic.
c) MATERIAL AND RESOURCES

1. Zinc panels
2. Optimum E-value semi-unitised glazing
3. Autoclaved aerated blocks
4. Louvers
5. Daylighting
6. Effective shading
7. Passive cooling
8. Radiant cooling
9. Solar energy

UV COATED GLASS MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

GREEN BUILDING FEATURES

● Integrated sustainable landscape: The greywater from the factory and office is treated within the site
and is reused for the maintenance of this integrated well designed and hence is sustainable.

● UV Coated glass, Zinc Facade, Louvers: These elements constituting the facade of the building
contributes to the heat gain reduction inside the building and effectively brings down the cooling load and
energy consumption on a large scale.

● Radiant Cooling: System which uses chilled water circulated in the floor slabs to condition the spaces
much more effectively compared to traditional air conditioning which is 15° against 6°.
● Day-light effective shading and passive cooling: The offsets in the floor plates provide effective
shading for the lower floors inducing indirect control through the louvres. Water body humidifies and
reduces the temperature of the air.

● Solar Energy: The roof of the warehouse and parking shelters are covered with solar PV systems
generating 975kW of energy which is utilised for the power requirements of the building.

INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE EFFECTIVE SHADING SOLAR ENERGY

TECHNOLOGIES USED FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

● Climate Responsive Design: To ensure minimal dependence on artificial lighting and air conditioning,
the three levels of the building were staggered, and the floor plate rotated at each level. This permitted the
right amount of natural light to the internal spaces while also providing shading and reduced the cooling
load.

● Cooling system: All areas are served by a central air conditioning plant. The HVAC system comprises a
conventional cooling system, radiant cooling, heat pump, VRF indoor/outdoor, and ventilation mechanism.

● Heat Pump System: It is integrated with the equipment of radiant and conventional cooling systems and
has the capability to serve both these systems. Depending upon the heat load and thermal comfort
requirement, the facility can operate the heat pump.
● Ventilation System: As an energy efficient measure, the facility has commissioned heat recovery units
to utilise the cool return air to lower the temperature of outdoor air. These units are installed on the
terrace level. Exhaust fans are commissioned in the facility. For maintaining required pressure in lifts and
staircases, axial fans are installed.
● Lighting Design: All installed lighting are LEDs. In all the regularly occupied spaces there is provision
for automatic lighting shut-off that results in power saving. General lighting in each space is controlled
separately. Occupancy sensors too shut off lights when offices and meeting rooms are unoccupied.

BENEFITS
1. ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE:
● 35% reduction in lighting power density
● 90% Energy Star Qualified Equipment
2. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES:
● 75% diversion of construction and demolition debris
3. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:
● 90% of occupied space has quality views
4. WATER EFFICIENCY:
● 40% reduction in indoor potable water
 CONCLUSION
● It is an iconic structure that represents the brand value of Jaquar.
● It is not only in the form and the architecture- the organic design, the space planning, the
visual form inspired by nature) but also in the functionality (factory space and office space)
and technicality (net zero building), that this project is remarkable.
● It creates a sense of awe as one goes through the lush landscape, water bodies etc. to
approach the building.
● It is a corporate space which is intimate in feeling, iconic in its presence, illuminated on the
inside, with art interventions.
● The most memorable aspect of the project is not only the structure but the space it
encapsulates.
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