SUSTAINABLE HOUSING

1. INRODCUTION

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Buildings, as they are designed and used today, contribute to serious environmental
problems because of excessive consumption of energy and other natural resources.
The close connection between energy use in buildings and environmental damage
arises because energy-intensive solutions sought to construct a building and meet
its demands for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting cause severe depletion of
invaluable environmental resources.

However, buildings can be designed to meet the occupants need for thermal and
visual comfort at reduced levels of energy and resources consumption. Energy
resource efficiency in new constructions can be affected by adopting an integrated
approach to building design.

Thus, in brief, an energy-efficient building balances all aspects of energy use in a

building lighting, space-conditioning, and ventilation by providing an optimized
mix of passive solar design strategies, energy efficient equipment, and renewable
sources of energy. Use of materials with low embodied energy also forms a major
component in energy efficient building designs.

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2. ABSTRACT
Demand for energy is increasing fast day by day and is likely to increase in tune
with industrialization/ urbanization. The building sector being one of the largest
consumers of energy, has gained prominence over the past few decades. Buildings
account for 33 percent of the total electricity consumption in India. An estimated 70
percent of the buildings stock required for 2030 is yet to be built. This formidable
growth in the construction industry and the resultant energy demand will increase
dependence on imported fuel, contribute to higher greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, and strain the country's fossil fuel dependent infrastructure. It is
essential to take energy efficiency measures. Implementing minimum energy
performance standards for buildings will contribute towards checking the increasing
energy demand, hence energy efficiency goals are needed for energy security.

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3. WHAT IS THE NEED OF SUSTAINABLE HOUSING

By reducing buildings energy consumption, a nation can reduce dependency on

imported energy and strengthen its strategic position. Moderation of energy-end
use in buildings will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution produced by
the combustion of fossil fuels. This environmental benefit appears on two scales,
local and global. Because much of buildings demand for energy requires local
energy combustion in individual heating systems or district heating, reduced energy
demand improves air quality at the local level.

When adequately ventilated, energy efficient buildings are generally healthier than
traditional buildings. Relative to traditional buildings, energy efficient buildings offer
a more stable indoor climate, with less draught from windows, walls, floors, and
ceiling constructions. Because residents of energy efficient buildings must spend
relatively less to heat and cool their homes to within the margins of acceptable
comfort, energy efficient construction reduces fuel poverty across society. As
households demanding less energy for building-related uses, they burn less fuel
locally, thus doubling the potential to improve public health and otherwise benefit
local communities.

4. AIM

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To reduce energy costs and resource conservation for the intermediate future of
building design and renovation.

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5. OBJECTIVE

Incorporate solar passive techniques in a building design to minimize load on

conventional systems (heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting).

Design energy-efficient lighting and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-

conditioning) systems.

Use renewable energy systems (solar photovoltaic systems / solar water

heating systems) to meet a part of building load.

Use low energy materials and methods of construction and reduce

transportation energy.

6. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Energy efficiency is quickly becoming a sought after goal for many buildings around
the globe - each relies on exceptional energy conservation and then on-site
renewable to meet all of its heating, cooling and electricity needs. Yet the true
performance of many developments is overstated and actual Energy Efficient
buildings are very few.

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7. METHODOLOGY
This research is small-scale with the objective to merely explore the subject and
investigate the possibilities of undertaking a larger research study, which makes it
an explorative research with the objective to make tentative conclusions at the end.
The approach way will have a profound effect upon the way research is done, so this
section discusses the types of research which can undertake for thesis. The use of
literature and case studies is considered and the merits of primary research are
debated and advice is given on the use of existing research data. One may not be
fond of statistics, but the potential relevance of a quantitative approach should be
considered and similarly, the idea of qualitative analysis and conducting the
research may yield valuable data. The possibilities of using quantitative and
qualitative data are also discussed.
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH
A bit of preliminary research will help to plan out thesis which determines what kind
of sources is needed for the thesis.
BUILDING CODES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY, US
This highlights the benefits of building energy codes and describes several steps
that parties working under the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency can take to
advance cost-effective energy efficiency through the adoption, implementation, and
enforcement of codes.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

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The IECC addresses energy efficiency on several fronts including cost savings,
reduced energy usage, conservation of natural resources and the impact of energy
usage on the environment.
THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE (TERI)
TERI is a research institute focusing its research activities in the fields of energy,
environment and sustainable development.
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
LEED is an internationally recognized green building rating system.55 LEED verifies
that a building was designed and built using improved performance strategies,
including energy savings, water efficiency, and carbon dioxide emissions reduction.
GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT (GRIHA)
GRIHA is the national rating system for green building design, developed and
implemented by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS IN BUILDING CODES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY
POLICIES FOR NEW BUILDINGS, INDIA
Energy efficiency requirements in building codes can ensure that concern is taken
for energy efficiency at the design phase and can help to realize the large potentials
for energy efficiency in new buildings. Energy efficiency requirements for new
buildings are set in different ways. Based on national or local traditions they can
either be integrated in the general building codes or standards for new buildings, or
they can be set as separate standards for energy efficiency.

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ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE, INDIA

The purpose of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is to provide minimum
requirements for energy-efficient design and construction of buildings and their
systems
8. DESK STUDY
T-ZED Homes, Bangalore
TZED (ZED stands for Zero Energy Development) is located at airport Whitefield
Road, Bangalore. This five-acre site comprises of 95 homes built on the principles of
sustainable resources.
The great value of this experience lies in the demonstration, that modern comfort
standards can still be met while associating with the principles of sustainable built
environment, under the purview of the challenges posed by real estate market
mechanisms and cost constraints.
Every aspect of T Zed has been designed to conserve natural resources and to have
minimal impact on the environment. In these homes, built-in, customized
environment-friendly, zero electricity refrigerators, fully controlled air conditioning
based 100 % on fresh air inputs, and built-in energy efficient lights are among the
features that help to bring down energy consumption in the home while ensuring
comfort levels and commanding a higher market value.

National Media Centre, Gurgaon

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Cooperative housing societies in Delhi suffer from many problems. They have to be
designed within the limits imposed by zoning regulations, which prescribe the total
built area and the ground coverage. When these two are combined with fire
regulations, they result in inflexible and uninteresting development.
The alternative to group housing is plotted development, which starts and ends with
a layout plan within which house owners build according to their needs and designs.
The result is lack of architectural coherence and an excessive emphasis on
individual buildings at the expense of overall environment. However, there are
traditional examples of urban design that allow for individuality within an overall
design framework like in the old city of Jaipur where buildings retain their identity
without damaging the context.

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