Suzlon One Earth Global Corporate Headquarters, Pune

Suzlon One Earth, Pune

• Architects – Christopher Charles Benninger.

• Location - Pune, Maharashtra, India.

• Site area-10.3 acre

• Project Year – 2009

• Landscape Design - Ravi & Varsha Gavandi.

• Structural Design - Santhosh ,Vastech

• Interior Design - Space Matrix in association with

Manish Banker, Tao Architects.

• Construction Management - Knight Frank INDIA.

• Green Building Consultants - Tanmay Tathagat,

Kavita Jain Environmenta Design Solution, Delhi.

• Cost-Rs.280 crores US$ 63 million (2009)

Suzlon One Earth, Pune
This significantly unique office is designed by Christopher Charles, Pune based
architect and has received LEED Platinum rating in 2010. He and his partner
came up with the concept “Office in the garden”. Spread over 10 acres, this
magnificent structure is one of the largest green building projects of the
country and is also one of the India’s first buildings to be LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) certified.
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• Suzlon one earth is 100% powered by onsite and offsite renewable sources.
• The campus has 18 hybrid wind turbines that fulfil 7% of the total energy consumption, the
the rest of energy demand is met from offsite wind turbines.
• The structure is designed in a way to ensure maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing
reducing artificial lighting consumption.
• The infrastructure within the campus is designed to enable water percolation and thereby
control storm water runoff thus, contributing towards an increased water table level.

Ratings and techiniques:

• Suzlon Energy Limited, a world-leading wind energy company based in Pune India.
• The architect, pledged to create the greenest office in India. Living the motto of the
company, 'powering a greener tomorrow.
• The architect relied exclusively on non-toxic and recycled materials.
• A million S.F. of ground plus two levels in a 10.4 acre urban setting achieved a LEED
Platinum and TERI GRIHA 5 Star certification with 8 percent of its annual energy
generated on-site through photovoltaic panels and windmills with a total incremental
cost of about 11%.
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Ratings and techiniques:
• 154 KW of electricity is produced on site (80%
wind and 20% photovoltaic).
• All other energy (4MW) is produced in the
client's wind mill farms. With 92% (4 MW)
being consumed by the project is sustainable
energy making this a Zero Energy Project.
• Lighting of individual offices is controlled by
combined daylight and occupancy sensors.
• Sixty five percent of energy is saved by use of
LED outdoor light systems in comparison to
conventional scheme.
• 30 to 40% reduction in operating cost, due to
to energy savings and water savings at 30%.
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Architecture features:
• Suzlon One Earth derives its inspiration from large Indian historical campuses like
Fatehpur Sikri and the Meenakshi Temple complex in Madurai.
• the building architecture has borrowed elements of critical rationalism, with over
hangs, louvers, pergolas, courtyards, water and natural light permeation.
• This sustainable and efficient design provides 75% of the work stations with
and external views, allowing inhabitants to enjoy seasons, weather conditions and
connect with the time of the day.
• Aluminum louvers act as a protective skin allowing daylight and cross ventilation.
areas have operable fenestration allowing natural air and ventilation when
• These strategies resulted in lower, thinner and longer building shapes that increase
the ratio of fenestration to volume, enhancing natural light and ventilation in a hot
and dry climatic conditions.
Other ‘Green features’ of One Earth:-
A LEED Platinum and GRIHA 5 star certified building, One Earth is one of greenest corporate
campuses in the world, some of the features making it a building are:
•100% powered by on-site and off-site renewable energy including hybrid wind turbines, solar
panels and photovoltaic cells
•Rainwater harvesting facilities with on-site water treatment and recycling facilities
•On-site organic waste converter
•‘Office in garden’ design concept which harvests maximum daylight in work spaces and
common areas
•Reduction of approximately 35% in operating cost due to energy and water cost savings, a
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benefit that is transferred to customers through increased investment in technology.

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•Architects - Sundaram Architects Pvt.
Ltd.

•Location - Pocharam, Hyderabad,

India

•Project Year - Completed in Sep

2010.

• Green consultant - EDS

•The building houses 2600

employees and has been planned on
460 acres of land.

• Due to its highly acclaimed green building achievements, the building has been acknowledged by
researchers in Germany and the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab as one of the 'Best Practices
Guide for High Performance Indian Office Buildings’.
• Highlights of the project

• LEED NC- Platinum

• Glass used-Vision Panel: SKN 444 (Futura) in (6mm - 16mm argon gap - 6mm) combination.

-Daylight Panel: PLT T (Pristine White) in (6mm - 12mm - 6mm)

• Energy Efficiency- 56% savings from the base case was achieved.

• Daylighting - 70% of the overall floor plate was daylight with daylight panel.
-100% of the work area is perfectly daylighted.

• Additional points achieved through glass - Regional material: Glass manufactured in

sriperumbudur plant and processed near by the project site.

- Recycled material: Glass is 100% recyclable. Cullet glass (broken glass) is used for glass
manufacturing. The percentage of broken glass is 18% of which 6% is sourced from post-consumer
waste.
• Other Design Features

- Radiant Cooling exploited for one the blocks.

- Radiant cooling found more efficient than normal cooling.

- Water use reduction by 48%.

- Low flow faucets & water closets.

- Over 80% of the construction waste diverted to landfills.

- Low VOC adhesives, paints and coatings.

- Treated waste water used for irrigation & air conditioning makeup.
• Role of Glass

- The combined use of PLT TG and SKN 444 II - high performance double glazed Saint-Gobain Glass
has been coupled up with the ideal orientation of the building, limiting the facades opening to the East
and West (where the direct morning and evening sun strike).

- The long faces of the building have been oriented towards north and south with shading devices
provided adeptly, especially towards the south.

- The narrow floor plate of 16m made it possible for 84% of the regularly occupied spaces to have
adequate day-light.

• Energy Consumption

- The building is 40% more efficient than the globally accepted ASHRAE standard. While the ASHRAE
standards for heat gain is 0.9W/sqft, SDB1 managed a .4W/sqft.

- The building has an efficient envelope - with a double walled insulation and an insulated roof with
reflective tiles. The heat gain of the envelope has been calculated to a 1W/sqft.
• Role of Glass

- The combined use of PLT TG and SKN 444 II - high performance double glazed Saint-Gobain Glass
has been coupled up with the ideal orientation of the building, limiting the facades opening to the East
and West (where the direct morning and evening sun strike).

- The long faces of the building have been oriented towards north and south with shading devices
provided adeptly, especially towards the south.

- The narrow floor plate of 16m made it possible for 84% of the regularly occupied spaces to have
adequate day-light.

• Material

-18% of the total value of materials in the building has been made out of recycled materials. By
regionally manufacturing 38% of the total project material by cost, the minimisation on transportation
has led to reduced pollution
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Jor Bagh , New Delhi
 INTRODUCTION
• Project of ministry of environment
and forests for construction of
new office building at new delhi.

• The basic design concept of the

project is to make the net zero
energy green building.

• PLOT AREA:9565sq m
• MAXIMUM GROUND
COVERAGE:30%

• F.A.R: 200
• HEIGHT:35m
• Built-up area : 3,1400 m2
• (18726 m2 – superstructure &
12675 m2- Basement)
• Year of completion : 2013

India’s first net zero building

This means that this is a building with zero net energy consumption where the total
amount of energy used in the premises on an annual basis is more or less equal to
the amount of renewable energy created on the site.
ACHIEVEMENTS LAYOUT PLAN
• 40% savings in energy
• zero electricity billing
• 55% savings in water
• largest roof top solar power
system in any multistoreyed
building (930kwp)
• first in government sector
targeted for both ratings of green
building (5star griha leed india
platinum)
• Preservation of the local ecology,
Tree Cutting approvals for 46, but
only 19
Cut ,11 Trees Transplanted
• Excavated Soil reutilized at other
construction sites and the Zoo
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Building form wrapped around a pedestrian-friendly shaded green open courtyard
• A continuous green axis from front of site across the atrium.
• Eco park within the courtyard shall contain a self sustaining low.
• Large openings in building form on South and North sides.
• Conservation of natural soil and trees.
• Orientation of building has been planned reduce ingress of solar radiation.
• Large openings North and South faces.
• Green areas have been developed on smaller terraces.
• Shaded landscape areas to reduce ambient temperature.
• Provision of barrier free access .
• Surrounding open area parking free by providing adequate parking in the basement.
•EFFECTIVE VENTILATION BY PROJECTIONS INTO THE CENTRAL SPACE FOR
ORIENTATING THE BUILDING E-W AND SHADING + Shading by Passages
BY OPTIMUM INTEGRATION WITH
NATURE BY SEPARATING OUT
DIFFERENT BLOCKS WITH CONNECTING
CORRIDORS AND A HUGE CENTRAL
COURT YARD.
• DEVELOPING WINTER SOUTHSIDE
E W
SUNSPACES FOR OFFICE EMPLOYEES
CROSS VENTILATION AT THE
MICRO LEVEL THROUGH
OPENINGS
Natural ventilation due to
stack effect
Building punctures are
designed to aid cross
N
ventilation R O A D
•More than 50% area outside
the building is soft
with plantation and grassing.

•circulation roads and pathways

soft with grass paver blocks
to enable ground water recharge
BUILDING PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION MEASURES

Reduce landscape water requirement-

•Drip irrigation
•Use of native species of shrubs and trees having low water demand in landscaping
•Low lawn area so as to reduce water demand.
•Reuse of treated water for irrigation

Reduce water use in the building-

55% reduction in overall use of water. This was achieved by using:
•Low discharge fixtures
•Dual Flushing cistern
•Waste water treatment
•Reuse of treated water for irrigation and cooling towers for HVAC
•Rain water harvesting
Efficient water use during construction-
•Use of curing compound
Site and Water Mgmt Strategies
Appropriate Shading from Summer Sun, while allowing in winter sun
Highest efficiency (20%) Solar PV panels
Grid Interactive System

SOLAR PV SYSTEM 930KWp CAPACITY

TOTAL AREA 6000 M2
TOTAL AREA OF PANELS 4650 M2
ANNUAL ENERGY Generation 14.3 lakh units 20
CHILLED BEAMS INDUCTION UNITS
Adoption of energy efficient ‘chilled beam’ system of air conditioning has resulted in reduction
of energy conservation by 40%.
This is an innovative air conditioning system, where air conditioning is done by air flow through
diffusers and chilled water is circulated right up to the diffuser points.

Primary air ventilation

from Dedicated Outdoor
Air Source

Chilled Water
Hot Water

Total room mixing

is achieved
through
Convection
currents
within the space
CHILLED BEAM INSTALLED AT SITE
Chilled beams are used in the building. Room temperature maintained is 26 degree
Celsius. Chilled beams with drain pans are used to drain out water droplets due to
the condensation during monsoon.
160 TR of air conditioning load of the building is met through chilled beam system.

Chilled Water Return Pipe (½” dia.)

Chilled Water Supply Pipe (½” dia.) Chilled Beam

23
Drain Pipe (¾” dia.)

Flexible Duct (6 Inch dia.)

Supply
Air
Induced
Air
GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGE
• There are 180 vertical bores at the
Depth of 80 meter all along the
Building Premises. Minimum 3
meter distance is maintained
between any two bores.
• Each bore is lowered with HDPE
pipe U-loop (32mm outer Dia.) and
grouted with Bentonite Slurry.
• Each U-Loop is connected to MS
Header Pipe(100mm Dia.)which
finally joins the Condenser Water
Line in Plant Room.
• Condenser hot water is sent at
100°F (37.8° C) & back at 900 F
(32.2° C).
• One U-Loop has 0.9 TR Heat
Rejection capacity, so all together
160 TR of Heat rejection is obtained
without using a cooling tower.
• Enormous water saving since no
make up water is required.
• • Make up water pumping &
treatment cost get eliminated.
• • Saves cooling tower fan energy.
Energy Conservation Measures
 MATERIALS
•Stone available in nearby area for flooring
•Terrazzo flooring with locally available stone
materials.
•Jute bamboo composite for door frames &
shutters.
•UPVC windows with hermetically sealed double using
low heat transmittance index glass.
•Use of high reflectance terrace tiles for low heat
ingress.
•Avoided aluminum as it has high embedded
energy
•Sandstone Jalis.
• Stone and Ferrocement Jalis
FALG (Fly Ash Lime Gypsum) bricks and AAC blocks are used in the
construction. Instead of clay bricks.
•High Efficiency Glass, high VLT, low SHGC & Low U-value,
 SOURCES

• Archdaily website -http://www.archdaily.com/466958/suzlon-

one-earth-global-corporate-headquarters-christopher-
benninger
• Modern Green Architecture website –
http://www.mgsarchitecture.in/projects/460-suzlon-one-earth-
pune.html
• Photographs - A. Ramprasad Naidu