REPORT ON SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN

BUILDING CENTRE

Submitted by

AKASH HELGE AP17061

M VENKATA NITHIN AP17031
PRATIK BHOIR AP17040
SIDDHARTH MANDAL AP17027

In partial fulfilment of Academic Requirement for the award of Post Graduate Program in
Advanced Construction management

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND

RESEARCH
PUNE

August, 2018
 SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTRE
v Introduction
Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is one of the fastest growing
economic states in India. The city is situated at an elevation of 544 meters. The average
temperature during the months of summer is anywhere around 40 'C and in the months of
winters the average temperature is about 16 'C. Best time to visit the state of Hyderabad is
during the months of September to March.
Climate: Tropical wet and dry:-
Summers:
• Average Maximum Temperature: 40 degree C
• Average Minimum Temperature: 25 degree C
Winters:
• Average Maximum Temperature: 28 degree C
• Average Minimum Temperature: 13 degree C
Annual Rainfall: 79 cm (approximately)

v Developer
The project is a unique and successful model of public-private partnership between the
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, and the Confederation of
Indian Indus- try (CII), with the technical support of USAID.

v Architectural Design Consultant

Karan Grover and Associates, India

v Size
• 4.5 acres (total site area)
• 1,858 m2 (total built up area)
• 1,115 m2 (total air-conditioned area)

v Building Type
Office building

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v Building Details
Office building, Seminar hall, Green Technology Centre displaying the latest and emerging
green building materials and technologies in India. Large numbers of visitors are escorted on
green building tour.

v Ratings
Awarded the LEED Platinum Rating for New Construction (NC) v 2.0 by the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) in November 2003.

Hyderabad, the city of architecture & pearls, now boasts of one of the greenest buildings in
the world. CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII Godrej GBC), cozily nestled
close to Shilparamam, is the first LEED Platinum rated green building in India.

The building is a perfect blend of India’s rich architectural splendor and technological
innovations, incorporating traditional concepts into modern and contemporary architecture.
Extensive energy simulation exercises were undertaken to orient the building in such a way
that minimizes the heat ingress while allowing natural daylight to penetrate abundantly.

The building incorporates several world-class energy and environment- friendly features,
including solar PV systems, indoor air quality monitoring, a high efficiency HVAC system, a

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passive cooling system using wind towers, high performance glass, aesthetic roof gardens,
rain water harvesting, root zone treatment system, etc. The extensive landscape is also home
to varieties of trees, most of which are native and adaptive to local climatic conditions.

The green building boasts a 50% saving in overall energy consumption, 35 % reduction in
potable water consumption and usage of 80% of recycled / recyclable material. Most
importantly, the building has enabled the widespread green building movement in India.

v Green Architecture
• Economical
• Energy-saving
• Environmentally-friendly
• Sustainable development.

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v Green Building Tour
• Central courtyard
• Roof garden - Protects heat penetration, cuts down heat-island effect
• High performance glazing to bring in natural light while minimizing heat ingress
• Usage of light glazing and vision glazing
• Jali (Perforated) wall for bringing in natural light as well as ventilation
• Energy saving system

v Courtyards
The courtyards act as "light wells," illuminating adjacent work areas. When this light is
not sufficient, sensors trigger the deployment of efficient electric lights. Dimmers
automatically control the illumination levels, turning the lights off when they're
unnecessary. Also, occupancy sensors prevent a light from being switched on at an
unoccupied workstation.

v Roof Garden
Absorbing heat and radiating it into the building. This is minimized through the roof
gardens covering 55% of the roof area.

v Rain water harvesting

Seepage into the ground have been installed in pedestrian areas and parking. Heat
absorbed Rain water absorbed used for different purposes Rain water Water filter Slope
given for the water flow Outlet for water collection.

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v Natural Lighting
Natural light deflection systems can direct light deep into the room and ensure better
natural lighting provisions.

v Reflecting Glass (Mirror)

This material will most significantly reduce penetration of radiation from the reflecting
side to the non-reflecting side (penetration of 11-37% of total striking radiation).
Such glazing is used in this building where it is desirable to maintain eye contact with the
outside as well as to prevent penetration of radiation and in areas where it is hot most
days of the year.

v Usage of Light Glazing and Vision Glazing

The double glazed glass will just allow the diffused sunlight to pass through and will
radiate the solar radiation back. It is located in the western direction because the sun’s
rays are highly radiant when it is setting.

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v Double glazed glass
This consists of two sheets of glass with space in between, sometimes filled with air or
other gases, or vacuum. Variations in thickness have a certain effect, up to a certain limit,
on the percentage of radiation allowed to penetrate and on thermal conductance of the
composition. The main advantage of this type of cross- section is its ability to reduce heat
transfer from one pane to the other, both by conduction and by radiation advantage of this
type of cross- section is its ability to reduce heat transfer from one pane to the other, both
by conduction and by radiation.

v Use of Traditional Jali

Traditional Jali Jalis or Lattice walls are used to prevent glare and heat gain while
ensuring adequate day lighting and views. The jali, used in many historic buildings such
as the Taj Mahal, gives definition and an aesthetic appeal to a space. Jali [Perforated] for
bringing Jali [Perforated] for bringing in Natural Light and also in Natural Light and also
Ventilation.

Function of Jali in the rains. Function of Jali in the rains. Section through the jali Rain
water seeps in the openings. Water utilized for the plants inside.

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v Solar System
Harvesting of solar energy - 20% of the buildings energy requirement is catered to by
solar photovoltaic The Solar PV has an installed capacity of 23.5 KW Average generation
is 100-125 units per day Solar system Solar system Solar Photovoltaic.

The solar panels are placed on the eastern side and they are sloping which helps
production of energy throughout the day and as it is a commercial building more amount
of energy is consumed during the working hours [day] compared to the evenings. Sunrays
Solar panel.

v Wind System
Wind System Wind tower with evaporative cooling a combination of sensible cooling in
the ground and evaporative cooling with the flow of air induced by the wind tower can be
achieved by a configuration as shown. The heat loss from air results in a decreased air
temperature, but no change in the water vapour content of the air.

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v Sustainable Materials
• A large amount of energy and pollution was also reduced through choices in the
production and transportation of building materials.
• An impressive 77 per cent of the building materials use recycled content in the form
of fly ash, broken glass, broken tiles, recycled paper, recycled aluminium, cinder from
industrial furnaces, bagasse (an agricultural waste from sugar cane), mineral fibres,
cellulose fibres, and quarry dust.
• The building reuses a significant amount of material salvaged from other construction
sites like toilet doors, interlocking pavement blocks, stone slabs, and scrap steel; scrap
glazed tiles, shuttering material and, interestingly, the furniture in the cafeteria. A
waste management plan ensured that 96 per cent of construction waste was recycled.
Sustainable Materials Sustainable Materials.

v Principle Followed
Waste Reduction
• Select materials using recycled components.
• Design for re-use and recycling.
• Control and reduce waste and packaging.
• Reduce resource consumption.
Health and Wellbeing
• Meet the basic physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the occupants.
• Consider healthy lighting, colour and sound, controlled temperature and humidity and
good indoor air quality to enhance the living environment.
• Reduce formaldehyde emissions and use pollution fighting indoor plants.
• Apply an integrated wiring system for lighting, power, security, fire alarm and audio
facilities.
• Design a safe and user-friendly space.

v Root Way Water treatment facility

Natural Way of treating the Root Way Water treatment facility – Natural Way of treating
the black and grey water. black and grey water. Zero water discharge building

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 System35% reduction in potable water use Low flow water fixtures Waterless urinals Use
of storm water & recycled water for irrigation. Entire waste water in the building is
treated biologically through a process called the 'Root Zone Treatment Water system
Water system Collect rainwater for external use i.e. garden/washing car.
Use water conserving appliances including toilets, shower, taps, washing machine and
dish washer e.g Low flow faucets, water saving dual flush tanks.
Reduce irrigation and surface water run-off Rain water Water filter Slope given for the
water flow Outlet for water collection Inlet for water.

v Energy Efficiency
• Design-Orientation for maximum day light
• Avoiding Green wall and Green roof
• Use of neutral glass to reduce heat gain
• Usage of energy efficient white goods
• Use of Zero CFG refrigerators in refrigerators and air-condition
• Online monitoring system to monitor the energy performance
• Establishing baseline data for energy consumption

Use of eco friendly electric car for transport and traveling within the premises helping in
preventing pollution.

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v Achievements of this building
• The building boasts of lighting energy savings of 88 per cent
compared to an electrically lit building of the same size.
• Vegetation that was lost to the built area was replaced by gardens
on 55 per cent of the roof area.
• The building achieves a 35 per cent reduction of municipally
supplied potable water, in part through the use of low-flush toilets
and waterless urinals.
• Thirty per cent of users have shifted to alternative modes of
transportation: carpools, bicycles, and cars that run on liquefied
petroleum gas, a low-polluting alternative to conventional gasoline
and diesel.
• 95 per cent of the raw material was extracted or harvested locally.
• An impressive 77 per cent of the building materials use recycled
content.
• A waste management plan ensured that 96 per cent of construction
waste was recycled.

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v Awards received by CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business
• CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre or The Green Business Centre is located
in Hyderabad, India. It won an internationally acclaimed award by the United States
Green Building Council as the most environmentally advanced building in the world.
• It is the Centre of Excellence of the Confederation of Indian Industry for Energy
Efficiency, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Water, Environment & Recycling and
Climate Change activities in India.
• The Green Institute entered into a strategic partnership with the Confederation of
Indian Industries to establish the Green Business Centre (GBC) at Hyderabad for
promoting Green Activities in India.
• The GBC has become the basis of an on-going partnership with the Phillips Eco-
Enterprise Center (PEEC), a project of the Green Institute Awards received by CII –
Awards received by CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business.

v Measures that could have been taken to increase the rating of building
further and our suggestions are as follows:
Already this building is certified as platinum rated building but still there are few more
options for increasing the number of credits in the building:
• Implementation of carpooling system for the people working in the business
centre.
• Green education could have been used to get points in innovation categories.
• Use of adaptive plants or native plants in roof top which requires less water
compared to other plants used for roof gardening.
• Sustainable site should have been selected such that the building construction is
on high priority site which can be developed on brownfield.
• Waste to energy system could have been used during construction of the building.

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v References
• IGBC (2011), “Indian Green Building Council: LEEDw-NC India”, available at:
www.igbc.in.
• S Shrinivas, Green Building Movement In India By, Principal Counselor, CII -
Sohrabji Godrej green Business Centre, 2005.
• Newsletter on Green Building From Indian Green Building Council, September 2007
Issue.
• GRIHA Manual Vol. 1, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of
India, and The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.

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