Introduction: The building envelope, also known as the building shell, plays a crucial role in the energy performance of a building. It serves as a barrier between the interior and exterior of the building, and its design can greatly impact the energy consumption, comfort, and sustainability of a building. In Read more…
Introduction: Building design and operation have a significant impact on energy consumption, indoor comfort, and environmental sustainability. To achieve optimal performance, architects, engineers, and building professionals rely on various design strategies and technologies. One effective approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the whole building simulation. In this Read more…
Introduction: Lighting plays a crucial role in building design, not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. Efficient lighting design strategies can significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and create a comfortable and productive environment for building occupants. In this article, we Read more…
Introduction: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on building energy efficiency and sustainability, with various codes and standards being developed to guide the construction industry. In India, two prominent initiatives in this regard are the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Read more…
Introduction: Luminous efficacy is an important parameter used to measure the efficiency of lighting systems. It refers to the amount of visible light produced by a light source per unit of electrical power consumed. A higher luminous efficacy indicates a more energy-efficient lighting system, as it produces more light with Read more…
Introduction: Thermal comfort is a crucial factor in the design and operation of buildings, as it directly affects the well-being and productivity of occupants. To ensure optimal thermal comfort, various standards and guidelines have been developed, and one widely recognized standard is ASHRAE 55. ASHRAE 55 is a widely used Read more…
Introduction: Acoustic comfort, or the quality of the acoustic environment within a building, is a crucial factor that impacts the comfort and well-being of occupants. Unwanted noise can lead to annoyance, stress, reduced productivity, and even health issues, while a well-designed acoustic environment can contribute to a sense of calm, Read more…
“While gravity energy storage technology is still in the early stages of development and no commercial-scale projects exist, the potential for large-scale, low-cost energy storage using this technology is immense.” Gravity energy storage (GES) is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize the energy storage landscape. GES relies Read more…
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an internationally recognized green building rating system. One of the LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance) credits that buildings can earn is the SUSTAINABLE SITE Credit: Rainwater Management. This credit is intended to reduce the volume of runoff and improve Read more…
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is the amount of solar radiation that transmits through a window in the form of heat via three forms of thermodynamic heat transfer, i.e., conduction, convection, and radiation. the coefficient is expressed as a value between 0 and 1. the lower the SHGC, the lower Read more…