Compliance to LEED Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses As the world becomes more urbanized, building design and construction must adapt to create sustainable communities. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification provides a framework for sustainable building practices that aim to minimize the negative impact of buildings on Read more…
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) recently announced the results of the bid for its 500 MW PM KuSUM scheme, aimed at promoting solar power projects for feeder level electrification. The selected bidders will set up solar power projects in accordance with the provisions of the Request for Read more…
Green building rating systems have become increasingly popular across the globe as an effective way to measure and promote sustainable building practices. These rating systems are designed to assess the environmental performance of buildings and encourage the adoption of green technologies, renewable energy sources, and other sustainable practices. In this Read more…
Lithium, also known as the “white gold” of the 21st century, is becoming increasingly important in the transition to clean energy technologies. As demand for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels continues to rise, so does the need for lithium-ion batteries. With the world’s increasing demand for lithium, it Read more…
The Chinese Emission Trading System (ETS) is a carbon trading system that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in China. The Chinese ETS is currently in a pilot phase, and it is expected to be gradually expanded to cover other sectors in addition to power, including petrochemical, chemical, building Read more…
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is an essential tool for individuals, organizations, and governments to offset their carbon footprint. The VCM provides a platform for the sale and purchase of carbon credits, enabling entities to offset their carbon emissions by investing in climate-friendly projects. The VCM market worldwide currently involves Read more…
Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) is a measure of the amount of visible light that passes through a fenestration product such as windows, skylights, and doors. VLT is expressed as a percentage of the total visible light that strikes the surface of the glass, and it ranges from 0% (completely opaque) Read more…
Building envelope sealing is a crucial aspect of building construction that is often overlooked. A building envelope is essentially the barrier between the conditioned interior environment and the exterior environment. It is the first line of defense against the elements, and therefore, it must be properly sealed to provide adequate Read more…
A 7,200 m2four story office building in Delhi is trying to achieve ECBC levelcompliance. Building is oriented along east west axis. It has a rectangular layout (60 m x 30 m). Totalbuilt up area is distributed evenly across all floors above grade. VLT of glazing in all orientations is 0.39.Windows Read more…
Daylight simulation can also be conducted manually for projects that adopt the prescriptive compliance approach. The following example demonstrates how to calculate the daylight extent factor (DEF) for a building located in Delhi and how to use this factor to determine the area that complies with the Uniform Daylight Illuminance Read more…