Refrigerants play an important role in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment. They are essential to keep our indoor environment comfortable and cool. However, some refrigerants contribute to climate change and ozone depletion. The use of such refrigerants has prompted building owners and managers to adopt new refrigerant management Read more
The Grid Harmonization credit for LEED Existing Buildings (O+M) aims to promote demand response technologies and programs that improve energy generation and distribution systems, increase grid reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This credit is worth one point, and the following are the requirements to achieve it: Case 1: Demand 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
The VCS VM0018 methodology, also known as the “Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching Project Protocol”, provides a standardized approach to quantify and verify GHG emissions reductions from energy efficiency and fuel switching projects. This methodology is applicable to a wide range of sectors, including buildings and waste management programs. In Read more
Solid waste management is a crucial aspect of modern urban living. As cities continue to grow, the amount of waste generated also increases, leading to a significant environmental impact. Solid waste management also presents an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the implementation of carbon credit projects. In Read more
The TRUE Advisor Examination is a professional certification program for individuals working in the green building industry. The program is administered by GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.), the same organization that administers the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program. TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a Read more
Daylight compliance is an essential aspect of green building design. It not only reduces energy consumption but also improves the occupant’s productivity and well-being. The GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is an Indian national green building rating system that provides guidelines for achieving sustainability in building design and Read more
Window-to-Wall Ratio determines the amount of natural light that can enter a building through fenestration. To conduct the Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) compliance to meet GRIHA compliance, follow these steps: Determine the prescribed levels of WWR and/or Skylight-to-Roof Ratio (SSR) as per Appraisals 11.1.1 under Criterion 11: Achieving indoor comfort requirements Read more
Zero waste is a growing movement that aims to eliminate waste and create a circular economy where resources are used and reused in a closed loop. To become a TRUE Advisor, one must have a deep understanding of zero waste principles and practices. In this article, we will explore the Read more