Globe Trotter
A round-up of the latest and upcoming green buildings from across
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Photo Courtesy of Thehindu.com |
Legislative Assembly Building, Chennai
Tamil Nadu's
new Legislative Assembly building in Chennai has become India's largest governmental building to have been
awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification from the Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC). The project is the single largest green initiative of a public facility of this
scale and importance in the country. The building would use less water, consume less energy, preserve
natural resources, generate less waste and provide healthier space for occupants, as compared to a
conventional building. There are also provisions to promote alternative transportation. |
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Photo
Courtesy of Galinsky.com |
The
Hearst Tower
This
was New York City's first skyscraper to achieve
a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Gold accreditation from the USGBC. The building is
constructed using 85% recycled steel and other recycled
material has been used for the floors and ceilings.
The facade has been given a diamond shape as it required
fewer steel beams and yet has the same rigidity as
a conventional building. This also allows for more
natural light into the building. Besides, rain water
is also collected which is used for irrigating plants
and other such uses. |
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Photo
Courtesy of Teriin.org |
Fortis
Hospital
Fortis
hospital at Shalimar Bagh, India’s first hospital
building to be registered under a green building rating
system (GRIHA), aims to be an environment friendly
health care facility. This 500-bed facility with a
built-up area of 64,400 sq mts would be compliant
with the ECBC norms. Sustainable site planning, renewable
energy, eco-friendly materials and waste and water
management techniques will be adopted in the hospital
building as sustainable measures. Besides, energy
efficiency will also be achieved in lighting and HVAC
and building envelope will be optimized to reduce
solar gains. |
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Photo Courtesy
of Doonschool.com |
The
Doon School
The
Doon
School
has taken the initiative to start a long-term process towards
self- sufficiency in energy, water and organic fertilizer
by opting for sustainable sources of energy and recycling
waste. It would be amongst India’s
first Green school campuses and aims at replacing many of
its old buildings with new buildings constructed as per GRIHA
guidelines. Requirement for artificial space conditioning
will be reduced by changing the building envelope materials.
The school proposes to install solar thermal systems and biomass
gasifiers. |
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Photo Courtesy
of GSB.Stanford.edu |
Knight
Management Center
Slated to
open in 2011, this Graduate School of Business is striving
to achieve a LEED Platinum certification. The center will
comprise 360,000 square feet in multiple buildings. It will
reduce total energy costs by 42 percent compared to similar
traditional buildings and achieve all 10 possible points in
the LEED Rating System. Almost 12 percent of the center’s
energy may be supplied by on-site photovoltaic panels. It
is also expected that the center will exceed the highest LEED
standards for water conservation, through solar hot water
collectors, onsite rain water harvesting. |
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Photo Courtesy
of DubaiChamber.ae |
Dubai
Chamber
This building of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry situated
in UAE has used innovative engineering techniques and new systems
to reduce carbon emissions significantly and to achieve accumulated
savings of around AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) 7.1 million
since 1998. The sustainable design features include –
recycling of paper, plastic and electronic waste; and collection
of condensate water from air conditioners. The building has
managed to achieve reduction in water energy consumption by
77% and energy consumption by 47% between 1998 and 2008. |
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Photo Courtesy
of IUCN.org |
IUCN
Conservation Centre
This state-of-the-art centre of IUCN (International Union for
Conservation of Nature) on Lake Geneva is being developed to
meet three building standards - LEED Platinum, Minergie-P (for
low energy consumption) and Minergie-Eco (for green construction).
The sustainable design features include - reuse of wastewater;
85% of energy to come from solar and geothermal sources; 75%
of wood to be FSC-certified; use of CO2 reduced concrete, and
recycled & local materials; use of adjustable blinds to
avoid overheating in summer and have passive solar gain in winter. |
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Photo Courtesy
of Taipei-101.com.tw |
TAIPEI
101
Adjudged the world’s tallest green building from 2004-07,
this skyscraper owned by TFC (Taipei Financial Center Corp)
is undergoing a green renovation by the global engineering company
Siemens. The sustainable design features already present are
– waste recycling program, glass curtain wall as a heat
shield, and building energy management system. Further green
improvements will include – increasing green landscape,
introducing energy-efficient lighting, checking water-efficiency
of plumbing fixtures, and maximizing the usage of local food
among the restaurants in the building. |
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Photo Courtesy
of Tishmanconstruction.com |
Henry
Miller Theatre
Setting the standard for environmental stewardship in theater
design, Henry Miller Theatre is New York City's first LEED-rated
theatre. Some of its sustainable features include Forest-Stewardship
Council-certified wood products, used extensively in finishes;
high-recycled content wall panels and baseboards; locally sourced
marble flooring and countertops; and waterless urinals to reduce
consumption of potable water. Also, 85% of the construction
and debris waste has been recycled. Furthermore, the new theater
will be fully handicapped accessible with 20 wheelchair positions. |
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Photo Courtesy
of PBCNet.com |
Green
Spaces
Promoted by Paharpur Business Centre, this government-approved
SEZ situated near Delhi will aim to be the world's most
energy-efficient commercial building when ready in 2011. The
sustainable design features that will be considered - building
orientation and landscape; emphasis on natural light; indoor
air quality; energy conservation and alternative energy; selection
of building material; sewage treatment and recycling of water;
rainwater harvesting. It will be a CDM project with carbon credits,
and will also be rated under GRIHA – the National rating
system of India. |
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Photo Courtesy
of Hines.com |
TCF
Bank Stadium
Designed by the architecture firm Populous and developed by
the real estate form Hines, this football stadium was built
on a brownfield site and has acquired a LEED Silver rating by
USGBC. Sustainable design features include - reflective roof
to reduce Urban Heat Island effect; use of low-emitting building
materials; diversion of construction waste; reduction in indoor
potable water use; and an effective stormwater management and
filtration system. The design of the stadium, named after its
sponsor TCF Bank, blends well with surrounding environment.
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Photo Courtesy
of InfinityITPark.com |
Infinity
Benchmark
Developed by Infinity Infotech Parks Ltd., this building is
tailor-made for the needs of IT and ITES sector. The building
uses site efficiency features such as roof garden, charging
points for electric vehicles and rainwater harvesting; water
efficiency features such as waste water treatment and reuse,
water efficient fixtures, native plant species that consume
less water; energy efficiency features such as wall & roof
insulation, shading devices, and energy efficient airconditioning
equipment; eco-friendly and recycled materials; and CO2 monitoring
sensors for maintaining indoor air quality. |
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Photo Courtesy
of KohinoorGroup.co.in |
Kohinoor
Hospital
Developed by Kohinoor Planet Constructions Pvt. Ltd., the hospital
is implementing a range of energy-efficient measures to reduce
energy consumption, decrease GHG emissions and improve the quality
of patient care. Since hospitals consume large volumes of energy
and water, the facility will reduce operational expenses, especially
in respect to energy and water usage, besides delivering improved
levels of patient care. Kohinoor will work with Trane (HVAC
solutions provider) to install its energy-efficient chilled
water system that meets the criterion of minimum power consumption,
as specified by the India Green Building Council. |
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Photo Courtesy
of InHabitat.com |
Citi
Data Center
Located in Frankfurt, Germany, this newly completed data center
of Citi Group has earned the LEED Platinum rating (the highest
rating) from USGBC. This 230,000 square foot facility is the
first data center in the world to achieve Platinum rating. Notable
energy efficiency features include - a design optimized for
use of fresh air 'free cooling'; use of reverse osmosis
water treatment, water-efficient fixtures and harvested rainwater;
vegetated 'green roof' area; vertical 'green wall';
and use of recycled materials. |
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Photo Courtesy
of LMNArchitects.com |
Vancouver
Convention Centre
Co-designed by Seattle's LMN Architects, the green convention
center's most visual feature is the massive, six-acre green
roof. It's Canada's largest and the biggest non-industrial
living roof in North America, and is targeting LEED Canada Gold.
Its green features include - 400,000 indigenous plants on the
roof; water conservation and reuse system; installation of energy
efficient fixtures installed throughout; natural ventilation
and controlled daylighting; and cooling provided by radiant
floors. |
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Photo Courtesy
of Gensler.com |
Shanghai
Tower
This 632-meter tall building, located in Pudong district, Shanghai,
China, will be the country’s tallest building and also
the world’s first super-tall building with a ‘double
skin’. The double skin will have two glass walls, so the
building will function much like a thermos bottle. This will
allow the building to harvest and use daylight. This will reduce
artificial lighting to a minimum, increase the insulation of
the building's interior, and reduce energy consumption and
energy costs. When finished in 2014, the project will seek LEED
certification from the China Green Building Council, in association
with the USGBC. |
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Photo Courtesy
of DeccanHerald.com |
Frontier
Business Systems
Located on Brigade Road in Bangalore, this building of the IT
infrastructures company, is awaiting the ‘Gold’
rating from the US Green Building Council, the first-ever building
to be receiving the rating in the city. Reducing automobile
pollution to the minimum, preventing solid waste, plastic or
building material from entering the drain, considering the water
efficiency, insulating the building from heat, ensuring the
availability of natural light and use of recycled materials
for the interiors – were the considerations used to earn
the 'green' credential. |
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Photo Courtesy
of JetsOnGreen.typepad.com |
National
Children's Museum
This new building, designed by Pelli Architects, will obtain
LEED certification and open in 2013. The design reflects the
Museum's mission to inspire children to care about and improve
the world. This 150,000 square-foot facility will be built at
National Harbor and serve as an active teaching tool, highlighting
the accomplishments of children. Using green features such as
wind turbine, sun reflectors, living wall, green roof, and recycled
materials, it will celebrate the natural environment. |
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Photo Courtesy
of BizJournals.com |
Comcast
Center
The 58-storey building in Center City, Philadelphia, received
LEED Gold certification for the building’s core and shell
from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building, which stands
975 feet and totals 1.25 million square feet, is the tallest
LEED certified building in the nation. Some of the features
that make it green include using 40 percent less water than
a typical office building, with fixtures that save more than
3 million gallons of drinking water annually and waterless urinals
in all restrooms that save 1.2 million gallons. |
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Photo Courtesy
of ENN.com |
Independence
Station
So called because it’s located in Independence, Orgeon,
this building will not be dependent on outside energy sources.
The 57,000 square-foot building is expected to be awarded the
highest rating recorded by the LEED Green Building Rating System,
according to main project developer Aldeia LLC. Touted as the
‘world's greenest building’, it will be fueled
with biodiesel. Apart from this, the building will feature rainwater
collection and reuse, use of sunlight, and be built from recycled
and reclaimed building materials. |
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Photo Courtesy
of DeccanHerald.com |
Odyssey
This eco-friendly facility is built by GE in its John F Welch
Technology Center (JFWTC) in the outskirts of Bangalore. This
building spread over 3,85,000 square feet, aims at being certified
by LEED. It has some unique green features. For instance, the
lighting and ventilating systems are in tune with nature and
there is optimum capitalisation of daylight and fresh air wherever
possible. When compared to a standard building, it will not
cut down around 30% of operating costs, but will also save 25%
of energy by availing natural ventilation to a large extent. |
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Photo Courtesy
of GreenBuildingSync.com |
Center
for Light+Space
It serves as the New York sales office and showroom for Acuity
Brands Lighting, recently earned a LEED-CI Gold rating. The
space, co-designed by Acuity, garnered the bulk of its LEED
credits under the materials and resources category, incorporating
a variety of locally sourced and recycled-content construction
materials. This bolsters the Center’s role as an exemplary
‘green’ innovator for the New York City architectural
and lighting design community. |
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Photo Courtesy
of AMB.com |
AMB
Kasugai Distribution Center
This 986,000 square foot multi-story facility is located in
the Akechi-Kasugai industrial area of Nagoya, Japan. It has
received the highest ranking of certification by the CASBEE
(Comprehensive Assessment System for Building Environmental
Efficiency), a ranking standard by Japan's Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is the first logistics
facility to receive the highest CASBEE ranking. Design features
include the preservation of natural habitat by balancing high-density
vertical development with protected forested areas, as well
as efficient building systems that reduce energy use and operating
costs. |
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Initiative for Sustainable Development