Concept behind energy efficient buildings : Amrit Pal Singh

What is the concept behind energy efficient buildings? 

The buildings have been designed in such a manner that there is maximum reflection of the heat of the sun, which would provide a cooler effect to the interior of the buildings.  This would greatly help in saving energy and would help in reducing power consumption, as there would be minimal requirement of the air conditioner in such buildings. The other significant point is that here recycled water would be used in flush systems and air conditioners. All these aspects make these buildings energy efficient.

Mr. Amrit Pal Singh

What is the status of such buildings in India? 

Currently LEED Gold and Platinum certification options are available in India. In these certifications, there are certain norms that every developer needs to follow while developing their projects. Once the developer has met all the norms of the certification, that project would be certified by the authority, which means that the project is an energy efficient building.

How cost effective are these buildings? 

 One of the norms is that the developer needs to procure material for the project within a certain radius, which in turn saves a lot of money on transportation. Further there are norms specifying the percentage of ash bricks to be used in the project. Ultimately all this helps in saving both in terms of the cost of the structure and the running expenditure.

What is the future of such projects in India in the times to come? 

Power is scarce across India and so saving power is of prime concern today.  With energy efficient buildings, power consumption can be brought down and then may be the government can provide 24 hour power supply to the people in the future. However, currently developers are taking up such projects as their own initiative but in the future this should become a law for them.

What message would you like to give to developers who plan to make such buildings? 

 People should develop their buildings keeping in mind energy efficiency. The ultimate message is that power saved is power earned.

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