ASSIGNMENTON 
CASE STUDIES OF ENERGY EFFICIENT 
BUILDINGS 
SUBMITTED BY – 
SAHIL KAUNDAL 
11613 
B.ARCH. 4thYear 
SUBMITTED TO – 
AR. SANJAY BHANDARI 
EEA 1
ECBC Complaint Building, ITC Green Centre, Gurgaon 
General Information: Client:ITC Green centreCity:GurgaonClimate:CompositeOperational schedule–10 hours, 5 working days in a weekArea of the building:15,799m² (out of which 9294 m² - conditioned area, 6505 m² -non-conditioned area) 
Building Design Features: 
•‘L’ shape design with main entrance towards north 
•Longer axes along NE and NW directions 
•By ‘L’ shape configuration, the width of the floor Plate is reduced for the same amount of floor plate area thereby allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the interior spaces. 
•It ensures that part of the façade is always shaded 
EEA 2
ITC Green Centre, GurgaonWalls - 
Walls of air-conditioned zones in all blocks –230mm AAC block with 70mm stone cladding and 12.5 mm plaster insideRoof- 
120mm RCC roof with 76mm ISO board on interior sideWindows - 
•Double glazing window (6-12- 6) 
•Glass on north orientation has a lighter light transmission 
•The glazing for the building has been designed to maximize the effect of natural light, largely eliminating the need for artificial light during day time. 
•The high performance window glass, while allowing light inside, does not allow heat and also keeps office cool from inside during the day decreasing the load on HVAC systems. 
•Higher light Transmission Glass on North orientation for better day light integration 
EEA 3
ITC Green Centre, GurgaonDaylight Controls- 
•Switch off daylight sensors with Philips make (model no. LRI 1430/00 ENEC) 
•Daylight controls switch off lights when daylight is sufficient, reducing the energy consumption of the buildingLighting system - 
Luminaires used –mostly CFLs and T5 lamps in mirror optic fixtures, 36W fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts are used in storages, electrical and mechanical rooms 
•LPD –7.2W/m2 
• 
•The LPD (7.2W/m2) is less than the max allowed LPD of ECBC (10.8W/m2) which is very good. 
•According to Energy Star, CFLs provide the same amount of light as an ordinary bulb using 75% less energy 
•T5 lights have higher efficiency and system miniaturization with daylight life about 18000 hours as compared to 8000 hours of standard fluorescent lamps 
•Good natural light available in office spaces 
EEA 4
CSR HOUSE, NSW(AUSTRALIA) 
CSR is Australasia’s leading building products supplier, 
driving innovation in the building and construction industry 
through continued investment in research and development 
to further improve building systems and solutions. This 
investment helps designers, builders and trades overcome 
the day-to-day challenges they face in design offices and on 
sites all around Australia and New Zealand. 
CSR House- 
The primary aim of the CSR House 
project was to design 
and build an attractive 8 Star energy 
efficient home as 
inexpensively as possible. 
Thermal Comfort Star Ratings- 
Heating and cooling energy makes up around 
40% of the overall 
energy use in a home – the biggest home 
energy requirement by far. 
• Adequate levels of 
insulation in walls, 
ceilings and floors 
• Draft proofing the 
building envelope 
• Effective ventilation to 
control internal 
temperatures and air 
quality 
Good Energy 
Efficient Design- 
EEA 5
CSR HOUSE, NSW(AUSTRALIA) 
Whole of house energy 
While heating and cooling energy use is the biggest 
home energy cost, there are other areas where 
significant savings can be made. In the CSR House, 
our approach was to start with the building fabric, then 
look at appliances, followed by solar energy. 
Water Heating- 
Hills Solar gas boosted, 
evacuated tube system 
because of its higher level of 
solar efficiency regardless of 
orientation. 
Intelligent Lighting and Controls- 
Philips LED and compact fluorescent lighting to maximise 
energy savings and help to create a flexible and more 
comfortable living environment. All lights are surface 
mounted to minimise ceiling air leakage. 
A lighting automation system is installed to control the 
lighting and air conditioning for optimal energy management. 
The system can be accessed remotely via computer or 
smartphone. 
Standby Power- 
7 
The little LED lights in your entertainment systems 
and appliances also contribute to a home’s total 
energy use. Simply turning the power off at the wall 
switch can save on power bills. 
EEA 6

Energy Efficiency Case Studies(India and Abroad)

  • 1.
    ASSIGNMENTON CASE STUDIESOF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS SUBMITTED BY – SAHIL KAUNDAL 11613 B.ARCH. 4thYear SUBMITTED TO – AR. SANJAY BHANDARI EEA 1
  • 2.
    ECBC Complaint Building,ITC Green Centre, Gurgaon General Information: Client:ITC Green centreCity:GurgaonClimate:CompositeOperational schedule–10 hours, 5 working days in a weekArea of the building:15,799m² (out of which 9294 m² - conditioned area, 6505 m² -non-conditioned area) Building Design Features: •‘L’ shape design with main entrance towards north •Longer axes along NE and NW directions •By ‘L’ shape configuration, the width of the floor Plate is reduced for the same amount of floor plate area thereby allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the interior spaces. •It ensures that part of the façade is always shaded EEA 2
  • 3.
    ITC Green Centre,GurgaonWalls - Walls of air-conditioned zones in all blocks –230mm AAC block with 70mm stone cladding and 12.5 mm plaster insideRoof- 120mm RCC roof with 76mm ISO board on interior sideWindows - •Double glazing window (6-12- 6) •Glass on north orientation has a lighter light transmission •The glazing for the building has been designed to maximize the effect of natural light, largely eliminating the need for artificial light during day time. •The high performance window glass, while allowing light inside, does not allow heat and also keeps office cool from inside during the day decreasing the load on HVAC systems. •Higher light Transmission Glass on North orientation for better day light integration EEA 3
  • 4.
    ITC Green Centre,GurgaonDaylight Controls- •Switch off daylight sensors with Philips make (model no. LRI 1430/00 ENEC) •Daylight controls switch off lights when daylight is sufficient, reducing the energy consumption of the buildingLighting system - Luminaires used –mostly CFLs and T5 lamps in mirror optic fixtures, 36W fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts are used in storages, electrical and mechanical rooms •LPD –7.2W/m2 • •The LPD (7.2W/m2) is less than the max allowed LPD of ECBC (10.8W/m2) which is very good. •According to Energy Star, CFLs provide the same amount of light as an ordinary bulb using 75% less energy •T5 lights have higher efficiency and system miniaturization with daylight life about 18000 hours as compared to 8000 hours of standard fluorescent lamps •Good natural light available in office spaces EEA 4
  • 5.
    CSR HOUSE, NSW(AUSTRALIA) CSR is Australasia’s leading building products supplier, driving innovation in the building and construction industry through continued investment in research and development to further improve building systems and solutions. This investment helps designers, builders and trades overcome the day-to-day challenges they face in design offices and on sites all around Australia and New Zealand. CSR House- The primary aim of the CSR House project was to design and build an attractive 8 Star energy efficient home as inexpensively as possible. Thermal Comfort Star Ratings- Heating and cooling energy makes up around 40% of the overall energy use in a home – the biggest home energy requirement by far. • Adequate levels of insulation in walls, ceilings and floors • Draft proofing the building envelope • Effective ventilation to control internal temperatures and air quality Good Energy Efficient Design- EEA 5
  • 6.
    CSR HOUSE, NSW(AUSTRALIA) Whole of house energy While heating and cooling energy use is the biggest home energy cost, there are other areas where significant savings can be made. In the CSR House, our approach was to start with the building fabric, then look at appliances, followed by solar energy. Water Heating- Hills Solar gas boosted, evacuated tube system because of its higher level of solar efficiency regardless of orientation. Intelligent Lighting and Controls- Philips LED and compact fluorescent lighting to maximise energy savings and help to create a flexible and more comfortable living environment. All lights are surface mounted to minimise ceiling air leakage. A lighting automation system is installed to control the lighting and air conditioning for optimal energy management. The system can be accessed remotely via computer or smartphone. Standby Power- 7 The little LED lights in your entertainment systems and appliances also contribute to a home’s total energy use. Simply turning the power off at the wall switch can save on power bills. EEA 6