When it comes to evaluating the sustainability of a building, the Energy Performance Index (EPI) plays a pivotal role. These remarkable structures have been honored as Platinum Rated Buildings for their sustainable qualities. Nevertheless, there’s a deeper layer to these edifices that often leaves their platinum status open to scrutiny.
High electricity bills are becoming a major pain point in resident’s everyday life. With the growing demands for electronic gadgets and increasing dependency on electrical equipment such as a fridge, ACs, water heaters, computers, laptops, mobile devices, speakers, washing machines, and much more the use of electricity will only go up.
Residents living on the top floor of the building face a considerable heating problem, particularly during scorching summers. Roof temperatures can rise to an unbearable 50°-60° Celsius which can make life pretty hard. There are often no signs of relief even during the nighttime, as the heat absorbed during the day re-radiates into living spaces.
The building envelope comprises walls, roof, and fenestration (openings including windows, doors, vents, etc.). The design of the building envelope influences heat gain/loss, natural ventilation, and daylighting, which, in turn, determines indoor temperatures, thermal comfort, and sensible cooling/heating demand.
Imagine you’re on the cusp of choosing your new office space, and there’s a pivotal question on the table: “Are you asking for glare-free daylight space or just a good-looking glass building?” This isn’t just a choice between four walls and a roof: it’s a question about your daily work experience. On one hand, the allure of those sleek, transparent glass buildings is undeniable. They give a sense of modernity, sophistication, and a connection to the bustling world outside.
There are several passive ways to reduce the heat gain of buildings and decrease the energy consumption. In this article, we will discuss a very effective technique- Insulation. Insulation on walls reduces heat gain or heat loss from an indoor environment to an outdoor environment and maintains the thermal comfort of the room.
The right orientation of a building is crucial for energy efficiency, natural ventilation, maximizing daylight, and reduction of air conditioning load.
When it comes to construction and real estate development in India, it’s not just about aesthetics and functionality; it’s also about safety and well-being. Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Life Safety Systems play a pivotal role in ensuring that buildings are not just structures but safe havens for occupants. In this blog, we’ll explore what PHE engineering is, what Life Safety Systems entail, and why they are indispensable in the Indian context.
Human beings are a complex system of hormones, moods, and delicate chemical and physical balance. Raise the temperature to even 2 degrees Celsius and you’re sick. Go through two bad days of sleeping and you get headaches.
The act of selecting the ideal color palette for your building may initially appear as a decision rooted solely in aesthetics, but it can have a significant financial impact. The color you choose for your walls can greatly affect your comfort and energy bills.