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Refrigerants play a crucial role in our everyday lives for creating a comfortable built environment. But the harmful effects it creates on the environment is irreversible. On one hand it benefits human life and on the other hand it finds way to degrade it. In the current scenario the world is more conscious on the climate change impacts and is on an attempt to reduce the global temperature. Conscious refrigerant choices must be made to reduce the negative impacts on the climate. The twofold effects to reduce the global warming are the ODP and GWP. A refrigerant’s capacity to weaken the ozone layer is referred to as ODP, whereas the tendency to trap heat in the atmosphere and exacerbate global warming is referred to as GWP. To reduce the impacts the ODP must be zero and GWP values must be very low.

The fresh water required either directly or indirectly throughout the life cycle of the building which includes water used in the construction, operation, as well as the hidden water used in the manufacture of the materials used in construction. 

For those tasked with maintaining quality power at a commercial facility facing harmonics issues, the optimal approach involves the installation of a series of active filters. In the application of these filters, a meticulous examination of harmonic control requirements is crucial, and sizing the filter appropriately becomes pivotal in resolving the problem. It is unnecessary to address every amp of harmonic current originating from nonlinear loads, leading to significant savings in required filter size.

Flooding events are on the rise across the world, in fact there is an increasing trend in the number of disasters and their total economic impacts. Floods have the greatest damage potential of all-natural disasters and affect the greatest number of people. Flood risk ignores borders, rainfall in one location can correlate to flooding in another. On a global basis, there is evidence that damages resulting from flooding are on the rise at an alarming rate. It is estimated that flooding affects more than 250 million people globally each year and results in over 1000 crores in economic damages. This is a trend that will continue unless concerted actions are taken to mitigate the impacts from flood risks.

The demand for sustainability in the era of increasing environmental problems has become a motto for companies and people. The world has entered the stage of “Nature Recovery,” emphasizing the need to revitalize resources rather than merely striving for minimal resource utilization.

As the complexity and energy efficiency of buildings continue to rise, effectively managing and optimizing their performance becomes a more intricate task. Thankfully, there exists a solution to aid in this endeavour: the Building Management System (BMS).

Climate change has necessitated global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A pivotal tool in this fight is the concept of carbon credits, which come in various forms and are integral to both regulatory and voluntary markets. In this blog, we’ll explore the nuances of carbon credits, focusing on Compliance Carbon Credits, Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), Emission Reduction Units (ERUs), and Verified Emission Reductions (VERs).

In our current era, we’re facing significant challenges due to climate change and the increasing scarcity of water on a global scale. It’s crucial that we adopt sustainable practices to conserve water and minimize the negative impact on our environment. One such eco-friendly solution is rainwater harvesting, which has the potential to lead campuses and communities towards achieving a ‘net zero water’ status.

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.

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.