• Provision of high performance glazing, energy efficient HVAC design and lighting has contributed to energy savings of about 35% over conventional building and HVAC systems.
• Selection of CFC free and HCFC free refrigerants avoids global warming and ozone depletion.
• T5 and LED Light fixtures and efficient lighting design contribute to 33.59% of reduction in connected lighting power density over the base case of ASHRAE standards.
• Daylight responsive controls have been installed in 100% of all regularly occupied spaces within 15 feet of windows or under skylights. Daylight responsive controls have been installed for 50.53% of the project connected lighting load. A Provision of day lighting sensors within 15 feet throughout the periphery of the building has been installed in all regularly occupied spaces. This controls the artificial lights.
• ENERGY STAR-rated equipment and appliances equal to 96.91%, by rated power, have been installed on the project.
• Metering equipment installed for monitoring the energy use in the building including EB and DG energy monitoring, individual meters for common area lighting, lifts, AC equipment, office area lighting, power and indoor units independently for each tenant for the ongoing accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption performance over time.

WATER EFFICIENCY :

Low flow dual-flush toilets, sensor based urinals and other low flow fixtures installed have reduced potable water consumption by over 42 %.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT :

• The project has diverted 80% of the on-site generated construction waste to landfill.
• Rapidly Renewable materials account for 5.17% of the project’s material cost.
• Use of materials with recycled content and materials manufactured locally/regionally as much as possible to reduce virgin material exploitation

• Better air quality and additional fresh air by 30% have been provided for enhanced indoor environment. Indoor air quality management has been done both during construction as well as post occupancy in an effort to provide a more superior environment. Low emitting adhesives, paints, carpets and composite wood products have been used to enhance the indoor environment and provide superior workplace for all employees.
• All system seating and furniture used in the project reduce indoor air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. Provision of a thermally comfortable environment that supports productivity and well-being of all building occupants.

• The project is in ideal location with close proximity to public transportation thereby minimizing transportation pollution and strain on local infrastructure, protects green-field site and preserve habitat and natural resources.
• Provision of Bicycle and Shower facility for their staff reduces pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
• Project has installed a recharging station serving 33.33% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the project.
• Carpooling spaces within the premises in an effort to promote and ride sharing to reduce transportation pollution as well as strain on the local infrastructure.
• 94% of on-site Car parks have been provided underground. This will create more open spaces on the ground and also reduce the local heat island effect.

Courtesy: En3 Sustainability Solutions (www.en3online.com)