Retrofitting of Existing Building to Green Building-A Case Study

Abstract

As the awareness on sustainability is enhancing in all the sectors of the society, as part of it many school and college buildings are also slowly altering from conventional building model to green building. A leading university in Hyderabad, India, has a commitment to environmental stewardship and wants to convert the present building into Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) green building campus. As a part of it the current research paper was attempted in adoption of measures such as water conservation, energy-efficient lighting, and advanced HVAC systems. Few teams are formed to observe and improve the efficiency in electricity, energy and water consumption as per Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) norms. By retrofitting plumbing fixtures and reducing Lighting Power Density (LPD), it is observed that a remarkable reduction of 35% in water consumption and an impressive 81% decrease in LPD through energy-efficient lighting fixtures. The sustainability initiatives implemented, not only lessen their ecological impact but also serve as a guiding light for other educational institutions. Their advocacy for water conservation, energy efficiency, and superior HVAC systems sets a commendable standard for a greener future.