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Infosys, Hyderbad: Green Building Case Study

This document summarizes an Infosys building in Hyderabad that uses radiant cooling technology to reduce energy consumption by 56% compared to benchmark standards. Some key features include a high performance building envelope, double glazed windows, natural daylighting design using light shelves and shading, and smart building systems to intelligently control energy usage and indoor comfort. The 5-star rated green building occupies 24,000 square feet and houses 2,500 employees.

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Infosys, Hyderbad: Green Building Case Study

This document summarizes an Infosys building in Hyderabad that uses radiant cooling technology to reduce energy consumption by 56% compared to benchmark standards. Some key features include a high performance building envelope, double glazed windows, natural daylighting design using light shelves and shading, and smart building systems to intelligently control energy usage and indoor comfort. The 5-star rated green building occupies 24,000 square feet and houses 2,500 employees.

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  • Project Location and Architects: Details the location of the project and the architects responsible for the design, highlighting the holistic approach taken.
  • Infosys, Hyderabad - Green Building Case Study: An introduction to the Infosys Hyderabad green building project, outlining its goals and achievements as a sustainable building project.
  • Radiant Cooling Technology: Describes the innovative radiant cooling system used in the building and its advantages over conventional cooling methods.
  • Green Architecture Features: Explains the design principles and architectural features implemented to enhance energy efficiency and daylight usage.
  • Detailed Glass Design: Highlights the use of glass in the building design to promote air flow and aid in passive ventilation strategies.
  • Natural Daylight Design: Discusses the design elements that aid in maximizing the use of natural daylight in the building.
  • Smart Building Systems (SBS): Outlines the smart systems employed for energy management and improving indoor comfort.
  • Energy and Environmental Strategies: Covers various strategies implemented for reducing energy and water consumption within the building.
  • Green Product Lifecycle Management: Describes the lifecycle management of green products and their impact on building sustainability.
  • Thermal Comfort Evaluation: Presents an analysis of thermal comfort and PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) evaluation within the building.
  • Merits of the Building: Highlights the various benefits achieved by the building in terms of reduced carbon intensity and increased energy efficiency.
  • LEED Certification: Details the LEED certifications achieved by the Infosys building and its implications for sustainable building practices.

INFOSYS, HYDERBAD

Green building case study


Sanjana S
Shifa Talath
Shamanth KV
Vrushank N
India’s first radiant cooled commercial building has managed to reduce
energy consumption by 56% from GRIHA benchmark. This is a 5 star
GRIHA rated building. Hence deeming it as a green building.

LOCATION: Pocharam,Hyderabad

.ARCHITECT: Sundaram Architects,Banglore.


• Location
• Hyderabad
• Building Type
• IT Company
• Occupancy
• 2,500
• Operating Hours
• 8.5 Hours
• Total Floor Area Unit
• SQ. FT.
• Total Floor Area
• 24000
• Grid Connectivity
• Off-Grid
• Building Name
• Infosys

Holistic Approach of the Project:

Ÿ Sustainability,
Ÿ Daylighting,
Ÿ Water Efficiency & Harvesting,
Ÿ Energy Efficiency & Atmosphere, Ÿ Materials & Resources,
Ÿ Indoor Environmental Quality.
Radiant Cooling Technology

Radiant cooling is an innovative approach to comfortable, high-efficiency


cooling. Pipes are installed in floors, walls, or ceilings and circulate chilled
water. Radiant cooling is most effective when used in conjunction with other
energy-reducing systems.
Cooling inside the office space is achieved when the cold slab absorbs the heat
(radiation) generated by people, computers, lighting and other equipment which
are exposed to the slab.

Radiant Cooling – Advantages


• Air system is about 1/5th of a conventional air conditioned building –
lesser ducting and lower fan power

• Water is the main medium of heat transfer – pumping energy much


smaller compared to fan energy.

• Chilled water temperature in the radiant pipes is 15 to 18 0C –


chillers run at high efficiency

• Perception of thermal comfort is higher compared to a conventional


air conditioned building
Green Architecture

• This building is designed according to solar passive principles and


has a high performance building envelope, consisting of insulated
walls and roof.

• The windows have glass in a double glazed unit with argon infill.
This ensured that the overall solar heat gain is limited to 1 w/sqft.

• The width of the floor plate is restricted to 16m to ensure adequate


daylight from the north and south facing windows.
Natural Daylight Design

• The windows are split into an upper pane that lets in natural light
and the lower pane which provides the outside view.

• The windows are completely shaded with horizontal louvers and


vertical fins to prevent glare. This ensures that the entire office is
day lit without glare from 8am to 5 pm.

• Above each window, a light shelf (a flat, horizontal, panel) is


installed which reflects the incoming sunlight onto the ceiling,
thereby distributing deeper into the space.
Smart Building Systems (SBS)

• Building loads are dynamic because conditions of weather,


occupancy, and activity all vary. SBS builds intelligence into
building operations in the form of energy saving algorithms.

• SBS provides the data we need to understand the energy


distribution in the buildings and identify potential areas for energy
savings.

• SBS systems make sure that the system is living up to its energy
potential.

• SBS ensures comfort of the employees by providing the right


indoor air quality.

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