IMPACT OF CLEAN ENERGY ON

ARCHITECTURE
[Link]: Easy to understand and modify, Renewable energy is cheaper
allowing developers to make changes with minimal
risk of introducing errors. Renewable energy actually is the
[Link]: Designed in such a way that testing is cheapest power option in most parts of the world
straightforward, enabling the creation of automated today. Prices for renewable energy technologies
tests for various parts of the system. are dropping rapidly. The cost of electricity from
[Link] of Frameworks: Frameworks can solar power fell by 85 percent between 2010 and
be replaced with minimal impact on the system. 2020. Costs of onshore and offshore wind energy
[Link] of UI: The user interface can fell by 56 percent and 48 percent respectively.
change without affecting the underlying logic or Renewable energy improves human well-being
business rules. and overall welfare well beyond GDP. Doubling
[Link] of Database: Data storage and the share of renewables in the global energy mix
retrieval mechanisms can change without affecting increases global GDP in 2030 by up to 1.1%,
the system. equivalent to USD 1.3 trillion. services as well as
[Link] of Any External Agency: Business of fossil fuels.
rules are not tied to any specific implementation
detail, making the system adaptable to change.
CLEAN ENERGY IS HEALTHIER
Clean energy and energy efficiency benefit human
health (physical and mental) and safety. Clean
energy technologies produce almost no harmful
emissions—known as greenhouse gases, such as
carbon dioxide—that are linked to numerous health
problems. Clean energy also affects environmental
health and safety.
 CASE STUDY: Suzlon One Earth (Christopher Benninger)
A great example of clean energy implementation
•The building was designed to be sustainable and to •Global HQ of Suzlon Energy Ltd and •250000 units of electricity generated annually.
raise awareness about the need to preserve the Group Companies Use of low-energy/green materials:
Earth. •820,000 Sft Integrated Development •37% reduction in quantity of structural
•The building uses non-toxic and recycled materials. •LEED Platinum and GRIHA Five Star concrete by using Post Tension slabs.
certified campus •50% reduction in quantity of structural steel by
•The building has a central courtyard with a waterfall
•India's first campus 100% on renewable using Post Tension slabs.
and a traditional oblix.
energy •Use of siporex fly-ash blocks for better
•The building has aluminum louvers that allow insulation.
daylight and cross-ventilation.
•The building has LED lighting systems and solar
water heating.
•The building has a rainwater harvesting system.
•The building has a glass exhaust chimney with
tropical plants.

Location : Pune, Maharashtra

Site Area : 45392 m2
Built-up Area : 70865 m2
Air-conditioned Area : 40418 m2
Sustainability features Non Air-conditioned Area : 24582 m2
•The building has a 60% reduction in water consumption. Energy consumption reduction : 47%
•The building has 90% of daylit spaces. reduction from GRIHA benchmark •Orientation: Facades of the building face
•The building has 47% energy savings. Water consumption reduction: 65% north, south, north-west and south-east
•The building has about 85% of waste recycled and diverted reduction from GRIHA benchmark •100% shading by external louvers on first and
from landfills. EPI : 55.86 KWh/ m2/year second floor.
•55% of the water is reused and recycled within the campus. Occupancy hours : 2640 hours/year •Partly self-shading blocks :Small terraces
Renewable energy technologies installed on site: (approx.)
•Installed capacity of solar energy: 13.44 KW.
created in all blocks to promote interaction with
Renewable energy installed on site : external environment
•Installed capacity of wind energy: 18 windmills of 4.75
kW each. 154.83 KW
 ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTION
•Lithium-ion Batteries: Widely used for grid-scale storage and electric vehicles due to high energy density and efficiency. They provide quick
response times for frequency regulation.
•Flow Batteries: Suitable for longer-duration storage applications. They use liquid electrolytes to store energy, making them scalable and long-
lasting.
•Lead-Acid Batteries: While older technology, they are still used in certain applications due to low initial costs, often in backup systems.
Energy storage is important for many reasons, including:
•Grid stability: Energy storage systems can absorb or release power quickly to balance supply and demand, and maintain a steady frequency.
•Backup power: Energy storage systems can provide power during emergencies and grid outages, such as those caused by natural disasters,
extreme weather, or equipment failures. This ensures uninterrupted power to critical facilities like hospitals, data centers, and telecommunications
infrastructure.
•Renewable energy: Energy storage is a key component in managing energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. It allows us to use
intermittent renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
•Community resilience: Energy storage systems help improve community resilience by ensuring a reliable energy supply and enhancing
emergency response capabilities.
Pumped Hydro Storage HYDROGEN ENERGY STORAGE
•This is the most widely used large-scale energy storage solution. It Hydrogen energy storage (HES) is a way to store energy in the
involves pumping water to a higher elevation during low demand and chemical bonds of hydrogen molecules. It can be used to supplement
releasing it to generate electricity during high demand. It has high energy renewable energy sources and balance supply and demand.
capacity and long discharge times.
 SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL IN ARCHITECTURE
Recycled steel
An average house requires about 40-50 trees to build. On the other hand, you
Earth is a natural, recyclable building material that's been used for
can make the same house with steel equivalent to six scrap cars. Steel is one
thousands of years. It's inexpensive, easy to work with, and has
of the most recycled materials, and research states that two out of three
many advantages over other materials.
pounds of new steel is produced from old steel. Also, they are your green
choice due to lower CO2 emissions.
Advantages
STADIUM 974
•Fire resistant: Earth is naturally resistant to fire
The stadium was designed by
•Insulation: Earth is a good insulator for heat and sound
Fenwick Iribarren
Architects. Constructed on a •Noise absorbent: Earth is good at absorbing noise
450,000 square-metre (111- •Low environmental impact: Earth has a low environmental impact
acre) waterfront site, it had a compared to concrete
modular design and •Inexpensive: Earth is cheaper than most other wall materials
incorporated 974 recycled •Easy to work with: Earth is easy to work with and can be erected
shipping containers in quickly
homage to the site's industrial
•Recyclable: Earth is recyclable and doesn't release toxic
history and the
chemicals PALACE
ALHAMRA
international dialing code for
Qatar (+974). Alhambra
•Sustainability: Steel is recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly
derives from the Arabic
choice.
‫اْلَح ْمَر اء‬, MEANING ‘THE
•Flexibility: Steel structures can be easily modified and expanded, making RED ONE’
them ideal for commercial and industrial projects.
•Cost effectiveness: Steel is relatively cheap and requires low maintenance,
which can reduce initial construction costs and maintenance budgets.
•Speed of construction: Steel structures can be fabricated off-site and quickly The reference to the colour "red" in the name is due to the reddish
assembled on-site. colour of its walls, which were constructed of rammed earth. The
•Strength: Steel has a better strength-to-weight ratio than other materials, reddish colour comes from the iron oxide in the local clay used for
so fewer components are needed to construct the same building. this type of construction.
•Resistance to external pressures: Steel structures can withstand
earthquakes, thunderstorms, and cyclones.