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Sustain-a-Build


 

 PRIZES WORTH 15 K TO BE WON

TOP TEAMS TO GET TERI CERTIFIED CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

 

ROUND 2:

VENUE: A-602                                                                                     TIME: 3pm


 

Do you dream of becoming the torchbearer of 'Green India'? Do your grey cells contemplate  a sustainable future for the nation? Then, here's the first step to materialize your ambitions.Turn an existing building into a green marvel, a prototype for upcoming green buildings.Remember,change is the way!

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Details

 

 

This event would consist of 3 rounds . Each participating team would comprise of 3 members at max. Here is a brief description of the rounds in the event

ROUND 1(Online Round)

  • Contestants must choose a well known building(commercial, institutional, industrial or residential ; heritage sites not to be chosen) and analyze the building using a suitable green building code  ( They are free to choose any of the codes out of ECBC, GRIHA or LEED).
  • This round would test the contestants' understanding of the code and the building they choose.  
  • The contestants are expected to prepare a list of suggestions to improve the construction of the building to suit the code better and justify why that clause of the code should be considered so seriously.
  • To get an idea of the format in which the abstract is to be submitted, refer to the resources section.


ROUND 2 :


  • The teams selected from the first round would be intimated about some constraints like budget allocation   etc. related to the implementation of their proposed ideas in the existing building. The budget allocation would depend on the area occupied by the building and its location.
  • The teams are then required to come up with the budgetary and feasibility analysis of the ideas they wish to implement and prepare a layout of the modified building.


ROUND 3 :

  • It is a surprise.


Rules

 

 


  • The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
  • Only college students are allowed to participate.
  • A participant cannot be the part of more than one team.
  • Any no. of teams may participate from a single college.
  • Judges and/or organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team indulging in misconduct or misbehaviour.
  • Organizers reserve the right to modify any of the above rules.

 


The registered participants shall be notified about any changes made to the rules.



Team Specifications:

Minimum : 1 members
Maximum : 3 members


Judging Criteria

 

 

JUDGING CRITERIA

ROUND 1:


Judging shall be based on the participants understanding of:

  • The code chosen
  • Clauses of the code that have already been or could be implemented in the building


ROUND 2:

Judging shall be based on the following parameters of the modified building

  • Extent to which renewable sources of energy have been used
  • Impact on the immediate environment
  • Building materials used
  • Feasibility of proposed ideas
  • Cost effectiveness of the modified building
  • Adherence to the constraints imposed


Resources

 
 
 
‘Green Building’ centers on the concept of ‘sustainability: the simple notion that the way of life we choose must not lead to circumstances that prevent that way of life from continuing. In order to create a building to serve that end, some basic traits need to be considered:


 
Low Construction Impact
 
Building, almost by definition, is initially a destructive act. Land usually has to be at least minimally cleared and reshaped, holes need to be dug, and material resources refashioned to serve the building. A ‘green’ building minimizes its impact on the building site and the environment at large through careful, conscious design and by utilizing replenishable materials that create a minimum of ecological destruction through their use.
 
Resource-Efficient

The impact of a building’s construction is only part of the story. Once a building is built, people move in and use it. This human use requires environmental resources for such things as heating, cooling, water, and electricity. A ‘green’ building provides these human needs efficiently, conserving resources.

Long-Lasting
 
Natural resources in the form of building materials, tools, and fuels, as well as human energy and ingenuity, come together to create a building. The longer that building lasts, the longer the time before the environment is asked to give up those resources again to replace the building. Therefore, the longer a building lasts, the ‘greener’ it is.
 
Nontoxic

To sustain healthy lives, we need to sustain a healthy indoor and outdoor environment. A ‘green’ building, then, needs to provide a healthy indoor environment while doing nothing to harm the outdoor environment.

 
 
How to Build a "Green" Home

Steps to building your Home Green

  • Will you wake up with the Sunshine pouring into your windows? Consider the orientation of your new home with respect to the Sun to take advantage of solar technologies
  • Will all of your heat and cool air just escape your house or will you plan to keep it. The ideas of thermal mass and thermal inertia are well worth pursuing. At the very least a detailed analysis of the use of insulation that is appropriate to your geographic region should be included.
  • Consider the use of materials that are durable and sustainable.
  • Your home will be in better condition if you consider a well designed air intake and exhaust system as part of your HVAC system. A basic principle in "green" building is to build an air tight structure with energy efficient mechanical ventilation. Fireplaces are sources of air leaks instead use an air-tight woodstove with an outside air supply for efficiency.
  • Let the light in, we are no longer living in caves so the choice of windows should match the insulation application for your region. Utilize natural light as much as possible by locating windows to fill rooms with sunlight when appropriate.
  • The use of high-efficiency HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning)systems is a key to a "green" built home. This should include an analysis of the correct HVAC capacity for your home and design and layout of system components. HVAC systems must be air tight as well and should be sealed to maintain the efficiency of the system, including sealing all air handling ducts. Utilization of digital programmable thermostats is recommended.
  • Move the air around you by installing ceiling fans in large rooms.
  • Lighting packages should include energy efficient fixtures that could utilize motion sensors for auto on and off features according to room use. Closets are a great application for motion sensor light switches along with other rooms not used as often.
  • Have you ever walked into a room that had just been painted? The smell comes from out gassing of chemicals in the paint. The important part to remember is to specify paints and finishes that have low VOC (Volatile organic compound) emissions. Specification of low or no VOC emission materials especially for internal uses will help maintain and promote good indoor air quality. Suspect materials like carpet, paint and adhesives should be scrutinized for VOC emission.
  • Plant trees near buildings for shading and consider plants that require less watering. Where you place vegetation will greatly aide in water drainage as well. The use of pervious concrete can be specified for drive ways and side walks so promote water better water handling and drainage.


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Format in which the abstract is to be submitted in round 1

The abstract should consist of the following:

1. Mention the building code(s) chosen by you.

2. Brief analysis of current version of the building chosen

  • Specify the approximate area of the building.
  • The contestants are supposed to analyse the various features of the building currently and mention their probable impacts(positive or negative) on the immediate environment around the building.
  • If a positive impact of a certain feature is mentioned, then do mention the corresponding clause(s) of the building code(s) chosen by you which talk about that particular feature.   

3. Suggestions to improve the construction of the building

  • Contestants are expected to prepare a list of suggestions to suit the code better.
  • The suggestions may encompass various facets of green buildings including use of renewable sources of energy, waste management, use of eco friendly building materials, improve the natural lighting of rooms, proper positioning of solar panels and other equipment/gadgets used to harness maximum potential etc.
  • All suggestions must be well supported by appropriate clause(s) of the building code(s) chosen.
  • If a suggestion does not pertain to any of the clauses of the building code(s) chosen, then give proper justification as to why that suggestion must be considered so seriously.


   



Contacts


 

If you have any query, please send an e-mail to sustainabuild@bits-quark.org, or get in touch with any one of us:

Vignesh T
+91 9657295859

Ankit Vikrant
+91 7709790719