International Conference on Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South, 2019 The international conference on “Building Energy Demand Reduction in Global South” is being organized by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, India with consortium partners IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi. The conference is a part of INDO-UK joint research program on Building Energy Efficiency sponsored by DST-EPSRC.

Rooftop solar PV: India has set an ambitious target of 40 GW with regard to its rooftop PV installations. Owing to rapid technological advancements, strong policy frameworks and asset viability, there has been a proliferation of solar panels mounted on the rooftops of buildings. Expert speaker: Gaurav Gupta is the Director of Linear Energy. He was...

This 4.3 acre campus located in Lavale (near Pune, India) is a collection of simple structures arranged around an informal series of walkways, courtyards, gardens and terraces. This residence school campus is an example of modern architecture meets vernacular design by Casedesign using passive design principles achieving net-zero energy. A climate-responsive massing, strategic program placement,...

It is one thing to know how to design an NZEB and another to communicate the idea in a compelling manner to the client and other team members. This requires some skills and understanding of how to use simulations during the early design process. Communicating building design performance through meaningful and effective graphics is integral...

Greenbuild India is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. It offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues. Attend Greenbuild India to hear from leaders on their vision about the future of green building in India, learn about current research and best practices, connect with sustainability...

The third annual 2°C Symposium on Climate Change, February 7, 2020, looks through the lens of LA’s newly adopted Green New Deal. Carbon neutrality by 2050 is one of the most ambitious targets of this policy.  As advocates of great design with sustainable goals, we can improve our profession with a firm understanding of the Green...

ENERGISE 2020 is India’s signature biennial conclave that brings together the key government agencies, business leaders, researchers, academicians, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders on one platform to help build a culture of energy efficiency in India. We at Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy perceive energy efficiency as a resource and first fuel. This...

The conventional way of building accelerates heat island effect of cities and therefore decreases the quality of outdoor spaces, especially in warm and humid climates. In times of global warming, outdoor comfort is becoming an important factor for liveability and well-being of human habitats. While active systems only have a limited range and are not...

Acrex India is an international exhibition on air conditioning, refrigeration and building services. It will provide an ideal platform for the exchange of ideas among professionals and the opportunity to highlight the latest products, trends and innovations in the industry. Special focus is on products and services for energy efficiency and saving. Target visitors of...

This event provides a “how-to” for planning, designing, building and manufacturing a CarbonPositive future – where buildings, developments and entire cities are constructed to use sustainable resources, generate surplus renewable energy, and convert atmospheric carbon into durable materials and products. Sessions, speakers and exhibitors will showcase the best design and planning practices, breakthrough tools and...