THESIS PROPOSAL
NZEB INFO PARK
NET ZERO ENERGY INFO PARK
GREETY MARIA THOMAS C ,4TH SEM ,M.ARCH ,ECAP
3/18/2020
INTRODUCTION
The conception of net zero energy buildings (NZEB) has been introduced to limit energy consumption, global warming
potentials, and pollution emissions in buildings. In general, it is traditionally agreed that there are three main steps to
reach the NZEB performance, starting through the use of passive strategies, energy efficient technologies, and then
renewable energy (RE) generation systems.
In principle, the concept of a Net zero Energy Building (NZEB) is relatively simple – a building that produces at least as
much energy as it consumes. However there are many potential ways to define the ‘zero’ balance. To mitigate the
impact of climate change on the built environment, it is necessary to develop a new design philosophy for our buildings
that enable occupants to remain comfortable, as well as reduce the environmental footprint and emissions intensity of
our structures.
Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is a building with zero net energy consumption. In such a building, energy consumed is
equal or sometimes less than the energy generated by renewable energy technologies installed on site. Various passive
and active strategies are deployed to ensure that the building consumes as less energy as possible but works efficiently
at the same time. Considering that buildings consume the maximum energy in a city, NZEBs can be a significant step
towards building energy efficiency.
We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us. quoted by Sir Winston Churchill. Since the earliest human
settlements, buildings have played a large role in fostering and creating intimate contact amongst inhabitants. the
buildings in sync with local climate using resources efficiently for the future. Buildings consume 30% of the energy
consumed in India, a typical commercial building consumes 260 kWh/m of electricity in a year out of which 50-60% is
used in air conditioning, 20-35% in lighting and 20-35% in other systems and equipment. With the growth rate of the
Indian building sector at 5 to 6% per annum, the pressure on India's resources is increasing rapidly, this is when an NZE
Building comes into play
(Source: USAID, India).
The problem of climate change gains more and more momentum worldwide in supporting, developing energy efficient
technologies and encouraging environmental responsibility. Buildings are responsible for 40% of total energy
consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions sustainability goals Developing and adopting energy efficient building concepts
is not a new but since the sustainability goals are far from being reached, beginning to move from Low-Energy Building
concepts towards a nearly Zero-Energy Building concept.
This means that nZEBs will soon become highly demanded. Even though the technology and means to achieve costoptimal nearly zero-energy status for buildings already exists, this transition poses its challenges and therefore must be
taken seriously and prepared Preparation includes everything from adapting the building construction industry to
setting and meeting the milestones in terms of definitions, calculation principles, regulations. Net Zero Energy
Buildings.
IT INDUSTRY IN GANDHINAGAR
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) is a globally bench-marked international financial service Centre (IFSC)
developed by Government of Gujarat. It is an under-construction central business district between Ahmadabad and
Gandhinagar in Indian state of Gujarat. It will be India’s first global financial and IT hub of its kind. The master plan of
this Green Field Development incorporates its planning along River Sabarmati. It features to ensure that all the services
in relation with the connectivity, technology, communication, quality of life and the business environment are
established and sustained. As far as sustainability is concerned, GIFT reflects a defined planning approach to ensure the
amalgamation of concerns related to Environment and Green Buildings, optimum usage of energy, water, construction
materials and traffic management.
AIM
To design an IT park as a Net Zero Energy Building at GIFT City, Gujarat.
OBJECTIVE
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To study about NZEB and its criteria.
To design IT park and its facilities with standards.
To study about different case studies on NZEB and IT parks in India.
FEASIBILITY OF THE SITE
HOW TO MAKE A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING?
Zero net energy buildings are emerging as the premium standard of energy efficiency in the green architecture world. A
zero net energy (ZNE) building combines high levels of efficiency, good operations, and on-site renewable energy (such
as photovoltaic panels) in order to produce as much energy on-site as the building consumes in a year.
These five steps can help ensure your project’s success:
1 ASSESS THE BUILDING
2 SET GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE
3 SCOPE THE PROJECT
4 IMPLEMENT THE RETROFIT
5 OPERATE THE BUILDING
EMPLOYEES COUNT
Appro. 5000 people
REQUIREMENTS OF AN IT PARK
Entrance
 Reception area
 Admin room
 Toilets
 Cloak room
 Baggage room
Office spaces
 Cubicles
 Manager room
 Director room
 Medical room
 Store
 Pantry space
 Client room
 Conference room
 Printer room
Food court
 Dining area
 Kitchen, pantry
 Store room
 Toilets
 Wash area
 Outdoor dining
 Vending machines
Recreation spaces
 Gym
 Cultural spaces
 Birthday corner
 OAT
 Meeting room
Other facilities
 Medical facilities
 Clinic with facilities
 Common toilets and services
 Security rooms
 CCTV room
 Record room
 Cleaning staff room with toilets
Outdoor facilities
 Walk area
 Football court
 Volleyball court
 Cycling area
 Play school
 ATM
 Banks
 Vertical farming
 Farm area
 Rain water harvesting tanks
Energy sources
 Solar panels
 Small scale wind turbines
 Kinetic facades with energy generation
Residential block
 Guest rooms
 Apartments
Waste management
 STP units
 Grey water systems