Case Study
IIT-Dharwad
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The Lecture Theatre Complex (LTC) at IIT Dharwad was designed to be a model of sustainable infrastructure, meeting India's highest green building standards.
This case study details our data-driven approach, which resulted in a 14% energy saving over the baseline and successfully secured a provisional GRIHA 4-Star rating.
Challenge
Challenge
The primary objective for the proposed Lecture Theatre Complex (LTC) at IIT Dharwad in Karnataka was to design a state-of-the-art educational facility that strictly adhered to GRIHA energy-saving norms.
The project required a rigorous data-driven approach to ensure environmental sustainability and secure vital regulatory approvals, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) clearance.
Approach
We utilized specialized tools like MihirOS and Climate Consultant to deeply understand the local climate of Dharwad. Extensive energy modeling was conducted via eQuest to optimize the design.
We also executed a detailed daylight analysis for the lecture halls to ensure optimal natural lighting and visual comfort.
Performance Metrics & Validation
The simulation results confirmed exceptional performance, which was instrumental in securing regulatory compliance:
Energy Savings: Demonstrated a significant 14% energy saving over the baseline building.
Daylight Performance: Daylight analysis confirmed satisfactory performance in terms of Daylight Factor (DF) and Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI), meeting all GRIHA prerequisites.
Regulatory Approval: Findings were instrumental in securing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval.
Certification: Successfully earned the project a provisional GRIHA 4-Star rating.
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