CESE (Centre for environment sciences & Engineering) Building, IIT Kanpur is the most efficient green building of india. Features of the Building are : - Existing landscape and vegetation are largely protected and preserved. Sustainable site planning to resources and minimize disruption of natural ecosystem. - Integrating the water body with design for optimal microclimate. Architectural design optimized as per climate and sun path analysis, achieving reduction in energy consumption. - Optimization of building envelope by use of insulated cavity walls, insulation of roof, and surface finishing that reflects a major part of solar heat. - Efficient glazing for openings which minimize solar grains in summer, heat loss in winter, and maximize natural daylight. - Roof shaded by bamboo trellis with green cover to cut direct heat gain. - Provision of an internal court shaded by louvers that allow free air movement. - Natural light and ventilation through skylights & ventilators in common spaces. - Use of indigenous and recycled materials with low embodied energy.
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