Daylighting is key to reducing lighting loads in an energy-efficient building. Along with traditional side lighting and skylights, innovations like light tubes, light shelves, and daylighting panels optimize available daylight while reducing heat gain. Modern daylighting technologies even integrate with the electric lighting controls. Sekhar Nori is a strong proponent of daylight systems designed for...

Glazing is integral to building design today. While there are known issues associated with energy use and glare due to the abundant use of glass in buildings, it is still evidently a prominent feature of buildings today. Understanding the key properties of glass and its impact on building energy use will empower the designer/decision-maker to...

This is a study tour of Godrej Plant 13, an operational Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB). The tour will take place on 9th August 2019. Participants will get to experience the high-performance building, recognize the different building systems, sensors & controls and interact with experts. Participants will get a close look at the Building Management...

This is a study tour of Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science & Energy Efficiency, an operational Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB). The tour will take place on 24th August 2019 in Ahmedabad. The CARBSE team will demonstrate the building's high-performance features, including its passive design elements, hybrid cooling system and cutting-edge building management...

Building simulation can take sustainable design to the next level. Simulation tools are also useful for demonstrating compliance to codes and rating sytems and are driving the industry towards a model-based performance approach. The webinar focusses on 3 beta tools that can streamline compliance and step up the workflow. The following tools will be discussed,...