Sustainable Building Performance

This book highlights the evaluation and assessment of various aspects of sustainable buildings to achieve a greener future. India, at the 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26) in November 2021, announced its target to achieve net zero by 2070. Being an emerging economy, the number of buildings required is expected to grow exponentially. Hence, there is a need for a pragmatic and realistic path to reach the committed goal of reaching net zero. To participate in a global transition to clean, low-carbon energy systems, which aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Climate Action (SDG 13), it is important to research cooling strategies for a tropical country like India. The India Cooling Action Plan clearly acknowledges the deep connection between SDGs, especially SDG 13. Passive cooling strategies require a micro-level understanding of the impact of building materials on the thermal performance of buildings. To contribute to the global transition to clean, low-carbon energy systems, it is essential to assess India's energy retrofit policies, the use of low-carbon building materials, energy-efficient building design to enhance passive cooling, ways to mitigate outdoor heat, and learnings from vernacular architecture and biophilic building design. This book explores how viable solutions such as these could address some of India's most pressing challenges, including energy efficiency, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability, contributing to India's progress towards SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 13.

The research papers presented in this book are the result of systematic research conducted after identifying a research gap through the latest review of literature. They present new knowledge that can aid in making performance-based design decisions. All these aspects are analyzed using real-time data obtained through field studies. The book is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in energy efficiency and sustainable buildings.

Highlights the evaluation & assessment of various aspects of sustainable buildings in order to achieve a greener future Discusses how building codes help in achieving sustainable development through efficient buildings in India Includes case studies to illustrate sustainable buildings and development

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Dr. Vijayalaxmi J. completed her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research with specialization in sustainable built environment. With over 27 years of teaching and research experience, she has worked primarily in the domain of climate responsive architecture and thermal performance of buildings. She is currently Professor and former Head of the Department of Architecture and Dean (Research) at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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Sustainable Buildings in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals in India.- Assessment of Cross Laminated Timber with Coconut Wood as Primary Material.- Assessment of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems using Simulation for a Residence in Tamil Nadu, India.- Indoor thermal performance of roof using vernacular material in hot semi-arid region.- Sustainability through Energy efficiency of Low-income housing- A form based iterative design approach using ENVI-met.