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th GRIHA Regional Conference

7-8 November, 2014 Nashik Engineering Cluster

Supported By

Organized By

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GRIHA Regional Conference Shaping Sustainable Future- Policy Actions for Development

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Organizing Committee

Sustainability Initiatives

Poorva Keskar

Anagha Paranjape – Purohit

Hrishikesh Kulkarni

Apoorva Kulkarni

Namrata Dhamankar

Pranati Shroff

Apeksha Patil

Dinah Gengmei

ADaRSH

Mili Majumdar

Priyanka Kochhar

Special Thanks:

The Organizing Committee extend their special thanks to Vk:e Environmental team, Pune for their

organizational support and the volunteers of NDMVP Samaj’s college of Architecture, Nashik. Their co-

operation was indeed a huge contribution to the Conference.

VK:e Environmental Team NDMVP Volunteers

Ajinkya Pathak Amruta Sawant

Rutugandha Parasnis Shubham Patil

Akanksha Kembhavi Archana Bidwe

Pournima Agarkar Priya Bhavsar

Pranita Randive Rutuja Gaikhe

Vishwa Bhalekar Pratiksha Hurpade

Pooja Dhole

Anju Singh

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Background In Indian economy, construction sector accounts for approximately 40 per cent of the development

investment and contributes to around 8.5 per cent of GDP. In recent times contemporary buildings are

increasingly demanding and consuming more energy and resources in their construction and

operation. Genuine concerns on safety, sustainability and environment are thus forcing the industry to

adapt and adopt strategies for disaster resistant construction, water management, waste management

and energy conservation among others. All these macro drivers are challenges from all fronts for

the construction industry. With climate change, energy, water efficiency and waste management

becoming areas of national concern, sustainability and green can no longer be ignored. Today, in most

parts of the world, sustainable developments are slowly replacing conventional construction and

building practices in an effort to minimize the negative impacts on the environment as much as

possible. India too, is among the countries, which are in the vanguard of environmental protection.

Through this 5th GRIHA Regional Conference 'Shaping Sustainable Future' we will focus on

Sustainable Development and Policy Actions that are determining the course of Indian Construction

Sector. The conference sessions will explore the policy mechanisms at various levels - from national

level to a community level- to achieve the goal of Urban Sustainability. The conference is organized by

Pune based organization 'Sustainability Initiatives' in association with ADaRSH, a secretariat jointly set

up by The Energy Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

(MNRE), Govt. of India to administer the GRIHA rating system.

Venue Nashik Engineering Cluster

C-10, Sahastrarashmi, MIDC, Ambad,

Nashik,

Maharashtra 422010

Phone: 0253 669 9291

Participants The conference was attended by more than 100 participants including delegates, invitees, speakers,

volunteers and organizers. The participants included professionals such as engineers, architects,

planners, academicians, real estate professionals as well as representatives of corporate and

government organizations.

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Associations Organizers

• Sustainability Initiatives, Pune

• TERI, The Energy and Resources Institute

• GRIHA, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

Supported By

• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India

• Vk:e environmental, Pune

Concept Partners

• CREDAI, Nashik

• Architects and Engineers Association, Nashik

• Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, Pune

• N. D.M.V.P College of Architecture, Nashik

Media Partners

• EPIC Media- CIA

Conference Program

The two-day Regional Conference focused on the following themes:

The building sector is being governed by a number of policy initiatives, all aimed at Sustainable Urban

Development and Day 1 of the conference discussed the broader concepts of Sustainability and Policy

Actions in India. Policies like, Energy Conservation Building Code guidelines under Energy

Conservation Act and Sustainable Tourism under Eco-Tourism Policy were discussed. The sessions

discussed urban level initiatives pertaining to these policies through case-examples of Gujarat Energy

Development Authority, Maharashtra Energy Development Authority, Ministry of New and Renewable

Energy, etc. The next session focused on environmental technologies which help in sustainable

management of resources in buildings. Technologies for Solid Waste management, Water

conservation, Renewable Energy integration, Rain Water Harvesting among others were discussed.

Day 2 focused towards the Built Environment and strategies for Sustainable building. The first session

explored Sustainability in the Built Environment through design. The topics explored how GRIHA

augments Sustainable Development through its rating systems for different types of buildings and

exploring traditional wisdom for making our construction practices more resource efficient. The next

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session focused on another important policy Environmental Clearance under the Environmental

Protection Act.

All these policies are going to have a profound effect on the way the construction industry operates in

the coming years and hence one needs to be aware about them. The audience also got to learn from

exemplary case-studies of buildings which have shown high performance through their design and

operations.

Program of the Conference

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Proceedings

Inaugural Session

The inaugural session started with lighting of lamp by dignitaries Mr. Balasaheb Sanap, MLA Nashik

and Guest of Honor Mrs. Devyani Pharande, MLA Nashik, Mr. Ashok Murtadak, Mayor, Nashik, Mr.

Gurmeet Singh Bagga, Dy. Mayor , Nashik, Ms. Mili Majumdar Director, Sustainable Habitat

Division, TERI & Secretary, AdaRSH, Mr. Jayesh Thakker President, CREDAI Nashik ,Er. R K Singh

President, Architects and Engineers Association, Nashik and Ar. Poorva Keskar (Co-Convenor),

Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives.

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Inaugural Session

Ms. Mili Majumdar

Mr. Jayesh Thakker Mr. E. R Singh

Mr. Balasaheb Sanap Mr. Devyani Pharande Mr. Gurmeet Singh Bagga

Mr. Ashok Murtadak

Ar. Anagha Paranjape

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The lighting of lamps was followed by opening remarks and welcome note including the thought behind

this conference and goals by Ar Anagha Paranjape-Purohit, Managing Trustee of Sustainability

Initiatives and introduction of the charitable organization and its objectives and current work to the

participants. Following her speech, Mr. Jayesh Thakker, President CREDAI and Mr. E R Singh,

President, Architects and Engineers Association, introduced about their organizations being conceptual

partners for the Conference. Chief Guest Mr. Balasaheb Sanap, and Guest of Honor Mrs. Devyani

Pharande MLA Nashik gave a short speech assuring that green buildings would be encouraged in

Nashik and problems related to environment will be immediately put forward to the state Government.

Mrs Pharande also congratulated the organizers for organizing the conference to brainstorm on

‘Shaping Sustainable Future’. Mr. Ashok Murtadak, Hon Mayor, Nashik and Mr. Gurmeet Singh

Bagga, Dy. Mayor, Nashik also addressed the participants saying, that there will be cooperation from

Nashik Municipal Corporation for Environmental Conversation. Followed by this Ms. Mili Majumdar,

Director Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI congratulated Nashik for opening themselves up for the 5th

GRIHA Regional Conference.

Chief Guest Mr. Balasaheb Sanap, MLA, Nashik lighting the lamp at the inauguration function

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Keynote Address by Mr. Prakash Javadekarji, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change

Mr. Prakash Javadekarji, Minister Environment, Forest and Climate Change addressed the crowd

through Audio Visual. He regarded his apologies for not being able to come to the Conference and

expressed his appreciation to the Organizers. He congratulated Nashik for opening themselves to the

theme of the Conference and shared his view-points on how crucial it has become to literally take up

the Green approach in the present world.

Audio visual of Mr. Prakash Javadekarji

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Session 1- Energy Conservation Building Codes

In this session following speakers made presentation: Prof. Rajan Rawal, Director, CARBSE, Mr.

Hemant Patil, Manager- Energy Conservation, Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, Ar. Poorva

Keskar, Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives. Followed by presentations a panel discussion was chaired

by Dr. Dhananjay Gandhe, Chairman, Prerana Energy professionals Co-op Society.

Energy Conservation Building Codes and its Implication

Prof. Rajan Rawal, Director CARBSE

Mr. Rajan Rawal started his presentation indicating the energy scenario in India and how ECBC is a

need to be taken to control the energy exploitation in the process of development that urbanism would

keep bringing. Explaining the Climate Zones of India, Mr. Rawal also spoke on the Compliance

process and Approaches of Energy Conservation Building Codes.

Prof. Rajan Rawal Mr. Hemant Patil Ar. Poorva Keskar

(L-R) Ar. Poorva Keskar, Mr. Hemant Patil, Panel Chair- Dr. Dhananjay Gandhe, Prof. Rajan Rawal

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Implementation of ECBC in Maharashtra

Mr. Hemant Patil, Manager, Energy Conservation, Maharashta Energy Development Agency

Mr. Hemant Patil spoke on implementing ECBC in Maharashtra. He explained the role of MEDA, Audit

Cells and Green Cells in Urban Local Body (ULB). He also explained in detail the process of

implementation in Maharashtra and steps to meet ECBC Compliance. Further, the role of stakeholders

in ECBC and its implementation were also well spoken by him.

Energy Conservation Building Codes- A Case Study

Ar. Poorva Keskar- Trustee-Sustainability Initiatives

Ar. Poorva Keskar presented a case study on 'ECBC-Demonstration Project under UNDP-GEF-BEE

project' which was a technical yet interesting as she mentioned Prescriptive Requirements for

Conductive heat-exchange control roofs, control walls, control fenestration and cool roofs. Further she

put forward the suggestions to reduce window to wall ratio as per ECBC Compliance.

Session 2- Eco-Tourism for Sustainable Development

In this session following speakers made presentation: Mrs. Kishori Gadre, General Manager,

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Ar. Pradeep Sachdeva, Principal Architect, Pradeep

Sachdeva Design Associates, Delhi, Ar. Prajakta Baste, Principal, N.D.M.V.P College of Architecture,

Nashik. Followed by presentations a panel discussion was chaired by Mr. Tejas Chavan, Director,

Green Space Realtors, Nashik. Mrs. Kishori Gadre Ar. Pradeep Sachdeva Mrs. Prajakta Baste

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The Eco- Tourism Policy

Mrs. Kishori Gadre, General Manager- MTDC, Mumbai

Mrs. Kishori Gadre threw light on how tourism can be an eco-friendly approach and a good mean of

income for the local inhabitants. Sustainable tourists' behavior was discussed and she mentioned

about the pocket book with detail action plan for Clean India Campaign published by MTDC for the

tourists.

Promoting Responsible Tourism in Maharashtra

Ar. Pradeep Sachdeva, Principal, Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates

Ar. Pradeep Sachdeva gave a captivating presentation to demonstrate how Tourism can be a key to

development, prosperity and well-being. He expressed his concerns on improving streets, footpaths,

the urban fabric, pedestrianizing streets, creating plazas and creating beauty on traffic islands. He

showed some of his own sketches to demonstrate on how to provide amenities, and develop

infrastructure to sell regional and national crafts.

Eco-Tourism for Sustainable Development- A Case Study

Ar. Prajakta Baste, Principal, Nashik Architecture College

Ar. Prajakta Baste presented a case study on 'Trimbakeshwar- A Need and an Opportunity for Eco-

Tourism' .Trimbakeshwar is a place popular for huge number of tourists especially during Kumbhmela.

She pointed out the wonderful landscape, Regional Park and environmental parameters of the place.

With enormous number of tourists visiting the place, she mentioned the existing and potential threats.

She expressed her concern for effective eco-tourism in the region and listed out various measures that

(L-R) Ar. Prajakta Baste, Mrs. Kishori Gadre, Panel Chair- Mr. Tejas Chavan, Ar. Pradeep Sachdeva

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must be taken at an individual, societal, scientific and governmental level.

Session 3- Environmental Technologies for Buildings

In this session following speakers made presentation: Mr. Sujit Kothiwale, Regional Head-

Maharashtra, Stantec India and Mr. Kothari, Representative from Orange County Foundation, Pune.

Followed these presentations a panel discussion was chaired by Dr. Omprakash Kulkarni, Scientist,

Mentor, Technology provider and Consulting Engineer, Nashik.

Integrated Design for Built Environment

Mr. Sujit Kothiwale, Regional Head-Maharashtra, Stantec India

Mr. Sujit Kothiwale began his presentation with a brief overview of Stantec India and the work that they

engage in towards Sustainable Development. He thoroughly used various photographs to show the

integrated designs that support Green approach to explain building design, universal design,

Mr. Sujit Kothiwale Mr. Kothari

(L-R) Mr. Vilas Gogate, Mr. Kothari, Panel Chair- Mr. Omprakash Kulkarni, Mr. Sujit Kothiwale

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sustainability targets, situation plan, floor plans, perspective drawings, vertical sections and facades,

movement and logistic plans.

Renewable Energy Integration for Energy Conservation- A Case Study- Orange

County, Pune

Mr. Kothari- Orange County Foundation Representative

Mr. Vilas Gogate mentioned how using Solar passive Architecture helped the Orange County

Foundation to achieve savings in 40% energy needs by ideal wind flow pattern with natural air

circulation and, ideal door and window openings. He spoke on the use of lithium ion batteries and use

of lime as a substitute for cement done by the Orange County for first time in India.

Use of energy efficient fixtures, Production of renewable energy, Effective utilization of renewable

energy, Solar hot water system were some of the key features of the project.

Session 4- Presentation of Selected Research Papers

GREENER FUTURE: Energy Conservation Methods implemented by Housing

societies in Pune

Ar. Aparna Mhetras, M.Arch D Y Patil College of Architecture

Ar. Aparna Mhetras presented a research study on Energy Conservation Building Methods

implemented by Housing societies in Pune with focus on reduction of Electricity bills (of Sewage

Treatment Plants). The Study was done on Nyati Environ Housing Society, Pune. She observed

adoption of energy saving methods in the society and involvement of the residents and staff in

awareness as well.

Ar. Aparna Mhetras Mr. Pramod Daspute

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Energy Cost Reduction in Commercial sector

Mr. Pramod Daspute, Practicing Energy Auditor

Mr. Pramod Daspute spoke on the current energy scenario and benefits of thermal insulation. Further

he explained opportunities of energy efficiency in commercial sectors, ECBC criteria for HVAC system

and modern design trends in HVAC.

Session 5 - Sustainability in the Built Environment

In this session following speakers made presentation: Ar. Sanjay Patil, Principal Architect, Environ

Planners, Nashik, Ar. Sanjay Prakash, Principal Consultant, SHiFt Studio for Habitat Futures, New

Delhi, Ar. Mili Majumdar, Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI, and Ar. Priyanka Kochhar,

Senior Programme Manager, AdaRSH. Followed by these presentations a panel discussion was

chaired by Ar. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Director, Vk:a architecture, Pune.

Ar. Sanjay Patil Ar. Sanjay Prakash

Ms. Mili Majumdar Ar. Priyanka Kochhar

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Exploring Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Built Environment

Ar. Sanjay Patil, Principal Architect, Environ Planners, Nashik

Ar. Sanjay Patil's pictorial presentation was very convincing to understand that a need of an hour in

architecture would be to create balance between nature, natural ways and modern technology. With

the help of various pictures he well-explained what sustainable architecture seeks to minimize the

negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency by moderation in the use of

materials, energy, and development space. Environ Planners are the first to receive SVAGRIHA Four

Star Certification in Maharashtra.

Sustainability through Appropriate Building Design

Ar. Sanjay Prakash, Principal Consultant, SHiFt Studio for Habitat Futures

Ar. Sanjay Prakash spoke remarkably on safe, Code Compliant Profitable at least Capital Cost. He

explained certain terms like Efficient, Substitution, Sufficiency, Equity, Resilience, and Identity

important as the next frontiers in building designs. He identified six tactics as 'The DNA 'to manage

physical stocks and flows. Use-less, Grow your own, Two-way networks; Store a lot, Transport less and

Exchange were the six tactics.

GRIHA for Fast Track Environmental Clearances

Ms. Mili Majumdar- Director- Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI

Ms. Majumdar started with a brief description about GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat

Assessment) and explained how these ratings can help in overall resource management. She majorly

(L-R) Ar. Priyanka Kochhar, Ar. Sanjay Patil, Ar. Sanjay Prakash, Ms. Mili Majumdar,Panel Chair- Ar. Hrishikesh Kulkarni

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emphasized on the Energy conservation of buildings and gave examples of various GRIHA rated

buildings wherein a five star rated building helped in conserving 70-80% Energy and one star rated

building helped in conserving 35% of Energy. With this she also explained how GRIHA can be helpful

for Fast Track Environmental Clearances.

Economics of GRIHA Rated Buildings

Ar. Priyanka Kochhar, Senior Program Manager- ADaRSH

Ar. Priyanka Kochhar led a very interactive presentation on cost and value of GRIHA Rated Projects.

She spoke on the challenges involved and explained the results of TERI study in commercial and

residential buildings, regarding the incremental cost and savings.

Session 6 – Environmental Clearances for Construction Projects

In this session following speakers made presentation: Dr. Rajesh Biniwale, Principal Scientist (Asst.

Director) NEERI and Member, SEAC III. Followed by presentation, a panel discussion was chaired by

Ar. Anagha Paranjape- Purohit Director, Vk:e environmental, Pune and comprised of Mr. P G

Chavan, Member SEAC III and Dr. Shankar Vishwanath, Member SEACIII.

The session started with presentation on Waste and Waste Water Technologies by Dr. Rajesh

Biniwale. Dr. Biniwale explained the scenario of increasing waste and waste water in India and gave an

informative presentation on the waste water technologies that can be implemented for the

management. Following this presentation a Panel discussion was chaired by Ms. Anagha Paranjape-

Purohit, wherein Dr. Shankar Vishwanath spoke about the rising traffic problem due to new

construction projects. Mr. P G Chavan stressed on provision of adequate water supply, electricity and

playground by every developer, without that the Committee cannot grant environmental clearance to

the project.

Dr. Rajesh Biniwale Panel Discussion- (L-R) Mr. P.G Chavan, Dr. Rajesh Biniwale, Dr. Vishwanath, Ar. Anagha Paranjape- Purohit

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Concluding Note and Vote of Thanks

Ar. Poorva Keskar, on behalf of the entire organizing committee gave a vote of thanks to the eminent

speakers, whose presentations and discussions led a very learning experience for the participants.

She also encouraged the participants to give thoughts and come up with innovative approaches

towards sustainable future in their respective careers and personal lives.

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Glimpses of the Conference

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List of Participants

S.no Name

1 Sujit Kothiwale 2 Sayali Ramesh Birari 3 Sneh Gupta 4 Halagi Pratiksha Prasanna 5 Pradnya Aware 6 Devanshi Shah 7 Saurabh A. Kale 8 Milind Shete 9 Pendse Mrunmayee Vivek

10 Amruta Shrikant Padhye 11 Rohit Brijesh Patil 12 Sagar Vazare

13 Manasi Khanwalkar

14 Arpan Dalal 15 Smita Kasar Patil

16 Chinmay Dhamne 17 Shilpa Chinmay Dhamne 18 Chetan Deoram Sonawane 19 Shekhar S Mahadik 20 Archana Bidwe 21 Prajakta Shringarpure 22 Manali Deshmukh 23 Shivkumar V Narhare 24 Amit A Alai 25 Satish Borade 26 Vivek Jaykhedkar 27 Kuldeep B Chaware 28 Prashant Themaskar 29 Nitesh Patil 30 Agrawal Vijay 31 Priya Bhavsar 32 Nitin Kute 33 Pradeep Kale 34 Vijay Sankhla 35 Prashant Dattatraja Nathe 36 Chapda Piyush D 37 Punit Saraf 38 Ketaki Manolkar 39 Mrinalini Hambarde 40 Satish W More 41 Amit Vikram Pethe 42 Varsha Chordia 43 Vishal Keshav Ghotekar 44 Janhavi Dhage 45 S P Sonawane

46 Prafulla G. Karkhanis 47 Pooja Tendulkar

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48 Aprajita Kaushik 49 Aparna R Mhetras 50 Bal Shankar Gargade 51 Nandan Somnath Malani 52 Dhordepatil Tejaswini Vilas 53 Gadkari Suruchi Suresh 54 Karle Geetanjali Raosaheb 55 Rutuja Gaikhe 56 Asmita Santosh Kale 57 Haribhau Dhundiraj Limaye 58 Bhushan K Kothekar 59 Bhushan Bhalerao 60 Sandesh Kulkarni 61 Sudhir S Yerandole 62 Vineet S Jadhav 63 Tushar Dastane 64 Vivek Saykhedkar 65 Ajinkya Pathak

66 Rutugandha Parasnis 67 Pratiksha Hurpade 68 Akanksha Kembhavi 69 Pournima Agarkar 70 Pranita Randive 71 Vishwa Bhalekar 72 Pooja Dhole 73 Anju Singh 74 Shailee Goswami 75 Sanket Ranade 76 Ar. Pradnya Hublikar 77 Yogesh Kasar Patil 78 Amruta Sawant 79 Shubham Patil

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Thank You for your Participation

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Sustainability Initiatives

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