In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 °C (above pre-industrial level), as outlined in the Paris Agreement, nations have been striving to transition towards a net-zero economy. This challenge is particularly pronounced for India, where the dual goals of fulfilling developmental aspirations …
Aloysius Xavier Lopez Customers must look whether pre-construction pest control measures are part of the standard specifications offered by the builder. Disinfectants being sprayed at a construction site in Adambakkam. CHENNAI: S.Maruthavanan, who owns an apartment in Abhiramapuram, recently had an unforeseen expenditure of thousands of rupees as his home …
The study focuses on the context of the scope of different strategies for carbon emission reduction from existing and new R&D; technologies in the residential and commercial building sector of the developing countries. In order to do that it highlights the range of technologies and goods which could be applied …
In India, there are several norms, regulations, codes and standards to establish energy efficient buildings that have been evolved by various ministries and government bodies. The MNRE invited consultants to bid for an assignment which shall harmonize various energy efficiency and renewable energy related codes/standards/ norms and guidelines for buildings …
International cooperation is a cornerstone of efforts to combat climate change. The achievement of global climate change mitigation goals will require significant investment in emissions reduction in developing countries. International cooperation will be essential in providing the needed finance, capacity building, and technology transfer and development. To help advance international …
High rise building owners do not seem to adhere to fire safety measures in the State which has put the Fire and Emergency Service Department in a piquant position. As the numbers of high rise buildings are increasing in Goa
RBI bags certificates for its energy efficient buildings government and private organizations are queuing up for five star ratings for their office buildings from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (bee). The Bureau rates buildings on a scale of one to five depending on how efficiently they use energy. The scheme …
Agencies sanctioning construction projects in Delhi are at loggerheads Government agencies like the Public Works Department and the Delhi Development Authority are expected to construct buildings and roads to develop the city. Normally such infrastructure projects are considered essential to public interest. Recently, however, media reports suggest differences between and …
This paper outlines the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission trends in the residential and commercial sectors in Japan. The results showed that the increase in residential energy consumption in Japan is mainly caused by the widespread use of heating equipment, hot water supply apparatus, and other household electrical appliances. …
This paper reviews the literature concerning the energy savings that can be achieved through optimized building shape and form, improved building envelopes, improved efficiencies of individual energyusing devices, alternative energy using systems in buildings, and through enlightened occupant behavior and operation of building systems. Cost information is also provided. Both …
The Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has served as a landmark document to influence humanity
The residents of Erathna area staged a protest in front of a worksite of the proposed private hydro power plant with a capacity of 6.5 kilowatts on the banks of the Kuruganga at Lassakanda. More than 200 protestors participated, accusing the contractors of the project of blasting rocks without the …
Based on extensive research conducted over the past four years, the Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) project has developed recommendations and an actionable roadmap to transform the building sector. The project began with a comprehensive inventory of current and future building stock and modeled the impacts of consumer preferences and …
Urbanization has a dynamic relationship with the physical environment. Urban and rural environments differ substantially in their microclimate. These climatic differences are primarily caused by the alteration on the surface of earth by human constructions and the release of artificially created energy into the environment. Inadvertent climate changes induced by …
Simmering resentment against major developments in rural Goa-famous for its exotic beaches and idyllic rural countryside-has exploded in protests against allegedly corrupt local administrators.
Meteorology plays an important role in the design, alignment and orientation of buildings, streets and urban colonies. Mitigative measures to ameliorate adverse impacts in tropical climates are suggested.
This study of sectoral energy sector in India provides sector, country and ultimately global analysis of energy use patterns at the level of subsectors and end uses.Finds that electricity consumption is expected to increase fast, driven by the demand of the residential and commercial sectors that add to the already …
The IEA projects global primary energy demand could grow by 55% from 2005 to 2030, raising serious energy security and environmental sustainability concerns. How will we meet energy demand? How will we mitigate the resulting 57% increase in carbon dioxide emissions? Rapidly implementing energy efficiency measures is the crucial first …
Babu K Peter | ENS Kochi THE Sabari Rail project is all set to chug into history. After 14 years of surveys and discussions, it is a NO for the project. The Environment Impact Assessment study jointly conducted by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in association with Kerala State Biodiversity …
