My OperaEnergy efficient homes
Friday, May 9, 2008 2:51:58 AM
The homes at BCIL Collective are being built with not a single brick, clay tile or burnt clay block being used — because all three materials are energy-intensive in manufacture, apart from using precious top soil that threatens agriculture. This project also uses energy-efficient building blocks that reduce heat gain in every house.
“Mainstreaming sustainability is the challenge before all of us, into the future,” Hariharan, CEO of BCIL said. “We believe that BCIL Collective will be an example for the industry to emulate, in creating sustainable urban settlements.”
Anup Naik, architect, BCIL, said dependence on urban infrastructure was going to come down drastically, specially in this case, with a 40% reduction in power bills and 100% fresh air systems. A unique feature at this residential campus are the low-maintenance, low-cost energy-saving ‘air-conditioning’ systems that are ecologically sustainable. The air conditioning system at BCIL Collective is a combination of earth tunnel ventilation, night cooling systems as well as ‘a forced ventilation system’ called ‘Stack Effect’. All of these are simple in creation and high on energy saving and comfort brought to every home.
“Mainstreaming sustainability is the challenge before all of us, into the future,” Hariharan, CEO of BCIL said. “We believe that BCIL Collective will be an example for the industry to emulate, in creating sustainable urban settlements.”
Anup Naik, architect, BCIL, said dependence on urban infrastructure was going to come down drastically, specially in this case, with a 40% reduction in power bills and 100% fresh air systems. A unique feature at this residential campus are the low-maintenance, low-cost energy-saving ‘air-conditioning’ systems that are ecologically sustainable. The air conditioning system at BCIL Collective is a combination of earth tunnel ventilation, night cooling systems as well as ‘a forced ventilation system’ called ‘Stack Effect’. All of these are simple in creation and high on energy saving and comfort brought to every home.
