Green Buildings Design to Certification
Environmentally Sustainable Architecture
Design Philosophy
Occupant well-being and comfort
Striking aesthetics with a local flavour
Minimal impact on the environment
Compliant with LEED / GRIHA / IGBC green building rating systems
Design Principles
Occupant well-being and comfort
Access to natural light and ventilation
Natural and healthy finishes for interiors
Accessible to people with special needs
Energy Efficiency
Climate sensitive, passive solar design
Energy saving materials and technology
Water Conservation
Water efficient plumbing fixtures
Rainwater harvesting; waste water reuse
Landscaping using native plants
Sustainable Materials
Natural / low-energy building materials
Entrance Arch, Malgudi
Spa, Malgudi Resort
Academy of Social Entrepreneurship, Kanchipuram
Environmentally Sustainable Architecture
Services
Architecture and space planning
Interior design
Design Projects
Resorts / Retreats
Malgudi – eco-resort, ECR
Utopia – retreat and activity centre, ECR
Residential
Thazham – apartments, Semmenchery
Several residences in Chennai
Commercial / Institutional
Solar Laboratory – Centre for Wind Technology, Chennai
Senior Citizens’ Home, Thirukandalam
Environmental Conservation and Learning Centre, Red Hills, Chennai
Commercial Building, Red Hills, Chennai
Interior Design
Cottages by the Creek – villas, Kodaikanal
Solar Lab, Centre for Wind Technology
Thazham, Apartment Complex
Residence, Uthandi
Green Building Consultancy
Services
Facilitation of LEED, GRIHA and IGBC green building certifications
Feasibility and cost analysis
Technical analysis (see below)
Recommendations of green features with plans and specifications
Preparation of documentation
Liaising with the certification authority
Technical Analysis for Green Buildings
Energy Efficiency
o Energy conservation measures
o Energy modeling and simulation
o Daylight and artificial lighting simulation to optimize lighting design
Water Conservation
o Water conservation technologies
o Water efficient fixtures and systems
Materials
o Eco-friendly building materials
Occupant comfort and well-being
o Daylight and ventilation analysis
o Healthy, non-toxic interior finishes
Marketing Support for Green Projects
Assistance in preparation of marketing collateral highlighting green features
Participation in media interactions
Presentations / awareness sessions for employees and customers
Interactive online presentations for highlighting green features in a project
Training Programmes
Green buildings and Rating Systems
Energy Modeling & Simulation
Daylight Simulation and Analysis
Green Building Consultancy
Green Building Certification Projects
LEED
Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai
o Certified with Gold Rating
Rubics Square – Commercial building, Akshaya Homes, Chennai
o Pre-certified with Platinum Rating
Platina – Commercial IT/ITES building, Olympia Group, Chennai
GRIHA
Office Complex – SIDCO, Chennai
Office Complex – Food Corp. of India, Chennai
Office Complex – C-DAC, Hyderabad
IGBC Green Homes
Certified Projects
Yuga Homes – Shem Park (Gold)
o 1st certified apartment project in Chennai
KGEYES – Eternity (Gold)
Pre-Certified Projects
Akshaya Homes – The Belvedere (Gold)
Express Exclusive (Platinum)
Landmark – Grange (Platinum), Vertica (Gold)
Olympia Group – Enchanté (Platinum), Opaline (Gold), Panache (Gold)
Other on-going projects: M-One (Chennai), Shree (Coimbatore), Entelechy (Chennai), etc.
IGBC New Green Building certification
KSIDC Office Complex, Kochi
Green Folio – Interactive online tool for green buildings
Credentials
Accreditations
LEED AP
o Anupama Mohanram, Director
IGBC AP
o Jaideep Vivekanand, Director
GRIHA – Certified Evaluator / Trainer
o Anupama Mohanram, Director
o Jaideep Vivekanand, Director
Team Strengths
Multi-disciplinary team consisting of Architects, Engineers and Project Management experts
Expertise in Sustainable Architecture, Green Building Materials and Green Construction
Expertise in Energy Modeling, Daylight Simulation and Lighting Simulation
Vast domestic and international experience
Project Management Consultancy
Services
Project Management Consultancy
o Construction planning, scheduling and monitoring as per green building norms
o Coordination between various consultants during construction planning and execution phases
o Ensuring cost control and completion of project as per schedule
Construction Management
o Construction supervision to ensure quality and adherence to environmentally sensitive practices
o Advise on material procurement and purchase orders
o Certification of bills for contractors and suppliers
Other Services
Architectural Graphics
o 3D images and virtual walkthroughs
o Marketing Drawings: Coloured and annotated site plans and floor plans
Interactive Online Marketing Tools
o Folio Live – interactive online presentation for construction projects
o 360 degree virtual views
Folio Live online marketing tool
The Team
Anupama Mohanram, Green Design
B.Arch. – School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Guindy
M.Arch. – Kansas State University
LEED AP, Certified GRIHA Evaluator / Trainer
Over 20 years of design experience with expertise in green buildings
Jaideep Vivekanand, Green Building Consultancy
B.E. – College of Engineering, Guindy
M.S. – Kansas State University
M.B.A. – Kellogg School of Management
IGBC AP, Certified GRIHA Evaluator / Trainer
Over 20 years of project and process management experience
V.A. Mohanram, Project Management Consultancy
B.E. (Civil) – College of Engineering, Guindy
Over 50 years of civil engineering experience
30 years of senior management experience
Expertise in construction and project management
B.R. Ramesh, Green Building Consultancy
B.E. (Civil) – Anna University
IGBC AP
Over 10 years of civil engineering experience
Expertise in energy modeling, lighting and daylight simulations, programming M.S. Venkatesan, Design & Visualization
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Over 8 years of design experience
Expertise in 3D modeling, walkthroughs and other visualization techniques Sundarraj, Design & CAD Drafting
Diploma in Civil Engineering
5 years of design and drafting experience
Expertise in architectural drafting, 3D modeling
Site supervision and coordination Ramavel STC, Graphics & CAD Drafting 5 years of graphics and drafting experience
Expertise in architectural drafting and graphics
Site supervision and coordination
Outreach
Articles in The Hindu featuring Green Evolution
Article featuring Green Evolution’s recent residential project – February 16, 2013 http://www.greenevolution.in/Images/TheHindu-Feb2013.jpg
Article featuring Green Evolution’s recent residential project – January 5, 2013
http://www.thehindu.com/features/homes-and-gardens/spaces/article4272424.ece
Article featuring Ar. Anupama Mohanram in The Hindu – August 29, 2010
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article601395.ece
Articles written by Ar. Anupama Mohanram for The Hindu – Property Plus
Article on the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) – December 9, 2009
http://www.hindu.com/pp/2009/12/19/stories/2009121950020100.htm
Article on the GRIHA rating system – October 10, 2009 http://www.hindu.com/pp/2009/10/10/stories/2009101050010100.htm
Article on low flow water fixtures and water efficient closets – August 22, 2009
http://www.hindu.com/pp/2009/08/22/stories/2009082250010100.htm
Article on apartment complexes in Chennai that have registered for the Green Homes certification – August 1, 2009
http://www.hindu.com/pp/2009/08/01/stories/2009080150020100.htm
Seminars and Lectures on Green Buildings
“Green Buildings and Green Building Rating Systems” Amritha University, Coimbatore – February 2012
“Building your own eco-friendly house”
Trek Polamma, Trekking Symposium, IIT Chennai – March 2011
“A Green Evolution of Construction in India”
PWD Kattida Mayam Training Programme – December 2010
“A Green Evolution of Construction in India” World Energy Conservation Day Seminar
Energy and Fuel Users’ Association of India, Chennai – December 2010
“Green Evolution – Implications for the Paint Industry”
How can the paint industry thrive by participating in the green building movement. 24th IPA Paint Conference, Chennai Convention Center – February 2009
Services at a Glance
No. 16, Nehru Nagar 1st Street, Adyar, Chennai 600020
044-4201-8369 [email protected] / www.greenevolution.in
Apartment Complex, Chennai
Farmhouse, Cheyyur Senior Citizens’ Home, Red Hills
Educational Institution
Architecture
o Design of environmentally sustainable buildings
o Green interior design
Green building consultancy
o Facilitation of LEED / GRIHA / IGBC green building certifications
o Green building design guidance
o Energy modeling, daylight simulation and artificial lighting simulation
o Marketing support for green building projects
o Training on Green Buildings and Green Building Rating Systems
Project Management Consultancy and Construction Management
Architectural Graphics
Gallery
School, Kanchipuram