Open AccessLow Cost Green Retrofit for Office
Author(s) -
Tushar Jadhav,
Avireddy Prithviraj Reddy,
Pranati Boddupally,
Rheya Shaajo,
Richa Reji
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of recent technology and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2277-3878
DOI - 10.35940/ijrte.b2899.078219
Subject(s) - architectural engineering , green building , indoor air quality , ventilation (architecture) , sustainability , air conditioning , roof , green roof , energy conservation , efficient energy use , thermal comfort , quality (philosophy) , civil engineering , engineering , environmental science , environmental economics , environmental engineering , mechanical engineering , ecology , philosophy , physics , electrical engineering , epistemology , economics , biology , thermodynamics
Building retrofit programme has received significant attention in recent years. This article aims to make a contribution towards low cost green retrofit for office application. The retrofit options suggested in this study includes ventilation system, efficient lighting system, potted plants for better indoor air quality and thermal insulation to walls and roof. The detailed analysis of proposed ventilation system is included in the present study. The comparison between proposed ventilation system with existing air conditioning system is also analyzed. The study demonstrates an efficient way towards achieving low cost green retrofit. The outcomes of this case study will increase the confidence among stakeholders in promoting energy conservation and sustainability.