Green Building - also known as sustainable, ecological, environmentally friendly or high performance building - is the practice of:
Increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials; and
Protecting and restoring human health and the environment, throughout the building life-cycle: siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.
In other words, a green building is a structure that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout its life-cycle. These objectives expand and complement the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.
Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:
Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources
Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity
Reducing waste, pollution and environment degradation
For example, green buildings may incorporate sustainable materials in their construction (e.g., reused, recycled-content, or made from renewable resources); create healthy indoor environments with minimal pollutants (e.g., reduced product emissions); and/or feature landscaping that reduces water usage (e.g., by using native plants that survive without extra watering).
Buildings have an enormous impact on the environment, human health, and the economy. The successful adoption of green building strategies can maximize both the economic and environmental performance of buildings.
There are three primary rating systems in India: GRIHA, IGBC and BEE.
GRIHA stands for "Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment" and has been developed keeping in mind the various conditions and requirements specific to the design and construction of green buildings in India.
IGBC stands for "Indian Green Building Council" and provides the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings for green buildings devised in the United States in India.
The Bureau of Energy Efficieny (BEE) launched a Star Rating Programme in 2009, for office buildings in order to accelerate the Energy Efficiency activities in commercial buildings. The programme developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, BEE is based on actual performance of the building, in terms of specific energy usage (in kWh/sq m/year).
DRI...Your Green HVAC Partner
DRI has established a reputation around the world for technology innovations and industry leadership in Fresh Air Treatment Products and Solutions which help maintain healthy IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) and recover energy from exhaust air, resulting in considerable reduction in installed tonnage and utility bills. They also assist in enhancing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), maintaining desired temperature and humidity and increasing productivity.
Why DRI ?
Largest global producer of Enthalpy Wheels
# 1 in performance… worldwide
The fi rst choice of engineers and consultants
Highest Recovery Efficiency
Highest RER Value
Has received 100% Success Rate from AHRI for 7 consecutive years
Integrated rotor manufacturing facility
World class rotor (enthalpy as well as desiccant) Test Facilities
DRI Products assist in earning Substantial Green Building LEED Points for
Benefits of EcoFresh Fresh Air Treatment Range. . . Beyond Payback
Better * Humidity Control * Energy Recovery and * Enhanced IAQ at lower Energy costs
Pre-conditions incoming fresh air
Easily integrated/retrofitted into new/existing ventilation systems
Delivers fresh air throughout the year in a cost efficient way
Helps to meet ventilation standard without raising energy costs
Allows reduction in fresh air tonnage by 30% to 65%
Standard and customized options
Ideal for
• Hospitals • Hotels • Shopping Malls • Airports • Recreational Clubs • Offices • Auditoriums • Educational Institutes and all other Conditioned Spaces
* Currently not available in USA, Europe & some other countries. Check with us for details.
Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) - DRI Ultima Series
DOAS allows designers the D&Q (Divide and Conquer) approach in which DOAS takes care of the fresh air and internal latent load. The parallel system takes care of the internal sensible load.
Unitary system - single point responsibility
Constant Supply Air conditions through out the year
Green Buildings, Hospitals, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Airports, Offices and other conditioned Commercial Spaces.
* Currently not available in USA, Europe & some other countries. Check with us for details.
Evaporative Cooling Systems
Increased Ventilation : DRI's Evaporative Cooling Pads & Systems help to meet recommendations for naturally ventilated spaces specially that of industrial, commercial spaces and greenhouses.
Full range available : To address your requirements of spot cooling, commercial cooling and industrial cooling.
Ideal for
• Poultry Farms • Green Houses • Breeding Areas • Mushroom Farming • Livestocks • Agrihot • Floriculture • Workshops • Generator Unit Rooms • Textile Processing Units • Commercial and Industrial Areas
* Currently not available in USA, Europe & some other countries. Check with us for details.