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5. SPECIAL STUDY

5.1Sustainable Solutions:

Sholinganallur is a bustling city with multiple highways passing through, resulting in high CO2
emissions. The lifestyle in Sholinganallur contributes to pollution issues due to heavy traffic and
continuous resource consumption. Therefore, our priority was to design an environmentally friendly
project using economical, local materials that emit low levels of CO2 and are sustainable. Materials
such as green concrete, low-emissivity glass, wood, and plants were incorporated into the design to
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minimize the project's environmental impact.
5.1.1 Materials Utilized:
1. Sustainable Concrete:
1. Concrete incorporating waste materials, produced without environmental harm, or
exhibiting high performance and sustainable life cycles.
2. Low-Emissivity (Low-E) Glass:
1. Glass treated with a coating to enhance energy efficiency in windows and doors,
originally developed for cold climate insulation.
3. Timber:
1. Processed wood used in construction for framing and finishing, such as beams, planks,
floors, wall panels, and window frames.
4. Metal Mesh:
1. Employed for interior shading and exterior wall coverings to reduce heat buildup
while maintaining external visibility.
5. Greenery:
1. Vegetation providing shade and natural ventilation, reducing direct sunlight exposure,
and absorbing carbon dioxide.

Fig-25. Sustainable Solutions

5.1.2 Solution Impact on Building Performance:
• Dynamic louvers on southern facades decrease direct sunlight in summer and allow sunlight
in winter, providing natural heating and reducing energy consumption.

• Use of Low-E glass minimizes ultraviolet and infrared rays, further reducing energy
consumption.

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