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Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing Sector in Andhra Pradesh: A Way Forward

By Sameer Maithel & Anandh S Krishna, GKSPL/Indo-Swiss BEEP on June 9, 2020

Sameer Maithel is the Founder Director of Greentech Knowledge Solutions Pvt Ltd and Co-Head Indo-Swiss BEEP. Sameer is a mechanical engineer by training and his main area of interest are energy planning, monitoring & analysis of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, building energy efficiency, dissemination of clean energy technologies etc.
Anandh S Krishna is the program officer in Greentech Knowledge Solutions Pvt Ltd and a mechanical engineer by…

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HOW WILL WE LOOK AT THERMAL COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS POST COVID-19?

By Saswati Chetia Architect & Sr. Programme Officer, GKSPL / Indo-Swiss BEEP on May 12, 2020

Saswati is the Senior Programme Officer at Greentech Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd and an architect by training who works on building design. She has previous experience with an architectural firm (Deependra Prashad Architects & Planners) and is a certified GRIHA trainer and evaluator. Saswati specialises in energy-efficient building design, program management, building energy code development, and day-light analysis. She has a B. Arch from NIT, Bhopal and…

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Eco-Niwas Samhita: The quintessential code for the Indian Residential Building Sector

By Greentech Knowledge Solutions (P) Ltd on April 15, 2020

Greentech Knowledge Solutions is a Research and Advisory firm which offers services and solutions for improving energy efficiency in buildings, improving resource efficiency in the production of building materials and deployment of decentralized renewable energy systems. Our spectrum of services ranges from assessment of technologies, development of design concepts and design advice, policy research and advocacy, & training and knowledge dissemination. It also serves as the Indian…

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Simple Steps for a Thermally Comfortable House That Everyone Can Adopt

By Saswati Chetia Architect & Sr. Programme Officer, GKSPL / Indo-Swiss BEEP on January 21, 2019

Saswati is the Senior Programme Officer at Greentech Knowledge Solutions Pvt. Ltd and an architect by training who works on building design. She has previous experience with an architectural firm (Deependra Prashad Architects & Planners) and is a certified GRIHA trainer and evaluator. Saswati specialises in energy efficient building design, program management, building energy code development, and day-light analysis. She has a B. Arch from NIT, Bhopal…

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On the way to easy accessible calculation methods with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) freeware for optimisation of natural ventilation in dense urban context in India

By Pierre Jaboyedoff on October 24, 2018

Pierre Jaboyedoff has more than 30 years of experience in energy-efficient buildings and solar energy applications. He is a partner in Effin’Art Sarl and is an expert in the development and application of high-performance, innovative, and climate-responsive solutions ranges from industry to data centres. Pierre was instrumental in the establishment of the Rolex Learning Centre, one of Europe’s lowest energy consuming buildings. Pierre has also worked extensively…

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Shading Options You Can Consider if You Live in India

By Ashok B Lall on September 2, 2018

Prof. Ashok B. Lall is an eminent architect and principal of Ashok B Lall Architects in Delhi. The firm has executed several well-known projects in India, including the headquarters of Development Alternatives in New Delhi. Prof. Lall is a strong advocate of low energy sustainable architecture. He also engages in architectural education and is a visiting professor at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.

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KEEP YOUR HOME NATURALLY COOL BY USING EXTERNAL SHADING

By Ashok B Lall on August 27, 2018

Prof. Ashok B. Lall is an eminent architect and principal of Ashok B Lall Architects in Delhi. The firm has executed several well-known projects in India, including the headquarters of Development Alternatives in New Delhi. Prof. Lall is a strong advocate of low energy sustainable architecture. He also engages in architectural education and is a visiting professor at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.

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