The DLF Centre Court Green Building Project Case Study

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The DLF Centre Court Green Building Project Case Study


Company Overview DLF Limited is the largest commercial real estate developer in India. It

was founded by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh in 1946 and is based in New Delhi, India. DLF developed residential colonies in Delhi such as

Shivaji Park (their first development), Model Town, Rajouri Garden,

Krishna Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Kailash Colony, and

Hauz Khas. DLF builds residential, office, and retail properties.


Company Overview


DLF Centre Court Case Study

This case study show’s how DLF transformed the Centre Court Office Building towards becoming one of the most energy efficient and sustainable buildings in the nation.

For the last 3 years, the DLF Centre Court has undergone several major equipment retrofits changing its operations towards conducting the highest sustainable best practices.

DLF’s dedication towards Energy Efficiency & Sustainability is reflected by its companywide Commitment and Leadership.


DLF Centre Court Case Study

This project started with the vision of reaching the highest level of sustainability and energy efficiency possible. DLF is committed as a industry leader working towards transforming “ALL” of its office buildings across the nation. The DLF Centre Court LEED Gold project consisted of putting together a knowledgeable team of vendor partners interested in contributing to this one of a kind undertaking.


The DLF Centre Court Project details

• Located in Gurgaon

• Class-A Office Building / Multi Tenant

• Built in 2002 – 17 Years Old

• Approximately 249147 Sq.Ft.

• 2014 EPA ENERGY STAR Rating 81

• 2014 Electrical Cost at INR 220per/Sq.Ft.


The DLF Centre Court Sustainability Overview

LEED Summary - The DLF Centre Court Building Submitted its project to the U.S. Green Building Council in January 2014 earning ”66” LEED Credits Qualifying for GOLD Level Certification. (2014)

ENERGY STAR Summary – The DLF Centre Court Building has Achieved an ENERGY STAR Score of “81” Rating in 2014 and is now stands for 89 ENERGY STAR RATING.


The DLF Centre Court Case Study Sustainability Overview

• Over 3,93,000 Kilowatts of Energy Saved Annually

• 390 (MtCO2e) Emissions Reduced Annually

• Over 6,50,000 Gallons of Water Saved Annually

• Over 80% Waste Diverted from Landfill to Recycling

• 100% of carbon offsets through use of carbon credits

• “Strategic alliance with USGBC to continuously improve performance of building.


“Strategic Vendor Team”

1. Green Building Consultant: Firstgreen Consulting Pvt Ltd

2. Facility Maintenance: Cushman & Wakefield

3. HVAC: DLF Power & Services Ltd.

The DLF Centre Court “LEED Project Team”

Project Team Administrator – Gautam Dey, Vice President, DPSL Project Team Manager – Aarti Dhar, Manager, DPSL. Project Team Members Sanjay Vashishtha, Firstgreen Consulting Deepak Chauhan, DPSL Gopal Sharma, Building Manager


The DLF Centre Court Energy Management Strategies

Started Comprehensive Energy Management Plan

1. Energy Profile, Identify High Energy Uses & Users & Set-Goals

2. Evaluate & Prioritize New Technology Implementation

3. Continue Implementation of Cost Saving

Opportunities with Measuring Results


The DLF Centre Court Energy Management Strategies

Largest Areas of Energy Consumption Identified & Upgraded HVAC Systems.

Lighting

HVAC

Plugs

Misc.Bldg

Energy Use Breakdown - Major Loads

12% 22%

18%

48%


The DLF Centre Court Energy Management

• Chiller Plant Identified as Energy Load with Single Biggest Savings Opportunities

• Improved Plant Efficiency from

• VFD installation on pumps and motors

• Lift efficiency initiatives

• IOT based technology adoption

• Smart metering and submetering


The DLF Centre Court Major energy saving measures

Using Next Generation Technologies

By replacing old pumps through energy efficient pumps

Optimisation of cooling towers

Transformer standby loss reduction and many more

The DLF Centre Court Reduced over 393000 Kilowatts of Energy Saving INR 31.4 Lac


The DLF Centre Court Exterior Building Upgrade

• Turf grass reduced to 5% from 10%

• Vegetated area adopted native species for water use reduction in landscaping.

• Reduced Heat Island Effect due to underground parking.


The DLF Centre Court

Water Conservation Strategies - Building

• Water Efficient Toilets & Urinals Installed

• Hands Free Faucets Installed

• Low flow fixtures installed


The DLF Centre Court Water Conservation Strategies -

Landscaping

• The DLF Centre Court Uses 100% Reclaimed Water for Irrigation

• Smart Controls Utilizing Drip Irrigation Used

• Drought Resistant & Native Plants Installed

• Open Space is Maintained for 25% of Project

• Sustainable Landscape Practices are Performed

• Environmentally Safe Chemicals Used

• Landscape Waste Composted Off-Site



Waste Management Program

• Implemented Comprehensive Waste Management Program

• Current Waste Diversion Rate at 80%

• E - Recycling Conducted Throughout Year

• Tenant Education Sessions Conducted Throughout Year

• Web-Based Recycling Program Dashboard Developed

• Comprehensive Waste Audit Conducted

• Construction Recycling Program Standard Used

• Battery & Lamp Recycling Program in Place


The DLF Centre Court Purchasing Policy

• EPA Sustainable Purchasing Program Used as Standard

• Energy Efficient Lighting Supplies Used

• Green Cleaning Supplies Purchased

• Sustainable Supplies Purchased for All retrofits furniture



Operational Best Practices

• Web Based Tenant communication

• Web Based Preventive Maintenance / customer care unit

• Drawing Vault, Web Based System Used for Buildings database and drawings

• Paperless Utility Bill Payment Service Used


The DLF Centre Court Tenant Education & Outreach

• Annual Earth Day Events Conducted

• Posters installed for water and energy savings

• Waste recycling and reuse campaigns

• Tenant Electronic Lobby Board Used to Update & Notify Tenants of Building Sustainable Activities


The DLF Centre Court USGBC certification

LEED Gold Certification – Early adopter in India for green building EBOM certification LEED EBOM 2009


DLF’s ISO certification

• ISO 9001

• ISO 14001

• ISO 18001


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The DLF Centre Court Green Building Project Case Study

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