Finally, a learning Environment that truly considers the environment! HITAM is making a distinctive Green Mark at Medchal in Hyderabad. The First Green Silver Rated Educational Institute in the Country, HITAM is stepping towards setting up a model for a Sustainable Institute.

An enhancement of 25% in the performance of students is noticed because of the Green Build. Fresh air enters the building 20 times an hour unlike any ordinary construction. This assists in maintaining healthier oxygen levels and in getting rid of carbon di-oxide which, in turn aids better concentration. Abundant sunlight enters the building at all times and yet, heat is kept out. Temperature is regulated accordingly during all seasons with the help of the cooling towers and relevant technology. Thus, the differentiating factors are plenty.

Prime technical features of the brand new Green campus at Gaudavelli -

Energy & Atmosphere

Envelope: Double skin Fly ash based wall with 25mm air cavity and Double-glazed low U glass to minimize the heat ingress into the building

HVAC: Passive Downdraft evaporative cooling(PDEC) for keeping all the classrooms Air Cooled throughout the year to a temperature of 29 degree Centigrade and
Two stage evaporative cooling to minimize energy consumption of the Air Conditioned Computer labs and support electricity demand management

Optimum Energy: 25% less energy consumption, compared to conventional building by adopting above measures

Indoor Environmental Quality

Prescribed fresh air level of 15cfm in all indoor areas through the PDEC

Low Emitting Materials: Low VOC sealant/carpets/composite woods/paints to maintain the indoor environmental quality

Daylight & views: Computer simulation to ensure 95% daylight building and Views through windows by at least 95% of regularly occupied areas

Materials & Resource

Resource Reuse: More than 10% refurbished/salvaged building materials from old college premise minimizing the use of Virgin materials

Recycled Content: More than 60% of materials with high % recycled content used in the building construction e.g. Acoustic ceiling, Steel, Glass, Ceramic tile, MDF wood

Regional materials: More than 60% of the building materials sourced from within 500 miles from the project site to support local economy and minimize transportation leading to automobile pollution

Water Efficiency

Independent Sewage Treatment for the entire campus

Water Efficient Landscaping

- Minimum Discharge Building (50% waste water recycling)
- Native plants to minimize water requirement for irrigation
- High efficiency irrigation system like sprinklers & drip

Water Use Reduction

43% reduction in water usage by using water efficient fittings �" dual flush toilet, waterless urinals, low flow fixtures etc.

Sites Ecology

- Limiting building foot print to have more open spaces for landscaping
- Shower & changing facilities for the bicyclists, battery operated vehicle’s charging facility
- Rainwater recharge pits to ensure zero discharge to municipal drainage
- Shading for the impervious areas to minimize the heat island effect

Confederation of Indian Industry Green Building Centre (CIIGBC), USGBC, Price & Myers (Sustainability) UK, Inertia Architects, GAR Landscape, various prestigious engineering consultants and an Independent Commissioning Agency are involved in setting up this Model Campus. The Building is also being presented for the Prestigious LEED Rating by USGBC, USA.

We do not just preach, we practice too!