BSA Staff Quarters and Ladies Hostel
The B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, located in Chennai, has prepared students in India to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology for over 32 years. In addition to inspiring innovation among its students, the university has also chosen to improve its campus by adding green buildings. The new women’s residences and staff quarters have many green features that have all been implemented at no additional cost to the university. When utility bills are taken into consideration, the result is a positive sum gain.
The university has many green features such as solar hot water collectors and energy-saving lighting systems to reduce energy consumption, and UPVC windows to reduce embodied energy in materials. Located in a region that experiences frequent droughts and shortages of water, the university can also conserve its supply of water with the help of low-flow showerheads and faucets and dual flush water closets. The university hopes to use EDGE for future buildings on the campus, to further its resource-efficient and environmentally-friendly approach.
The B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute has received final EDGE certification from GBCI India.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window to wall ratio, reflective paint and tiles for the roof, energy-efficient ceiling fans in all rooms, energy-saving lighting and solar hot water collectors.
Water
Low-flow showerheads and faucets and dual flush water closets.
Materials
Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks for internal and external walls, stone tiled flooring and UPVC window frames.
Location
Seethakathi Estate, Vandalur Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048 India
Stage
Final EDGE Certification
Date
April 1, 2018
Floor Space (m2)
25,846
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
142.7
Client Details
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.