{"id":139178,"date":"2024-10-22T19:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T14:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=139178"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:29:38","slug":"high-performance-building","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/high-performance-building","title":{"rendered":"High Performance Building"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the pressures of climate mitigation as well as adaptation, High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are emerging as essential solutions in the construction sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is a High-Performance Building (HPB)?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-139141 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/227-6717ac22a3d3f.webp\" alt=\"High-Performance Building\" width=\"450\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/227-6717ac22a3d3f.webp 772w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/227-6717ac22a3d3f-300x257.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/227-6717ac22a3d3f-768x659.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &#8220;high-performance building&#8221; means a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, <\/span><b>including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance, and occupant productivity.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unnati Building in Greater Noida and Indira Paryavaran Bhawan New Delhi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term was first used in the<\/span><b> Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to outline the concept of a highly-efficient and sustainable type of building.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPBs are designed to address <\/span><b>both urban and climate challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising energy and water consumption, and cutting operational costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They integrate climate-adaptive designs that enhance occupant well-being, making them attractive to businesses and residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Criteria For Designating a Building as High-Performance<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of being one standard,<\/span><b> \u2018term high-performance building\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is actually an <\/span><b>umbrella term covering a variety of existing standards.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s\u00a0 helpful to think of it as a replacement for the vague \u201cgreen building\u201d designation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>LEED Vs Well Building Certification Criteria<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED is the internationally-recognized standard-bearer for green building certification. The program provides a framework that measure<\/span><b>s cost-efficient and healthy indoor environments.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because LEED offers a number of certifications, the flexibility of the program means that almost any building can work towards green status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>WELL Building Standard<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major standard, WELL\u2019s goa<\/span><b>l focuses on the health and wellness of building occupants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard awards point based on a building\u2019s performance in the areas of air quality, water purity, nourishment, light quality, availability of fitness facilities, occupant comfort, and emotional or mental well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Environmental and Financial Benefits of High-Performance Building (HPB)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Energy Optimisation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HPBs reduce energy consumption and operational costs, which increases property value and offers access to carbon financing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Better Living standard: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They improve indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and overall occupant well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reduced Carbon Emission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: HPBs also contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector, which is responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Policy Support for High-Performance Building (HPB) Worldwide<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>European Union: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Green Deal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> targets<\/span><b> climate neutrality by 2050,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mandating energy-efficient building designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7992%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: rgba(184, 165, 217, 0.53); text-align: left; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #000000;\"><b>Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>GRIHA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a national rating system<\/span><b> developed by TERI in 2007<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adopted by India&#8217;s<\/span><b> Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><b>evaluates buildings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on their environmental performance over their entire life cycle, aiming to minimize resource consumption, waste generation, and ecological impact.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system assesses buildings at <\/span><b>three stages: pre-construction, planning\/construction, and operation\/maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focusing on resource efficiency (energy, water, land, etc.) and occupant well-being.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRIHA encourages reduced greenhouse gas emissions<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> energy and water conservation, and recycling. It supports sustainable urban development and is aligned with national guidelines such as the<\/span><b> Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC).<\/b><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Its target is to achieve reduced pollution, enhanced user comfort, and increased productivity in Constructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Germany:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> KfW Bank provides low-interest loans for energy-efficient projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Denmark:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The BR18 building codes offer incentives for sustainable construction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>United States:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Programs like <\/span><b>Energy Star and LEED certifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourage energy-efficient buildings, offering <\/span><b>tax credits for green-building initiatives.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>India&#8217;s Approach to High-Performance Buildings<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>India is promoting energy-efficient buildings under its National Action Plan on Climate Change through the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), which aims to reduce energy demand by up to 30%.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 3,000 sustainable projects have been registered under the<\/span><b> Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while the<\/span><b> Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has certified over 14,000 projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities like Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune offer incentives such as higher floor area ratios for buildings that meet<\/span><b> ECBC standards.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Changes Promoting HPBs<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduced cost of Construction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The initial cost difference between conventional buildings and HPBs is shrinking as green technologies become more affordable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lower operating cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPBs can deliver significant energy savings at little or no incremental costs.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Infosys\u2019 energy-efficient campuses have reduced energy consumption by up to 45%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Increased Property Value <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: HPBs command higher property values due to lower operating costs, smaller environmental footprints, and increased demand from environmentally conscious buyers and tenants.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, green-certified commercial properties attract premium rents and higher occupancy rates; some notable<\/span><b> Green Certified properties are ITC\u2019s Green Centre in Gurugram, TCS Siruseri IT Park in Chennai, and Nirlon Knowledge Park in Mumbai.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Diversified instruments for funding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon financing allows developers to convert the carbon savings of HPBs into financial value, securing<\/span><b> funding through carbon credits.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In regions with <\/span><b>carbon pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as the European Union and China,<\/span><b> HPBs can generate tradable carbon credits <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by reducing emissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Green bonds and climate-focused funds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like those from the World Bank and Green Climate Fund, also provide financial support for HPBs, helping offset upfront costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.043%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 130.811%; 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