Technopark Phase III Gets Gold Rating by IGBC

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has pre-certified the Technopark Phase-III Building as GOLD under the LEED India rating System. This is for the first time that a facility of Technopark is being awarded a Green Building Certificate. The construction activities of this structure with a built up area of 10 Lakh Sq. Ft. is progressing very fast. This is also the largest and the landmark IT Building of Technopark and the State of Kerala. The IT building at Phase III campus has been Pre-Certified by IGBC after Two Level Review System considering various factors inherent in project design and implementation.

Green Building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building. The upcoming IT building will be equipped with energy efficient HVAC system by usage of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Heat Recovery Wheels, etc. Water cooled centrifugal chillers with high COP will be installed. Cooling system that ensures adequate ventilation and proper filtration can have a positive impact on indoor air quality. This will not only sustain good health but also enhance productivity of the occupants. Double glazing with low U value that resists heat transmittance to building interiors will be employed. Natural lighting will be utilized to the maximum extent. Other control devices include day light sensors, occupancy sensors etc. to conserve energy. Renewable energy sources would be tapped wherever possible.

The design was conceived by internationally acclaimed Mumbai based Architect Hafeez Contractor in association with the consortium partner Iyer & Mahesh of Trivandrum.

Apart from the IT Building, the Phase III campus spread over an area of 90 Acres will have common facilities like electrical substation, water distribution system, sewage treatment plant, food courts, shopping malls, bus station etc. One important attraction is the rain water harvesting facility being created in the campus. The pond will have a surface area of 8500m2 and a volume of 10,000m3. All these facilities have been designed in compliance with the requirements of green buildings.

Land parcels have also been allotted to few companies including HCL in the campus. Developmental works by these organizations are also progressing.   This Green Building Facility targeted to be leased out to multiple tenants from around the world is expected to be operational by the end of 2011.

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