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    This case study describes the BCIL Tzed Homes residential project in Bangalore, which achieved an IGBC Platinum rating. The project utilized sustainable features like soil-stabilized blocks, maximized use of renewable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar power. It diverted over 75% of construction waste from landfills and achieved a 17% recyclable material content. Indoor spaces had good daylighting and ventilation. The project was the first multi-dwelling development to receive IGBC Platinum and demonstrated efficient treatment of swimming pool water without chemicals.

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    This case study describes the BCIL Tzed Homes residential project in Bangalore, which achieved an IGBC Platinum rating. The project utilized sustainable features like soil-stabilized blocks, maximized use of renewable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar power. It diverted over 75% of construction waste from landfills and achieved a 17% recyclable material content. Indoor spaces had good daylighting and ventilation. The project was the first multi-dwelling development to receive IGBC Platinum and demonstrated efficient treatment of swimming pool water without chemicals.

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    This case study describes the BCIL Tzed Homes residential project in Bangalore, which achieved an IGBC Platinum rating. The project utilized sustainable features like soil-stabilized blocks, maximized use of renewable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar power. It diverted over 75% of construction waste from landfills and achieved a 17% recyclable material content. Indoor spaces had good daylighting and ventilation. The project was the first multi-dwelling development to receive IGBC Platinum and demonstrated efficient treatment of swimming pool water without chemicals.

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    This case study describes the BCIL Tzed Homes residential project in Bangalore, which achieved an IGBC Platinum rating. The project utilized sustainable features like soil-stabilized blocks, maximized use of renewable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar power. It diverted over 75% of construction waste from landfills and achieved a 17% recyclable material content. Indoor spaces had good daylighting and ventilation. The project was the first multi-dwelling development to receive IGBC Platinum and demonstrated efficient treatment of swimming pool water without chemicals.

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    CASE STUDY: BCIL TZED HOMES

    KEY PARAMETERS

    Occupancy Type Residential Apartments


    Built up area 490,000 Sq. ft
    Completed September 2009
    Location Bangalore
    Green consultant En3 Sustainability Solutions
    Rating System GREEN HOMES
    Rating Achieved PLATINUM

    BCIL’s Tzed Homes is a Residential campus located in East Bangalore with 76 apartments, 15 independent homes on 5 Acres of
    Site Area. Tzed Homes sports a number of green features like utilization of Soil stabilized blocks in the residential sector,
    Reduction of plastered surfaces within each home, Largest possible utilization of Rubber wood for doors, No import of water, no
    export of waste, no industrial floors, no toxic paints, Capital savings of approx 20,000 tonnes of Carbon emissions and
    Operational savings of approx 1500 tonnes of Carbon emissions. This is the first residential project to have sought CER credits

    Case Study of BCIL Tzed Homes Page 1 of 3


    SITE SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
    Well connected with public facilities in terms of transportation
    The project retains natural topography up to 39.94% of site area.
    Provision of high solar reflectance & thermal emittance
    products and vegetation on roof for 77% of roof area.
    Car parking spaces for the visitors with electric charging
    facilities.

    WATER EFFICIENCY
    The project achieved 18% usage of turf for landscape and drought tolerance of 87%.
    Efficient water management techniques for rain water harvesting, grey water treatment for landscaping and flushing.
    95% of the waste water generated at site is reused.
    Low flow dual-flush toilets, sensor based urinals and other low flow fixtures have been selected to install at site to reduce
    water consumption by over 20%.
    Provision of water meters for continuous monitoring of water usage in the homes.

    ENERGISING THE BUILDING


    The building has been provided with double glazed glass and wall
    assembly using rat trap bond masonry.
    Usage of BEE 5 star rated air conditioners and LED lighting
    fixtures for external and internal lighting are installed
    Solar water heater that fulfils 100% hot water requirement of the
    building.
    The project has installed renewable energy systems for 4.65% of
    the annual consumption of the building.
    Provision of energy meters for continuous energy monitoring.

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    RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    The project has ensured up to 75.2% of total construction waste of debris has been recycled or reused thereby diverting
    Waste from landfills.
    The project has achieved a combined recyclable content value of 17% of total material by cost thereby reducing virgin
    material exploitation
    About 82% of the total material cost of the building was manufactured and extracted regionally thereby reducing the
    pollution due to transportation
    30% of the wood based materials by cost used in the project were FSC certified products.

    INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

    87% of regularly occupied spaces have necessary daylight. Good


    airflow circulation is made by providing exhausting systems in
    bathrooms and kitchen.
    Enhanced air ventilations using inverter air conditioners.
    Provision of more than 30% breathing zone outdoor ventilation
    rate to all occupied spaces.
    Low emitting adhesives, paints and carpets have been used to
    enhance the indoor environment for its residents.
    After completion of all interior activities, the project has done
    proper building flush out in line with LEED requirement.

    NOVELTIES
    • BCIL Tzed Homes was the first project under multi dwelling category to bag the IGBC Platinum rating.
    • The project bagged an exemplary performance in water usage efficiency for chemical free treatment of swimming
    pool water using ozone.

    En3 would be glad to answer any queries or questions you have on any green or sustainability related topics. Feel free to
    contact us at [email protected] and for more information visit us at www.en3online.com.

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