Itc Green Centre, Gurgaon, Leed Nc Platinum

摘要

You don't always need state-of-art technology to make a structure more efficient or green. Take for example the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi. What you see here is the space frame covering the courtyard at IHC. This frame acts as a climate controller and operates without any high-tech assistance. It's all smart engineering. Steel pipes were laid across the courtyard and fiber leaves stuck on them. The pipes can be twisted to change the angle of the leaves collectively. The aim is to stop harsh sunrays during the summers and let them in during severe winters. For this purpose, a sun-chart is studied to know the way in which sunrays fall during different times of the day. In effect, the whole system is like a natural air conditioner. And it doesn't block out the light. Simple, isn't it?