A CASE STUDY ON THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES WORLD HEADQUARTERS, NEW DELHI
Abstract
The rapid urbanization and increasing environmental footprint of the built environment necessitate a fundamental shift towards sustainable building practices, particularly in densely populated regions like New Delhi, India. This article presents a comprehensive case study evaluating the Development Alternatives (DA) World Headquarters in New Delhi as an exemplary sustainable building. It examines the integration of passive cooling strategies, the utilization of eco-friendly and locally sourced building materials, and overall resource efficiency. Drawing upon various reports and media coverages [2, 3, 7], the study highlights how DA Headquarters successfully incorporates traditional Indian architectural principles with modern sustainable technologies to reduce its environmental impact. The building's design prioritizes reduced energy consumption for cooling [4], minimizes embodied energy through material choices [5], and implements robust water management practices. The analysis demonstrates that the DA Headquarters serves as a significant demonstration project, showcasing viable pathways for green building best practices in achieving energy and environmental sustainability in a challenging urban climate [6].
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Sustainable building design, green architecture, energy efficiencyHow to Cite
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Development Alternatives Group website, http://www.devalt.org
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NDTV Prime coverage of DA Headquarters in their segment on Green Properties. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipO7DjYj8RA&t=1s
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Case Study: Development Alternatives World Headquarters, Delhi, by Parnika Goyal Date uploaded on May 25, 2019, https://www.scribd.com/document/411419620/Case-Study-Development-Alternatives-World-Headquarters-Delhi
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