HYDERABAD

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2015

REAL ESTATE, HOMES & GARDENS

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Focus on energy-efficient buildings

GARAGE SALE

Wall almirah
Deep wall almirah (6 feet)
copper laminated
(Rs.15,000), heavy double
cot with cotton
mattresses (Rs.20, 000),
specially made cupboard
free standing with
drawers (Rs.10,000),
dining table with granite
top and six stainless steel
chairs (Rs.20,000), all
teakwood, king-size bed
with mattress
(Rs.15,000), bench-type
box for footwear with
laminated top (Rs.5,000).
Contact: R. Nagraj. Ph:
92461-60109

GREEN AGENDA

Mobile phone
Samsung mobile Mega 6.3
white colour (Rs.11,000).
Contact: Sohail. Ph:
99514-00630

Household items
Nikkon FTN camera,
Nikkor-S.Auto 1:14
f=50m.1235790 (as
written on the rim of the
lens), Canon sure shot
zoom and S lens, Canon
EOS 888, zoom lens and E
F-38-76mm, Vivitar Flash
285 HV Zoom thyrister,
Vivitar 283 flash 6.
automatic diaphragm

compact lenses. Contact:

Ratnamala Nori, Durgabai
Deshmukh Colony, near
Osmania University. Ph:
98490-18905

Aquarium
Teakwood sofa (3+2
seater) (Rs.12,000),
aquarium (Make: RS
Electrical; Model:
RS380A) (Rs.1,500), Cane
jula (Rs.1,500). Contact:
A. Sivakumar, West
Marredpally. Ph: 7306137276.
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The scale of energy efficiency in buildings is large enough to influence energy security, climate preservation and public health on a national and global scale.
FILE PHOTO

ndia is facing an energy

crisis where, at least 300
million of the countrys
1.25 billion people live
without electricity. Another
quarter-billion get intermittent power supply of about
three to four hours a day. During the fiscal year 2014-15, the
electricity generated in utility
sector was 1,030.785 billion
KWh (kilo watt hour), with a
shortfall of 38.138 billion
KWh (-3.6 per cent).
The peak load met was
141,180 MW, with a shortfall
of requirement by 7,006 MW
(-4.7 per cent). This deficit
will increase in future due to
rise in population and increase in the number of buildings, because they are one of
the largest consumers of electricity.
Buildings use about 40 per
cent of global energy, 25 per
cent of global water, 40 per
cent of global resources, and
emit approximately a third of
GHG (Green House Gases)
emissions. Residential and
commercial buildings consume approximately 60 per

cent of the worlds electricity.

The global contribution
from buildings towards energy consumption, both residential and commercial, has
steadily increased reaching
figures between 20 per cent
and 40 per cent in developed
countries, and has exceeded
the other major sectors.
Growth in population, increasing demand for building
services and comfort levels,
together with the rise in time
spent inside buildings, assure
the upward trend in energy
demand will continue in future. For this reason, energy
efficiency in buildings is today
a prime objective for energy
policy at regional, national
and international levels.
India is developing at an
unprecedented rate; our
building sector is expected to
increase five-fold from 2005
to 2050. India is at a unique
stage where two thirds of the
commercial and high rise residential structures that will exist in 2030 are yet to be built
(as in 2010). This increase in
number of buildings raises a

very big problem of energy

consumption. Since construction is yet to be done, it provides us a great opportunity to
design and construct energy
efficient buildings and reduce
the buildings energy requirements. The building sector is
estimated to be worth 10 per
cent of global GDP (USD7.5
trillion) and employs 111 million people. The implications
of such potential reduction
should not be underestimated, as the scale of energy efficiency in buildings is large
enough to influence energy
security, climate preservation
and public health on a national and global scale.
As a first step towards promoting energy efficiency in
the building sector, the Energy Conservation Building
Code (ECBC) was launched by
Ministry of Power, Government of India in May 2007.
The ECBC was developed
by an Expert Committee, set
up by Indias Bureau of Energy Efficiency, with support
and guidance from United
States Agency for Interna-

tional Development (USAID)

and significant inputs from
various other stakeholders
such as practicing architects,
consultants, educational institutions and other government organizations.
The current code and surrounding policy systems encompass dynamic initiatives
including efficiency requirements for most systems, bioclimatic design, commissioning of HVAC systems,
mandatory renewable energy
(solar hot water) requirements for specific building
types and special efficiency
requirements for public
buildings.
Each building has its own
site that presents unique set
of opportunities and challenges. Each building owner or user has different requirements
and climate and microclimate
conditions can vary significantly among projects. Architects and engineers need
flexibility in order to design
buildings that address these
diverse requirements.
The code provides this flex-

Age of property matters

Please provide valuation for 1983 constructed strong
concrete building (without cracks) with three floors in
good condition with build up area of 5, 500 square feet
with an area of 520 square yards facing two roads near
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Somajiguda.
The house is vastu compliant with two garages, two
electrical components and two municipal water connections. Wood work done in all the storage and building
maintained in excellent conditions.
P.V.C. Chalapathi Rao

The property is located very near to a speciality hospital and has

a lot of residential and commercial value. According to me, the
cost of construction cost and other interior works in total
would be close to Rs, 1,200 square feet. The total land rate in
this area will be close to Rs.65,000 per square yard. Therefore,
the total value of the property would be close to Rs.3.5 crore.
I would like to get your advice on a property constructed 14 years ago. Please let me know the value of
independent house with a built up area of 1, 400 square
feet with an undivided share of 300 square
yards. Its a single storey two bedroom house
with all the basic amenities like Manjira water supply and has no BRS issues. Property is
at Apuroopa township, Pragathi Nagar Panchayat area in Kukatpally.
While valuating the property, we also have to
consider the age factor of a property. In this case,
the property was constructed about 14 years ago.
However, the land area for the property is close to
300 square yards, which is huge. The rate of the
land would be close to Rs. 40,000 per square yard
and the property cost would be anywhere between
Rs. 1.3 crore and Rs. 1.4 crore.
Kindly provide valuation for our plot bearing no .91, survey no. 518, 522 at Vishnupuri
Extension in Malkajgiri with a total area of
240 sq. yards. We have raised foundation
with pillars up to six feet height but due to
financial reasons we could not continue.
Guide us with your valuable valuation so
that we can sell at a reasonable rate.
Sujatha Uday Kumar

Since the construction of the property is yet to be

completed, it will be tough to ascertain the overall
value of the property. Since the property is just
pillars of six feet height, the cost of the construction would be anywhere between Rs. 7 and Rs. 8
lakh. In Malkajgiri, the rate of the property varies
depending on locality. However, the base rate in
this region is close to Rs.20,000 per square yard
and depending on the location of the property, it
could be either more or less than the projected.
CM
YK

VALUATIONS

To enable readers make an informed choice and give

them a rough idea about the value of a property
before they take the plunge, Karan Rathod of K Valuations, Begumpet has volunteered to offer his services
free of cost. Readers along with their contact numbers
can send in their query on valuations of their property
to hyderabaddesk@thehindu.co.in, which will be responded through these columns. While all out efforts
will be taken to provide accurate valuation of properties, readers are urged to do due diligence on their own
before taking the big step. Mr. Rathod can also be
reached at: kvaluations@gmail.com

ibility in a number of ways.

Building components and systems have multiple options to
comply with the code requirements. To use it, designers can
choose the Prescriptive Method in which compliance can be
achieved by meeting or exceeding the specific levels described for each individual
element of the building systems or they can use the
Whole building Performance
Method where use of energy
simulation software is necessary to show ECBC compliance. It is the right time to
best utilise the building performance simulation tools to
achieve better performing
buildings and utilise the savings in energy to meet environment goals. Building
simulation not only offers solutions to address building
performance issues, but also
helps during the construction
process.
The use of computer based
models (programs) is increasing to effectively aid in the design,
operation,
or
management decision making

process for construction and

maintenance of buildings. It
also lets us know how much a
building consumes as per various national and international standards, which helps us
set the bench mark of energy
consumption for a particular
building.
The successful implementation of the code requires development of compliance
procedures in addition to
building capacity of architects/designers/builders/
contractors and government
official in States and Urban
and Local Bodies (ULBs). It is
also dependent on availability
of materials and equipment
that meet or exceed performance specifications specified
in ECBC. As of 2015, many
states in India have made the
ECBC mandatory and others
have initiated the amendment/notification process for
mandating the Code.
(The writer, Dr. Vishal Garg, is
Associate Professor, and Head, Centre
for IT in Building Science, IIIT
Hyderabad. He can be reached at:
vishal@iiit.ac.in)

SELLING
COMMERCIAL
Constructed building and land
available for sale on Mavoor Road,
Calicut, Kerala. Four floors are
completed (Ground + 3). 53 Hotel
Rooms with furniture and fittings
46,000 sqft are available at
present. 40 cents area +2 cents
for well water (Not in the property). 24,000 sqft can be constructed (Permissions and foundation are
ready). All paper works are in order and up to date. Brokers will
not be entertained. 07034885856

SELLING
RESIDENTIAL FLAT NEW
SAINIKPURI, O.U Teachers Colony,
opposite Ramalayam Temple, 3 & 4
BHK, Super Deluxe Luxury flats,
1500 to 2500sft, Gated Community,
with all Amenities, 100% Vastu.
For
details
contact

Ph:
7729999732, 7729999725. www.
happyhomeshyderabad.com
HABSIGUDA ROAD No: 6 adjacent OBC
Bank, 1400 1950sft, 2&3 BHK Super Deluxe Flat for Sale,100%
Vasthu. Ready to occupy. For more
details contact Ph: 9398302345,
7729999725.

COMMERCIAL FOR Sale Pretenanted

properties Banjara Hills 4.35 Cr RESIDENTIAL FLAT getting 2.75 Lakhs Rent, Jubilee
RESALE
Hills 10.50 Cr getting 5.10 Lakhs
Rent, Bank Properties. Contact:
2
BHK
at
Vadavalli, Coimbatore,
09848392893
car
park,
generator,
lift
08903430469

COMMERCIAL
BUILDING

Flat Leela Nagar, Begumpet 15

years old 1250 sq ft 2 floor 3 bedroom car park and lift contact
ANDAMAN PRIME Commercial Property 9910776769, 9560889769
of M.G.Road Aberdeen Bazar Port
Blair Andaman Land 5200Sft Built RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
up 8000Sft No Lien Clear Title Ct:
09940442763, 09500038323, 0 SAKET Bhu: Sattva Ltd Edn Signa9434288386
ture Villas(200350syd)70Acr Green&
Tech enbl Township Amenities ORR
COMMERCIAL LAND Kompally
Bachupally:Saket
Engg:9010045802
HMDA / FARM Plots @ Bibinagar,
Near AIMS CCMB, Cottage Swimming RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
pool, 16 Fruit Plants, Compound
wall, Play area, 24 x 7 Security, SUPER DELUXE Indpendent 4 BHK Villa, N/F, Plot11 @ PEDSOII Next
for Sale. Contact: 7036385239
to GK Habitat Apts, Yapral, Plot
160 sqyds, Built up Area 2300
FARMHOUSE /
sq.fts.
Contact:
9848047538,
LAND / RESORTS
9866930111.
GREATER HYDERABAD Limits Farm
Plots only 1199/per sqyd, Nr Bibinagar Warangal HW 4 Sides 6 Feet
Wall with Resort facilities. Ph:
9652959592

GENERAL

FOR SALE Independent House 278

yds, N/W Corner, Chintalakunta Old
Checkpost, Sri Krishna Ngr Clny,
Nr LB Nagar. No Brokers. Ct:
9866401871
SALE DELHI 2BHK Appt 2nd Flr Corner Park facing,Addl Accn 3rd Flr
terrace and 2rooms bath store
kitchen spacious Govt officials
residences M 9560727833
77 ULTRA PREMIUM Villas @ Vistas
Project @ Kompally in 24 Acres.
Gated Community with fully operational Club house & World class
amenities. For more details Ph:
9908077770.

READY TO Occupy 4BHK Luxurious Villas(218yds2300sft

&358yds
3100sft) @ The Neighbourhood
@Kompally with Fully functional
Clubhouse & amenities: 8121081210,
INDUSTRIAL LAND for Sale: 1 Acre 9666085555
Industrial land with building and
power available for sale at Hosur.
RESIDENTIAL LAND
Contact 9443073842.
RESORT FOR SALE in Kanyakumari, HMDA APPROVED Gated Community
Tamilnadu(25 Acre) 09495201349. Plots @ 1533sft Aushapur on Warangal Highway with Club House near
jenny\kjoseph@yahoo.com
AIMS, CCMB. 75% Bank Loan. Cont:
RESIDENTIAL FLAT - 9666995051

NEW

1480 SQYDS PLOT for Sale, ECIL Nagaram, Survey no 30 & 31, Plot
no 196 & 197, near Saibaba Temple. ( No Brokers ). Ph:
9701471773.
PLOTS 125 Sqyds at Shadnagar and
Yadagirigutta with construction going cheap, only 100 Plots Rs 3.5
Lakh (NRSA), 30kms from Abids near
Airport. Contact: Rajshekar
9912395768
PLOT FOR Sale Adibatla, HMDA approved. Fully developed Lp Nos
plots, close to ORR, Near TCS,
CTS, Aero space, IT Sez. Ph:
9000157574.

COMMERCIAL
OFFICE FOR Rent: Fully Furnished
office 3 floor total 8000 sq.ft
available for rent at Hosur near
Bangalore. Contact: 09566655331

RESIDENTIAL
OTHERS
INDU FORTUNEFIELDS Hitec City
4BHK Villa Available for Rent
for professionals. For further details Call Reddy: 9347052956
FOR RENT: 2BHK ( 1100 Sft ) D/D
with two toilets, 24 hrs Water,
Car Parking & Security, Near Badruka
College,
Kacheguda.
Ph:
9848011939.
HY-HY