B-Green
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
- Buckminster Fuller
We already know our civilization’s model is obsolete-so it’s time to put the thinking caps on. Pragyan 2013 invites you for some exciting Green Engineering. Enter the world of Building GREEN where aiming at evolving the most energy efficient, self-sustaining and economical Green Structure, the eco-minded of the country churns the realms of technology and creativity to produce magic.
The concept of Green Constructions has significantly evolved in the recent decades, and is advocated in every form feasible, with the growing demands for energy and resources. As power and materials get rarer and dearer, day by day, the future of construction clearly lies in self-sustainability.
With Green technology emerging as one of the niche areas of potential in the building scenario, Pragyan 2013 collaborating with IGBC takes pride in presenting our fellow eco-friends, B GREEN, the race to design the ultimate green building.
Problem Statement
• To download the problem statement for B-Green, click here.
Round 1: Online Abstract Submission
• The problem statement is available in the website from January 10, 2013 and the teams must submit their abstracts in PDF format on or before February 17, 2013.
• The format for the abstract can be downloaded here.
• Click here to submit the abstract.
Round 2: Finals
• The finals will be held on day II of Pragyan 2013, (i.e.) March 2, 2013 at our campus.
• The teams, shortlisted based on their abstracts, will be notified via e-mail and will have to present their ideas using models developed in any of the design tools or hand-drawn materials.
• The design of the models and the technologies adopted will be discussed in detail with a panel of experts from IGBC to evaluate the design, rating them on their efficiency and economy as a green building.
• The event is open to all.
• Each team can consist of a maximum of three participants.
• The participants need not be from the same background or college (i.e.) interdisciplinary participation is allowed. (e.g.: Architecture, Civil, and Electrical)
• Read the problem statement, event format, abstract format and other relevant instructions carefully before you start working on the model. Participants are requested to follow the proper formats in order to avoid untoward confusions.
• The formats of submission are:
• Presentation: *.ppt, *.pptx/*.pdf
• Video File (Walkthrough): *.mpeg, *.avi, *.mkv, *.wmv, *.mp4, *.flv
• Image File: *.jpeg, *.gif, *.bmp, *.tif
• Hand-Drawn Sketches: On A1/A2 size papers
• Use of any other format is not allowed.
• Judges' decision on the best model will be final and binding.
