The Indian Railways’ centralised training institute IRICEN ( Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering) is developing a first-of-its-kind building which will be environment friendly, energy efficient and will implement the concept of heat management. The five-storied building in the city will comply with green building norms and will strive for ‘platinum’ rating which is an internationally recognised green building certification system.
Being built in Koregaon Park on a plot of 7,000 sq metres, the building will have a museum, seminar and lecture halls, well-stocked library, auditorium, laboratory and a computer centre. Around 40% of the construction has been done, while IRICEN is hoping to complete the remaining 60% by December 2012.
IRICEN director C P Tayal said, “The project is unique, with a focus on efficient use of energy, water and other resources. The building will use natural light and ventilation, while also implementing power conservation concepts. The structural design is diagonal to ensure maximum use of natural light. The use of reflective paint and double wall glass panels will ensure less heat absorption.”
