Panchshil Express TowerBy: Panchshil Realty

LIGHT :
* Express Towers is very well lit during the day, thereby restricting artificial lighting only to the interior spaces
* Offices and common spaces illuminated with CFLs and low-mercury containing lamps
* Occupancy and LUX sensors installed on each floor to ensure optimum light

CLIMATE CONTROL :
* CO2 sensors installed to help monitor the indoor air quality, by regulating outdoor air in-take based on the level of occupancy
* The Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS) help monitor the HVAC systems, control the chillers and indoor microclimate, thereby ensuring a comfortable working environment. The HVAC systems was completely changed and upgraded during the re-engineering of facilities at Express Towers

WATER :
* Low-flow fixtures installed in the building to optimally reduce the water consumption and wastage
* Water metres installed to keep a check on the different water supply systems such as supply water, irrigation water and chiller water
* Non-CTF and low power consumption chillers have been installed alongside AHUs with energy efficient EFF-1 motors

GLAZING :
* External glazing replaced with double glazed, high performing glass units
* Diesel generator units with a low U-value of 2.8 W/sq. m K and a 52% SHGC help in regulating heat transmitted through the façade, thereby reducing the energy required to cool the building
* High Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) of 59%, ensures that there is sufficient daylight entry into the building premises throughout the day

RECYCLING :
* Waste management system to segregate the building’s waste as “Wet” and “Dry”, into respective bins within the premises
* Segregated dry waste sent to appropriate recyclers
* E-waste and hazardous material collected in a separately tracked waste disposal bin
* E-waste recycler hired on contract to help recycle the electronic waste and dispose the hazardous waste as per protocol
* Separate scrap yards for collecting renovation and construction waste, ensuring that recyclable waste is put to good use and not sent to a landfill

* The power distribution system has been overhauled through the usage of copper cables for the entire wiring, thereby ensuring energy efficiency
* Variable voltage-variable-frequency (VVVF) with energy efficient motors used in the elevators
* Grooved fittings used in the building to avoid deterioration of the surrounding environment
* Insulation and adhesives with low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) used during renovations, in keeping with Green Building guidelines