Tata Steel, in partnership with constructsteel - the steel construction market-development programme of the World Steel Association inaugurated a pioneering steel-based Zero Energy Building (ZEB) constructed using advanced Light-Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) technology.
T V Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel, inaugurated the 1,836 sq. ft. facility in the presence of Dr Edwin Basson, Director General of the World Steel Association (worldsteel). Built in just 3.5 months, the facility represents a significant step in India’s move towards net-zero, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
“The steel-based zero energy building reflects the future of construction,”commented T V Narendran. “Our partnership with constructsteel showcases how modern, energy-efficient, and low-carbon solutions can be replicated at scale across India and integrated into mainstream infrastructure.”
The LGSF method, which involves the assembly of a frame from carefully manufactured steel parts, is the way the building can have a very tight envelope with minimal air leakage, better insulation, and less energy loss. Steel makes the construction lighter, quicker to install, and very durable, while its recyclability is the reason for less long-term environmental impact.
The steel-based ZEB is intended to consume as much energy as it produces by combining ultra-low operational energy demand with on-site renewable energy generation, thus achieving annual net-zero energy use. The building is equipped with high-performance glazing, well-insulated walls & roof panels, and natural ventilation is used wherever possible. To produce clean energy there, the building has solar panels on the roof along with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). The building is also equipped with rainwater harvesting and low-flow fixtures to optimise water consumption.
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