Time to Reignite the Green Revolution | Pramod Chaougule | TEDxPodar Intl School Sangli

Environmental Sustainability & Building Design - The speaker advocates for net-zero buildings, emphasizing that homes should not incur any energy costs to protect the environment and ensure future generations have oxygen [1] - The speaker's office building is designed with natural ventilation, utilizing wind curtains and strategically placed windows to maintain a comfortable temperature without air conditioning, even when outside temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius [1] - The building initially had an electricity bill of 31,000 rupees, which has now been reduced to zero due to net-zero design [1] - The building incorporates an underground duct system (8 feet below ground) to utilize the earth's ambient temperature for cooling, coupled with a zero-electricity turbo fan to exhaust hot air [1] - The speaker uses old building materials to construct the compound wall, promoting waste reduction and cost savings [2] Water Conservation & Recycling - The speaker promotes water recycling, referencing traditional methods and modern implementations like bio-media tanks for water purification [2] - The speaker suggests providing free water to residents and metering drainage to encourage conservation [2] - The speaker highlights the importance of rainwater harvesting to replenish aquifers, even in areas with rivers, to combat hard water issues [2] - Rainwater harvesting systems, costing approximately 5,000 to 15,000 rupees for a typical house, can save around 100,000 liters of water per season [2] Project Implementation & Impact - The speaker implemented net-zero building practices at an orphanage, resulting in cost savings that allowed them to support five more children [2] - The speaker mentions several successful net-zero building projects, including the SP office in Baramati, which now has zero electricity costs due to the integration of natural resources and solar power [2] - The speaker claims that tunnel system is so successful that it not only reduces building costs but also increases the comfort level and efficiency of the working people [2]