# Energy-Saving Buildings Indira Paryavaran Bhavan is India's First Net Zero Energy Building By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indira-paryavaran-bhavan References: [thehindu](http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/indias-first-net-zero-energy-building/article6589478.ece) & [moef.nic.in](http://www.moef.nic.in/ipb/home1.htm) Indira Paryavaran Bhavan is a building, located in the [Indian capital New Delhi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi), that uses energy-efficient construction materials and [solar passive design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house), making it the country's first ever net zero energy building. The building is equipped with a fancy robotic parking system that can accommodate 330 cars. Its computing devices consist of thin-client networking systems rather than regular desktop computers, helping further minimize energy consumption. The building is capable of utilizing up to 75% of natural daylight to reduce energy consumption. It also happens to have the [largest rooftop solar system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-Gujarat) among multi-storied buildings in India, and makes use of low-discharge water fixtures and grey water recycling systems to minimize water consumption. Indira Paryavaran Bhavan is also entirely accessible for people with physical disabilities, a rarity among buildings in India. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Energy-efficient Construction Materials:** Opportunity for developing and supplying innovative and sustainable building materials that can significantly reduce energy consumption in buildings. - **Solar Passive Design:** Potential for designing buildings with optimized solar orientation and natural ventilation systems to maximize energy efficiency. - **Robotic Parking Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the development of automated parking systems that can optimize space utilization and reduce energy consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Building Materials:** Opportunity for manufacturers to produce and market energy-efficient construction materials in response to the growing demand for sustainable buildings. - **Architecture and Design:** Industry professionals can leverage solar passive design principles to create energy-efficient buildings and offer sustainable solutions to clients. - **Parking Systems:** Potential for technological advancements in robotic parking systems to revolutionize parking infrastructure and improve energy efficiency in urban settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tourism Energy Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-government.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md) - [Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-solar.md) - [Indian Spiritual Hub Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sri-aurobindo-integral-life-centre.md)