Promoting the use of DesignBuilder software in India for energy efficient buildings (2015-ongoing):
This in-house project involves promoting the use of DesignBuilder software in India by providing technical and marketing support, training, and consultancy services. DesignBuilder is building energy simulation software and the project involves promoting the use of this software in educational institutes as well as engineering and architectural firms, primarily for the use for architects and engineers. Activities undertaken by ITPI includes (i) Training and capacity building on designing energy efficient buildings using DesignBuilder; (ii) Integrating solar into the building envelop and estimating energy yield; (iii) Validating the building design as compliant to Energy Conservation Building Codes of India; and (iv) Providing marketing and technical support for promoting the software.