The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Glazing Society of India (GSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23rd February 2021 to augment the application and implementation of high-performance glazing systems (façade & fenestration) in buildings, through mainstreaming of reliable testing and performance assessment protocols. TERI and GSI share a common vision of promoting sustainability in the built environment through efficient building design & optimal use of resources. The MoU was signed between Mr A. R. Unnikrishnan, Chairman, GSI, and Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director – Sustainable Habitat Programme, TERI, in the presence of Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, TERI; Dr Vibha Dhawan, Designate Interim Director General, TERI; Mr Gopal Ganatra, Treasurer, GSI, and Mr G N Gohul Deepak, Executive Director, GSI.
The MoU envisions promoting applied research around glazing systems and their implementation in building envelopes. The partnership would also help produce a cadre of skilled professionals, specialised in glass façade and fenestration design and selection. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ajay Mathur said: “The collaboration and enhanced cooperation between the two organisations will help improve resource and energy efficiency in buildings, ensuring thermal & visual comfort, while paving the path towards sustainable and carbon-neutral infrastructure development”.
“GSI has been working over the years on building standards, testing and certification eco-system in the country for Glass and glazing. The collaboration with TERI would take this journey to the next orbit in ensuring sustainable development in a growing economy like India”, said Mr A. R. Unnikrishnan, Chairman, GSI, on the occasion.
TERI is committed to providing expert technical assistance to GSI, developing performance evaluation procedures for glazing materials and standardising benchmarking protocols. This would enable end-users to understand the energy-saving potential by application of glazing systems, through informed decision-making, leading to value added in building design.
