BOOTS, India’s first Net-Zero Construction-Tech company, builds India’s first and largest Net-Zero library in Jhansi in a record time of 90 days. The 12000 sq ft Jhansi Library project commissioned by the Jhansi Development Authority (JDA) and supported by Jhansi Smart City, creates an engaging environment for learning and personal development.
Continuing with the legacy of learning evident in ancient libraries such as Jetavana Monastery in Sravasti (Uttar Pradesh) and Nalanda University (Bihar), Jhansi Library is a blend of rich cultural heritage and future-oriented and sustainable design thinking. The Jhansi Library, aligned to the Net-Zero Vision 2070 given by Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi is India’s first and only Net-Zero library that generates 100% on-site power and reduces carbon emissions by up to 85%.
Jhansi Library is a marvel of sustainable architecture, using ancient resources and modern techniques to create a truly environmentally friendly space. Designed with student needs in mind, the library incorporates a three-pronged approach to sustainability, ensuring maximum efficiency and low environmental impact. On the first level, the library is designed to take advantage of natural light, keeping in mind the rhythm of the sun to create bright and inviting gathering and reading spaces. A health-oriented indoor environment is created with a state-of-the-art ventilation system, which prevents the spread of airborne diseases and improves air quality. Moving to the second level, the library’s construction principles ensure 100% on-site renewable energy generation through the use of photovoltaic solar panels and a wind turbine, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. An example of energy efficiency, the annual electricity consumption for the HVAC system is projected at 30MWh – much lower than the 150MWh used by a traditional system. Finally, on the third level, the building is designed to reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% by using next-generation heat pump technology, powered by photovoltaic solar energy to ensure optimal cooling and heating while consuming the least amount of energy. possible. The library also employs water conservation measures such as rainwater harvesting and on-site gray water treatment to help conserve water resources. Sophisticated building management systems simplify the management of the entire facility through computer-controlled systems, further reducing the environmental impact. Overall, Jhansi Library is a modern and sustainable space that showcases how ancient techniques can be combined with modern technology to create a space that is not only beautiful but also functional, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Alok Yadav, Deputy Chairman of Jhansi Development Authority said, “Imagined in India, Innovated for India, Instilled in India. Jhansi Library, designed and engineered by BOOTES with leading global technology, is a revolutionary step in India’s journey towards Net-Zero Vision 2070. It is a symbol of eco-friendly practices, innovation, and community empowerment as it provides resources that enable learning and knowledge sharing for young people and the wider community. We commend the BOOTES team for constructing 12000 square feet area and three floors of green architecture to support Aatmanirbhar infrastructure and national smart cities mission within a record timeline of 90 days.”
“We are grateful to Jhansi Development Authority (JDA) for giving us this opportunity. The leadership team of the JDA and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have demonstrated their dedication to ingenuity, green practices and development. We believe this effort will motivate others to embrace a sustainable future that is the true hallmark of progress. Building the Jhansi Library was a really challenging project for our team as it required us to deliver a turnkey, never-before-built, net-zero project on a fast track. BOOTES is at the forefront of the construction industry’s shift towards sustainable and green construction practices and can undertake net-zero design, engineering, and construction projects to achieve sustainable infrastructure and Aatmanirbhar,” She said Deepak Rai, Managing Director, BOOTES, Jhansi Library contractors.
About BOOTES
Headquartered in Gurgaon, BOOTES is India’s first Net-Zero company with the vision of creating positive and environmentally friendly infrastructure for India. The company provides 360-degree solutions: design, construction, financing, management and transfer with the best technologies that reduce operating costs and carbon footprint. BOOTES provides sustainable and aatmanirbhar infrastructure to achieve India’s 2070 Net-Zero goals. Presence in: Stockholm | New York | Gurugram | Chandigarh | Mumbai | Jansi | Pune.
About Jhansi Development Authority
JDA’s vision is to transform Jhansi into a vibrant, sustainable and prosperous city that offers a high quality of life to its residents. JDA aims to achieve this vision by promoting planned and sustainable development of the city and surrounding areas, with access to quality public services, amenities and infrastructure so that the benefits are shared by all sections of society, especially marginalized sections and vulnerable.
Information on the National Smart Cities mission
National Smart Cities Mission is an urban renewal and modernization program of the Government of India with a mission to develop smart cities across the country, making them citizen-friendly and sustainable. The Union Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for implementing the mission in cooperation with the state governments of the respective cities.
The goal of the Smart Cities mission is to promote cities that provide basic infrastructure and give their citizens a decent quality of life, a clean and sustainable environment through the application of “intelligent” solutions.
