SAMPLE PROBLEM STATEMENT : Smart & Sustainable Campus Block
Theme: Sustainable Design | Energy Efficiency | Construction Planning
Problem Statement:
Your institution plans to redevelop an existing academic block into a Net-Zero Energy and Water Building. The
design should be cost-effective, feasible with locally available materials, and showcase replicable green
building strategies.
Key Expectations:
• Energy and water efficiency using passive and active design features
• Integration of renewable energy systems (solar, daylighting, ventilation)
• Life cycle cost estimation and ROI analysis
Deliverables:
• Design drawings (plans, elevations, sections)
• Sustainability strategy sheet (materials, energy, water)
• Cost and time estimation
Evaluation Focus:
Sustainability | Feasibility | Design Quality | Cost Optimization
SAMPLE PROBLEM STATEMENT : Retrofitting a Public School for Energy Efficiency
Theme: Building Services | Retrofit Design | Sustainability
Problem Statement:
An old government school has high energy bills and poor ventilation. Develop an energy retrofit plan using low-
cost design and mechanical solutions.
Key Expectations:
• Energy audit and savings estimation
• Passive design retrofits (lighting, shading, ventilation)
• Solar rooftop or efficiency systems
Deliverables:
• Building plan with retrofit details
• Energy savings summary
• Cost and ROI chart
Evaluation Focus:
Energy Efficiency | Feasibility | Innovation | Cost