The Civil Engineering Department of NIT Trichy is developing a technology park to showcase various civil engineering concepts. Our club has been assigned the design work. 

Our work involves surveying the site, creating CAD models, and designing the site and structures using Revit software. The goal is to educate and engage the public about civil engineering in an interactive and visually appealing way. 

This project explores the critical role of retrofitting in enhancing the longevity of deteriorating buildings and addressing the significant energy consumption in developed and developing nations. Focused on structures aged over 30 years at NIT Trichy, the study employs Ansys simulations, integrating Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and AI, particularly Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). AI aids in predicting occupancy, life cycle cost analysis, material selection and lighting system optimization. 

The findings suggest a 25% reduction in energy consumption and a 20% decrease in carbon emissions, with an expected 5-year payback period for retrofitting investments. The results emphasize the potential to convert ageing buildings into energy-efficient assets, urging the widespread adoption of sustainable retrofitting practices and advanced BEMS technologies.