GREEN BUILDING

RATING SYSTEMS

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080- Rahul

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WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING?
Green building is a resource-ef icient
construction and development approach that
considers environmental impact and human
health. In green building projects, sustainability
is incorporated throughout the building’s
lifecycle, from planning to demolition.

WHY IS GREEN BUILDING IMPORTANT

Some 38% of global energy-related carbon emissions stem from building construction and building
operations.3 With greenhouse gas emissions known to be the leading cause of anthropogenic global
warming, sustainable design and sustainable building are emerging as critical efforts to mitigate the
impacts of climate change.

In addition to environmental impact, green building programs also yield other bene its such as:

Lowering building operating costs and utility bills through reduced energy consumption and water use.

Enhancing public health, quality of life and productivity through more comfortable and healthier indoor
environments.

Helping developers and building owners meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Increasing the likelihood of buildings becoming high-performing assets, with green buildings often
achieving higher market value than comparable structures.
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 WHAT FEATURES ARE COMMON TO GREEN BUILDING
PROJECTS?
GREEN BUILDINGS OFTEN FEATURE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Sustainable site selection

A sustainable site can include buildings that are close to public transit and have amenities
that reduce the need for occupants to drive, helping limit transportation-related carbon
emissions. Locating a building in an area with existing infrastructure such as water and utility
lines can also limit the need for new infrastructure development, further mitigating the
impact on the natural environment.

Sustainable materials

Sustainable building materials have little or no negative impact on the environment as

they’re produced and used. They also tend to be more durable, allowing for less
maintenance. Examples include reclaimed wood, sustainably harvested lumber and recycled
glass and steel.
 Decarbonization measures

A lower carbon footprint is a hallmark of green buildings. High-quality insulation and windows
optimize HVAC performance and conserve energy. Energy-ef icient electric appliances and
renewable energy sources, both onsite and off-site, reduce fossil fuel reliance. Smart
technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, smart lighting and intelligent climate
control systems automatically adjust indoor conditions to achieve energy savings while
accommodating occupant needs in real time.

Higher indoor environmental quality

Effective ventilation systems and air monitoring systems ensure that buildings have high indoor
air quality, while sustainable building designs that allow for access to natural light and outdoor
views can support occupant well-being.

Water ef iciency

Green buildings might include features designed to minimize water consumption, including
water-ef icient appliances and ixtures, stormwater collection and storage, water reuse for
mechanical purposes, and landscaping that requires minimal irrigation.
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INDIAN RATING SYSTEMS
INDIA PRESENTLY USES 4 RATING SYSTEMS FOR GREEN
BUILDINGS

IGBC-Indian Green Building Council-accounts for more

then 90%India's green rated buildings.

GRIHA-Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

LEED-Leadership in Energy and Environment Design

GEM- Green and Eco-Friendly Movement

 INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL ALL IGBC RATING SYSTEMS ARE.
(IGBC)
voluntary and consensus based

One of Centre of excellence of market driven- building programs

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Based on ive natural elements- Panch-bhutas blend of ancient
architectural practices and modern technological innovations.
Formed by Indian Green Building Council
(IGBC) in 2001. Following national codes- NBC; ECBC

IGBC is a non--pro it research institution Covering practically all typologies of buildings:- 29 Ratings,
Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare,
Housed in India's irst LEED certi ied metros, townships, villages, landscape, towns, SEZs

Platinum Rated Green building

Rating system applicable in all 5 climate zones

It’s a Developed independent ratings based National by choice-Global in performance

on Indian context. IGBC Vision for green
buildings making India torch bearer in green IGBC has 100-point based system comprising of 52 parameters
including 12 core points, which are mandatory& 40 others
buildings.
• Four levels of certi ication -certi ied, silver, gold and platinum
Ensure sustainable built environment for all are awarded based on number of points earned being minimum
make become global leaders in sustainable points required for certi ication - 40
built environment by 2022. (10 bsft of green
- Certi ication valid for 3 years from date of issue and require
footprints by 2022)
revalidation after three years.
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Parameters for Evaluating Green Buildings(52= 10 Mandatory+42 Others)
1) Sustainable Architecture & Design- 5/5 5) Building Materials/Resources-16/16

Integrated design approach, Site preservation, Passive Handling of construction waste materials, reuse of
Architecture salvaged materials, using green building materials,
products and equipment organic waste
2) Site Selection and Planning - 14/14 management- post occupation, waste segregation
post occupation

basic amenities, --proximity to local transport, natural

topography, tree preservation, heat island reduction, 6) Indoor Environment Quality-12/9
low emitting vehicle, outdoor light pollution, facilities
for construction workers etc Tobacco smoke control, fresh air ventilation,CO2
monitoring, low emitting compound materials,
3) Water Conservation -- 18/19 paints and adhesives, Day lighting,-- outdoor view,
indoor/outdoor pollution, Indoor Air Quality
management during construction, Indoor Air
Rain water harvesting - roof/non-roof, ef icient
Quality testing after construction/before
plumbing ixtures, Sustainable landscape design,
occupation.
waste water treatment/recycling, water metering

7) Innovations and Development -- 7/7

4) Energy Conservation --28/30

Innovations in design process, optimization of

Use of Chloro- luoro-carbon-free equipment,Minimum
structural design, Waste water reuse during
energy consumption, enhanced energy ef iciency, On/
construction.
off site renewable energy generation, energy saving
measures in appliances / other equipment and energy
metering and management verdure.
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GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT
ASSESSMENT- GRIHA

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat

Assessment (GRIHA), jointly developed by
TERI( The Energy and Research Institute) /
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Government of India.

A green building design evaluation system

Buildings rated in a three-tier process.

GRIHA rating system consists of 34 criteria

broadly categorized in four different sections.

1) Site selection and site planning

2) Conservation and ef icient utilization of

resources-- Energy/ water/building material/
waste management

3) Building operation and maintenance.

4) Innovations.

Rating awarded based on stars- 1 to 5,

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LEED CERTIFICATION

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-INDIA) Green Building Rating System a
recognized point of reference both in our country/ worldwide o for design, construction / operation of
high performance green
buildings.

Supplies building owners, architects, consultants, developers, facility managers/ project managers
paraphernalia they require to design, construct and operate green buildings.

Principal features of a green building include.

Principal features of a green building include.

1) valuable use of soil and landscapes.

2) resourceful utilization of water,

3) usage of energy ef icient and Eco-friendly apparatus.

4) operational control & building management systems.

5) use of renewable energy,

6) use of recycled or recyclable materials

7) better indoor air quality / air circulation for health and

comfort.
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CII SOHRABJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS
CENTRE
CLIMATE

It remains fairly warm most of the year and

receive less rainfall in the monsoon.

Temperatures come down in the months of

December and January and the nights become
quite cool in and around the Hyderabad city.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

During the summer months, the mercury goes as high as 42° C while in
winters the minimum temperature may come down to as low as 12° C.

During the summer months, temperature goes as high as 42° C. while in

winters the minimum temperature may come down to as low as 12° C.

Humidity in the morning is very high exceeding 80 per cent from July to
September. In the dry months of March, April and May, humidity is generally
low with an average of 25 to 30 per cent and decreases to 20 per cent at
individual stations.
 GREEN ARCHITECTURE ROOF GARDEN

Economical Absorbing heat and radiating it into the

building. This is minimised through the roof
Energy-saving
gardens covering 55% of the roof area.
Environmentally-friendly, Sustainable development.
Rain water harvesting.
Sohrabji Godrej Green
Business Centre in Hyderabad. It's a commercial
building which consists of of ice buildings, research Seepage into the ground have been installed
labs and conference rooms in pedestrian areas and parking.

COURTYARDS

The courtyards act as "light wells," illuminating

adjacent work areas.

When this light is not suf icient, sensors trigger

the deployment of ef icient electric lights.
Dimmers automatically control the illumination
levels, turning the lights off when they're

unnecessary. Also, occupancy sensors prevent a

light from being switched on at an unoccupied
workstation.
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 SOLAR SYSTEMS SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Harvesting of solar energy - 20% of the A large amount of energy — and pollution - was also
buildings energy requirement is catered to by reduced through choices in the production and
solar photovoltaic. transportation of building materials.

The Solar PV has an installed capacity of 23.5 An impressive 77 percent of the building materials
use recycled content in the form of ly ash, broken
KW Average generation is 100-125 units per
glass, broken tiles, recycled paper, recycled
day.
aluminum, cinder from industrial furnaces, bagasse
(an agricultural waste from sugar cane), mineral
WIND DEFLECTORS ibers, cellulose ibers, and quarry dust.

Interior partitions are provided in the building

for various purposes of privacy, which may not
allow openings in the partition. In this region,
due to the warm and humid climate ventilation
becomes very essential, cross - ventilation
becomes the major solution.

This can be overcome by providing ridge

ventilation or ventilating ducts or shafts for
deeper rooms.
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 OMAXE CHOWK, NEW DELHI WATER

SITE PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION

EPI lAnnual building water consumption is
MANAGEMENT 33,946 KL/annum and in the base case is
86,099 KL/annum showing a reduction of
58.75% of the site surfaces that are visible to sky have 60.57% by installing ef icient low- low
been covered with solar PV, high SRI paint and terrace ixtures.
garden
Annual landscape water consumption is
Provision of 3-metre-high barricading, water 1,402 KL/annum and in the base case is
sprinkling on ine aggregates through smog guns, and 2,806 KL/annum showing a reduction of
impervious platform for hazardous materials at site. 50.01% by planting native species and
installing sprinklers on site.
Plantation of native species has been increased by
more than 25% than the pre-construction phase.

ENERGY

EPI of the project was 110.23 kWh/sqm/year and EPI

benchmark was 187.5 kWh/sqm/year showing a
reduction of 42% through integration of high-
performance systems. Astronomical timer control has
been provided for 100% of the outdoor lighting system.

Solar photovoltaic system of capacity 50 kWp has been

installed.
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GREEN
BUILDING
RATING
SYSTEMS
 COMPARISON
IGBC (LEED India): Focuses heavily on energy and atmosphere, followed by sustainable sites and indoor environmental
quality.

GRIHA: Emphasizes energy, water ef iciency, and site selection, with a balanced approach across other areas.

GEM: Covers a broad range of areas with signi icant emphasis on energy ef iciency, sustainable sites, and water ef iciency.
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 COMPARISON
CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre: This building is India’s irst LEED Platinum Certi ied Building and has achieved Net
Zero Energy status. It incorporates traditional Indian concepts with modern green building practices, focusing on energy
ef iciency, water conservation, and sustainable materials12.

Omaxe Chowk: This commercial project in Chandni Chowk focuses on energy ef iciency, water conservation, and sustainable
building materials. It has achieved a 3-Star GRIHA rating with notable reductions in energy and water consumption.
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GREEN BUILDING
RATING SYSTEMS

059- Shashikarthik

080- Rahul

082- Revanthi