Introduction to Igbc
Introduction to Igbc
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2001 The
council is based out of the CII-Sohrabji Green Business Centre, Hyderabad which is India's 1st Platinum rated green
building and a Net Zero Energy Building
Mission :The IGBC's vision is to create a sustainable built environment for all and to make India a global leader in
sustainable building by 2025.
Services :The IGBC offers a variety of services, including: Rating systems: The IGBC develops rating systems for green
buildings, including Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Water, and Net Zero Waste to Landfill.
Membership :The IGBC is made up of over 1,700 members, including architects, developers, contractors, and
consultants. Headquarters The IGBC is headquartered in Hyderabad at the CII-Sohrabji Green Business Centre, India's
first Platinum rated green building.
Benefits :Green buildings can offer many benefits, including: Energy savings of 20–30% Water savings of 30–50%
Improved air quality Enhanced daylighting Health and well-being of occupants Safety benefits
Certification :The IGBC offers precertification for projects at the design stage. The precertification rating is not
necessarily the same as the final rating
NAME: ISHA KULKARNI
SUB: ELECTIVE:III
YEAR : IV SEM : VII
ROLL NO : 16