PPT tries to define the context, components, need ,process, role and importance of rating in the Indian Context along with details of the four rating systems made applicable in the country. However, India must explore the possibility of putting in place a unified system of green building rating uniform system of rating in order to avoid dilution, manipulation and bringing distortions in the quality of green buildings.

1. IGBC, GRIHA;
LEED;GEM
Ar. Jit Kumar Gupta
jit.kumar1944@gmail.com

2.  Buildings – directly/indirectly impact environment during ;
 -- construction,
 -- occupation,
 -- renovation,
 -- repurposing, and
 -- demolition,
 Because they consume--------------------------
 --energy–
 -- water
 -- raw materials and
 -- generate waste
 --emit harmful gases.
 Which has lead to------
 -- creating green buildings
 -- evolving green building standards for
 --- certifications,-- rating systems
 -- for evaluating/ mitigating-- adverse impact of buildings -
on natural environment through sustainable Buildings

3.  Sustainable /Energy efficient/Eco-friendly/
Resource efficient/ Green Buildings
 - concepts originated in USA
 – with genesis in
--energy ( fossil oil) crisis of 1960s/70s
--environmental pollution concerns of 1960s/70s
--Rachel Carson book-“Silent Spring”- 1962
 -- Critical Role of buildings- adversely
impacting environment/resources
 -- need for promoting energy efficient
/environment friendly construction practices
 -- achieving environmental, economic, and
social benefits.

4.  - involves integrated design of
 -- new construction/ retrofitting existing structures.
 -bringing together-practices, codes techniques, skills-
 - for reducing /eliminating- adverse impacts of
buildings on environment /human health by----
 - taking advantage of renewable resources
 -- using sunlight through passive solar and
photovoltaic equipment,
 --using plants / trees, green roofs, rain gardens,
 reducing rainwater run-off
 -- using low-impact building materials
 using packed gravel/ permeable concrete-- instead of
conventional concrete /asphalt-
 -- to enhance replenishment of ground water.

5.  Based on-- Practices /technologies of green building – which constantly
evolving /devolving-- However, fundamental principles remain same:
 Involves-i.Harmonising building design - with nature/natural features /
resources surrounding site.
 ii.Rationalising -Siting, structure design efficiency/ reducing self-
loads
 Iii. Promoting - energy /water / material efficiency ,
 iv. Specifying - 'green' building materials from local sources,
 v. Ensuring/enhancing --indoor environmental quality ,
 vi. Optimizing- operations/maintenance -Reducing waste/toxic
 vii. Optimizing systems-- generate on-site renewable energy.
 viii. Promoting-- intelligent cooling systems - saving energy.
 ix. involving-Smarter/intelligent lighting system- automatically switch
on/ off
 x.- Using air based flushing system in toilets -- reducing water use
 xi.-Using energy efficient LED’s – avoiding incandescent lamp,
 xii. Using energy efficient appliances

6.  Construction- directly/ indirectly impact environment.
 - Number of green building rating systems
established
 -- for mitigating these impacts through ;
 - encouragement,
 - measurement
 - recognition of
 -- sustainable building performance.
 - first green rating system in world launched in
1990
 -- when sustainable design concept started gaining
popularity.
 First rating system was Building Research
Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method
(BREEAM)

7.  Globally – all nations evolving rating system to
evaluate green buildings
 -- British uses - BREEAM (Building Research
Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)-
first rating system in world
 (LEED)- Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design- second rating systems developed –in U.S.G.B C
 World Green Building Council --—uses EDGE
(Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)
 -- Green Star -- used in Australia
 Green Building Index (GBI)-- used in Malaysia.
 LEED – used by Canada,
 DGNB-- used by--Germany)- Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V.,2007
 CASBEE -- by Japan-- Comprehensive Assessment

8. India Presently uses 4 RATING SYSTEMS-- FOR
GREEN BUILDINGS-
IGBC-Indian Green Building Council-
-accounts for > 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

9.  Green rating in India a recent phenomenon
 Started in the year 2001
 Jointly by CII and USGBC
 Presently four rating agencies involved in India
 GEM is the latest entrant in the field
 India’s Sustainable building market estimated to
double by 2022 at 10 billion sqft,
 valuing around USD 35-50 billion,
 India ranks only second after USA-- in terms of
number of green projects and
 --built-up area.
 only about 5% of total built up area is rated as
green

10. RATING OF GREEN BUILDINGS
• Rating is a tool :
•-- to assess level of greenness in a building
•-- Helps designers to apply green concepts
-- reduce environmental impacts that are measurable.
--- provide methodologies for promoting sustainability in diverse
climatic zones
Rating system-- for certifying Green Buildings.
-- is a framework
-- for assessing building performance
-- against set criteria and
•-- standard points of references
Rating helps in—
i Assessing performance of building
ii Evaluating environmental performance of a building -- over
entire life cycle,
Iii Providing standard for a ‘green building’.
iv Striking balance between established practices / emerging
concepts to make them sustainable
.

11. RATING OF GREEN BUILDINGS
•4 Rating agencies in country– ;
•--IGBC (Indian Green Building Council)
• GRIHA(Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment)
• LEED( Leadership in Energy and Environment Design)
•GEM Rating-( Green and Eco-Friendly Movement)- ASSOCHAM
•Each rating system has defined Criteria for evaluation
•Buildings rated on those defined criteria
•Each criteria has defined weightage
•Rating programme developed through studies/ consultative
processes involving stakeholders --Architects/Engineers/
builders/ consultants /Developers/ owners/ institutions/
manufacturers /industry
•- Rating is voluntary
•--No uniform system of rating in country
•--Govt. provides incentives to green rated buildings-- FAR,
•-- rebates in building plan scrutiny fee based on rating of
buildings

12. INDIAN GREEN
BUILDING COUNCIL-
IGBC-- RATING
SYSTEM FOR NEW
GREEN BUILDINGS

13.  One of Centre of excellence of Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII)
 - formed by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in
2001.
 IGBC is a non--profit research institution
 -- having offices in CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business
Centre, Hyderabad
 -- Housed in India’s first LEED certified Platinum Rated
Green building
 -- IGBC had agreement with- LEED for
using/applying Green Building Standard from USGBC.
 Developed independent ratings based on Indian context
 IGBC --Vision for green buildings
 -Making India-- torch bearer in green buildings.
 - Ensure sustainable built environment for all
 -- Make become global leaders in sustainable built
environment by 2022. —( 10 bsft of green footprints by
2022)

14.  All IGBC Rating systems are;
 -voluntary
 - consensus based
 - market driven- building programs
 - Based on five natural elements- Panch-bhutas
 Blend of ancient architectural practices and
 Modern technological innovations
 Following national codes- NBC; ECBC
 Covering practically all typologies of buildings- 29 Ratings--
Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare,
metros, townships, villages, landscape, towns, SEZs
 Rating system applicable in all 5 climate zones
 National by choice-Global in performance
 IGBC has 100-point based system comprising of 52 parameters
–including 12 core points,-- which are mandatory& 40 others
 Four levels of certification –certified, silver, gold and platinum
 -- awarded based on number of points earned.
 -- minimum points required for certification – 40
 - Certification valid for 3 years from date of issue.
 Require revalidation after three years.

17. Daylighting
Local materials
 Rediscovery of the Indian ethos
 We worship 5 elements of Nature (Panchabhutas)
Prithvi (Earth) Sustainable Sites
Jal (Water) Water Efficiency
Agni (Energy) Energy Efficiency
Vayu (Air) Indoor Environmental Quality
Akash (Sky) Daylight
Views
Water body

18. IGBC Green New Buildings rating system
-- addresses green features under
following 7 categories:
Sustainable Architecture and Design
Site Selection and Planning
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Building Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovations and Development

19. i. Sustainable Architecture & Design- 5/5
 Integrated design approach,
 Site preservation,
 Passive Architecture
ii Site Selection and Planning - 14/14
 basic amenities, --proximity to local transport, natural topography,
 tree preservation, heat island reduction, low emitting vehicle,
 outdoor light pollution, facilities for construction workers etc
 iii. Water Conservation -- 18/19
 Rain water harvesting – roof/non-roof,
 efficient plumbing fixtures, Sustainable landscape design ,
 waste water treatment/recycling, water metering
 iv Energy Conservation --28/30
 use of Chloro-fluoro-carbon-free equipment,
 Minimum energy consumption , enhanced energy efficiency,
 On/off site renewable energy generation,
 energy saving measures in appliances / other equipment
 energy metering and management
Parameters for Evaluating Green
Buildings(52= 10 Mandatory+42 Others)

20.  v. Building Materials/Resources– 16/16
 handling of construction waste materials,
 reuse of salvaged materials,
 using green building materials, products and equipment
 organic waste management- post occupation,
 waste segregation- post occupation
 vi Indoor Environment Quality- 12/9
 tobacco smoke control,
 fresh air ventilation ,
 CO2 monitoring,
 low emitting compound materials, paints and adhesives,
 Day lighting,-- outdoor view,
 indoor/outdoor pollution
 Indoor Air Quality management during construction,
 Indoor Air Quality testing after construction/ before occupation
vii. Innovations and Development -- 7/7
 Innovations in design process,
 optimisation of structural design,
 Waste water reuse during construction.
 IGBC accredited professional

25.  Project teams interested in IGBC Project certification
 --must first register with IGBC.
 --Registration first step
 --which helps establish contact with IGBC
 -- and provides access to required
 -- documents,
 -- templates,
 -- important communications and
 -- other necessary information.
 Once the project is registered,
 --project team can start
 -- preparing for documentation & calculations
 -- to satisfy mandatory requirements and
 -- credit submittal requirements

26.  Certification-- To achieve IGBC rating
 -- project must satisfy all mandatory requirements and
 -- achieve minimum number of credit points
 -- project teams expected to provide supporting documents-- at
preliminary / final stage of submission,
 Submit following documents;
 1 General information about project, including
a. Project brief stating-- type, type of spaces, occupancy, number of
floors,--area statement, etc.
 b.1 General drawings (in PDF format only):
i. Master/ Site plan-- ii. Parking plans --iii. Floor plans-- iv. Elevations --
v. Sections
c. Photographs / Rendered images
2. Filled-in templates
3. Narratives / supporting documentation –
 ---drawings, calculations (in excel sheets),
---declarations / contract documents
 --- purchase invoices, manufacturer cut-sheets / letters / material test
reports, for each mandatory requirement and credit.

27.  Project documentation submitted in two phases
 -- - Preliminary submittal and
 -- Final submittal:
 Preliminary phase involves
 -- submission of all documents—including mandatory requirements and
minimum number of credits.
 preliminary submission-- review by third party assessors
 -- review comments provided within 30 days.
 The next phase involves ;
 --submission of clarifications to preliminary review queries and final
submittal
 -- Review provided within 30 days, after which rating awarded.
 -- mandatory requirements and credits earned at preliminary
review only considered as expected.
 Mandatory requirements and credits not awarded –until
 final documents submitted,-- along with additional documents showing
implementation of design features.
 If changes made in any ‘expected credits’-- after preliminary review,--
changes need to be documented /resubmitted during final review.
 Certification awarded only after completion of projects/documentation/
/site inspection/evaluation of projects

28.  Appeal
 In rare cases, mandatory requirements/ credits get
denied due to misinterpretation of intent.
 On receipt of final review -- if project team feels
 -- sufficient grounds exist
 --to appeal for a credit denied in final review,
 -- project team has-- option to appeal to IGBC
 -- for reassessment of denying mandatory requirements
and/ or credits.
 -- documentation of mandatory requirements / credits
seeking appeal may be resubmitted to IGBC along with
necessary fees
 -- IGBC-- to take 30 working days to review such
documentation
 --. If appeal is pursued-- a different review team will
assess appeal documentation.

29.  Precertification
 Projects by developers can register for Precertification.-- option provided
for projects going for precertification at design stage.
 Documentation submitted for precertification-- must detail project
design features – to be be implemented.
 Rating awarded under precertification -- based on project design details
complying with requirements of rating system.
 precertification rating awarded need not necessarily correspond to final
certification.
 Pre-certification applicable to the following rating systems:
 IGBC New Buildings (Tenant-occupied buildings)
 IGBC Green Homes
 IGBC Green Townships
 IGBC Green SEZs
 IGBC offers Provisional certification for projects applying for MoEF
Clearance.
 Provisional certification process -- same as precertification
process.
 Provisional certification -- applicable to following rating systems:
 IGBC New Buildings - Owner occupied buildings
 IGBC Green Factory Building

30.  Projects seeking precertification to submit following
documentation:
 1. Filled in Templates
 2.Narratives / supporting documentation-- such as drawings,
calculations (in excel sheets), declarations/ contract
documents, purchase invoices, manufacturer cut sheets/
letters/ material test reports, etc., for each mandatory
requirement/ credit.
 IGBC to take 30 working days to review first set of
precertification documents.
 On receiving clarifications posed in first review, IGBC to
take another 30 working days to award precertification
 A certificate and a letter are provided to projects on
precertification.
 Pre- certified projects -- required to provide status of
project to IGBC,
 -- in relation to rating, once in every six months
 -- until award of final rating.
 -- Pre-certification gives owner/ developer-- a unique
advantage to market project to potential buyers.

34. Green Rating
for Integrated
Habitat
Assessment---
GRIHA

35.  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.
 i. Online submission of documents-- as per prescribed criteria
 ii. Site visit
 iii. Evaluation of building by team of professionals/ experts from
GRIHA Secretariat.
 GRIHA rating system consists of 34 criteria
 --Broadly categorised in four different sections.
 ( 1) Site selection and site planning,
 (2) Conservation and efficient utilization of resources-- Energy/
water/building material/waste management
 (3) Building operation and maintenance
 (4) Innovations.
 Rating awarded based on stars- 1 to 5, depending on score
 Minimum score needed - 50

36.  GRIHA V 3 rating system consists of 34 criteria covering
subjects such as;
 --sustainable site planning,
 -- energy and water optimization,
 -- sustainable building materials,
 -- waste management and
 -- building operations & maintenance.
 Bonus points for strategies implemented over / above
listed GRIHA Criteria
 Eligibility
 All buildings which are;
 -- in the design stage and
 -- have built up area more than 2,500 m2
 -- eligible for certification under GRIHA.
 -- Building types include / not limited to
 offices, retail spaces, institutional buildings, hotels,
 hospital buildings, healthcare facilities,
 residences, and multi-family high-rise buildings

37.  Criteria and their weight-age
 GRIHA -- a performance-oriented system
 where points are earned
 --for meeting design/ performance intent of criteria.
 -- Each criterion has certain points assigned
 -- project demonstrating compliance with a criterion
 -- would achieve associated points.
 -- GRIHA is a 100-point system
 --consisting of some core points,
 -- which are mandatory,
 -- while the rest are optional.
 -- Different levels of certification --one star to five stars
 -- awarded based on number of points earned.
 -- minimum points required for certification -- 50

43.  Compliances in relevant criterion to be submitted
in prescribed format.
 While few criteria are self-validating in nature,
 others-- such as energy consumption, thermal /
visual comfort, noise control/ indoor pollution
levels need validation on-site through
performance monitoring.
 points related to these criteria awarded
provisionally
 -- while certifying and
 -- converted into firm points
 --through monitoring, validation, and
documents/photographs to support award of point

44.  i. Registration
-- A project must be registered with GRIHA Council
 -- through GRIHA website
 -- by filling registration form online.
 -- Registration preferably done at beginning of a project
 --because several issues need to be addressed at pre-design stage
 -- process includes access to essential information related to
rating.
 ii. Post-registration workshop
-- orientation workshop conducted by GRIHA Council
--, for entire project team
--comprising of owner, architect, MEP( mechanical, electrical and
plumbing) Consultants, landscape consultants, project manager,
etc.
-- Workshop serves dual purpose of;
-- Creating awareness of GRIHA System for all involved and
-- identification / evaluation of optional criteria
-- enhancing rating of project.
 .

45. iii. Online Submission of documents
Project required to provide;
-- documentary evidence
-- to demonstrate compliance with criteria.
-- list of documents mentioned in GRIHA
Manual.
-- compliance documents submitted through
online portal on GRIHA website.
-- Submitted documents -- checked / vetted
by GRIHA Council.
.

46.  iv. Due Diligence
--Three site visits conducted to verify compliances on site.
 -- first visit done-- when project at plinth level,
 -- second done --when structural work completed/ interior
finishing in progress.
 -- third/final site visit done--after preliminary document
assessment by GRIHA
 Experts to include--. 1. Public Health 2. Landscape design 3.
Solar Passive design and architecture 4. Building Energy
systems 5. Renewable energy 6. Plumbing engineering
 v. Evaluation process
-- Complete /consolidated rating documents submitted sent
for third-party review.
 -- Third party reviewers-identified/trained by GRIHA Council
 -- On-site checks carried out by GRIHA Council
 -- during project execution phase
 -- for auditing green features-- as part of Due-Diligence visits.

47.  --Submission report from online portal sent to evaluators.
 -- Evaluators award provisional points /comment on specific
criteria,
 -- Evaluation report sent to client for review/ to increase score.
 -- Evaluation Committee Report to include
incomplete/detailing required.
 -- Client given one-month to resubmit documents
 -- Resubmitted documents to comprise only additional documents
/ information desired.
 --Resubmitted documents --again put through vetting process
 --Evaluation committee then award final score.
 Final score -- presented to National Advisory committee
 -- comprising eminent / renowned professionals
 -- for approval/award of provisional rating.
 -- Final rating subject to an independent energy audit of project
 --after a year of commissioning building.
 --Rating valid for five years from date of commissioning of
building.
 -- GRIHA authorised to random on-site audit of any criteria for
which points awarded.

48.  -Registration fee calculated based on following formula
 Built-up area* Registration fee (excluding tax)
 -- 5000 m2 (Rs.3,14,000) plus
 -- Rs.3.75 per m2 above 5000) (*Excluding basements)
 -- for building area -- 1,50,000 m2
 registration fee shall be :
 First 5000 m2 = Rs.3,14,000/-
 Remaining area 1,50,000 – 5,000 = 1,45,000 @ 3.75 per m2 = Rs.5,43,750/-
 Total registration fee == (Rs.5,43,750/- + Rs.3,14,000/-) = Rs.8,57,750/
 - Registration fee includes:
 -- 1. One-day workshop for project team to explain—
 -- rating system and
 -- allocate roles / responsibilities for consultants involved.
 -- If workshop outside NCR of Delhi-- cost of travel/board/lodging borne
by client.
 2. Evaluation fee-- paid to external evaluators
 -- who assess project submittals.
 -- Due diligence visits related expenditure– travel/ stay cost of two
members of GRIHA team-- for three visits to site borne / reimbursed by
client.

49. SVA GRIHA

50.  -- SVAGRIHA - a simplified, faster, easier/ more
affordable green building rating system
 -- functions as a design cum-rating tool.
 --designed for projects with built-up area less than
2500 sqm.
 -- help in design /rating of individual residences, small
offices, commercial and institutional buildings.
 -Rating comprises only 14 criteria-- analyzed using
software tool-- comprising simplified calculators.
 -- Calculators filled for areas / quantities of materials
by architect/consultant-- using information from
construction drawings –
 When completed-- tool will inform
architect/consultant number of points achieved -- in
particular criterion/ overall points.

51.  Registration of project
 Submission of completed software tool and
documentation
 Internal review of documentation
 Site visit
 post construction due diligence check (mandatory)
 External evaluation of project
 Award of Rating

53. •To achieve a SVAGRIHA rating each project must achieve
--certain number of points in each category as mentioned
below.
--to ensure project reduces overall environmental
impact
-- not just impact through energy / water.
--Based on number of points project attempts,
-- rating provided as mentioned in table:

55. Leadership in
Energy and
Environmental
Design --LEED

56.  LEED-- rating system developed for certifying Green
Buildings.
 LEED -- developed by U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC),
 -- organization promoting sustainability through Green
Buildings.
 LEED -- framework for assessing building performance
 -- against set criteria and standard points of references.
 -- benchmarks for Rating System developed in 2000
• -- currently available for;
• Existing Buildings (EB)
• New Construction (NC)
• Core and Shell (C&S)
• Green Homes

57.  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-INDIA)
Green Building Rating System
 a recognized point of reference both in our country/ worldwide
 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;
 -- valuable use of soil and landscapes,
 -- resourceful utilization of water,
 --usage of energy efficient and Eco-friendly apparatus,
 -- operational control & building management systems,
 -- use of renewable energy,
 -- use of recycled or recyclable materials
 -- better indoor air quality / air circulation for health and
comfort.
 LEED-INDIA -- councils gives a green rating to a structure

58.  Under LEED 2009, there are 100 possible base points-
 Criteria- 65 in all, 7 mandatory and 58 others
 distributed across six credit categories:
 -- Sustainable Sites
 -- Water Efficiency
 --Energy and Atmosphere",
 -- Materials and Resources",
 --Indoor Environmental Quality", and
 --Innovation in Design".
 Up to 10 additional points may be earned-- four for Regional Priority
Credits, and six for Innovation in Design
 Certification level
 Buildings can qualify for four levels of certification:
 Certified: 40–49 points
 Silver: 50-59 points
 Gold: 60-79 points
 Platinum: 80 points and above

65. GEM Rating - Green
and Eco-Friendly
Movement----
 SUSTAINABILITY
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM-
 ASSOCHAM-
Association of Chambers
and Trade Associations

66.  ASSOCHAM has launched the “GEM Sustainability
(Green) Certification Program”- Green and Eco-
Friendly Movement
 -- to promote environment friendly green building
design and construction.
 GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program---
based upon BEE ECBC 2017 and NBC 2016.
 award Sustainability Certification Rating to;
 -- Housing,
 - Urban Developments,
 -- Residential, Commercial,
 -- Hotels, College, Universities, Schools,
 -- Factory buildings and related developments.

67.  All existing, new and upcoming buildings can
participate in this program.
 GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program –
 -- aims sustainability of a given development throughout
its lifecycle from design through construction to
operation.
 GEM Sustainability Certification Reference Guide --
provides design guidance / detailed requirements for
rating a project’s potential performance.
 Project team can go for a Certification of Intent (Pre-
certification / Provisional Certification--) rating during
pre-design, design or construction stages of the project
and Final Certification rating when the building is
complete.
 Pre-certification / Provisional Certification /
Certification of Intent rating will be awarded-- within 50
days from the date of the project registration with
ASSOCHAM depending upon construction stages of
project.
 ASSOCHAM is offering special onetime fee to the
projects.

70.  GEM Sustainability Certification Rating -- Twenty Eight Principles
 . Points awarded for each Suggested requirement achieved.
 Scale-- 0-130 point .
 Project will achieve GEM 1 to GEM 5 rating levels
 --depending upon project design –including building
architectural and elevation design, materials used during
construction, HVAC, lighting and plumbing system designs, water
and energy consumption of the building.
 --all Essential Principle requirements must be fulfilled along with a
minimum number of Principle points.
 GEM 5 will be the highest achievable rating level in this program.
 Key benefits of the certification –
 Review of all design documents -- Architectural, Mechanical,
Electrical, Plumbing and Landscape by Sustainability experts for
further value addition from green building perspective.
 Energy /water efficient building design ---reduce the energy and
water consumption of the building.
 Design of a building ---that will utilize maximum daylight, fresh
air and provide healthy environment to building occupants.
 Sustainability Certification rating will give additional marketing
mileage to projects over other conventional buildings.

73. GEM Levels
 GEM 1- All essential requirements and 40 - 49
points--
 GEM 2--All essential requirements and 50 - 64
points
 GEM 3-- All essential requirements and 65 - 84
points
 GEM 4-- All essential requirements and 85 - 104
points
 GEM 5-- All essential requirements and 105 points
or above

74. Incentives
for Green
Buildings

75. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change – MoEFC— fast tack
environmental clearance for certified green building projects
 Government of Punjab
 PUDA-- additional 5% (FAR)-- free of charge-
 100 %exemption of building scrutiny fee- for Gold rated buildings
 Urban Development Dept, Govt of Rajasthan
 -- additional free 7.5%, 10% and 15% FAR
 for Silver, Gold ,Platinum rated projects
 Government of West Bengal
 additional 10% FAR -- Department of Municipal Affairs
 additional 10% FAR -- Gold -- Government of West Bengal (New Kolkata
Development Authority) .
 Green building projects in MSME sector-- financial assistance at
concessional rates-Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Government of Maharashtra--Urban Dev Department—
-- additional FAR of 3%, 5% ,7% for Silver, Gold and Platinum respectively.
Public Works Department (PWD)-- renovation of existing buildings /
development of all new government buildings in Maharashtra --carried out as
per IGBC Green Building Rating system

76.  Government of Uttar Pradesh—
 Additional 5% FAR-- free of charge --for Gold rated Buildings
 Additional 5% FAR free- Greater Noida Industrial Dev Authority --for gold rated
projects
 Government of Andhra Pradesh
25% subsidy-- on fixed capital investment for buildings-MSME /large projects
 Municipal Administration and Urban Dev Department:
 20% Reduction on Permit Fees
 If property sold within three year--, one-time reduction of 20% on Duty on
Transfer of Property
 Government of Himachal Pradesh --
 -- additional 10% FAR for projects rated Gold / Platinum
 Urban Dev and Housing Department, Jharkhand—
 -- additional FAR of 3%, 5% , 7% for Silver, Gold , Platinum buildings.
 Government of Haryana (Town & Country Planning Department),
 --additional FAR -6%, 9% , 12% for Silver, Gold , Platinum buildings
 Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
 -- 50% of consulting charges or Rs. 2.50 Lacs, whichever is less,
-- for Industrial building >2,000 Sq. Mts. built up area which obtain green rating
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC),Pune Metro Region Dev Authori --
offers an additional FAR of 3%, 5% and 7% for Silver, Gold and Platinum .

77. WAY
FORWARD

78.  Make Green and sustainability as your way of living
 Make Green - integral part of your teaching and learning
 Make Green Buildings integral part of study curricula
 Create a student Chapter - for promoting industry/student
interface- getting connected with green movement-
participating in national competitions listening to experts—
making value addition to teaching/learning
 Preparing yourself/ students- for Accredited professional
exam- as a career option in green buildings.
 Preparing/involving students for understanding,
appreciating/ adopting green building concepts& practices
 Making students undertake assessment/ analysis of
greenness of institute-- make suggestions - through their
innovative ideas
 Making your institute operationally cost- effective—by
Retrofitting –saving energy/water-through changing energy/
public health fixtures-
 Facilitating learning- students/teachers--Improve indoor air
quality by making indoor plants part of class rooms-

79. Best air purifying plants for
general air cleanliness
Areca Palm Snake Plant
Best Air Purifier
Money Plant
Removes Nitrogen Oxides
& absorbs formaldehydes
Improving Indoor Air Quality through Plants –
Air Purifiers

80. ‘A Green building makes you
Happy, Healthy and
- More Productive
- Provides highest level of indoor environment Quality
- Optimizes Resources,
- Reduces Waste,
- Reduces Carbon Footprints
- makes building operations cost effective and energy efficient
- – ‘Natural Capitalism’