IGBC for New Buildings

IGBC Green New Buildings rating system® is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that are presently available. The objective of IGBC Green New Buildings rating system is to facilitate a holisitc approach to create environment friendly buildings, through architectural design, water efficiency, effective handling of waste, energy efficiency, sustainable buildings, and focus on occupant comfort & well-being.

Procedure for IGBC Certification

Step-1

Eligibility

Except for industrial complexes, all buildings – offices, retail malls, institutions, hotels, hospitals, health-care facilities, residences and multifamily high rise buildings- in the pre-design/design stage are eligible for GRIHA.

Step-2

Registration

Organisations interested in registering their projects under IGBC Green New Buildings rating system Certification are advised to first register on IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under ‘IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System’ tab.

Step-3

Documentation

Upload all documents under respective categories as mention in the “Checklist “of IGBC Documents required.

Step-4

Certification

The project team is expected to provide supporting documents at preliminary and final stage of
submission, for all the mandatory requirements and the credits attempted.

Criteria for IGBC Certification

The new sequence is segregated into specific sections and previous criteria have been modified accordingly. There are now only 31 criteria in the rating. The different sections are also mentioned below:

1. Sustainable Architecture & Design (SA)

Criteria name

Max. Points

2. Site Selection & Planning (SP)

SSP Mandatory Requirement 1: Local Building Regulations
SSP Mandatory Requirement 2: Soil Erosion Control
SSP Credit 1: Basic Amenities
SSP Credit 2: Proximity to Public Transport
SSP Credit 3: Low-emitting Vehicles
SSP Credit 4: Natural Topography or Vegetation
SSP Credit 5: Preservation or Transplantation of Trees
SSP Credit 6: Heat Island Reduction, Non-roof
SSP Credit 7: Heat Island Reduction, Roof
SSP Credit 8: Outdoor Light Pollution Reduction
SSP Credit 9: Universal Design
SSP Credit 10: Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce
SSP Credit 11: Green Building Guidelines

3. Water Conservation (WC)

WC Mandatory Requirement 1: Energy Optimization
WC Mandatory Requirement 2: Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures
WC Credit 1: Landscape Design
WC Credit 2: Management of Irrigation Systems
WC Credit 3: Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof
WC Credit 4: Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures
WC Credit 5: Waste Water Treatment and Reuse
WC Credit 6: Water Metering

4. Energy Efficiency (EE)

EE Mandatory Requirement 1: Ozone Depleting Substances
EE Mandatory Requirement 2: Minimum Energy Efficiency
EE Mandatory Requirement 3: Commissioning Plan for Building Equipment & Systems
EE Credit 1: Eco-friendly Refrigerants
EE Credit 2: Enhanced Energy Efficiency
EE Credit 3: On-site Renewable Energy
EE Credit 4: Off-site Renewable Energy
EE Credit 5: Commissioning, Post-installation of Equipment & Systems
EE Credit 6: Energy Metering and Management

5. Building Materials & Resources(BMR)

BMR Mandatory Requriement 1: Segregation of Waste, Post-occupancy
BMR Credit 1: Sustainable Building Materials
BMR Credit 2: Organic Waste Management, Post-occupancy
BMR Credit 3: Handling of Waste Materials, During Construction
BMR Credit 4: Use of Certified Green Building Materials, Products & Equipment

IGBC for New Buildings

Procedure for IGBC Certification

Eligibility

Registration

Documentation

Certification

Criteria for IGBC Certification

1. Sustainable Architecture & Design (SA)

Criteria name

Max. Points

2. Site Selection & Planning (SP)

3. Water Conservation (WC)

4. Energy Efficiency (EE)

5. Building Materials & Resources(BMR)

6. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

7. Innovation in Development (ID)

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