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Overview
Blue 1 Square at Phase IV, Udyog Vihar, Sector 18, Gurugram, Haryana 122022, India, is a 9 storied high-rise IT building. Designed by renowned architect Sanjiv Tandon. This building is LEED Gold Certified for its eco-friendly design. Firstgreen has worked as green building consultant for LEED certification through USGBC for this building.
Key Project information
Project Title: Blue 1 Square
Building Type: IT building
Building Size: 65,433 Sq Ft
LEED Status: LEED for Building Design and construction – Gold
Exemplary performance innovation credit achieved 100% underground Parking, 54% reduction in outdoor water use, 33% energy savings and offsets 8.72% of the total energy costs through renewable energy generated on-site.
- Energy efficient air-conditioning system with about 33% less energy consumption.
- Solar Power Plant of 45 KWp for using solar energy
- Reduction of water use through the installation of low flow fixture and dual flush system
- Reduction of water use through the installation of low flow fixture and dual flush system
Procedure for LEED CErtification
Step-1
Registration with USGBC
The building is registered with USGBC green building certification portal
Step-2
Data collection during the performance period
The building data is collected during the performance period related to energy, water, IEQ, Material, and waste management
Step-3
Review of documentation by USGBC
USGBC closely review all the documentation and the credits are awarded as per their norms.
Step-4
Final certification
Once all the review replies are satisfied by the USGBC review team, the building is awarded appropriate certification based on the credits approved.
