India’s Solar Policy: JNNSM
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The National Solar Mission is an initiative of the Government of India and State...
September 3, 2022
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 Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the project is developed by Hines Interests Limited Partnership in partnership with Indian real estate giant DLF. 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.
