Overview
LEED certification first became a goal of the DLF group for its commercial and retail buildings in early 2011. The DLF group contracted with Firstgreen Consulting to provide the guidance needed to meet the LEED-EBOM certification at the Platinum certification level. Firstgreen Consulting provided consulting services to update all plans, policies, audits, and best practices to meet the current rating system. DLF Promenade is located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The building is of 464,000 Sq Ft , including G+3 retail Level, cafeteria and multiplexes. The LEED EBOM implementation process planted in April 2019. The project had three month performance period from May 2019 to July 2019 for all credits.
Key Project information
Project Title: DLF Promenade
Building Type: Retail
Building Size: 464,000 Sq Ft
LEED Status: LEED for Existing Buildings O&M- Platinum
Exemplary performance innovation credit achieved 100% underground Parking and no mercury containing lamp installed at site.
Results:
- Achieved an ARC Energy Score of 29 through increased energy efficient practices and earned all 15 points for alternative transport which reduce 3470 tonnes of CO2 per year.
- Planted native and adapted plant species onsite that will reduce irrigation water consumption by 43% and require less maintenance including use of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduced 42% of water use through the installation of low flow fixture and dual flush system.
- Diversion of 100% of the building’s durable goods and 83% of ongoing consumable waste stream through a revised waste reduction and recycling program.
- Maintains the green area with adaptive plantings covering 22% of the site area and manage 100 % storm water at the site.
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.
