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LEED Certification of DLF Promenade

Buildings represent a large fraction of global carbon emissions and energy consumption. In addition, shopping centres affect local communities in several ways. By integrating sustainability measures into our daily operations, we aim to do more than expected to achieve sustainable development. We have long promoted sustainable solutions through integrated energy planning. We have brought together the architects, building designers, and technology specialists to retrofit the existing buildings. Firstgreen has worked on some of the best projects of India such as LEED Platinum Volume project of DLF group which has been approved by USGBC as a part of country’s first LEED EBOM volume project. The DLF Emporio, DLF Mall of India , DLF Cyber Greens, DLF Plaza tower, Ericssion, DLF Square are some of our LEED Platinum rated buildings from USGBC. We have also registered the green building projects through GRIHA as well as IGBC.

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LEED EBOM certification with USGBC

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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. 

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