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Acknowledgements
The IGBC Green Homes Abridged Reference Guide has been made possible through the efforts of many dedicated volunteers, staff members and others in the IGBC community. The Abridged Reference Guide was developed by the IGBC Green Homes Core Committee and many other members. We extend our deepest gratitude to all these members. Excellent inputs came in during the IGBC Green Homes Core Committee Meetings held on May 2008, April 2009 and June 2011, which had an overwhelming response from stakeholders all over the country. IGBC places on record its sincere thanks to the participating companies and individuals who enthusiastically volunteered during the break-out sessions. Our special thanks to the following Core Committee members for their participation and contributions in developing the rating programme: Mr Sharukh Mistry, Chairman, IGBC - Green Homes Steering Committee & Director, Mistry Architects, Bangalore Dr Prem C Jain, Chairman, Indian Green Building Council & Chairman and Managing Director, Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited, Noida Mr Sanjay Seth, Energy Economist, Bureau of Energy of Efficiency, New Delhi Mr V Madhwa Raja, Superintending Engineer, HMDA, Hyderabad Mr Anbusivan, Senior Manager, Ecofirst Services Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai Mr Arjun Valluri, Chairman, Surya Ray, Hyderabad Mr Ankoor Sanghvi, Architect, Ankoor Sanghvi Architects, Rajkot Dr Archana Walia, Programme Management Specialist, USAID, New Delhi Mr Ashish Jain, Assistant Manager, Spectral Sustainability Group, Noida Mr Ashish Mathur, CEO, Ramky Integrated Township Ltd, Hyderabad Mr Chandrashekar Hariharan, CEO, Biodiversity Conservation [India] Limited, Bangalore Mr C.N. Raghavendran, Chairman, IGBC-Chennai Chapter & Partner, CRN Architects & Engineers, Chennai Mr C Shekar Reddy, President, Builders Forum, Hyderabad Mr Gerard Da Cunha, Proprietor, Architecture Autonomous, Goa Mr H N Daruwalla, Vice President, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Mumbai Mr Jaffer A A Khan, Principal Architect, JDS Architects, Bangalore Mr Jahangir Yar Khan, General Manager-Projects, Shree Ram Urban Infrastructure Ltd, Mumbai Ms Jhansi, Managing Director , Green Ark Energy Solutions, Hyderabad Mr Juzer Kothari, Director, Conserve Consultants Pvt Ltd, Chennai Dr Jyotirmay Mathur, Coordinator, Centre for Energy and Environment, and Associate Professor, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
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Mr K K Bhattacharya, Sr. Executive Director, DLF Utilities Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon Mr K P Raghavan, Vice President & Head - Buildings & Factories Sector, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Chennai Mr K R Gopinath, Chairman, KRG Rainwater Foundation, Chennai Ms Kavita D, Project Manager, Environmental Design Solutions, Pune. Ms Mala Singh, Founder & CEO, PEC Solutions, Mumbai Ms Meenu Garg, Consultant, Hyderabad Mr M Prabhakar Rao, Chief Executive, GreenTek Indika, Hyderabad Mr M Selvarasu, Director, LEAD Consultancy Services, Bangalore Mr Pawan Malhotra, Managing Director, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, Mumbai Ar. Poorva Keskar, Director, VKe: environmental, Pune Mr Rajan Rawal, Professor, CEPT University, Ahmedabad Mr Rajan Venkateswaran, Chief Architect, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Chennai Mr Rajeev Srivastava, General Manager, Emaar MGF Land Limited, New Delhi Mr Rumi P Engineer, Dy. General Manager, Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co. Ltd, Mumbai Mr R Sri Kumar, Additional Director General of Police, Chairman and Managing Director, Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Bangalore Mr Sanjay Chawla, Chairman, IGBC - Hyderabad Chapter, Business Head (Commercial and SEZ), Maytas Properties Ltd, Hyderabad Ms Samhita M, Director, Ela Green Buildings & Infrastructure Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Mr Shabbir H Kanchwala, Vice President (Project Coordination), K Raheja Corp, Mumbai Mr Shashank Yawale, Manager, PEC Solutions, Mumbai Ms Suhasini Ayer, Architect, Auroville Design Consultants, Pondicherry Mr. Sujit Dengale, DGM - Green Initiatives, Marvel Realtors, Pune Mr Vidur Bharadwaj, Chairman, IGBC - Delhi Chapter & Managing Partner, Design & Development Consultants, New Delhi Mr Vijay Sai Meka, Managing Director, S&S Constructions, Hyderabad Dr Vishal Garg, Associate Professor, Centre for IT in Building Science, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad Mr Zubin Irani, Managing Director, Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Limited, Gurgaon
Our sincere thanks are due to the following organisations for their participation in the programme:
Adapt Technologies & Consultancy Services India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad ADC KRONE ,Bangalore Advance Cooling Towers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai AFRA Consultancy, Hyderabad Ala Inc, Chennai Aliens Developers Private Limited, Hyderabad Altimate Envirocare Asia Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Aluplast India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Ankoor Sanghvi Architects, Rajkot Armstrong World Ind. India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Architecture Autonomous, Goa Architect Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS),Hyderabad Auroville Design Consultants, Pondicherry Bamboo Finance, Switzerland Blue Run Ventures, New Delhi Blue Star Limited, Hyderabad Brigade Group, Bangalore Buhari Holdings Private Limited, Chennai Bureau of Energy Efficiency, New Delhi Conserve Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Limited, Gurgaon CEPT University, Ahmedabad CRN Architects & Engineers, Chennai CSR Estates, Hyderabad Design & Development Consultants, New Delhi DLF Services Limited, Gurgaon DLF Utilities Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd, Mumbai DSL Infrastructure & Space Developers, Hyderabad Dynacraft Air Controls , Mumbai
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KRVIA, Mumbai L&T Infocity Limited, Hyderabad Larsen & Toubro Limited, Chennai LEAD Consultancy Services, Bangalore Lodha Group of Companies, Mumbai Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, Mumbai Maithel & Associates Architects Pvt. Ltd, Jaipur Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur Manasaram Architects, Bangalore Master Consultancy & Productivity Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Maxvel Technologies Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Maytas Properties Ltd, Hyderabad Mistry Architects, Bangalore Mozaic Design Combine, Goa Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Oceanus Infrastructure (P) Ltd, Bangalore Olympia Tech Park, Chennai Orbit Group, Kolkata Owens Corning Enterprise (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Parsvnath Developers Ltd, New Delhi PEC Solutions, Mumbai Potential Service Consultants (P) Ltd, Bangalore Prasad Escendo Consultancy, Hyderabad Rajarathnam Constructions (P) Ltd, Chennai Rajco Metal Industries Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Ramky Integrated Township Ltd, Hyderabad RITES Ltd, Gurgaon Roads and Buildings Dept., Govt., AP, Hyderabad S V Properties, Hyderabad S & S Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Sai Construction Corporation, Hyderabad
Ecofirst Services Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai Ela Green Buildings & Infrastructure Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Emaar MGF Land Limited, New Delhi EN3 Consulting, Chennai Energy Conservation Mission, Hyderabad Everest Industries Ltd, Gopalapuram Tamilnadu ETA Engineering Private Limited, Hyderabad Eximcorp India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi Federation of Engineering Institutions of South and Central Asia, Hyderabad Forbo Flooring India, New Delhi Forum (FBH), Hyderabad Genesis Planner (Pvt) Ltd, Mumbai Gherzi Eastern Limited, Mumbai Ghosh, Bose & Associates, Kolkata GMR Hyderabad Intl. Ltd, Hyderabad Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.Ltd, Mumbai Godrej Properties, Mumbai Green Ark Energy Solutions, Hyderabad Greentech Knowledge Solutions (P) Ltd, New Delhi Green Tek Indika (GTI), Hyderabad Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Hyderabad Honeywell, Chennai Indu Projects Limited, Hyderabad Infinity Infotech Parks Ltd, Kolkata Infinity Township Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Infosys BPO Limited, Bangalore Interface Flor India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad JDS Architects, Bangalore Johnson Controls, Mumbai
Saint - Gobain Glass India Ltd, Chennai Sangam Project Consultants, Mumbai Satya Vani Project & Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi Sequoia Capital India Advisors Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore Sevcon (India) Pvt Ltd, New Delhi SEW Constructions Ltd, Hyderabad Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited, Mumbai Shika Management Services, Hyderabad Shilpa Architects, Chennai SMR Builders Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad SMR Live Spaces, Hyderabad Shree Ram Urban Infrastructure Ltd, Mumbai Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited, Noida Srinivasa Shipping & Property Development Ltd, Chennai Studio Decode, Bangalore Suchirindia Developers Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Sugan Automatics Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad Surbana International Consultants (India) Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad Supreme Petrochem Ltd, Mumbai Tameer Consulting Associates, Hyderabad Tata Housing Development Co.Ltd, Bangalore Team Labs & Consultants, Jaipur Terra Verde Architects, Hyderabad The Indian Institute of Architects, New Delhi Total Environment, Bangalore TSI Ventures, Bangalore UNUS Architects and Interior Designers, Hyderabad U P Twiga Fiberglass Ltd, Hyderabad USAID, New Delhi
Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, Gurgaon Kalpataru Ltd, Mumbai Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Bangalore Khivraj Tech Park Pvt Ltd, Chennai Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, Coimbatore K Raheja Corp, Mumbai
Vida Calma Homes Private Limited, Goa Virtuoso Consultants, Hyderabad VKe: environmental, Pune Voltas Limited, Hyderabad V Raheja Design Construction, Bangalore
Contents
Foreword from Indian Green Building Council
IGBC Green Homes

10 11 11 12 13 15 20 21 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 42 44 46 47 49 51 53 54 55 56 59 64 66 67 69 70
Introduction Benefits of Green Homes National Priorities Addressed IGBC Green Homes IGBC Green Homes Rating System Updates and Addenda IGBC Green Homes Project Checklist Site Selection & Planning SSP Mandatory Requirement 1 SSP Mandatory Requirement 2 SSP Credit 1 SSP Credit 2 SSP Credit 3 SSP Credit 4 SSP Credit 5 SSP Credit 6 SSP Credit 7 SSP Credit 8 SSP Credit 9 Water Efficiency WE Mandatory Requirement 1 WE Mandatory Requirement 2 WE Credit 1 WE Credit 2 WE Credit 3 WE Credit 4 WE Credit 5 WE Credit 6 Energy Efficiency EE Mandatory Requirement 1 EE Mandatory Requirement 2 EE Credit 1 EE Credit 2 EE Credit 3 EE Credit 4 EE Credit 5 EE Credit 6 Local Building Regulations Soil Erosion Control Basic House-hold Amenities Natural Topography or Vegetation Heat Island Effect, Non Roof Heat Island Effect, Roof Parking Facilities for Visitors Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles Design for Differently Abled Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Landscape Design Management of Irrigation Systems Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Waste Water Treatment and Reuse Water Metering CFC-Free Equipment Minimum Energy Performance Enhanced Energy Performance On-site Renewable Energy Solar Water Heating System Energy Saving Measures in Appliances & Other Equipment Distributed Power Generation Energy Metering
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Materials & Resources MR Mandatory Requirement 1 MR Credit 1 MR Credit 2 MR Credit 3 MR Credit 4 MR Credit 5 MR Credit 6 Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Mandatory Requirement 1 IEQ Mandatory Requirement 2 IEQ Mandatory Requirement 3 IEQ Credit 1 IEQ Credit 2 IEQ Credit 3 IEQ Credit 4 IEQ Credit 5 IEQ Credit 6 Innovation & Design Process ID Credit 1.1 ID Credit 1.2 ID Credit 1.3 ID Credit 1.4 ID Credit 2.0 Annexure I Annexure II
Separation of House-hold Waste Organic Waste Management, Post Occupancy Handling of Construction Waste Materials Reuse of Salvaged Materials Materials with Recycled Content Local Materials Rapidly Renewable Building Materials & Certified Wood
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Tobacco Smoke Control Minimum Daylighting Fresh Air Ventilation Enhanced Daylighting Enhanced Fresh Air Ventilation Exhaust Systems Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives Building Flush-out Cross Ventilation Innovation & Design Process Innovation & Design Process Innovation & Design Process Innovation & Design Process IGBC Accredited Professional
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: Baseline Criteria for Energy Performance of the Building : Prescriptive Criteria for Building Envelope Measures (EE Credit 1 - Enhanced Energy Performance)
Foreword from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructure and construction development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities and is growing at an average rate of 9.5% as compared to the global average of 5%. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving the environment poses a host of challenges. To enable the construction industry environmentally sensitive, CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has established the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). IGBC is a consensus driven not-for-profit Council representing the building industry, consisting of more than 1,150 committed members. The Council encourages, builders, developers, owners, architects and consultants to design & construct green buildings thereby enhancing the economic and environmental performance of buildings. The Green Building Movement in India has been spearheaded by IGBC since 2001, by creating National awareness. The Councils activities have enabled a market transformation with regard to green building concepts, materials and technologies. IGBC continuously works to provide tools that facilitate the adoption of green building practices in India. The development of IGBC Green Homes direction.
Rating System is another important step in this
IGBC Membership
IGBC draws its strength from its members who have been partners in facilitating the Green Building Movement in India. The local chapters led by individual champions and committed members have been instrumental in reaching out the vision of the IGBC at the regional levels. IGBC is today seen as a leader in spearheading the Indian Green Building Movement. The Council is member driven and consensus based. Contact : Indian Green Building Council C/o Confederation of Indian Industry CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Survey No. 64, Near HITEC City Kothaguda Post, Ranga Reddy District Hyderabad 500 084, India Ph: +91 40 4418 5111 Fax : +91 40 2311 2837 Email: igbc@cii.in Web: www.igbc.in
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I.
Introduction
The housing sector in India is growing at a rapid pace and contributing immensely to the growth of the economy. This augurs well for the country and now there is an imminent need to introduce green concepts and techniques in this sector, which can aid growth in a sustainable manner. Green concepts and techniques in the residential sector can help address national issues like water efficiency, energy efficiency, reduction in fossil fuel use in commuting, handling of consumer waste and conserving natural resources. Most importantly, these concepts can enhance occupant health, happiness and well-being. Against this background, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched IGBC Green Homes
Rating System to address the National priorities. By applying IGBC Green Homes
criteria, homes which are sustainable over the life cycle of the building can be constructed. This rating programme is a tool which enables the designer to apply green concepts and criteria, so as to reduce the environmental impacts, which are measurable. The programme covers methodologies to cover diverse climatic zones and changing lifestyles. IGBC Green Homes
is the first rating programme developed in India, exclusively for the
residential sector. It is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance between known established practices and emerging concepts. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation. IGBC has set up the Green Homes Core Committee to develop the rating programme. This committee comprised of key stakeholders including architects, builders, consultants, developers, home owners, institutions, manufacturers and industry representatives. The committee, with a diverse background and knowledge has enriched the rating system both in its content and process.
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Benefits of Green Homes

Green homes can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The most tangible benefits are the reduction in water and energy consumption right from day one of occupancy. The energy savings could range from 20 - 30 % and water savings around 30 - 50%. Intangible benefits of green homes include enhanced air quality, excellent daylighting, health & wellbeing of the occupants, safety benefits and conservation of scarce national resources. Green Homes rating system can also enhance marketability of a project.
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III.
National Priorities Addressed in the Rating System

The Green Homes Rating System addresses the most important National priorities which include water conservation, handling of house-hold waste, energy efficiency, reduced use of fossil fuels, lesser dependence on usage of virgin materials and health & well-being of occupants. Water Conservation: Most of the Asian countries are water stressed and in countries like India, the water table has reduced drastically over the last decade. Green Homes Rating System encourages use of water in a self-sustainable manner through reducing, recycling and reusing strategies. By adopting this rating programme, green homes can save potable water to an extent of 30 50%. Handling of House -hold Waste: Handling of waste in residential buildings is extremely difficult as most of the waste generated is not segregated at source and has a high probability of going to land-fills. This continues to be a challenge to the municipalities which needs to be addressed. IGBC intents to address this by encouraging green homes to segregate the house hold waste. Energy Efficiency: The residential sector is a large consumer of electrical energy. Through IGBC Green Homes rating system, homes can reduce energy consumption through energy efficient - lighting, air conditioning systems, motors, pumps etc., The rating system encourages green homes which select and use BEE labeled equipment and appliances. The energy savings that can be realised by adopting this rating programme can be to the tune of 20 30%. Reduced Use of Fossil Fuels: Fossil fuel is a slowly depleting resource, world over. The use of fossil fuel for transportation has been a major source of pollution. The rating system encourages the use of alternate fuels for transportation and captive power generation. Reduced Dependency on Virgin Materials: The rating system encourages projects to use recycled & reused material and discourages the use of virgin wood thereby, addressing environmental impacts associated with extraction and processing of virgin materials. Reduced usage of virgin wood is also encouraged.
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Health and Well-being of Occupants: Health and well-being of occupants is the most important aspect of Green Homes. IGBC Green Homes Rating System ensures minimum performance of daylighting and ventilation aspects which are critical in a home. The rating system also recognises measures to minimise the indoor air pollutants.
IV.
IGBC Green Homes
IGBC has set up the Green Homes Core Committee to focus on residential sector. The committee includes builders, developers, home owners, architects, consultants, experts on building science, manufacturers and industry representatives. The varied experience and professions of the committee members brings in a holistic perspective in the process of developing the rating programme. A. Evolution of the Rating System IGBC, in its endeavor to extend green building concepts to all building types envisioned a rating programme for homes in December 2007. A core committee was formed under the leadership of Ar Sharukh Mistry, Mistry Architects, Bangalore. The committee drafted the pilot version of the programme which was launched in July 2008. The rating system is designed to suit Indian climate and construction practices. About 220 members representing 120 organisations participated in the pilot programme. 52 projects with 41.5 million sq.ft of building footprint area from various climatic zones registered under the pilot rating programme. After one year of implementation, feedback from pilot projects were reviewed by the core committee and the suggestions have been incorporated in the first version of the rating system launched in April 2009. Subsequent to the successful implementation of the pilot version and the first version for three years, the IGBC Green Homes Rating Programme was re-reviewed in the core committee meeting held on June 2011. The feedback and suggestions received from projects, stakeholders and core committee members have been incorporated to launch the second version of the rating system in March 2012. The rating system will be subject to review by the core committee, every 6 months, to ensure that it is updated and contemporary.
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B.
Features of IGBC Green Homes
IGBC Green Homes 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 Homes
is to facilitate the creation of water
efficiency, handling of house-hold waste, energy efficiency, healthy, comfortable and environmentally friendly houses. The rating system evaluates certain mandatory requirements & credit points using a prescriptive approach and others on a performance based approach. The rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the same time user-friendly. The programme is fundamentally designed to address national priorities and quality of life for occupants. The rating programme uses well accepted National standards and wherever local or National standards are not available, appropriate international benchmarks have been considered. C. Scope of IGBC Green Homes

IGBC Green Homes Rating System is a measurement system designed for rating new and major renovated residential buildings which are broadly classified into two construction types: 1. Individual Residential Unit 2. Multi-dwelling Residential Units Gated communities High-rise residential apartments Hostels, Service apartments, Resorts, Motels and Guest houses In general, all dwelling spaces which can meet the mandatory requirements and minimum points can apply. Various levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total points earned. D. The Future of IGBC Green Homes
Many new green building materials, equipment and technologies are being introduced in the market. With continuous up-gradation and introduction of new green technologies and products, it is important that the rating programme also keeps pace with current standards and technologies. Therefore, the rating programme will also undergo periodic revisions to incorporate the latest advances and changes. It is important to note that project teams applying for IGBC Green Homes should register their projects with the latest version of the rating system. During the course of implementation, projects have an option to transit to the latest version of the rating system. IGBC will highlight new developments on its website on a continuous basis at www.igbc.in
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V.
IGBC Green Homes Rating System

IGBC Green Homes rating system addresses green features under the following categories: Site Selection and Planning Water Efficiency Energy Efficiency Materials Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation & Design Process
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of green homes of all sizes and types. Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green Home should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable. The various levels of rating awarded are: Certification Level Certified Silver Gold Platinum a. When to use IGBC Green Homes

Recognition Best Practices Outstanding Performance National Excellence Global Leadership
IGBC Green Homes is designed primarily for new residential buildings. However, it is also applicable for existing buildings redesigned in accordance with the IGBC Green Homes criteria. The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Green Homes certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.

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b.
IGBC Green Homes Registration Project teams interested in IGBC Green Homes

Certification for their project must first
register with IGBC. Projects can be registered on IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under IGBC Green Homes . The website includes information on registration fee for IGBC member companies as well as non-members. Registration is the initial step which helps establish contact with IGBC and provides access to the required documents, templates, important communications and other necessary information. IGBC web site will have all important details on IGBC Green Homes certification - process, schedule and fee. c. IGBC Green Homes Certification The rating system caters to projects like individual homes, gated communities, high-rise residential apartments, residential buildings with major renovation, hostels, service apartments, resorts, motels, guest houses, etc., Amongst different types of dwelling units, the projects are broadly classified into two categories: Individual Residential Unit Multi-dwelling Residential Units The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under: Certification Level Certified Silver Gold Platinum d. Documentation To earn the IGBC Green Homes

registration &
Individual Residential Unit 38 44 45 51 52 59 60 - 75
Multi-dwelling Residential Unit 50 59 60 69 70 79 80 100
Recognition Best Practices Outstanding Performance National Excellence Global Leadership
Rating, the project must satisfy all the mandatory
requirements and the minimum number of credit points. The project team is expected to provide supporting documents at preliminary/ design and final/ construction stage of submission for all the mandatory requirements and the credits attempted.
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The project needs to submit the following: 1. General information of project including a. Project brief stating project type, different type of spaces, occupancy, number of floors, area statement, etc., b. General drawings (in PDF format only): i. Master/ Site plan ii. Parking plans iii. Floor plans iv. Elevations v. Sections vi. Photographs/ Rendered views 2. Filled-in Master Template (in excel format) 3. Narratives and supporting documentation such as drawings, calculations (in excel sheets), declarations/ contract documents, purchase invoices, manufacturer cut sheets/ letters/ material test reports, etc., for each mandatory requirement/ credit The necessary details are mentioned in this guide, under each mandatory requirement and credit. Documentation is submitted in two phases preliminary submittal and final submittal: The preliminary submission involves those credits which can be evaluated at the design stage. The reference guide provides the list of design and construction phase credits. After the design submission, review is done by third party assessors and review comments would be provided within 30 working days. The next phase involves submission of clarifications to preliminary review queries and final submittal. The construction document is submitted on completion of the project. This review will also be provided within 30 working days, after which the rating is awarded. It is important to note that the mandatory requirements/ credits earned at the preliminary review are only considered as anticipated. These mandatory requirements/ credits are not awarded until the final documents are submitted, along with additional documents showing implementation of design features. If there are changes in any credit anticipated after preliminary review, these changes need to be documented and resubmitted during the final review. IGBC will recognise homes that achieve one of the rating levels with a formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque.
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e.
Precertification Projects by developers can register for Precertification. This is an option provided for projects aspiring to get precertified at the design stage. The documentation submitted for precertification must detail the project design features which will be implemented. The rating awarded under precertification is based on the projects intention to conform to the requirements of IGBC Green Homes
Rating system. It is important to note that the
precertification rating awarded need not necessarily correspond to the final certification. Precertified projects are required to provide the status of the project to IGBC, in relation to the rating, once in every six months until the award of the final rating. Precertification gives the owner/ developer a unique advantage to market the project to potential buyers. Those projects which seek precertification need to submit the following documentation: 1. General information of project including a. Project brief stating project type, different type of spaces, occupancy, number of floors, area statement, etc., b. General drawings (in PDF format only): i. Master/ Site plan ii. Parking plans iii. Floor plans iv. Elevations v. Sections vi. Photographs/ Rendered views 2. Filled-in Master Template (in excel format) 3. Narratives and supporting documentation such as conceptual drawings, estimate/ tentative calculations (in excel sheets), declarations from the owner, etc., for each mandatory requirement/ credit The above necessary details are mentioned in this guide, under each mandatory requirement and credit. IGBC would take 30 working days to review the first set of precertification documents. On receiving the clarifications posed in the first review, IGBC would take another 30 working days to award the precertification. A certificate and a letter are provided to projects on precertification.
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f.
Credit Interpretation Ruling In some instances the design team can face certain challenges in applying or interpreting a mandatory requirement or a credit. It can also happen in cases where the project can opt to achieve the same intent through a different compliance route. To resolve this, IGBC uses the process of Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) to ensure that rulings are consistent and applicable to other projects as well. The following are the steps to be followed in case the project team faces a problem: Consult the Abridged Reference Guide for description of the credit intent, compliance options and approach & methodologies. Review the intent of the mandatory requirement/ credit and self-evaluate whether the project satisfies the intent. Review the Credit Interpretation web page for previous CIR on the relevant mandatory requirement or credit. All projects registered under IGBC Green Homes will have access to this page. If a similar CIR has not been addressed or does not answer the question sufficiently, submit a credit interpretation request. Only registered projects are eligible to post CIRs. Two CIRs are answered without levying any fee and for any CIR beyond the first two CIRs, a fee is levied.
g.
Appeal Generally mandatory requirements/ credits get denied due to misinterpretation of the intent. On receipt of the final review and if the project team feels that sufficient grounds exist to appeal a credit denied in the final review, the project has an option to appeal to IGBC for reassessment of denied mandatory requirements or credits. The documentation for the mandatory requirements or credits seeking appeal may be resubmitted to IGBC along with necessary fee. IGBC will take 30 working days to review such documentation. If an appeal is pursued, please note that a different review team will be assessing the appeal documentation.
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The following documentation should be submitted: 1. General information of project including a. Project brief stating project type, different type of spaces, occupancy, number of floors, area statement, etc., b. General drawings (in PDF format only): i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Master/ Site plan Parking plans Floor plans Elevations Sections Photographs/ Rendered views
2. Filled-in Letter Template for respective mandatory requirement/ credit. 3. Original, re-submittal, and appeal submittal documentation for only those mandatory requirement/ credits that the project is appealing for. Also include a narrative for each appealed mandatory requirement/ credit to describe how the documents address the reviewers` comments and concerns.
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Fee
Registration, Certification and CIR fee details are available on IGBC website (www.igbc.in) or can be obtained from IGBC (igbc@cii.in).
VI. Updates and Addenda

This is the second version of IGBC Green Homes Abridged Reference Guide. As the rating system continues to improve and evolve, updates addenda and errata to the abridged reference guide will be made available through IGBC website. These additions will be incorporated in the next version of the rating system.
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Points Available
Checklist for Green Homes

Site Selection and Planning SSP Mandatory Requirement 1 SSP Mandatory Requirement 2 SSP Credit 1 SSP Credit 2 SSP Credit 3 SSP Credit 4 SSP Credit 5 SSP Credit 6 SSP Credit 7 SSP Credit 8 SSP Credit 9 Local Building Regulations Soil Erosion Control Basic House-hold Amenities Natural Topography or Vegetation : 15%, 25% Heat Island Effect, Non Roof : 50%, 75% Heat Island Effect - Roof : 50%, 75% Parking Facilities for Visitors : 10% Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles : 5% Design for Differently Abled Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy Water Efficiency WE Mandatory Requirement 1 WE Mandatory Requirement 2 WE Credit 1 WE Credit 2 WE Credit 3 WE Credit 4 WE Credit 5 WE Credit 6 Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof, 25% Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Landscape Design: 20%, 40% Management of Irrigation Systems Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof: 50%, 75% Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures: 25%, 35% Waste Water Treatment and Reuse: 100% (or) 50%, 95% Water Metering Energy Efficiency EE Mandatory Requirement 1 EE Mandatory Requirement 2 EE Credit 1 CFC-Free Equipment Minimum Energy Performance Enhanced Energy Performance : 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 15%,18%, 21%, 24%, 27%, 30% (or) 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%,12%, 14%, 16%, 18%, 20%
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Individual Residential Unit
Multi-dwelling Residential Units
Required Required 1 2 NA 4 NA NA 1 1 NA 9
Required Required 2 4 2 4 1 1 2 2 1 19
Required Required 2 1 4 4 NA NA 11
Required Required 4 1 4 4 4 1 18
Required Required
Required Required
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EE Credit 2 EE Credit 3 EE Credit 4 EE Credit 5 EE Credit 6
On-site Renewable Energy: 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% (or) 10%, 20%, 30% Solar Water Heating System : 50%, 95% (or) 30%, 60% Energy Saving Measures in Other Appliances & Equipment Distributed Power Generation Energy Metering Materials & Resources
6 4 2 NA NA 22
6 4 2 2 1 25
MR Mandatory Requirement 1 MR Credit 1 MR Credit 2 MR Credit 3 MR Credit 4 MR Credit 5 MR Credit 6
Separation of House-hold Waste Organic Waste Management, Post Occupancy : 95% (or) 50%, 95% Handling of Construction Waste Materials : 50% (or) 50%, 95% Reuse of Salvaged Materials : 2.5%, 5% (or) 1%, 2% Materials with Recycled Content : 15%, 25% Local Materials : 50%, 75% Rapidly Renewable Building Materials & Certified Wood : 50%, 75% Indoor Environmental Quality
Required 2 1 2 2 2 4 13
Required 4 2 4 2 2 4 18
IEQ Mandatory Requirement 1 IEQ Mandatory Requirement 2 IEQ Mandatory Requirement 3 IEQ Credit 1 IEQ Credit 2 IEQ Credit 3 IEQ Credit 4 IEQ Credit 5 IEQ Credit 6
Tobacco Smoke Control Minimum Daylighting: 50% Fresh Air Ventilation Enhanced Daylighting : 75%, 95% Enhanced Fresh Air Ventilation Exhaust Systems Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives Building Flush-out Cross Ventilation : 50%, 75%
Required Required Required 4 2 2 2 1 4 15
Required Required Required 4 2 2 2 1 4 15
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Innovation & Design Process ID Credit 1 ID Credit 2 Innovation & Design Process IGBC Accredited Professional Total 4 1 5 75 4 1 5 100
IGBC Green Homes Certification Levels Rating Certified Silver Gold Platinum Individual Residential Unit 38 44 45 51 52 59 60 - 75 Points Multi-dwelling Residential Units 50 59 60 69 70 79 80 100
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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING
Site Selection & Planning
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Local Building Regulations

SSP Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent: Ensure that the building(s) complies with necessary statutory regulatory codes. Compliance Options:
Construction Submittal
The following approvals are required from the competent local Government authority: Approval of building plan (or) site plan Fit-for-occupancy certificate Approach and Methodologies: Carryout a study to understand all the statutory requirements in the projects location. Ensure that these requirements are incorporated at the design stage. The project team should be aware of the bye-laws and design accordingly. The bye-laws would typically include set back provisions, height restrictions, maximum built up area, minimum open space requirements, parking provisions etc.,
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Soil Erosion Control

SSP Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Control soil erosion and sedimentation thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings. Compliance Options: Adopt the following measures: Soil erosion control measures for pre-construction and during construction must conform to the best management practices highlighted in the National Building Code (NBC) of India, Part 10, Section 1, Chapter 4 Protection of Landscape during Construction and Chapter 5 Soil and Water Conservation. Fertile topsoil to be stockpiled prior to construction, for reuse later. Develop appropriate measures to address soil erosion, post occupancy. Approach and Methodologies: Evolve strategies to stockpile top soil and reuse later for landscaping purpose or stockpiled soil can be donated to other sites for landscaping purpose. Consider adopting measures such as temporary and permanent seeding, mulching, earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment traps, and sediment basins as appropriate. Open areas can be landscaped (eg., grass, trees, shrubs). Paved areas can be installed with permeable paving. For impermeable surfaces direct all run off towards storm water collection pits.
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Basic House-hold Amenities

SSP Credit 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1 - 2
Reduce negative impacts caused to the environment from automobile use and thereby, enhance overall quality of life by providing basic house-hold amenities. Compliance Options: For Individual Residential Unit: (1 point) Select a site with access to atleast five amenities, within a walking distance of 1 km from the building entrance. (For list of basic amenities, refer Exhibit A) For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (2 points) Select a site with access to atleast seven amenities, within a walking distance of 1 km from the farthest building entrance. (For list of basic amenities, refer Exhibit A) (AND) Additionally, provide the following within the campus premises: Seating facility and toilets in the common area for service staff & visitors (minimum one toilet for every 50 dwelling units) Tot-lot(s) for children Notes: This point can be earned only if the basic amenities are available before or at the time of project completion. Basic amenities within the campus can also be considered to show compliance. Toilets provided in the common area can be designed to cater both differently abled people and service staff & visitors Toilets provided in the clubhouse cannot be considered to show credit compliance.
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process.
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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING Approach and Methodologies: Select sites near public transit and / or household services and amenities that are accessible by safe, convenient pedestrian pathways. Exhibit A - List of Basic House-hold Amenities Bank/ ATM Beauty saloon Bus stop / Railway station Educational institutions (Pre-school, School, College, etc.,) Electricity / Water utility bills payment counter Electrical / Plumbing services Grocery store / Supermarket Hardware shop Laundry Medical clinic/ Hospital Park/ Garden Place of Worship Playground / Jogging track Pharmacy Post office / Courier service Public library Restaurant Refueling station for automobiles Sports club/ Fitness center/ Gym Stationary shop Theater Note: All basic house-hold amenities are to be considered only once. The amenities should be accessible to building/ campus visitors also.
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Natural Topography or Vegetation

SSP Credit 2
Intent: Minimise disturbances to the site so as to reduce long-term environmental impacts. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 2 - 4
Avoid disturbance to the site by retaining natural topography or vegetation and/ or design vegetated spaces for atleast 15% of the site area. Points are awarded as below: Points for Retaining Natural Topography or Vegetation Percentage of Site area with Natural Points for Individual Points for Multi-dwelling Topography and/or Vegetated area Residential Units Residential Units > 15% > 25% Notes: Retaining Natural Topography in its broad sense means preserving natural features of the terrain such as natural rocks, water body, etc., Vegetation to the ground only will be considered for this credit and vegetation over built structures such as roofs, basement, podiums, etc., cannot be considered. Potted plants will not be considered as vegetation. Grass medians, grass pavers, jogging track, open-air theatre, parking areas, play ground, swimming pool, tot-lots, walkways etc., are considered as site disturbances. 1 2 2 4
Exemplary Performance: The project is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 35% of the site area is left undisturbed (i.e. retained with natural topography and/ or vegetated). Approach and Methodologies: Design the building with a minimal footprint. Consider retaining the natural topography in the site or design landscape to the maximum extent. In sites which have fully grown trees, avoid destruction. Avoid developing paved surfaces on the site.
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Heat Island Effect, Non-roof

SSP Credit 3
Intent:
Design Submittal
Not applicable for Individual Residential Unit
Points: 2
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimise impact on microclimate. Compliance Options: For atleast 50% of exposed non-roof impervious areas (such as footpaths, pathways, roads, uncovered surface parking and other impervious areas) within the project site, provide atleast one or combination of the following: Shade from tree cover within 5 years Open grid pavers, including grass pavers Points are awarded as below: Points for Heat Island Effect, Non-roof Heat island effect, non-roof impervious area as a percentage of total non-roof area > 50% > 75% Note: Trees/ Saplings should be in place at the time of occupancy. Points 1 2
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% of exposed non-roof impervious areas are under tree cover and/ or open grid pavers. Approach and Methodologies: Shade constructed surfaces on the site with landscape features and use high-reflectance materials for hardscape. Consider replacing constructed surfaces (i.e. roof, roads, side walks, pathways, etc.,) with vegetation and/ or open grid paving or high-albedo materials to reduce heat absorption.
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Heat Island Effect, Roof

SSP Credit 4
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimise impact on microclimate. Compliance Options: Use material with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance (such as, white/ light coloured china mosaic tiles or white cement tiles or high reflective etc.,) to cover atleast 50% of the exposed roof areas. (AND/ OR) Provide vegetation to cover atleast 50% of the exposed roof areas. Minimum Solar Reflective Index (SRI) values for different roof types are provided below: Table 1 - Solar Reflective Index (SRI) values for different roof types Roof Type Low-sloped roof Steep-sloped roof Points are awarded as below: Points for Heat Island Effect, Roof Percentage of high reflective material/ vegetation of the exposed roof areas > 50% > 75% Notes: All roof areas, including podium, covered surface parking and utility blocks, which are exposed to the sky (above ground level) should be considered for calculations. Exposed roof area need not include equipment platforms, solar photovoltaics, solar water heaters, skylights, swimming pool, etc., SRI values of high reflectance materials should be as per ASTM Standards.
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Slope < 1:6 > 1:6
SRI 78 29
Points 2 4
SITE SELECTION & PLANNING Exemplary Performance: The project is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% of the exposed roof area is covered with vegetation. Approach and Methodologies: Maximise energy savings and minimise heat by selecting materials that exhibit high reflectivity and high emissivity. Consider providing green roofs or using highly reflective materials over roof to reduce the heat island effect. Typical materials with high reflective properties include china mosaic, white cement tiles, paints with high Solar Reflective Index (SRI) values, etc.,
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Parking Facilities for Visitors

SSP Credit 5
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1
Provide adequate parking within the site to minimise disturbance caused due to parking on public roads and enhance quality of civic life. Compliance Options: Provide parking for residents, to meet or exceed local bye-law requirement. For visitors, provide parking spaces as per local bye-law. In places where local bye-law for visitor parking does not exist, provide parking for visitors equivalent to 10% of the parking area / spaces required for residents as per local bye-law. Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Design the building to ensure adequate parking provisions are made to cater to the occupants as well as the visitors. Parking provisions should take into account two wheelers and four wheelers, as applicable, according to local bye-law. While designing parking facilities, consider basement/ stilt(s) parking to reduce the heat island effect. If surface parking is planned, consider permanent cover; or other design strategies to address heat island effect as a result of such provisions.
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Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles

SSP Credit 6
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1
Encourage the use of electric vehicles thereby reducing negative impacts resulting from fossil fuel based automobile use. Compliance Options: Provide electric charging facilities to cater to atleast 5% of the total parking capacity, provided on site for residents (excluding visitor parking). Note: If the project has exclusive parking spaces for two-wheelers, electric charging has to be provided in such areas also. Exemplary Performance: The credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Survey the type of electric vehicles already plying on the roads and also survey the kind of vehicles which may come up in the future. Provide facilities so as to charge such vehicles. Consider having adequate number of charging facilities based on their charging time. While considering such charging facilities, ensure that all safety aspects have been addressed.
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Design for Differently Abled

SSP Credit 7
Intent: Ensure that the building/ campus design caters to differently abled people. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 1 - 2
Design the building/ campus to provide the following, as applicable, for differently abled people in accordance with the guidelines of National Building Code (NBC) of India. For Individual Residential Unit: (1 point) Easy access to the main entrance of the building Non-slippery ramps with hand rails on atleast one side Main entrance door with adequate width Uniformity in floor level for hindrance-free movement For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (2 points) Appropriately designed preferred car park space(s) having an easy access to the main entrance or closer to the lift lobby (one car park space for every 100 dwelling units) Easy access to the main entrance of the building(s) Non-slippery ramps with hand rails on atleast one side Braille and audio assistance in lifts for visually impaired people Uniformity in floor level for hindrance-free movement in common areas & exterior areas Rest rooms (toilets) in common areas designed for differently abled people (minimum one rest room for every 100 dwelling units. Walkways/ pathways with adequate width in exterior areas Visual warning signages in common areas & exterior areas Notes: Toilets provided in the common area can be designed to cater both differently abled people and service staff & visitors Toilets provided in the clubhouse cannot be considered to show credit compliance
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SITE SELECTION & PLANNING Approach and Methodologies: Identify all probable facilities required to cater to differently abled people. Design the building to ensure that certain basic minimum provisions for differently abled people are incorporated.
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Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce

SSP Credit 8
Intent:
Points: 1 - 2
Promote welfare of construction workforce by providing safe and healthy work conditions.
Compliance Options:
For Individual Residential Unit: (1 point) Provide the following on-site basic facilities for construction workforce: Mobile/ Permanent toilet (atleast one toilet seat) First-aid facility Adequate drinking water facilities Personal protective equipment (by owner/ contractor) Dust suppression measures. Adequate illumination levels in construction work areas. For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (2 points) Provide the following on-site basic facilities for construction workforce: Adequate housing to meet or exceed local/ labour bye-law requirement. Sanitary measures to meet or exceed local/ labour bye-law requirement (OR) provide atleast one toilet seat/ urinal for every 50 workers in any shift, whichever is more stringent. The sanitary measures should be provided separately for men and women. First-aid and emergency facilities. Adequate drinking water facilities. Personal protective equipment (by owner/ contractor). Dust suppression measures. Adequate illumination levels in construction work areas. Day care/ crche facility for workers children Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Study the local/ labour bye-law requirement facilities for construction workforce and ensure that provision of such facilities are included in the construction contract agreement.
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Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy
Design Submittal
SSP Credit 9
Intent:
Points: 1
Provide prospective buyers and occupants with descriptive guidelines that educate and help them implement green design features within their flats/ houses. Compliance Options: Marketing and Design Stage: Include green design features proposed, in the marketing brochures. Post-occupancy Stage: Publish green home guidelines providing information that helps occupants to implement green features. Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Develop a summary of sustainable design features incorporated in the Green Home project. Also include tips and guidelines which can be considered by the occupants in designing the interiors. Strategies include providing signages of the green features implemented in the residential building; awareness programme for visitors, occupants & workers; etc.,
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Water Efficiency
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof

WE Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Enhance ground water table and reduce municipal water demand through effective rain water management. Compliance Options: Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture atleast 25% of run-off volumes from roof and non-roof areas. The harvesting system designed should cater to atleast 1 day of normal rainfall* occurred in the last 5 years. In areas where the central/ state ground water board does not recommend artificial rain water recharge (or) if the groundwater table is less than 4 m, the projects are deemed to have shown compliance, without rainwater harvesting system. Notes: For rainfall information, refer Indian Metrological Department data at http://www.imd.gov.in * To arrive at the normal rainfall, divide peak month rainfall occurred in each year (in last 5 years) by number of rainy days in the respective month, and take the average of the five values obtained. Abnormal rainy days like flash floods can be excluded from calculations. In areas where the water percolation is limited, collection tanks may be provided to meet the above requirement. Table 2 - Runoff coefficients for Typical Surface Types S No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Surface Type Cemented / Tiled Roof Roof Garden (<100 mm thickness) Roof Garden (100 200 mm thickness) Roof Garden (201 500 mm thickness) Roof Garden (> 500 mm thickness) Turf, Flat (0 - 1% slope) Turf, Average (1 - 3% slope) Turf, Hilly (3 - 10% slope) Turf, Steep (> 10% slope) Vegetation, Flat (0 - 1% slope)
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Run-off coefficients for typical surface types are listed below: Runoff Coefficient 0.95 0.95 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.25 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.1
WATER EFFICIENCY S No Surface Type 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Vegetation, Average (1 - 3% slope) Vegetation, Hilly (1 - 3% slope) Vegetation, Steep (> 10% slope) Concrete Pavement Gravel Pavement Open-grid Concrete Pavement Open-grid Grass Pavement Runoff Coefficient 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.95 0.75 0.75 0.5
Approach and Methodologies: Survey the water table in the residential projects location. Design appropriate harvesting system based on the sub-surface characteristics. Factors to be considered include weathering, fractures & joints for rocky sites and thickness of aquifer for sedimentary sites. Capture rainwater from roof top for reuse. The design should also include flushing arrangement to let out impurities in the first few showers. Such pollutants and impurities include paper waste, leaves, bird droppings, dust, etc.,
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures

WE Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent: Minimise the use of municipal water and reduce load on waste water systems. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Select water efficient plumbing fixtures whose average flow rates / capacities meet the baseline criteria. The baseline criterion is as below: Table 3 - Baseline Flow Rates / Capacity for Plumbing Fixtures in a Typical House-hold Fixture Type Maximum Flow Rate / Capacity 6 LPF (High flush) 3 LPF (Low flush) 8 LPM 8 LPM 8 LPM 10 LPM Duration 1 Flush 1 Flush 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 8 Minutes Daily Uses per Person/ Day 1 4 1 8 6 1
Water Closets Health Faucet/ Bidet, Hand-held spray* Faucet* Kitchen Sink* Showerhead* / Hand-held Spray*
Source: Uniform Plumbing Code India, 2008 * At a design pressure of 3 bar Notes: The number of permanent occupants has to be considered as two persons each for the first two bed rooms, and one additional person for each additional bedroom. Rain showers (if any) need to be considered in the calculations. Considering that bath tubs may not be used on a daily basis, they may be excluded for the calculations. Treated grey water/ captured rain water can be reused for flushing. The reused quantity for flushing can be subtracted from the annual water use and compared against the baseline annual quantity. Groundwater is considered as potable water and cannot be used to show water savings. The baseline flows can be demonstrated at flowing water pressure of 3 bar. Flowing water pressure of 3 bar does not mean that the water supply in the building is at 3 bar. The building fixtures can operate at lower pressures, but to show compliance under this mandatory requirement, the design flow rates are to be submitted at 3 bar.
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WATER EFFICIENCY Approach and Methodologies: While selecting water fixtures, look for their efficiencies. The product catalogue or the brochure may detail the flow rates at various pressures. Fixtures are available with ultra high efficiency which can reduce substantial quantity of water consumption.
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Landscape Design
WE Credit 1
Intent: Design landscape to ensure minimum water consumption. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 2 - 4
Limit use of turf on the site so as to conserve water and/ or ensure that landscaped area is planted with drought tolerant species. Points are awarded as below: Individual Residential Unit: (2 points) Points for Drought Tolerant Species Drought tolerant species as a percentage Points of total landscaped area > 20% > 40% Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (4 points) Points for Turf Design Turf area as a percentage of total landscaped area < 20% < 40% Points for Drought Tolerant Species Drought tolerant species as a percentage Points of total landscaped area > 20% > 40% Notes: This credit is applicable only for those projects which have atleast 15% of the site area landscaped. For this credit, landscape areas over built structures such as basements, podium, roofs, etc., can be considered for landscape area calculations. Landscape here refers to soft landscaping which includes only vegetation. Areas planted with turf should not exceed a slope of 25 percent (i.e., a 4 to 1 slope). Potted plants will not be considered as landscape.
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1 2
Points 2 1
1 2
WATER EFFICIENCY Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if: There is no turf in the landscaped designed (AND) More than 60% of the landscaped area is planted with drought tolerant species Approach and Methodologies: During landscape design minimise turf to the extent possible. Select plants, shrubs and trees which consume less water. Select species that are well-adapted to the site and which are drought tolerant. Consider xeriscaping as an approach for landscaping.
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Management of Irrigation Systems

WE Credit 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1
Reduce water demand for irrigation through water efficient management systems and techniques. Compliance Options: Provide or install highly efficient irrigation systems incorporating the features mentioned below: For Individual Residential Unit: (minimum three features) Central shut-off valve Turf and each type of bedding area must be segregated into independent zones based on watering needs Atleast 50% of landscape planting beds must have drip irrigation system to reduce evaporation Pressure regulating device(s) to maintain optimal pressure to prevent water loss Any other innovative methods for watering For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (minimum four features) Central shut-off valve Moisture sensor controller Turf and each type of bedding area must be segregated into independent zones based on watering needs Atleast 50% of landscape planting beds must have drip irrigation system to reduce evaporation Time based controller for the valves such that evaporation loss is minimum and plant health is ensured Pressure regulating device(s) to maintain optimal pressure to prevent water loss Any other innovative methods for watering Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Design irrigation management system based on the requirements of the landscape plan. Conduct a market survey on the technologies available to manage irrigation efficiently. The designer and the installer must work together and ensure the planned performance of the system. Also identify local manufacturers supplying equipment like moisture sensor & controllers, time based controllers, etc.,
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof

WE Credit 3
Intent:
Points: 4
Enhance ground water table and reduce municipal water demand through effective rain water management. Compliance Options: Provide rainwater harvesting system to capture atleast 50% of run-off volumes from roof and non-roof areas. The harvesting system designed should cater to atleast 1 day of normal rainfall* occurred in the last 5 years. In areas where the central/ state ground water board does not recommend artificial rain water recharge (or) if the groundwater table is less than 4 m, the projects are deemed to have shown compliance, without rainwater harvesting system. Points are awarded as below: Points for Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting system to capture / Points recharge 50% from roof & non-roof areas 75% from roof & non-roof areas 2 4
Notes: For normal rainfall, refer Indian Metrological Department data at http://www.imd.gov.in. * To arrive at the normal rainfall, divide peak month rainfall occurred in each year (in last 5 years) by number of rainy days in the respective month, and take the average of the five values obtained. Abnormal rainy days like flash floods can be excluded from calculations. In areas where the water percolation is limited, collection tanks may be provided to meet the above requirement. Table 2 - Runoff coefficients for Typical Surface Types S No 1 2 3 4 Surface Type Cemented / Tiled Roof Roof Garden (<100 mm thickness) Roof Garden (100 200 mm thickness) Roof Garden (201 500 mm thickness)
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Run-off coefficients for typical surface types are listed below: Runoff Coefficient 0.95 0.95 0.3 0.2
WATER EFFICIENCY S No Surface Type 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Roof Garden (> 500 mm thickness) Turf, Flat (0 - 1% slope) Turf, Average (1 - 3% slope) Turf, Hilly (3 - 10% slope) Turf, Steep (> 10% slope) Vegetation, Flat (0 - 1% slope) Vegetation, Average (1 - 3% slope) Vegetation, Hilly (1 - 3% slope) Vegetation, Steep (> 10% slope) Concrete Pavement Gravel Pavement Open-grid Concrete Pavement Open-grid Grass Pavement Runoff Coefficient 0.1 0.25 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.1 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.95 0.75 0.75 0.5
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% run-off from roof & non-roof areas is captured and/ or recharged. Approach and Methodologies: Survey the water table in the residential projects location. Design appropriate harvesting system based on the sub-surface characteristics. Factors to be considered include weathering, fractures & joints for rocky sites and thickness of aquifer for sedimentary sites. Capture rainwater from roof top for reuse. The design should also include flushing arrangement to let out impurities in the first few showers. Such pollutants and impurities include paper waste, leaves, bird droppings, dust, etc.,
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures

WE Credit 4
Intent: Minimise the use of municipal water and reduce load on waste water systems. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Select water efficient plumbing fixtures whose average flow rates / capacities are atleast 25% less than the baseline criteria. The baseline criterion is as below: Table 3 - Baseline Flow Rates / Capacity for Plumbing Fixtures in a Typical House-hold Fixture Type Maximum Flow Rate / Capacity 6 LPF (High flush) 3 LPF (Low flush) Health Faucet/ Bidet, Hand-held Spray* Faucet* Kitchen Sink* Showerhead* / Hand-held Spray* 8 LPM 8 LPM 8 LPM 10 LPM Duration 1 Flush 1 Flush 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 15 Seconds 8 Minutes Daily Uses per Person/ Day 1 4 1 8 6 1
Water Closets
Source: Uniform Plumbing Code India, 2008 * At a design pressure of 3 bar Points are awarded as below: Points for Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures < 25% less than baseline criteria < 35% less than baseline criteria Points 2 4
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WATER EFFICIENCY Notes: The number of permanent occupants has to be considered as two persons each for the first two bed rooms, and one additional person for each additional bedroom. Rain showers (if any) need to be considered in the calculations. Considering that bath tubs may not be used on a daily basis, they may be excluded for the calculations. Treated grey water/ captured rain water can be reused for flushing. The reused quantity for flushing can be subtracted from the annual water use and compared against the baseline annual quantity. Groundwater is considered as potable water and cannot be used to show water savings. The baseline flows can be demonstrated at flowing water pressure of 3 bar. Flowing water pressure of 3 bar does not mean that the water supply in the building is at 3 bar. The building fixtures can operate at lower pressures but to show compliance under this mandatory requirement, the design flow rates are to be submitted at 3 bar.
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if water consumption is 45% lesser than the baseline criteria. Approach and Methodologies: While selecting water fixtures, look for their efficiencies. The product catalogue or the brochure may detail the flow rates at various pressures. Fixtures are available with ultra high efficiency which can reduce substantial quantity of water consumption.
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Waste Water Treatment and Reuse

WE Credit 5
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Reduce consumption of potable water and waste water generation to minimise the burden on municipal streams. Compliance Options: Waste Water Treatment: (2 points) Provide an on-site treatment system to treat 100% of waste water generated in the building/ campus, to the quality standards suitable for reuse as prescribed by Central (or) State Pollution Control Board, as applicable. Waste Water Reuse: (2 points) Reuse treated waste water or captured rain water for atleast 50% of landscaping & flushing water requirements. Points for Treated Waste Water Reuse Percentage of landscaping & flushing water requirement catered through treated water 50% 95% Notes: Waste water here refers to both grey and black water. The credit point(s) can be claimed only if the waste water is treated in-situ and reused in-situ. Potted plants should not be considered under landscaping. Points 1 2
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WATER EFFICIENCY Approach and Methodologies: Calculate the grey water volumes generated in the building. Design appropriately the capacity of the on-site grey water treatment system. While designing the treatment system, ensure that the treated grey water meets the required quality standards based on its purpose of application. Ensure that the quality of the treated grey water is fit and safe for reuse. Prioritise the use of treated grey water such that irrigation, flushing, etc., Excess treated grey water can also be used for make-up water for air-conditioning systems and other purposes. Ensure periodic testing of the treated water to meet the quality standards as prescribed by Central / State Pollution Control Board. Have adequate signages all around the building to caution occupants and housekeeping staff that this water is not potable.
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Water Metering
WE Credit 6
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1
Encourage continuous monitoring to enhance the water performance of residential dwelling unit(s). Compliance Options: Provide water meters for the following, as applicable: (minimum three water meters) Potable water consumption at individual dwelling unit level Captured rain water reuse Landscape water consumption Hot water consumption through solar systems, at building level Treated grey water consumption Air-conditioning cooling tower make-up Any other major source of water consumption such as, swimming pools, water fountain, common car wash facilities, etc.,
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Identify all the major water consuming areas and install systems to monitor their consumptions. Develop and implement a measurement and verification mechanism to compare predicted water savings to actual water consumption.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy Efficiency
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CFC-Free Equipment
EE Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Avoid use of refrigerants and ozone depleting gases which has negative impact to the environment. Compliance Options: Use CFC-free refrigerants in Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and Unitary Air-Conditioners installed in the building(s). Approach and Methodologies: Survey the market for CFC-free HVAC system/ unitary air-conditioners. Install HVAC equipment/ unitary air-conditioners which does not use CFC based refrigerant.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Minimum Energy Performance

EE Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Improve energy efficiency of the building(s) to reduce environmental impacts from excessive energy use. Compliance Options: The project can choose any one of the following options to show compliance for minimum energy performance: Option 1 Prescriptive Approach Option 2 Performance Based Approach Note: Projects having multiple building types must independently (i.e. each residential typology; eg: apartments, villas, club house, etc.,) meet the minimum energy performance criteria. Option 1 - Prescriptive Approach The prescriptive approach allows the project to comply with applicable criteria for all the parameters as outlined below: 1. Building Envelope: The project must ensure that the following building envelope measures meet the baseline criteria as outlined in Annexure I. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) * Window Glazing U-value (WWR > 30%) Overall Roof Assembly U-value Note: * Low SHGC value can be achieved through chajjas or efficient fenestration or a combination of both
2. Lighting:
The project must ensure that the interior, exterior, common and parking area lighting power densities meet the baseline values through building area method as outlined in Annexure I.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Notes: Individual dwelling unit should show compliance for interior and exterior lighting, whereas Multi-dwelling units should show lighting compliance for all the areas which are in developers/ owners scope. Compliance for interior, exterior, common and parking area lighting must be shown separately. Decorative lighting in respective areas should be considered for lighting power density calculations. Exterior areas illuminated by lighting only should be considered for lighting power density calculations. This LPD includes the power consumption of the complete fixtures, which includes lamps and ballasts.
3. Air-conditioning Systems: The project must ensure that the air-conditioning systems meet the baseline criteria as outlined below: o Unitary air-conditioner(s) must be BEE minimum 3-star rated or equivalent (Or) o Centralised air-conditioning system(s) must meet the baseline values as per Annexure - I Notes: Both Individual and Multi-dwelling units should show compliance for all the airconditioning system(s) installed in the project, as per the owners/ developers scope For latest list of air-conditioners rated by BEE, please refer BEE website http://www.bee-india.nic.in Minimum Efficiency Requirements for VRF Systems can be referred from ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Option 2 Simulation Based Approach

The simulation (performance) based approach involves a building energy simulation and modeling. This approach allows the project to demonstrate compliance with the baseline criteria.
The project must perform building energy simulation considering the following, as per annexure - I: Building envelope Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) Window glazing U-value Overall wall assembly U-value Overall roof assembly U-value Lighting Interior, exterior, common & parking area lighting, whichever is in owners / developers scope Air-conditioning Space heating Plug loads & Process loads The following comfort conditions should be considered for energy simulation: Indoor temperature set point for simulation should be 260C for cooling systems & 200C for Space heating systems all through the year. Comfort conditions should be considered both for summer and winter. Notes: o Trade-offs among different building parameters (such as lighting, air-conditioning, etc.,) are permissible. o Projects which use on-site renewable energy sources (such as solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, etc.,) can be subtracted from the total energy of the proposed case. o Solar hot water systems should not be modeled in both base case and proposed case, to show energy savings. Such systems are separately recognised under EE Credit 3 Solar water heating systems. Electric water heating system should be considered under Plug loads. o The base case requirements for the energy simulation module are given in Annexure - I. o The protocol for energy simulation, calculation of the proposed & baseline building performance and indicative format for reporting energy simulation results are detailed in Annexure - III.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Enhanced Energy Performance

EE Credit 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 10
Enhance energy efficiency of the building(s) to reduce environmental impacts from excessive energy use. Compliance Options: The project can choose any one of the following options: Option 1 Prescriptive Approach (1-10 points) Option 2 Performance Based Approach (1-10 points) Note: Projects having multiple building types must independently (i.e. each typology eg: apartments, villas, club house, etc.,) meet the minimum energy performance criteria to be eligible for Enhanced Energy Performance. Option 1 - Prescriptive Approach The prescriptive approach allows the project to comply with applicable criteria for the parameters as outlined below: 1. Building Envelope: The project must ensure that the building envelope measures meet the below criteria as outlined in Annexure - II. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Window Glazing U-value Overall Wall Assembly U-value Overall Roof Assembly U-value Points for Building Envelope Measures Building Envelope Measures Points for Individual Points for Multi-dwelling Residential Units Residential Units (Maximum 5 points) (Maximum 7 points) 2 1 1 1
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Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)* Window Glazing U-value Overall Wall Assembly U-value Overall Roof Assembly U-value
2 1 2 2
ENERGY EFFICIENCY Note: *SHGC can be achieved through chajjas or efficient fenestration or a combination of both
2. Lighting:
Lighting Power Density (LPD): (2 points ) The project must ensure that the interior, exterior, common and parking area lighting power densities are reduced by atleast 20% from the baseline values through building area method as outlined in Annexure -I. Points for Interior, Exterior, Common & Parking Area LPDs Reduction in Interior, Exterior Points for Individual Common & Parking Area Residential Units LPDs from Baseline Values > 20 % > 30 % 1 2 Points for Multi-dwelling Residential Units 1 2
*Lighting Controls: (1 point ) All non-emergency exterior & common area lighting such as faade, pathways, landscaping, surface and covered parking, street lighting, staircases should have atleast one of the following: Notes: Individual dwelling unit should show compliance for interior and exterior lighting, whereas Multi-dwelling units should show compliance for all the areas which are in developers/ owners scope. Compliance for interior, exterior, common and parking area lighting must be shown separately. Decorative lighting in respective areas should be considered for lighting power density calculations. Exterior areas illuminated by lighting only should be considered for lighting power density calculations. This LPD includes the power consumption of the complete fixtures, which includes lamps and ballasts. Day light sensor Occupancy/ Motion sensor Timer
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY 3. Air-conditioning Systems: (Applicable for project only if 25% of the total regularly occupied spaces are air-conditioned, excluding kitchen) The project must ensure that the air-conditioning systems meet the enhanced criteria as outlined below: o Unitary air-conditioner(s) must be BEE 5-star rated or equivalent (2 points) (Or) o Centralised air-conditioning system(s) must be efficient by atleast 10% from the baseline values as outlined in Annexure -I (2 points) Points for Centralised Air-conditioning Systems Efficiency in Centralised Airconditioning Systems from Baseline Values > 10 % > 20 % Notes: For latest list of air-conditioners rated by BEE, please refer BEE website http://www.bee-india.nic.in Minimum Efficiency Requirements for VRF Systems can be referred from ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Points for Individual Points for Multi-dwelling Residential Units Residential Units 1 2 1 2
4. Space Heating Systems (1 point) (Applicable for project only if HDD** 18 is greater than 150) o Unitary heat pumps must meet the baseline criteria, as per Annexure - I o Non-electricity based heating system should have a minimum thermal efficiency of 70% Notes: **Degree day: The difference in temperature between the outdoor mean temperature over 24 hour period and a given base temperature **Heating degree day base 18oC, HDD 18: for any one day, when the mean temperature is less than 18oC, there are as many degree-days as degree Centigrade temperature difference between the mean temperature for the day and 18oC. Annual heating degree-days (HDDs) are the sum of the degree-days over the calendar year
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Option 2 Performance Based Approach

The simulation (performance) based approach involves a building energy simulation and modeling. This approach allows the project to demonstrate improvements over the baseline criteria.
Points are awarded based on energy cost percentage savings as detailed below: Option - 2: Points for Energy Performance Percentage Energy Cost Savings above base case Individual Residential Unit 3% 6% 9% 12 % 15 % 18 % 21 % 24 % 27 % 30% Multi-dwelling Residential Units 2% 4% 6% 8% 10 % 12 % 14 % 16 % 18 % 20 % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Points
The project must perform building energy simulation considering the following, as per annexure - I: Building envelope Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Window Glazing U-value, Overall Wall Assembly U-value Overall Wall Assembly U-value Lighting Interior, exterior common and parking area lighting, whichever is in owners / developers scope Air-conditioning Space heating Plug loads & Process loads
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY The following comfort conditions should be considered for energy simulation: Indoor temperature set point for simulation should be 260C for cooling systems & 200C for Space heating systems all through the year. Comfort conditions should be considered both for summer and winter. Notes: Projects having multiple buildings must independently (i.e. each type of unit; eg: apartments, villas, club house, etc.,) meet the Minimum Energy Performance criteria. o Trade-offs among different building parameters (such as lighting, air-conditioning, etc.,) are permissible. o Projects which use on-site renewable energy sources (such as solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, etc.,) can be subtracted from the total energy of the proposed case. o Solar hot water systems should not be modeled in both base case and proposed case, to show energy savings. Such systems are separately recognised under EE Credit 3 Solar water heating systems. Electric water heating system should be considered under Plug loads. o The base case requirements for the energy simulation module are given in Annexure - I. o The protocol for energy simulation, calculation of the proposed & baseline building performance and indicative format for reporting energy simulation results are detailed in Annexure - III.
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On-site Renewable Energy

EE Credit 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 6
Promote self sufficiency in energy through renewable technologies for on-site power generation and use within the project. Compliance Options: For Individual Residential Unit: Install renewable energy systems for atleast 5% of total connected load of the building. Points are awarded as below: Points for On-site Renewable Energy Renewable energy as a percentage of total connected load of the building >5% > 10 % > 15 % For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Install renewable energy systems for atleast 2.5% of total connected load of the building/ campus (includes interior, common and exterior areas). Points are awarded as below: Points for On-site Renewable Energy Renewable energy as a percentage of total connected load of the building/ campus > 2.5 % >5% > 7.5 % Note: Solar hot water systems cannot be considered as power generation source and cannot be subtracted from the total energy of the proposed case. Points Points 2 4 6
2 4 6
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if: More than 20% of total connected load of the building is through renewable energy systems for Individual residential unit. More than 10% of total connected load of the building/ campus for Multi-dwelling residential units.
Approach and Methodologies: Take into consideration the renewable energy feasibility while determining the power requirement from the local utility. The following are the sources of renewable energy that can be considered under this credit: Solar energy, Wind energy, Biomass, Bio gas etc.,
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Solar Water Heating System EE Credit 3

Intent: Encourage use of solar energy for water heating applications in the building(s). Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Provide solar water heating system to meet hot water requirement for domestic purposes. The minimum hot water requirement for domestic purposes should be considered as 20 liters per person per day. Points are awarded as below: For Individual Residential Unit: Points for Solar Water Heating System Hot water through solar water heating system as a percentage of total hot water requirements of the building(s) > 50 % > 95 % For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Points for Solar Water Heating System Hot water through solar water heating system as a percentage of total hot water requirements of the building(s) > 30 % > 60 % Exemplary Performance: For Individual residential unit, this credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. For Multi-dwelling residential units, this credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if solar water heating system meets 90% of hot water requirement for domestic purposes. Approach and Methodologies: Calculate hot water requirement for the entire residential building. Install solar water heating system thereby catering to hot water requirement in the residential building. The design should also consider the availability of space to install the solar panels.
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Points 2 4
Points 2 4
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy Saving Measures in Appliances & Other Equipment

EE Credit 4
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 2
Conserve energy in the use of house-hold appliances and other equipment, thereby reducing environmental impacts. Compliance Options: Individual Residential Unit: (2 points) Provide any four of the following with minimum BEE 4-star rated or equivalent appliances: Ceiling Fans Electric geysers Refrigerators Television Washing machines (Semi-automatic/ Automatic) Pumps & Motors* Other rated appliances * Where BEE star rating is not applicable, compliance can be shown through ISI certified Pumps & Motors Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (2 points) Provide any two of the following measures: Pumps: BEE 4-star rated Pumps (or) Minimum 60% efficiency for Pumps of capacity greater than 3 HP and ISI certified pumps for others Motors: BEE 4-star rated Motors (or) Minimum 75% efficiency for Motors of capacity greater than 3 HP and ISI certified motors for others Elevators operating with intelligent group controls Energy efficient parking garage exhaust system Other energy efficient equipment/ system Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY Approach and methodology Conduct market survey before selecting appliances. Consider the energy efficiency of these appliances and select minimum BEE 4-star rated or equivalent appliances.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Distributed Power Generation

EE Credit 5
Intent: Reduce dependence on fossil fuels for in-situ power generation. Compliance Options:
Design Submittal
Points: 2
Install hybrid distributed power generation sets which operates both bio-fuels/ non-edible oils/ any other non-fossil based fuel (And) fossil fuel. These sets should comply with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) requirements for emission and noise levels. Notes: Distributed Power Generation is an energy system (mainly) based on interconnected small and medium size power generators. This credit is applicable only if the generator sets cater to atleast 15% of the total connected load of the building/ campus.
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Survey the market for available captive power generators which operate on bio-fuels or non-edible oils and diesel generator sets which are CPCB certified for emissions and noise. Also, consider availability of fuel on a sustained basis and economic viability of the system.
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Energy Metering
EE Credit 6
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 1
Encourage continuous monitoring to enhance the energy performance of residential dwelling unit(s). Compliance Options: Provide energy meters for any three of the following, as applicable: Energy meter for external lighting Energy meter for municipal water pumping Energy meter for grey water pumping for flushing Energy meter for water pumping for landscaping Btu Meter for chilled water consumption
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach & Methodologies: Identify all the major energy & water consuming equipment and install systems to monitor their consumptions. Develop and implement a measurement & verification mechanism to compare predicted savings to actual energy performance of the installed meters.
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Materials & Resources
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Separation of House-hold Waste

MR Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Facilitate segregation of house-hold waste at source so as to prevent such waste being sent to land-fills. Compliance Options For Individual Residential Unit: Provide separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, plastics, metals, glass, etc.,) and wet waste (organic). For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Provide separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, plastics, metals, glass, etc.,) and wet waste (organic) at each dwelling unit and common areas (as applicable) in the building(s)/ campus. Additionally, provide a common facility with separate bins to collect waste which should cover the following, including dry and wet waste bins: Batteries e waste Lamps Approach and Methodologies: Allocate suitable space on-site for sorting out dry and wet wastes. Examine the scope for recycling items of waste collected from building debris and residential wastes. Identify local dealers to collect & dispose such waste material like glass, plastic, paper, newspaper, cardboard, organic wastes and e wastes & batteries. Educate residents about various recycling methods.
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Organic Waste Management, Post-occupancy

MR Credit 1
Intent: Ensure effective organic waste management in the building(s), post-occupancy. Compliance Options: For Individual Residential Units: (2 points)
Points: 2 - 4
Install on-site waste treatment system for treating 95% organic waste generated from the building. The output from such systems like manure, power, etc., should be reused in-situ. For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: (4 points) Install on-site waste treatment system for treating atleast 50% organic waste generated from the building(s). The output from such systems like manure, power, etc., should be reused in-situ. Points are awarded as below: Points for Organic Waste Management, Post Occupancy Percentage of treated organic waste > 50% > 95% Notes: Organic waste includes household kitchen and garden waste. The number of permanent occupants has to be considered as two persons each for first two bed rooms, and one additional person for each additional bedroom. Default organic waste quantity per person per day can be considered as 0.25 kgs or as prescribed by the local bye-law, whichever is more stringent. Points 2 4
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Calculate the quantum of organic waste generated in the building. Design the waste treatment plant with suitable capacity to efficiently manage the waste and recover resources. Typical technologies recognised include digesters, gasifiers, vermicomposting, etc.
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Handling of Construction Waste Materials

MR Credit 2
Intent: Minimise construction waste being sent to landfills. Compliance Options:
Points: 1 - 2
Avoid atleast 50% of the waste generated (by either weight or volume) during construction from being sent to landfills. Points are awarded as below: Points for Handling of Construction Waste Materials Percentage of Construction Waste Materials Handled > 50% > 95% Note: Movable materials & furniture should not be considered under this credit. Points for Individual Residential Unit 1 Points for Multi-dwelling Residential Unit 1 2
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Collect all construction debris generated on-site. Segregate these waste based on their utility. Examine means of sending such waste to manufacturing units which would use them as raw materials. Typical construction debris in residential projects include broken bricks, steel bars, broken tiles, glass, wood waste, paint cans, cement bags, packing materials, etc.,
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Reuse of Salvaged Materials

MR Credit 3
Points: 2 - 4
Intent: Encourage the use of salvaged building materials and products to reduce the demand for virgin materials thereby, minimising the impacts associated with extraction and processing of virgin materials. Compliance Options: Ensure atleast 2.5% (or) 1% of the total building materials (by cost), used in the building(s)/ campus, are salvaged, refurbished and reused. Points are awarded as below: Points for Reuse of Salvaged Materials for Individual Residential Units Percentage of salvaged materials reused > 2.5% > 5% Points 1 2
Points for Reuse of Salvaged Materials for Multi-residential Units Percentage of salvaged materials reused > 1% > 2% Notes: Material Cost = Total Cost (Labour Cost + Installation Cost). If Labour and Installation cost is not known, the default material cost can be considered as 60% of the total cost of the component. Cost of electrical, mechanical & plumbing - equipment, systems & appliances and movable materials & furniture should not be considered in the total material cost. Points 2 4
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. For Individual Residential Units, more than 7.5% of the total building materials (by cost) used in the building must be salvaged, refurbished and reused. For Multi-dwelling Residential Units, more than 3% of the total building materials (by cost) used in the building(s)/ campus must be salvaged, refurbished and reused.
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES Approach and Methodologies: Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and provide opportunity for research potential material suppliers. Consider using salvaged materials such as flooring, paneling, doors, frames, furniture, brick, etc.,
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Materials with Recycled Content

MR Credit 4
Points: 2
Intent: Encourage use of materials which contain recycled content to reduce environmental impacts associated with the use of virgin materials. Compliance Options: Use materials with recycled content such that the total recycled content constitutes atleast 15% of the total cost of the materials used in the building(s)/ campus. Points are awarded as below: Points for Materials with Recycled Content Percentage of Materials with Recycled content > 15% > 25% Notes: Material Cost = Total Cost (Labour Cost + Installation Cost) If Labour and Installation cost is not known, the default material cost can be considered as 60% of the total cost of the component Cost of electrical, mechanical & plumbing - equipment, systems & appliances and movable materials & furniture should not be considered in the total material cost Points 1 2
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 35% of the total building materials (by cost) used in the building(s)/ campus are with materials with recycled content. Approach and Methodologies: Survey the materials with recycled content and locate such local suppliers. Materials with recycled content include Fly ash blocks, Tiles, Steel, Glass, Cement, False Ceiling, Aluminium and Composite Wood.
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Local Materials
MR Credit 5
Points: 2
Intent: Encourage use of building materials available locally thereby minimising the associated environmental impacts resulting from transportation. Compliance Options: Ensure atleast 50% of the total building materials (by cost), used in the building(s)/ campus, are manufactured within a distance of 400 km. Points are awarded as follows: Points for Local Materials Percentage of local materials > 50% > 75% Notes: Material Cost = Total Cost (Labour Cost + Installation Cost) If Labour and Installation cost is not known, the default material cost can be considered as 60% of the total cost of the component Cost of electrical, mechanical & plumbing - equipment, systems & appliances and movable materials & furniture should not be considered in the total material cost Manufacturing refers to the final assembly of components into the building product that is furnished and installed by the tradesmen. of the project site. Assembly, here does not include on-site assembly, erection or installation of finished components, as in structural steel, miscellaneous iron or systems furniture. Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% of the total building materials (by cost), used in the building(s)/ campus, are sourced locally. Approach and Methodologies: Survey and identify building materials which are in the specified radius, in early stages of project design. While selecting local materials, ensure that they perform better in terms of strength, maintenance and durability.
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Points 1 2
Local materials are those which are assembled as a finished product within 400 km distance
Rapidly Renewable Building Materials & Certified Wood

MR Credit 6
Intent:
Points: 4
Minimise use of virgin wood thereby encouraging responsible forest management and maximise use of materials which are rapidly renewable. Compliance Options: Ensure atleast 50% of all wood based materials (by cost) used in the building(s)/ campus must be: Rapidly renewable (AND/ OR) Wood certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Programme for the Endorsement for Forest Certification (PEFC) or equivalent Points are awarded as below: Points for use of Rapidly Renewable Material / Certified Wood Percentage of Rapidly renewable material / Certified wood > 50% > 75% Notes: Points 2 4
Material Cost = Total Cost (Labour Cost + Installation Cost) If Labour and Installation cost is not known, the default material cost can be considered as 60% of the total cost of the component Movable materials & furniture should not be considered in the total material cost.
Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% of all wood based products (by cost), used in the building(s)/ campus, are certified or rapidly renewable. Approach and Methodologies: Identify all wood based applications in the home. Determine the types of products needed (e.g., doors, windows, furniture, flooring etc.,). Explore the possibility of using FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) / Forest Department certified wood (and/ or) rapidly renewable materials for all such wood based applications. Identify local dealers who supply FSC/ local forest department certified wood/ rapidly
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES renewable materials. Also while sourcing wood for various applications, specify the quality or grade of wood required. Survey different types of rapidly renewable materials those are available in the market. Locate local suppliers so as to reduce additional costs and environmental impacts caused during transportation.
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Indoor Environmental Quality
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Tobacco Smoke Control

IEQ Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Minimise exposure of non-smokers to the adverse health impacts arising due to passive smoking, post occupancy. Compliance Options: Individual Residential Unit: Smoking should be prohibited in the common areas of the building. Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Smoking should be prohibited in the common areas of the building(s) and campus. Approach and Methodologies: Design the building to eliminate or minimise tobacco smoke pollution in the common areas. Prohibit smoking in common areas like corridors, lobby, lifts, etc., Also, the design must be such that tobacco smoke does not leak into common areas or other dwelling units. Signages can be displayed at several places in the building campus to educate occupants and visitors.
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Minimum Daylighting
Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Ensure connectivity between the interior and the exterior environment, by providing adequate daylighting. Compliance Options: The project can choose any one of the following options: Option 1 Prescriptive Approach Option 2 Simulation Approach Option 1: Prescriptive Approach For Individual Residential Unit: Achieve minimum glazing factors as below in atleast 50% of the regularly occupied spaces. For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Achieve minimum glazing factors as below in atleast 50% of the regularly occupied spaces in each dwelling unit. Table 4 - Glazing factors for Regularly Occupied Spaces Type of Regularly Occupied Spaces Living/ Bedroom Study room Kitchen Note: For other regularly occupied spaces which are not listed in the above table, a minimum glazing factor of 1 should be achieved. Glazing Factor Calculation Glazing factor can be calculated using the formula given below: Glazing = Window Area [sq.m] x Actual Visible Transmittance of Glazing x Constant x 100 Factor Floor Area [sq.m] Glazing Factor (GF)* 1 2 2
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Constant Values: Windows on wall Window on roof (skylight) Notes: Regularly occupied spaces include living room, bed rooms, dining room, study room, kitchen, etc.,. Regularly occupied spaces which are used for multi-purposes, such as living-cum-dining room, can be considered as separate spaces based on the function. The room boundary need not be a physical boundary. Window openings where the angle of obstruction of objects obscuring the sky dome is greater than 700 from the horizontal shall not be considered for daylight calculations (refer figure no.1)
: 0.2 : 1.0
Figure No.1 Angle of Obstruction Alternative Compliance for Prescriptive Approach: For dwelling units, where compliance cannot be shown through the prescriptive approach, daylight simulation tools can also be used to demonstrate that the required illuminance levels are achieved. Option 2: Simulation Approach For Individual Residential Unit Demonstrate through computer simulation that 50% of the regularily occupied spaces achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 10 footcandles (fc) (108 lux) in a clear sky condition on September 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Demonstrate through computer simulation that 50% of the regularily occupied spaces, in each dwelling unit, achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 10 footcandles (fc) (108 lux) in a clear sky condition on September 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Approach and Methodologies: Ensure that daylighting is considered at the design stage by appropriate orientation. The orientation of the building can be such that maximum daylighting to all the spaces is achieved during most part of the day. While designing for daylight, care should be taken to control glare which causes discomfort. Strategies include building orientation towards the north, appropriately designed windows to ensure adequate daylighting, double height roof, etc.,
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Fresh Air Ventilation

Mandatory Requirement 3
Intent:
Design Submittal
Avoid indoor pollutants affecting indoor air quality by providing adequate outdoor air ventilation. Compliance Options: For Naturally Ventilated Spaces: Provide openable windows or doors to the exteriors in all regularly occupied spaces of each dwelling unit such that the openable area is designed to meet the criteria as outlined in the table below: Table 6 - Design Criteria for Openable Windows and Doors to the Exteriors Space type Living Spaces Kitchen Bathrooms Notes: Regularly occupied spaces include living room, bed rooms, dining room, study room, kitchen etc., For sliding windows / doors, only openable area to the exteriors shall be considered in calculations
Compliance for bathrooms can also be shown through exhaust system and/ or louvers. The minimum intermittent exhaust flow requirements for bathroom should meet the criteria listed in IEQ Credit 3 Exhaust Systems, whereas the louver openings should be with an openable area of 4% of total carpet area.
Openable area as a percentage of total carpet area 10% 8% 4%
For Air Conditioned Spaces: Design a ventilation system for air-conditioned spaces, to meet 5 cfm per person for each airconditioned space. Note: Projects installing unitary air conditioning system(s) for a limited period in a entire year can show
compliance by providing openable windows & doors. Projects installing centralised airconditioning system(s) should meet the fresh air requirement of 5 cfm per person in each of the conditioned spaces
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Approach and Methodologies: Study the possible methods of taking in fresh air into the air-conditioned spaces. Also take into consideration the quality of the fresh air itself and appropriately consider treatment methods. Taking in fresh air may result in higher energy consumption; however suitable pre-cooling technologies of fresh air can be envisaged during design. Having adequate window openings will also help in bringing in fresh air into the building, thereby ensuring good air quality. The approach would be to have large openings on atleast two different directions so as to allow good cross-ventilation.
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Enhanced Daylighting
IEQ Credit 1
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Ensure connectivity between the interior and the exterior environment, by providing adequate daylighting. Compliance Options: The project can choose any one of the following options: Option 1 Prescriptive Approach Option 2 Simulation Approach Option 1: Prescriptive Approach For Individual Residential Unit: Achieve minimum glazing factors as below in atleast 75% of the regularly occupied spaces. For Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Achieve minimum glazing factors as below in atleast 75% of the regularly occupied spaces in each dwelling unit. Points for Daylighting in Regularly Occupied Spaces Percentage of daylighting in regularly occupied spaces > 75% > 95% Points 2 4
Table 4 - Glazing factors for Regularly Occupied Spaces Type of Regularly Occupied Spaces Living/ Bedroom Study room Kitchen Note: For other regularly occupied spaces which are not listed in the above table, a minimum glazing factor of 1 should be achieved. Glazing Factor (GF)* 1 2 2
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Glazing Factor Calculation Average glazing factor can be calculated using the formula given below: Daylight = Window Area [SF] x Actual Visible Transmittance of Glazing x Constant x 100 Factor Floor Area [SF] Constant Values: Windows on wall Window on roof (skylight) Notes: Regularly occupied spaces include living room, bed rooms, dining room, study room, kitchen, etc.,. Regularly occupied spaces which are used for multi-purposes, such as living-cum-dining room, can be considered as separate spaces based on the function. The room boundary need not be a physical boundary. Window openings where the angle of obstruction of objects obscuring the sky dome is greater than 700 from the horizontal shall not be considered for daylight calculations (refer figure no.1)
: 0.2 : 1.0
Figure No.1 Angle of Obstruction Alternative Compliance for Prescriptive Approach: For dwelling units, where compliance cannot be shown through the prescriptive approach, daylight simulation tools can also be used to demonstrate that the required illuminance levels are achieved.
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Option 2: Simulation Approach For Individual Residential Unit Demonstrate through computer simulation that 75% of the regularily occupied spaces achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 10 footcandles (fc) (108 lux) in a clear sky condition on September 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Multi-dwelling Residential Units: Demonstrate through computer simulation that 75% of the regularily occupied spaces, in each dwelling unit, achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 10 footcandles (fc) (108 lux) in a clear sky condition on September 21 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Ensure that daylighting is considered at the design stage by appropriate orientation. The orientation of the building can be such that maximum daylighting to all the spaces is achieved during most part of the day. While designing for daylight, care should be taken to control glare which causes discomfort. Strategies include building orientation towards the north, appropriately designed windows to ensure adequate daylighting, double height roof, etc.,
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Enhanced Fresh Air Ventilation

IEQ Credit 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 2
Avoid indoor pollutants affecting indoor air quality by providing adequate outdoor air ventilation. Compliance Options: For Naturally Ventilated Spaces: Provide openable windows or doors to the exteriors in all regularly occupied spaces of each dwelling unit such that the openable area is designed to meet the criteria as outlined in the table below: Table 7 - Design Criteria for Openable Windows and Doors to the Exteriors Space Type Living Spaces Kitchen Bathrooms Notes: Regularly occupied spaces include living room, bed rooms, dining room, study room, kitchen etc., For sliding windows / doors, only openable area to the exteriors shall be considered in calculations
Compliance for bathrooms can also be shown through exhaust system or louvers. The minimum intermittent exhaust flow requirements for bathroom should meet the criteria listed in IEQ Credit 3 Exhaust Systems, whereas the louver openings should be with an openable area of 5% of total carpet area.
Openable area as a percentage of total carpet area 13% 10% 5%
For Air Conditioned Spaces: Design a ventilation system for air-conditioned spaces, to meet 6.5 cfm per person for each airconditioned space. Note:
Projects installing unitary air conditioning system(s) for a limited period in a entire year can show compliance by providing openable windows & doors. Projects installing centralised airconditioning system(s) should meet the fresh air requirement of 5 cfm per person in each of the conditioned spaces
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Study the possible methods of taking in fresh air into the air-conditioned spaces. Also, take into consideration the quality of the fresh air itself and appropriately consider treatment methods. Taking in fresh air may result in higher energy consumption; however suitable pre-cooling technologies of fresh air can be envisaged during design. Having adequate window openings will also help in bringing in fresh air into the building, thereby ensuring good air quality. The approach would be to have large openings on atleast two different directions so as to allow good cross-ventilation.
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Exhaust Systems
IEQ Credit 3
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 2
Ensure that kitchens and bathrooms are better ventilated to improve indoor environment. Compliance Options: Design exhaust systems in kitchen and bathrooms as per the requirements provided in the table below: Table 8 - Minimum Intermittent Exhaust Flow Requirements Location Kitchen Bathroom Notes: For kitchens, kitchen range vent hoods which meet the above air flows are also acceptable Ensure exhaust systems remove polluted indoor air to the outdoors (i.e. exhaust outlets into common areas are not allowed) Minimum Airflow For < 9.3 sq.m (100 sq.ft) floor area For < 4.64 sq.m (50 sq.ft) floor area Minimum Airflow 100 cfm For > 9.3 sq.m (100 sq.ft) proportionally increase air flow 50 cfm For > 4.64 sq.m (50 sq.ft) proportionally increase air flow
Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Exhaust from bathrooms and kitchens are very vital in preserving the indoor air quality within homes. It is not just adequate to install exhaust fans, but sizing these systems to purge out sufficient quantities of indoor air will determine the performance and thereby the indoor air environment. Survey the market for exhaust systems which meet the minimum airflow requirements specified under the credit. Develop a database of such systems and include the list in the Green Home Guidelines which would be circulated to all occupants.
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Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives

IEQ Credit 4
Points: 2
Intent: Encourage use of materials with low emissions so as to reduce adverse health impacts for building occupants. Compliance Options: Use paints and coatings with low or no VOC content for 100% of interior wall and ceiling surface area. (1 point) (AND) For adhesives and sealants used within the interiors, ensure that the VOC content does not exceed the limits as specified in the table below. (1 point) Table 9 - VOC Limits for Materials Type of material Paints: Non-flat (Glossy) paints Flat (Mat) paints Anti-corrosive/ anti-rust paints Varnish Adhesives: Glazing adhesive Tile adhesives Wood adhesive Wood flooring adhesive Note: If the project has used small quantities of non- complying paints and/or adhesives, a VOC budget can be calculated to demonstrate that the weighted average VOC of all products (based on litres of each applied) is below the allowed limit, by each type. VOC Limit (g/L less water) 150 50 250 350
100 65 30 100
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Approach and Methodologies: Develop an outline project specification by selecting products with low or no VOC content based on their durability, performance and environmental characteristics. Building products with low VOC content include adhesives, sealants, interior paints, coatings, varnish, carpets, composite wood and agrifiber products. Identify manufacturers supplying such products.
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Building Flush-out
IEQ Credit 5
Intent:
Points: 1
Avoid occupants exposure to indoor airborne contaminants before occupying the premises. Compliance Options: Perform a building flush-out for ten days by keeping all windows open before the building is occupied and after paints & coatings and adhesives & sealants have been used. (OR) If the building prefers to carry out the flush-out using forced ventilation systems, the flush-out can be carried out for five days. Exemplary Performance: This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process. Approach and Methodologies: Flush out needs to be carried out just before the occupancy and after paints, adhesives, sealants, etc., are used. Once the home is ready including the interiors, flushing will be effective in driving away the pollutants in the building.
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Cross Ventilation
IEQ Credit 6
Intent:
Design Submittal
Points: 4
Encourage adequate cross ventilation in the design thereby, providing a healthy environment. Compliance Options: Ensure that minimum 50% of the regularly occupied spaces (by area) in each dwelling unit shall have an opening (doors/ ventilators/ windows) to the outdoor environment, in atleast two of the orientations. Points are awarded as below: Points for Cross Ventilation Percentage of regularly occupied spaces with cross ventilation > 50% > 75% Notes: Regularly occupied spaces include living room, bed rooms, dining room, study room, kitchen, etc., The doors/ ventilators/ windows should not have any obstruction within 2 m from outside surface. The opening considered should meet IEQ Mandatory Requirement 3 - Fresh Air Ventilation criterion. Regularly occupied spaces with an opening to the outdoors only in one orientation can also be considered for calculations, if there is a permanent opening to the adjoining room which meets cross ventilation criteria (refer figure no.2). (In figure no.2, along with the drawing room and kitchen, the living cum dining room will also have adequate cross ventilation through the permanent opening from drawing room). Points 2 4
Figure No. 2 Cross Ventilation

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Exemplary Performance: This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation & Design Process, if more than 95% of the regular occupied spaces have cross ventilation. Approach and Methodologies: Adequate spaces between dwelling units is important to ensure cross ventilation. Many a time, this aspect is neglected which can lead to poor indoor environment both in terms of indoor air and the daylighting aspect. Narrow corridors can impact the indoor environment as well.
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INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
Innovation & Design Process
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Innovation & Design Process

ID Credit 1
Intent:
Design/ Construction Submittal
Points: 4
Provide design teams and projects an opportunity to be awarded points for exemplary performance above requirements set by the IGBC Green Homes Rating System and/or innovative performance in green building categories not specifically addressed by the IGBC Green Homes Rating System. Compliance Options: Credit 1.1: Innovation & Design Process Identify the intent of the proposed innovation credit, the proposed requirement for compliance, and the proposed documentation to demonstrate compliance, and the design approach used to meet the required measures. Credit 1.2: Innovation & Design Process Same as credit 1.1 Credit 1.3: Innovation & Design Process Same as credit 1.1 Credit 1.4: Innovation & Design Process Same as credit 1.1 Notes: The project should also meet the following criteria for achieving an Innovation point: Quantitative performance improvements (comparing a baseline and design case) Comprehensive strategy (more than one product or process) Strategy must be applicable to other projects and significantly better than standard sustainable design practices Initiatives must be voluntary and should be done both in common areas and tenant areas, as applicable.
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Exhibit B - List of Base Credits eligible for Exemplary Performance Site Selection and Planning SSP Credit 2 SSP Credit 3 SSP Credit 4 Water Efficiency WE Credit 1 WE Credit 3 WE Credit 4 Energy Efficiency EE Credit 1 EE Credit 2 EE Credit 3 Materials & Resources MR Credit 3 MR Credit 4 MR Credit 5 MR Credit 6 Reuse of Salvaged Materials : 7.5% (or) 3% Materials with Recycled Content : 35% Local Materials : 95% Certified Wood & Rapidly Renewable Building Materials : 95% Enhanced Energy Performance : 33% (or) 22% On-site Renewable Energy: 20% (or) 10% Solar Water Heating System: 90% Landscape Design: 60% Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof: 95% Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures: 45% Natural Topography or Vegetation : 35% Heat Island Effect, Non Roof : 95% Heat Island Effect, Roof : 95% (Vegetation)
Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Credit 6 Cross Ventilation : 95%
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IGBC Accredited Professional

ID Credit 2
Intent:
Design Submittal
Point: 1
Support and encourage involvement of IGBC Accredited Professional(s) in the green home project. Compliance Options: Atleast one principal participant of the project team shall be an IGBC Accredited Professional.
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Annexure - I Baseline Criteria for Energy Performance of the Building

A. Envelope Measures:
(* For Climatic Zones of India, please refer Exhibit C) Fenestration - SHGC value Climate Zone * WWR < 20% Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.8 Maximum SHGC Value WWR 20 to 30% 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.48 0.8 WWR > 30% 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.4 0.8
Glazing U-value (Applicable only if Window to Wall Ratio ( WWR) > 30%)
Climate Zone * Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold
Maximum U-Value (W/m2K) (WWR > 30%) 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.7
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Wall Assembly - U Value Maximum U-Value of the overall wall assembly (W/m2K) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.1
Climate Zone* Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold
Roof Assembly - U Value Climate Zone* Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold Maximum U-Value of the overall roof assembly (W/m2K) 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.8 1.2
B. Lighting Power Density

The Lighting Power Density (LPD) can be achieved by the Building area method. The baseline LPDs are outlined as below: Lighting Interior Lighting (for residential units) Interior Lighting (for non-residential units) Applicable Areas Individual dwelling unit, Apartments, Villas, Gated communities Resorts, Motels, Service apartments, Hostels, Guest houses, etc., Baseline Lighting Power Density (LPD) 5.0 W/m2
10.8 W/m2
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Lighting Exterior Lighting, excluding Parking Area (for residential & nonresidential units) Common Area Lighting, excluding Parking Area (for residential & nonresidential units) Parking Area
Applicable Areas Landscaping, Faade, Street lighting, Pathways, Signages, etc., Corridors, Lobbies, Staircases, Terrace, etc.,
Baseline Lighting Power Density (LPD) 2.5 W/m2
4.0 W/m2
Surface parking (covered & uncovered), Basement parking,
2.5 W/m2
Notes: Individual dwelling unit should show compliance for interior and exterior lighting, whereas Multi-dwelling units should show lighting compliance for all the areas which are in developers/ owners scope. Compliance for interior, exterior, common and parking area lighting must be shown separately. Decorative lighting in respective areas should be considered for lighting power density calculations. Exterior areas illuminated by lighting only should be considered for lighting power density calculations. This LPD includes the power consumption of the complete fixtures which include lamps and ballasts.
C. Air conditioning and Heating Systems/ Equipment

Depending on the climatic zone, heating/ cooling systems should be considered as follows: Heating and Cooling Requirements for Climatic Zones Climate Zone* Composite System Cooling & Heating (for places having more than 150 Heating degree days** HDD18) Cooling Cooling Cooling Heating
Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold *Note: For Climatic Zones of India, please refer Exhibit C.
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**Degree day: The difference in temperature between the outdoor mean temperature over 24 hour period and a given base temperature **Heating degree day base 18oC, HDD 18: for any one day, when the mean temperature is less than 18oC, there are as many degree-days as degree Centigrade temperature difference between the mean temperature for the day and 18oC. Annual heating degree-days (HDDs) are the sum of the degree-days over the calendar year.
Air-Conditioners: Unitary air-conditioners Baseline air-conditioning system to be considered as unitary air-conditioners with COP/ EER equivalent to four star rated equipment under BEE labeling programme. For latest list of air-conditioners rated by BEE, please refer BEE website http://www.bee-india.nic.in Centralised air-conditioner systems: The baseline COP/ IPLVs for centralised air-conditioning systems are detailed below: Minimum Efficiency Requirements Equipment Type Air-Cooled, with Condenser, Electrically Operated Air-Cooled, without Condenser, Electrically Operated Water-Cooled, Electrically Operated Air-Cooled Absorption, Single Effect Water-Cooled Absorption, Single Effect Absorption Double Effect, Indirect-Fired Absorption Double Effect, Direct-Fired Size Category All Capacities Minimum Efficiency 2.80 COP 3.05 IPLV All Capacities 3.10 COP 3.45 IPLV All Capacities 4.45 COP 5.20 IPLV All Capacities All Capacities All Capacities All Capacities 0.60 COP 0.70 COP 1.00 COP 1.05 IPLV 1.00 COP 1.00 IPLV ARI 560 ARI 550/590 Test Procedures
ARI 550/590
Note: Minimum Efficiency Requirements for VRF Systems can be referred from ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
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Heat Pumps: For buildings with unitary heat pumps, the minimum efficiency requirements are detailed below. Minimum efficiency requirements for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) Equipment Type PTHP (Heating Mode) Size Category (Input) All capacities Minimum Efficiency COP 2.5 Test Procedure ARI 310/380
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Annexure - II Prescriptive Criteria for Building Envelope Measures (EE Credit 1 - Enhanced Energy Performance)
A. Envelope Measures:
(*For Climatic Zones of India, please refer Exhibit C) Fenestration - SHGC value Climate Zone * WWR < 20% Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold Glazing U-value Maximum U-Value (W/m2K) Climate Zone * Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold Wall Assembly - U Value Maximum U-Value of the overall assembly (W/m2K) 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 0.8
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Maximum SHGC Value WWR 20 to 30% 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.40 0.8 WWR > 30% 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.30 0.8
0.38 0.38 0.38 0.50 0.8
Maximum U-Value (W/m2K) WWW>30% 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.3 2.8
WWW<30% 3.3 3.3 3.3 5.7 3.3
Climate Zone* Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold
Roof Assembly - U Value Climate Zone* Composite Hot and Dry Warm and Humid Moderate Cold Maximum U-Value of the overall assembly (W/m2K) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.75 0.5
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Exhibit C Climatic Zones of India
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Abridged Reference Guide

IGBC Green Homes

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Foreword from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

Rating System is another important step in this

is the first rating programme developed in India, exclusively for the

Benefits of Green Homes

National Priorities Addressed in the Rating System

IGBC Green Homes

Features of IGBC Green Homes

is to facilitate the creation of water

Recognition Best Practices Outstanding Performance National Excellence Global Leadership

Certification for their project must first

Individual Residential Unit 38 44 45 51 52 59 60 - 75

Multi-dwelling Residential Unit 50 59 60 69 70 79 80 100

Recognition Best Practices Outstanding Performance National Excellence Global Leadership

Rating, the project must satisfy all the mandatory

Rating system. It is important to note that the

VI. Updates and Addenda

Checklist for Green Homes

Individual Residential Unit

Multi-dwelling Residential Units

EE Credit 2 EE Credit 3 EE Credit 4 EE Credit 5 EE Credit 6

MR Mandatory Requirement 1 MR Credit 1 MR Credit 2 MR Credit 3 MR Credit 4 MR Credit 5 MR Credit 6

Required Required Required 4 2 2 2 1 4 15

Required Required Required 4 2 2 2 1 4 15

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Site Selection & Planning

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Local Building Regulations

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Soil Erosion Control

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Basic House-hold Amenities

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Natural Topography or Vegetation

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Heat Island Effect, Non-roof

Not applicable for Individual Residential Unit

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Heat Island Effect, Roof

Slope < 1:6 > 1:6

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Parking Facilities for Visitors

Not applicable for Individual Residential Unit

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles

Not applicable for Individual Residential Unit

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Design for Differently Abled

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce

SITE SELECTION & PLANNING

Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy

Not applicable for Individual Residential Unit

Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof

Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures

Management of Irrigation Systems