IGBC Green Homes

IGBC Green Homes
IGBC Green Homes

Rating System
-Abridged Version-
20 June 2008
Confederation of Indian Industry

CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
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IGBC Green Homes
REFERENCE GUIDE
Abridged Version 1.0
20 JUNE 2008

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CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post
Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, R R Dist
Hyderabad – 500 032
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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 Reference
Guide was developed by the IGBC Green Homes Core Committee and many other members. We
extend our deepest gratitude to all these members. Tremendous inputs also came in at the ‘IGBC
Green Homes’ launch on 02 May 2008, 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 organisations for their untiring efforts in contributing on the
technical aspects and also going through all the draft versions & the final version of the rating
programme:
x Ankoor Sanghvi Architects, Rajkot

x Architecture Autonomous, Goa
x Auroville Design Consultants, Pondycherry
x Biodiversity Conservation [India] Limited, Bangalore
x Brigade Group, Bangalore
x C R Narayana Rao Architects & Engineers, Chennai
x Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Mumbai
x International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
x Karnataka Police Housing Corporation, Bangalore
x Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Chennai
x Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
x Mistry Architects, Bangalore
x Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited, Noida
Our sincere thanks are due to the following orgainsations for their participation in the programme:
x Adapt Technologies & Consultancy

Services India Pvt Ltd. x Lodha Group of Companies
x ADC KRONE x Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd
x Advance Cooling Towers Pvt Ltd. x Maithel & Associates Architects Pvt. Ltd.
x Ala Inc x Manasaram Architects
x Altimateasia x Master Consultancy & Productivity Pvt Ltd.
x aluplast India Pvt. Ltd. x Maxvel Technologies Pvt Ltd
x Ankoor Sanghvi Architects x Maytas Properties Ltd.
x Architecture Autonomous x Mistry Architects
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x Armstrong World Ind. India Pvt Ltd. x Nippon Paint (India) Pvt Ltd.
x Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) x Oceanus Infrastructure (P) Ltd.
x Auroville Design Consultants x Orbit Group
x Bamboo Finance x Owens Corning Enterprise (India) Pvt Ltd.
x Biodiversity Conservation [India] x Parsvnath Developers Ltd.
Limited x Potential Service Consultants (P) Ltd.
x Blue Run Ventures x Prasad Escendo Consultancy
x Buhari Holdings Private Limited x Rajarathnam Constructions (P) Ltd.
x Bureau of Energy of Efficiency x Rajco Metal Industries Pvt Ltd.
x Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration
Limited x RITES Ltd.
x CEPT University x Roads and Buildings Dept.,Goap
x CSR Estates Ltd. x S V Properties
x DLF Services Limited x S&S Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd.
x DLF Utilities Pvt Ltd. x Sai Construction Corporation
x Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd x Saint - Gobain Glass India Ltd.
x Dynacraft Air Controls x Sangam Project Consultants
x SatyaVani Projects and Consultants Pvt.
x EMAAR Mfg Land Limited Ltd.
x EN3 Consulting x Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
x Energy Conservation Mission x Sequoia Capital India Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
x Everest Industries Ltd x Sevcon (India) Pvt Ltd.
x Eximcorp India Pvt Ltd x SEW Constructions Ltd.
x Federation of Engineering Institutions of
South and Central Asia (FEISCA) x Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
x Forbo Flooring India x Shilpa Architects
x Gherzi Eastern Limited x Shree Ram Urban Infrastructure Ltd.
x Ghosh, Bose & Associates x Spectral Services Consultants Private Ltd.
x Srinivasa Shipping & Property
x GMR Hyderabad Intl. Ltd Development Ltd
x Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. x Studio Decode
x Godrej Properties x Suchirindia Developers Pvt Ltd.
x Greentech Knpwledge Solutions (P) Ltd x Sugan Automatics Pvt. Ltd.
x Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. x Sugan Automatics Pvt. Ltd.
x Honeywell x Supreme Petrochem Ltd.
x Design and Development x Tameer Consulting Associates
x Indu Projects Limited x Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd.
x Infinity Infotech Parks Ltd. x Team Labs & Consultants
x Infinity Township Pvt. Ltd. x Terra Verde Architects
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x Infosys BPO Limited x The Indian Institute of Architects
x Total Environment (Shibanee & Kamal
x JDS Architects Architects)
x Johnson Controls x TSI Ventures
x Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj x U P Twiga Fiberglass Ltd.
x K Raheja Corp x UNUS Architects and Interior Designers
x Kalpataru Ltd. x USAID
x Khivraj Tech Park Pvt Ltd x Vida Calma Homes Private Limited
x KRG Rainwater Foundation x Voltas Limited
x L&T Infocity Limited x V Raheja Design Construction
x Larsen & Toubro Limited
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Table of Contents IGBC Green Homes
Foreword from Indian Green Building Council 7

Introduction 9
Benefits of Green Homes 10

National Priorities addressed in the Rating system 10
IGBC Green Home Rating System 11
IGBC Green Home Overview and Process 12
Fees 16
Updates & Addenda 16
Project Checklists 17
Site Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations 22

Mandatory Requirement 2 Prevention of Soil Erosion 23
SE Credit 1.0 Access to Household Amenities in the 24
Neighbourhood
SE Credit 2.0 Retain Natural Topography or Landscape 26
SE Credit 3.0 Heat Island Effect: Roof 27
SE Credit 4.0 Parking Capacity 28
SE Credit 5.0 Alternate Fuelling Facility for Vehicles 29
SE Credit 6.0 Provision for Physically Challenged 30
SE Credit 7.0 Home User Guide 31
Water Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting 33

Mandatory Requirement 2 Indoor Water Usage 34
WE Credit 1.0 Turf Design to Reduce Water Consumption 35
WE Credit 2.0 Drought Tolerant Species 36
WE Credit 3.0 Management of Irrigation System 37
WE Credit 4.0 Rainwater Harvesting 38
WE Credit 5.0 Onsite Grey Water Treatment 39
WE Credit 6.0 Grey Water Reuse 40
WE Credit 7.0 Segregation of Plumbing Line for Flushing 41
WE Credit 8.0 Indoor Water Usage – Fixtures 42
Energy Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment 44

EE Credit 1.0 Maximise Energy Performance 45
EE Credit 2.0 Building Performance Audit 53
EE Credit 3.0 Refrigerators 54
EE Credit 4.0 Solar Water Heater 55
EE Credit 5.0 Captive power Generation 56
EE Credit 6.0 Onsite Renewable Energy 57
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EE Credit 7.1 Lighting – Internal 58
EE Credit 7.2 Lighting – External 59
EE Credit 8.0 Home Automation System 60
EE Credit 9.0 Energy Saving Measures in other Equipment 61
Material & Resources
Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes 63

MR Credit 1.0 Waste Reduction, During Construction 64
MR Credit 2.0 Solid Waste Management, Post Occupancy 65
MR Credit 3.0 Materials with Recycled Content 66
MR Credit 4.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials 67
MR Credit 5.0 Regional Materials 68
MR Credit 6.0 Material Reuse 69
MR Credit 7.0 Wood Based Building Materials and Furniture 70
Indoor Air Quality
Mandatory Requirement Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned 72

1-Option A Systems
Mandatory Requirement Fresh Air Ventilation-Non Air Conditioned Homes 74
1-Option B
Mandatory Requirement 2 Tobacco Smoke Control 75
Mandatory Requirement 3 Day Light for 50% Spaces 76
IAQ Credit 1.0 Exhaust Systems 78
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option A Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Air Conditioned 79
Homes
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option B Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Non-Air 80
Conditioned Homes
IAQ Credit 3.0 Low VOC Materials 81
IAQ Credit 4.0 Carpets 83
IAQ Credit 5.0 Building Flush Out 84
IAQ Credit 6.0 Day Light : Day Light for 75%/ 95% of Spaces 85
IAQ Credit 7.0 Design to Enhance Cross Ventilation 87
Innovation in Design
ID Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design 89

ID Credit 2.0 IGBC AP 90
Abbreviations 91
References 93
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Foreword from the IGBC
The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health
and productivity. Breakthroughs in building science, technology and operations are now
available to designers, builders, operators and owners who want to build green and maximize
both economic and environmental performance.
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is coordinating the establishment and evolution
of a national consensus effort to provide the industry with tools necessary to design, build and
operate buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. The Council members work
together to develop industry standards, design & construction practices & guidelines,
operation and maintenance practices & guidelines, policy positions & educational tools that
support the adoption of sustainable design and building practices. Members also forge
strategic alliances with key industry and research organizations, Central government agencies
and state & local governments to transform the built environment. As the leading
organization that represents the entire building industry on environmental building matters,
the Council’s unique perspective and collective power provides our members with enormous
opportunity to affect change in the way buildings are designed, built, operated and
maintained.
IGBC Membership
The council’s greatest strength is the diversity of our membership. The IGBC is a consensus
based not-for-profit organization representing the entire Indian building industry. Since its
inception in 2001, the IGBC has played a vital role in providing a leadership forum and a
unique, integrating force for the building industry. The Council programmes are:
Committee – Based
The heart of this effective coalition is our committee structure in which volunteer
members design strategies that are implemented by IGBC staff and expert consultants.
Our committees provide a forum for members to resolve differences, build alliances and
forge cooperative solutions for influencing change in all sectors of the building industry
Member – Driven
The council’s membership is open, balanced and provides a comprehensive platform for
carrying out important programmes and activities. We target the issues identified by our
members as the highest priority. We conduct an annual review of achievements that
allows us to set policy, revise strategies and devise work plans based on members’ needs
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Consensus – Focused
We work together to promote green buildings and in doing so, we help foster greater
economic vitality and environmental health at lower costs. The various industry segments
bridge ideological gaps to develop balanced policies that benefit the entire industry.
Contact :
Indian Green Building Council

C/o Confederation of Indian Industry
CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post
Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, R R District
Hyderabad – 500 032
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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 handling of consumer waste, water efficiency, reduction in fossil fuel use in
commuting, energy efficiency and conserving natural resources. Most importantly, these
concepts can enhance occupant health, happiness and wellbeing.
Against this background, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched the
‘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.
The IGBC set up the IGBC Green Homes Core Committee to develop the rating
programme. This committee comprised of key stakeholders including architects,
developers, home owners, manufacturers, institutions 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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II. Benefits of Green Homes
A Green Home can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The immediate
and most tangible benefit is in the reduction in water and operating energy costs right from
day one, during the entire life cycle of the building. The energy savings could range from
20 – 30 % and water savings is around 30 – 50%. Green Homes Rating tool can also
enhance marketability for the project. Intangible benefits of Green Buildings include
enhanced air quality, excellent day lighting, health & wellbeing of the occupants, safety
benefits and conservation of scarce National resources.
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 consumer wastes, energy conservation,
conservation of resources like wood and lesser dependence on usage of virgin materials.
Water Efficiency:
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 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 – 40%.
Handling of Consumer Waste:
Handling of wastes in residential buildings is extremely difficult to handle as most of the

waste generated is not segregated at the time of disposal and has a high probability of
going to land fills. This would be a challenge to the municipalities which needs to be
addressed. The IGBC Green Homes rating programme encourages waste management
through segregation, storage and effective disposal.
Energy Efficiency:
The residential sector is a large consumer of electrical energy. IGBC Green 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 the
BEE labeled equipment and appliances. The energy savings that can be realized by
adopting this rating programme can be to the tune of 25 to 30%.
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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
Health and Well-being of Occupants:
Health and well-being of occupants is the most important aspect of Green Homes. The
IGBC Green Homes rating system ensures minimum performance on day lighting and
ventilation aspects which are critical in a home. The rating system recognises measures to
minimise the indoor air pollutants.
IV. IGBC Green Homes Rating System
The IGBC set up the IGBC Green Homes Core Committee to focus on residential sector.
The composition of the committee included architects, realtors, building owners and
industry representatives. This cross section of people and professions added a richness
and depth both to the process and to the ultimate product.
A. Features of IGBC Green Homes
The IGBC Green Homes Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus –
based, market-driven building rating system based on existing proven technology.
The rating system evaluates certain credit points using a prescriptive approach
and other credits on a performance based approach.
B. Scope of IGBC Green Homes
IGBC Green Homes is a measurement system designed for rating new residential
buildings which include construction categories such as
Individual homes
Gated communities and
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High rise residential apartments.
Existing residential buildings who retrofit and meet the mandatory
requirements and the minimum number of credit points
It is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance

between known established practices and emerging concepts.
Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits
earned. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in
operation.
C. The Future of IGBC Green Homes
The green design field is growing and changing daily. New technologies and
products are coming into the marketplace and innovative designs are proving their
effectiveness. Therefore, the Rating System and the Reference Guide will evolve as
well. Teams wishing to certify under IGBC Green Homes should note that they will
need to comply with the version of the rating system that is current at the time of
their registration.
The IGBC will highlight new developments on its website on a continuous basis at
www.igbc.in
V. IGBC Green Homes Overview and Process
The IGBC Green Homes Green Building Rating System provides a set of performance
standards for certifying the design and construction phases of residential buildings. The
specific credits in the rating system provide guidelines for the design and construction of
residential buildings of all sizes and types. The intent of IGBC Green Homes is to assist
in the creation of high performance, healthy, durable, affordable and environmentally
sound residential buildings.
IGBC Green Homes addresses:
Site Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Materials & Resources
Indoor Air Quality
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An additional category, Innovation & Design Process, addresses sustainable
building expertise as well as design measures not covered under the five
environmental categories.
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:

‘Platinum’ to recognise Global leadership
‘Gold’ to recognise National Excellence
‘Silver’ to recognise Outstanding Performance
‘Certified’ to recognise Best Practices
A. When to use IGBC Green Homes
IGBC Green Homes is designed primarily for new residential buildings. All
residential buildings are eligible for certification as an IGBC Green Homes Building.
IGBC encourages the project team to tally a potential point total using the Rating
System checklists for all possibilities. The project is a viable candidate for IGBC
certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum
points required in a given Rating System.
B. IGBC Green Homes Registration
Project teams interested in obtaining IGBC Green Homes Certification for their
project must first register this intent with the IGBC. Projects can be registered on the
IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under ‘Register Your Project’. The website includes
information on registration costs for IGBC member companies as well as non-
members. Registration is an important step that establishes contact with the IGBC
and provides access to software tools, errata, critical communications and other
essential information.
Consult the Web site for important details about applying the IGBC Green Homes
application as well as the certification review process, schedule and fee.
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C. IGBC Green Homes Certification Levels
The rating system caters to both individual homes and multi-dwelling units. By and
large, the context for both the types are similar; however the applicability of few of
the green homes features may vary for each of these types of dwelling units. Hence
the certification level threshold criteria are different for these types:
For Individual Homes For Multi-dwelling Units
Certification Level Points Certification Level Points

Certified 32 – 39 Certified 30 – 37
Silver 40 – 47 Silver 38 – 44
Gold 48 – 55 Gold 45 – 52
Platinum 56 – 80 Platinum 53 – 75
For more information, visit the IGBC Green Homes Web page on www.igbc.in
D. IGBC Green Homes Process
Once a project is interested in going green, the project must be registered under the
IGBC Green Homes Rating System. The project design must incorporate the
requirements of the rating system. The team begins to collect information and
perform calculations to satisfy the mandatory requirement and credit compliance
options. The project team will be expected to provide supporting documents for a
portion of the mandatory requirements and credits. Supporting documents are those
which provide specific proof of meeting the required performance level – such as
calculations, specifications, drawings, cutsheets, manufacturer’s literature, purchase
invoices and other source documents. Many of these items are implicitly described in
the Abridged Reference Guide’s instructions.
Documentation is submitted in two phases – Design submittals and construction

submittals. After the Design submission, the review is done by third party assessors
and review comments would be provided after 30 days. The next phase involves
submission of clarifications to design queries and construction document submittal.
The final review will also take 30 days, after which the rating is awarded. It is
helpful to designate a team leader who is responsible for managing the compilation
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of this information by project team.
The IGBC will recognize buildings that achieve one of the rating levels with a
formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque.
Projects by developers can register for Precertification.
E. Precertification
Precertification is formal recognition by IGBC for projects aspiring for IGBC Green
Homes Rating. Precertification is granted to projects on review of the early design
stage documentation. This documentation, which reflects a realistic set of project
goals and intentions, forms the basis for an award of Precertification. Precertification
is not a confirmation of, or a commitment to achieve IGBC Green Homes rating.
Precertification provides the owner/developer a unique advantage to market the
space to potential tenants and financiers.
Once a project is registered as an IGBC Green Homes project, the project team may
submit the documentation for Precertification. The project documentation is
reviewed and an IGBC Green Homes Precertification level (certified, silver, gold or
platinum) is granted. A certificate and letter are provided to the project.
The review will allow the developer to market the project's intention to achieve the
IGBC Green Homes rating. This Precertification process is not intended to be a
supplementary submittal for award of final rating.
IGBC Green Homes certification review will still occur with IGBC's established
two-phase review (Design & Construction). Because of the many factors inherent in
project design and implementation, it is possible that the final certification review
will not correspond exactly to the Precertification review.
To complete IGBC Green Homes Precertification, the following information must be

submitted:
IGBC Green Homes project information including:

x Project name and registration number
x Project contact
x Project size (sq.ft)
x Estimated time of construction completion
x Brief narratives for each of the mandatory requirements and credits
covering the goal, compliance option along with supporting documents
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Supporting documents which clearly detail the intent to meet the compliance
options may be submitted. These may include any or all the following:
x Site plans
x Plans and Elevations
x Conceptual / Schematic drawings
x Calculations
VI. Fee
Certification fee information can be found IGBC website. The IGBC will
acknowledge receipt of your application and proceed with review when all project
documentation has been submitted.
VII. Updates & Addenda
This is the first edition of the IGBC Green Homes Abridged Reference Guide. As
IGBC Green Homes continues to improve and evolve, updates and addenda will be
made available to substitute and augment the current material. Updates and addenda
will be formally incorporated in major revisions. In the interim between major
revisions, the IGBC may use its consensus process to clarify criteria.
When a project registers for certification, the mandatory requirements, credits and
credit rulings current at the time of project registration will continue to guide the
project through its certification processes.
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Checklist for Individual Homes
Credits Points
Site Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations Required

Mandatory Requirement 2 Prevention of Soil Erosion Required
Neighbourhood
SE Credit 7.0 Home User Guide NA
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Water Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting Required

Mandatory Requirement 2 Indoor Water Usage Required
WE Credit 8.0 Indoor Water Usage - Fixtures 6
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Energy Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment Required

EE Credit 3.0 Refrigerators 1
EE Credit 5.0 Captive power Generation 1
EE Credit 7.1 Lighting - Internal 1
EE Credit 7.2 Lighting - External 1
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Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes Required

MR Credit 4.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1
MR Credit 6.0 Material Reuse 2
MR Credit 7.0 Wood Based Building Materials and Furniture 2
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Indoor Air Quality
Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned Required

A Systems
Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Non Air Conditioned Required
B Homes
Mandatory Requirement 2 Tobacco Smoke Control Required
Mandatory Requirement 3 Day Light for 50% Spaces Required
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option A Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Air 1
Conditioned Homes
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option B Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Non-Air
Conditioned Homes
IAQ Credit 4.0 Carpets 1
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Total Number of Points 80
IGBC Green Homes' Certification Levels for Individual Homes
Rating Points
Certified 32 – 39
Silver 40 – 47
Gold 48 – 55
Platinum 56 – 80
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Checklist for Multi-dwelling units
Credits Points
Site Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations Required

Mandatory Requirement 2 Prevention of Soil Erosion Required
Neighbourhood
SE Credit 7.0 Home User Guide 1
10
Water Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting Required

Mandatory Requirement 2 Indoor Water Usage Required
WE Credit 8.0 Indoor Water Usage - Fixtures 6
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Energy Efficiency
Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment Required

EE Credit 3.0 Refrigerators NA
EE Credit 5.0 Captive Power Generation 1
EE Credit 7.1 Lighting - Internal NA
EE Credit 7.2 Lighting - External 1
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Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes Required

MR Credit 4.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials NA
MR Credit 6.0 Material Reuse NA
MR Credit 7.0 Wood Based Materials and Furniture 2
10
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Indoor Air Quality
Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned Required

A Systems
Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Non Air Conditioned Required
B Homes
Mandatory Requirement 2 Tobacco Smoke Control Required
Mandatory Requirement 3 Day Light for 50% Spaces Required
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option A Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Air 1
Conditioned Homes
IAQ Credit 2.0-Option B Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Non-Air
Conditioned Homes
IAQ Credit 4.0 Carpets NA
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Total Number of Points 75
IGBC Green Homes' Certification Levels for Multi-dwelling Units
Rating Points
Certified 30 – 37
Silver 38 – 44
Gold 45 – 52
Platinum 53 – 75
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SITE EFFICIENCY
Site Efficiency
(Maximum Points: 10)
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SITE EFFICIENCY
Adherence to Local Regulations
Mandatory Requirement 1
Goal:
To ensure that the building complies with the required statutory regulatory codes.
Compliance options:
The following measures need to be ensured

x Approval of the plan from the competent Government authority
x Fit for occupancy document from the competent Government authority
Documentation Required:
Provide an approved plan and fit for occupancy documents obtained from the competent
Government authority.
Provide photographs/ as built drawings of the completed building.
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the statutory requirements in the area that the building is constructed. Ensure that
these requirements are incorporated at the design stage.
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SITE EFFICIENCY
Prevention of Soil Erosion
Goal:
To control soil erosion and thereby reduce negative impacts to the site.
Compliance options:
Measures to control erosion:
1. Ensure erosion control measures conform to the best management practices

highlighted in the National Building Code of India (Part 10 Section, Chapter 4) –
Protection of Landscape during Construction.
2. Ensure that topsoil is stockpiled for reuse later.
3. Develop appropriate measures to address soil erosion, post occupancy.
Submit a description on the measures implemented/ provide the erosion control plan
adopted. Provide photographs to show erosion control measures adopted at site. Submit a
post occupancy erosion control plan.
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.
Open areas can be landscaped (e.g. grass, trees, shrubs, etc.). Paved areas can be installed
with permeable paving. For impermeable surfaces direct all run off towards storm water
collection pits.
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SITE EFFICIENCY
Access to Household Amenities in the Neighbourhood
SE Credit 1.0 Points: 1
Goal:
To reduce dependence on personal automobile use thereby reducing the associated

environmental impacts.
Compliance Options:
Select a site with access to atleast five basic household amenities, within a walking
distance of 1 Km (see list in Exhibit A)
OR
Select a site which is within 1 Km of walking distance to a public transport service (bus
stop/ railway station).
Note: This point can be earned only if the household amenities or transport services is
available before or at the time of project completion.
Provide an area map (to scale) indicating the distances from the proposed building to the
household amenities or public transport systems. Provide photographs.
Select sites near public transit and/or household services and amenities that are
accessible by safe, convenient pedestrian pathways. Only restaurants can be counted
twice and all other amenities to be considered only once.
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Exhibit A - List of Basic Household Amenities
Ƒ Grocery store
Ƒ Electrician/ plumbing services
Ƒ School
Ƒ Dhobi/ Laundry
Ƒ Bank/ ATM
Ƒ Crèche
Ƒ Fire Station
Ƒ Fitness Center /Gym
Ƒ Library
Ƒ Medical clinic/ hospital
Ƒ Pharmacy
Ƒ Post Office/ Courier service
Ƒ Place of Worship
Ƒ Restaurant
Ƒ Supermarket
Ƒ Other neighborhood-serving retail
Ƒ Electricity/ water utility bills payment counter
Ƒ Police Station
Ƒ Children playground
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Retain Natural Topography or Landscape
Goal:
Minimise disturbances to the building site so as to reduce long-term environmental

impacts.
Compliance Options:
Avoid disturbance to site by retaining the natural topography of the site (and/ or)
landscape at least 30% of the site area. Points are awarded as follows:
Points for retaining natural topography or landscaping
Percentage of site Points

area with natural
topography (and/or)
landscaped area
> 30% 1
> 40% 2
Notes:
Parking areas, walkways etc. are considered as site disturbances.
Under this credit Roof garden cannot be considered for the purpose of calculation of
landscaped area.
Potted plants will not be considered as landscape under this credit.
Provide drawings, calculations and photographs showing the site area with natural
topography (and/or) landscaped area.
Design the building with a minimal footprint (by tightening design needs and stacking
floor plans). Consider retaining the natural landscapes in the site, to the extent possible.
In sites which have fully grown trees, avoid destruction. Avoid developing paved
surfaces on the site, as much as possible.
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Heat Island Effect: Roof
Goal:
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped
areas) to minimise impact on microclimate.
Compliance Options:
Use high albedo roofing material or heat resistant paint or china mosaic or white cement
tiles or any other highly reflective materials over the roof to cover atleast 50% of the
exposed roof area.
OR
Provide vegetation to cover atleast 50% of the exposed roof area.
Points are awarded as below.
Points for Heat Island Effect - Roof
Percentage of roof Points

area with high
reflective material/
roof garden
> 50% 1
> 75% 2
Provide roof drawings highlighting location and the extent of highly reflective roof
materials/ green roof provided.
Consider installing heat resistant paint and vegetated roofs 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 Capacity
Goal:
To provide adequate parking within the site to minimise disturbance on road.
Compliance Options:
Parking for Building Occupants: (1 point)

Parking capacity to be provided as per the following guidelines (OR) as per local bye
laws, whichever is more stringent:
Parking Requirement
No. of bedrooms 2 wheeler parking 4 wheeler parking

per dwelling unit (nos) (nos)
1 1 0
2 1 1
3 1 2
4 1 2
Parking for Visitors: (1 point)

Provide parking provisions for visitors as follows:
x For individual homes provide 1 visitor car park

x For residential complexes provide 10% of the total parking capacity as parking for
visitors
Provide drawings and calculations showing parking provisions.
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. While planning parking, consider basement/ stilts
parking to reduce the heat island effect. When surface parking is planned, consider
permanent cover; however consider design strategies to address heat island effect as a
result of such provisions.
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Alternate Fuelling Facility for Vehicles
Goal:
To encourage the use of alternate fuel vehicles to reduce pollution from automobile
use.
Compliance Options:
Provide alternate fuelling facility within the site, as follows:
x For individual homes provide atleast one such facility

x For residential complexes provide alternate fuelling facility in a common area, to
cover 3% of the total parking capacity. The charging facility should cater to both
two wheelers and four wheelers.
Note: Alternate fuelling facilities should be non-fossil based fuels.
Provide parking plans showing provisions for alternate fuelling facility. Provide
calculations demonstrating that these facilities meet the credit criteria.
Survey the type of alternately fuelled vehicles already plying on the roads and also
survey the kind of vehicles which may come up in the future. Create facilities so as to
refuel these kinds of vehicles. Consider having adequate number of recharging
facilities based on the recharge time.
While considering such fuelling facilities, ensure all safety aspects have been
addressed.
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Provision for Physically Challenged
Goal:
To ensure that the building is user-friendly for physically challenged persons.
Compliance Options:
The building design should incorporate the following provisions for physically
challenged persons, as applicable:
x Preferred car parking spaces in an area which has easy access to the main
entrance or closer to the lift (one parking space for every 100 dwelling units)
x Provision for easy access to the main entrance
x Uniformity in flooring level in common areas
x Rest rooms (toilets) in common areas designed for physically challenged
persons
Provide drawings showing provisions for physically challenged persons. Also submit
photographs.
Identify all probable facilities required to cater to physically challenged persons.

Design the building to ensure that certain basic minimum provisions for handicapped
persons are incorporated.
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Home User Guide

Not applicable for Individual Homes
Goal:
Provide occupants with descriptive guidelines that educate and help them implement
green design features within their apartment/ house space.
Compliance Options:
Publish an illustrated document that provides occupants with design and construction
information that details the following:
x Description of the sustainable design and construction features incorporated in
the Green Home project by builder/ developer.
x Information that enables occupants to coordinate their space design and
construction with Green Home design features.
Provide a copy of the Home user guide which details occupant design and construction
guidelines.
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.
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Water Efficiency
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Rainwater Harvesting
Goal:
To increase the ground water table or to reduce the usage of potable water through
effective and appropriate rainwater management.
Compliance Options:
Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system (including surface run-off and/or roof
run-off) to capture atleast 30% of the rainfall on roof and non roof areas. Storage system
or harvesting structure must be designed to hold a 20 mm rainfall in one hour.
Note: Non Roof areas are the impervious areas on the site excluding the building
footprint area and those areas which have a permanent roof.
Provide details on the rainwater harvesting system specifying capacity. Provide details of
application of captured rainwater usage with quantity calculations.
Survey the water table in the area. Design appropriate harvesting techniques. Capture
rainwater from roof top or other non roof surfaces in the site for reuse. This can be
designed such that the first shower can be let out since it may carry impurities.
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Indoor Water usage
Goal:
To minimise indoor water usage by installing efficient water fixtures.
Compliance Options:
Select water fixtures whose flow rates are as indicated in the table below:
Baseline Flow Rates for Water Fixtures in a Typical Household
S.No Items Base line Units
1 Flushing 8/4 LPF

2 Faucets* 7.6 LPM
(taps)
3 Showers* 7.6 LPM
x At flowing water pressure of 3 bar
Note: 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 credit, the flow rates are to be extrapolated at 3 bar.
Submit data manual by product manufacturer to confirm that conditions above have been
satisfied.
While selecting water fixtures, look for the 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 potable water consumption.
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Turf Design to Reduce Water Consumption
WE Credit 1.0 Points: 2
Goal:
To limit such landscape which consume large quantities of water.
Compliance Options:
Limit the use of turf on the site so as to conserve potable/ treated water. Points are
awarded as specified below.
Points for Limited Use of Turf
Turf area as a percentage of Points

total landscaped area
< 20% 2
< 40% 1
Areas planted with turf should not exceed a slope of 25 percent (i.e., a 4 to 1 slope).
Note: This point is applicable only for those projects which has 30% of the site area
landscaped.
Provide a landscape plan specifying the species used. Provide photographs
Landscape as much open areas as possible. Select turf, plants, shrubs and trees which
consume less water.
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Drought Tolerant Species
Goal:
Landscape to be designed to ensure minimum consumption of water.
Compliance Options:
Ensure atleast 40% of the landscaped area is planted with drought tolerant species. Points
are awarded as specified below.
Points for Reducing Water Consumption through Drought Tolerant Species
Drought tolerant species as a Points

percentage of the total
landscaped area
> 40% 1
> 60% 2
> 80% 3
Note: This point is applicable only for those projects which has 30% of the site/ plot area
landscaped.
Provide a landscape plan indicating the percentage of landscaped area which uses drought
tolerant species. Also provide a list of the species used and highlight their drought tolerant
nature.
Select species that are well-adapted to the site. Select those species which are drought
tolerant. Consider xeriscaping as an approach for landscaping.
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Management of Irrigation system
Goal:
Reduce the demand for irrigation water through water-efficient management techniques.
Compliance Options:
High Efficient Irrigation System (1 point for any two features)

Provide high efficient irrigation system incorporating atleast two features
mentioned below:
x Provide a central shut-off valve
x Provide a sub-meter for the irrigation system
x Provide a moisture sensor controller.
x Turf and each type of bedding area (based on watering needs) must be
segregated into independent zones
x At least 50% of landscape planting beds must have drip irrigation system to
reduce evaporation
x Install time based controller for the valves such that the evaporation loss is
minimum and plant health is ensured.
x Use pressure regulating devices to maintain optimal pressure and prevent
misting.
x Any other innovative methods for watering
Provide a detailed description of managing the irrigation systems installed. Provide

landscape plans with the names of the species. Provide cut sheets and photographs of the
systems installed.
The irrigation management system must be designed based on the requirements of the
landscape plan, and installed as per the design. The designer and the installer must work
together and ensure the planned performance of the system.
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Rainwater Harvesting
Goal:
To increase the ground water table or to reduce the usage of potable water through
effective and appropriate rainwater management.
Compliance Options:
Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system (including surface run-off & roof run-off)
to utilize in landscape irrigation or indoor water usage. Storage system or harvesting
structure must be designed to hold a 20 mm rainfall in one hour. Points are awarded as
below.
Points for Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting System to capture/ Points

recharge
50% of rainfall from roof & non roof area 1
Notes: In areas where recharging the aquifier is not feasible, collection and reuse may be
considered.
Provide details on the rainwater harvesting system specifying capacity. Provide details of
application of captured rainwater usage with quantity calculations.
Survey the water table in the area. Design appropriate harvesting techniques. Capture
rainwater from roof top or other non roof surfaces in the site for reuse. This can be
designed such that the first shower can be let out since it may carry impurities. In areas
where recharging the aquifier is not possible, collection and reuse may be considered.
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Onsite Grey Water Treatment
Goal:
Reduce the consumption of potable water by in situ treatment of grey water generated so
as to not pollute the municipal streams.
Compliance Options:
Onsite Grey Water Treatment System
Provide an onsite grey water treatment system to treat atleast 50% of greywater generated
in the building. Points are awarded as specified below.
Points for Grey Water Treatment
Percentage of grey Points

water treated
> 50% 1
> 75% 2
Note: Grey water is neither clean nor heavily soiled waste water that comes from clothes
washers, bath tubs, showers, bathroom wash basins kitchen sinks and dish washers. More
specifically it is the untreated waste water which has not come into contact with toilet
waste.
Provide a detailed description of the onsite grey water treatment system. Provide
photographs/ cut sheets from the manufacturers. Provide water balance of the building.
Provide details of usage of treated grey water within the building.
Calculate the grey water volumes generated in the building. Design appropriately the
capacity of the onsite grey water treatment system.
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Grey Water Reuse
Goal:
Reduce demand for potable water by using treated grey water.
Compliance Options:
Grey Water Reuse System
Reuse atleast 50% of the treated grey water for landscape or other purposes. Points are
awarded as detailed below.
Points for Reuse of Treated Grey Water
Reuse of treated grey water Points

Treatment of > 50% of grey water + Reuse 1
Note: This point can be claimed only if 50% of total grey water generated from all user
applications is treated in situ.
Provide a detailed description on the grey water re-use system. Also provide calculations
on quantity and quality of grey water reused. Provide details of applications of grey water
reused.
Install an adequately sized grey water treatment plant and explore areas within the
building where grey water can be reused. In areas where there is human contact ensure
that the quality of the treated grey water is fit and safe for reuse. Treated grey water can
be typically used for irrigation, flushing and make up water for air-conditioning systems.
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Segregation of plumbing line for flushing
Goal:
To have infrastructure in the building so as to encourage use of treated grey water.
Compliance Options:
Separate Plumbing Line for flushing
Provide separate water plumbing lines for flushing purpose and source 100% of the
flushing water requirements from the treated grey water available.
Note: This point can be claimed only if 50% of total grey water generated from all user
applications is treated in situ.
Submit drawings showing separate plumbing lines for treated grey water. Provide
calculations to show the quantity of grey water used for flushing.
Evaluate the water consumption in the building and ascertain the quantity of grey water
generated. Also evaluate the availability of grey water for flushing purposes and
accordingly install the dual plumbing lines. Design the plumbing system accordingly.
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Indoor Water usage - Fixtures
Goal:
To minimise indoor water usage by installing efficient water fixtures.
Compliance Options:
Select water fixtures for all the three items mentioned below whose flow rates are atleast
20% lower than the given baseline values. Points are awarded as below.
Baseline Flow Rates for Water Fixtures in a Typical Household &

Points for Efficient Water Fixtures
Points Awarded
S.No Items Base line Units Water consumption Water consumption-
20% Lower than 30% lower than
base line base line
1 Flushing 8/4 LPF 1 2
2 Faucets* 7.6 LPM 1 2
(taps)
3 Showers* 7.6 LPM 1 2
* At flowing water pressure of 3 bar
Note: 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 credit, the flow rates are to be extrapolated at 3 bar.
Submit data manual by product manufacturer to confirm that conditions above have been
satisfied. Provide calculations to show the percentage of water savings.
While selecting water fixtures, look for the 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 potable water consumption.
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Energy Efficiency
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CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment
Goal:
To avoid the use of such refrigerants which will impact the ozone layer.
Compliance Options:
Refrigerants used in Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment

installed must be CFC free.
Provide a declaration signed by the responsible party declaring that the building HVAC
systems do not used CFC based refrigerants.
Survey the market for all CFC free Air-conditioning and heating systems. Such systems
are available even for small capacities. Install HVAC equipment which does not use CFC
based refrigerant.
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Maximise Energy Performance
EE Credit 1.0 Points: 10

(2 points Mandatory)
Goal:
Optimise the energy efficiency of the building to reduce environmental impacts from
excessive energy use.
Compliance Options:
The project can choose any one of the following options:
Option 1 - Prescriptive Approach (6 points) as detailed in Annexure – II
The prescriptive approach does not allow for tradeoffs. This approach awards credit
points if the project design is 10% better than the baseline parameters as outlined in
Annexure I.
OR
Option 2 – Performance Based Approach (10 points) as detailed in Annexure – III
The Performance based approach involves a computer simulation modeling. Tradeoffs are
allowed. This approach allows the project to exceed the baseline energy consumption by a
maximum of 29.5%.
Option 1
Provide the following documents:
x The manufacturer cut sheets indicating ‘U’ and SHGC values.
x Details of roof, roof insulation material, specifying the U value of the roof
assembly.
x Details of the wall construction, specifying the U value of the wall assembly.
x Manufacturers cut sheets specifying the energy efficiency values of the Air
conditioning or Heating units.
x Details of the design lighting load. Submit the total design lighting load divided by
the total livable space.
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Option 2
Provide the following documents:
x The energy simulation results.
x The manufacturers cut sheets indicating ‘U’ and SHGC values.
x Details of roof, roof insulation material, specifying the U value of the roof
assembly.
x Details of the wall construction, specifying the u value of the wall assembly.
x Manufacturers cut sheets specifying the energy efficiency values of the Air
conditioning or Heating units.
x Details of design lighting load.
Consider a holistic energy efficiency approach to include the building orientation,

envelope, systems, lighting and other equipment.
Research on the materials and equipment available in the market and their properties with
regard to energy performance. While selecting these material and equipment, consider
their associated environmental impacts.
Decision making with respect to selection of materials can be based on a life cycle
approach rather than the initial cost.
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Annexure - I
Baseline Parameters for Energy Performance of the Building
A. Envelope Measures:
Window Glazing - ‘U’ Factor and SHGC
U-factor SHGC
Climate Zone * 2 o
(W/m - C) WWR < 20% WWR < 30%
Composite 3.3 0.38 0.30
Hot and Dry 3.3 0.38 0.30
Warm and Humid 5.0 0.38 0.30
Moderate 6.9 0.50 0.40
Cold 3.3 Not required Not required
Roof Assembly ‘U’ Factor

Climate Zone* ‘U’-factor of the overall
assembly
(W/m2/oC)
Composite 0.50
Hot and Dry 0.50
Warm and Humid 0.50
Moderate 0.50
Cold 0.50
Wall Assembly ‘U’ Factor

Climate Zone* ‘U’-factor of the
overall assembly
(W/m2/oC)
Composite 1.1
Hot and Dry 1.1
Warm and Humid 1.25
Moderate 1.25
Cold 0.5
Note: For Climatic Zone of India, please refer Exhibit – B.
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B. Air conditioning and Heating systems/ equipment

For Centrally Air Conditioned Buildings and Buildings with Heating Systems
Centralised air conditioning and heating should cover atleast the bedrooms.
For Centrally Air Conditioned Residential Buildings the minimum efficiency requirements
as highlighted in ASHRAE 90.1-2004 must be complied with.
Minimum efficiency requirements (ASHRAE 90.1-2004)
Equipment Type Size Category Minimum Test

Efficiency a Procedures
Air Cooled, with Condenser, All Capacities 2.80 COP ARI 550/590
Electrically Operated 3.05 IPLV
Air Cooled, with Condenser, All Capacities 3.10 COP
Electrically Operated 3.45 IPLV
Water Cooled, Electrically <150 tons 4.45 COP ARI 550/590
Operated, Positive 5.20 IPLV
Displacement(Reciprocating)
>150 tons and 4.90 COP

<300 tons 5.60 IPLV
>300 tons 5.50 COP
6.15 IPLV
Water Cooled, Electrically <150 tons 5.00 COP ARI 550/590
Operated, Centrifugal 5.25 IPLV
>150 tons and 5.55 COP
<300 tons 5.90 IPLV
>300 tons 6.10 COP
6.40 IPLV
Air-Cooled Absorption Single All Capacities 0.60 COP ARI 560
Effect
Water-Cooled Absorption All Capacities 0.70 COP
Single Effect
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Absorption Double Effect, All Capacities 1.00 COP

Indirect-Fired 1.05 IPLV
Absorption Double Effect, All Capacities 1.00 COP
Direct-Fired 1.00 IPLV
For Unitary Air Conditioners/ heat pumps:
For unitary systems installed, the baseline COP/ EER will be equivalent to the three star
rated equipment under BEE labeling programme.
For list of Air conditioning units rated by BEE please refer the BEE website
http://www.bee-india.nic.in/
For buildings with unitary heat pumps, the minimum efficiency requirements are detailed
below.
Minimum efficiency requirements for Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)
Equipment Type Size Minimum Test

Category Efficiency Procedure
(Input) COP
PTHP (Heating All capacities 2.9 – (0.026 x ARI 310/380
Mode) *Cap/1000)c
c
* : Capacity in Btu/hr
C. Lighting Power Density

The Lighting power density within the building should be less than 0.5 W/Sq.ft
AND
The Lighting power density for common areas should be less than 0.3 W/Sq.ft in the case
of leased or sold out residential buildings.
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Exhibit B – Climatic Zone of India
Courtesy: http://www.bee-india.nic.in/
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Annexure - II
Option 1 – Prescriptive Approach (Maximum 6 points)
A. Envelope Measures: (3 points)
The project must ensure that the envelope measures design is 10% better than the baseline
parameters as outlined in Annexure I.
x Window Glazing - ‘U’ Factor and SHGC (1 point)
x Roof Assembly ‘U’ Factor (1 point)
x Wall Assembly ‘U’ Factor (1 point)
B. Air conditioning and Heating systems/ equipment (Maximum 2 points)
x For Centrally Air Conditioned Buildings and Buildings with Heating Systems
(1 point)
For Centrally Air Conditioned Residential Buildings the minimum efficiency

requirements as highlighted in ASHRAE 90.1- 2004 must be exceeded by 10%.
x For Unitary Air Conditioners/ heat pumps: (1 point)
For unitary systems installed, all air conditioning units must be rated four or five
star under BEE labeling.
For unitary systems a point can be claimed if the selected equipment is BEE four
star rated and above.
x For passive or innovative heating and cooling technologies: (2 points)
Design calculations to be submitted to meet the following criteria:
1. The technology should be capable of achieving atleast 280 C in summer and 240 C
in winter. RH both in summer and winter should be less than 60%. Comfort
conditions to be considered both for summer and winter.
2. The comfort conditions should be met for a minimum of 4000 hours per year
Note: Only permanently installed systems will be considered for this credit
compliance
C. Lighting Power Density (1 point)

The Lighting power density within the building and/ or in common areas should be
10% less than the baseline value as detailed in Annexure I.
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Annexure - III
Option 2 – Performance Based Approach (10 points)
The project must perform a computer simulation model taking into consideration the
building envelope, lighting, HVAC and other systems. The base case criteria for the
computer simulation will be the values as detailed in Annexure I.
The following comfort conditions should be considered for energy simulation:
1. Indoor temperature range should be within 26 + 20 C all through the year. RH both
in summer and winter should be less than 60%. Comfort conditions to be
considered both for summer and winter.
2. The comfort conditions should be met for a minimum of 4000 hours per year
(The detailed protocol to be followed in energy simulation will be developed)
Points are awarded based on percentage savings as detailed below:
Points for Maximise Energy Performance (Option 2)
Percentage Savings Points
7% 1
9.5% 2
12% 3
14.5% 4
17% 5
19.5% 6
22% 7
24.5% 8
27% 9
29.5% 10
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Building Performance Audit
Goal:
To encourage continuous monitoring and enhance the performance of the residential

dwelling.
Compliance Options:
Provide meters for any four of the following:

x Meter for total energy consumption of the building
x Energy meter for internal lights
x Energy meter for external lights
x Meter for municipal water pumping
x Meter for grey water pumping
x Meter for landscaping requirements
x Btu meter for chilled water consumption for individual units
Describe the metering equipment installed. Provide cut sheets for the meters installed.
Identify all the major energy and water consuming equipment and install systems to
monitor their consumptions. Develop and implement a measurement and verification
mechanism to compare predicted savings to actual energy performance.
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Refrigerators

Not applicable for multi-dwelling units
Goal:
To encourage the use of energy efficient appliances to reduce energy consumption in the
proposed building.
Compliance Options:
All Direct Cool and Frost Free Refrigerators installed must be rated atleast three stars
under BEE labeling.
List of Refrigerators rated by BEE can be referred from the BEE website http://www.bee-
india.nic.in/
Provide manufacturers brochures of the refrigerators used. Provide photographs.
Conduct a market survey before selecting appliances. Consider the energy efficiency of
these appliances. Consider BEE rated appliances.
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Solar Water Heater
Goal:
To encourage use of solar energy for water heating applications in the building.
Compliance Options:
Provide solar water heating system to satisfy hot water for domestic needs. The capacity
for the system should be designed as follows:
Capacity for Solar Water Heater
Number of Bedrooms Capacity in litres per day
Upto 3 100
>3 200
Submit installation design for solar hot water system. Provide manufacturers cut sheets
and purchase invoice.
Calculate hot water requirement for the building. The design should consider the
availability of space to install the solar heating panels.
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Captive Power Generation
Goal:
To reduce dependence on fossil fuels for insitu power generation.
Compliance Options:
Use bio fuels or non edible oils or any other non-fossil based fuel for captive power
generation to meet atleast 10% of the total connected load.
Submit details on the alternative fuel used for captive power generation.
Survey the market for available captive power generators which operate on bio fuels or
non edible oils. Also consider availability of fuel on a sustained basis and the economic
viability.
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Onsite Renewable Energy
Goal:
Promote self sufficiency in energy through renewable technologies for insitu power
generation and use within the building.
Compliance Options:
Install renewable energy systems for atleast 5% of the total connected load of the
building. Points are awarded as below.
Points for Renewable Energy Power
Percentage of connected Points

load
> 2.5 % 1
> 5.0 % 2
> 7.5 % 3
Documentation required:
Submit installation design for renewable energy source. Submit cut sheets from
manufacturers and provide purchase invoice.
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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Lighting – Internal

Goal:
To encourage use of energy efficient lighting systems to reduce energy consumption

within the home.
Compliance Options:
Install energy efficient internal lighting fixtures which are atleast three star rated under
BEE labeling programme or fixtures which are more efficient.
Points are awarded as follows:
Points for Energy Efficient Internal Lighting
Lighting Provision Points
100% of internal light fixtures are BEE 3 star rated 1

or more efficient
The list of BEE labeled light fittings can be referred from the BEE website
http://www.bee-india.nic.in/.
Provide specifications and drawings of the internal light fixtures used and provide copies
of purchase orders/ receipts for lighting in all rooms. When calculating the percentage of
energy efficient light fittings the following rooms can be considered: living rooms, dining
rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, hallways, study rooms, bathrooms and utility rooms.
Survey available energy efficient lighting fixtures in the market. Also consider the life of
the lamps and evaluate the economic viability
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Lighting – External
Goal:
To encourage the use of energy efficient outdoor lighting fixtures, thereby reducing
overall energy consumption.
Compliance Options:
Provide all external space lighting by energy efficient lighting fixtures.
Points are awarded as follows:
Points for Energy Efficient External Lighting
Lighting Provision Points
All external light fittings are BEE 3 star rated lamps or more efficient 1
Provide specifications and drawings of the external light fixtures used or provide copies of
purchase orders/ receipts for lighting in all external spaces. Provide details of daylight cut
off sensors or timers.
Survey available energy efficient lighting fixtures in the market. Also consider the life of
the lamps and evaluate the economic viability.
Following are some of the energy efficient light fittings: efficient tubular fluorescent light
fittings, T5 lamps, Compact fluorescent light fittings, Light emitting diodes etc.,
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Home Automation System
Goal:
To increase energy efficiency through controls and home automation systems.
Compliance Options:
Install a Home Automation System to address atleast two of the following:
For individual homes -

x Timer based controls for all lawn sprinklers
x Movement sensors for lighting control to cover 100% of the livable area (which
includes bedrooms, living room, kitchen, toilets, study, staircases etc)
x Dimmer controls/ daylight cut off sensors for all internal lighting
x Any other feature or control which reduces energy consumption
For Multi-dwelling units -

x Timer based controls for all lawn sprinklers
x Movement sensors for lighting control to cover 100% of the common area (which
includes staircases, corridors, lifts, club house, gym etc)
x Dimmer controls/ daylight cut off sensors for all external lighting
x Any other feature or control which reduces energy consumption
Provide details on the home automation system installed. Provide manufacturers cut
sheets/ photographs.
Determine the applications that can be included in the home automation system. Obtain
details of home automation system providers and install a system which can reduce energy
consumption in the home.
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Energy Saving Measures in Other Equipment
Goal:
To conserve energy in the use of other equipment.
Compliance Options:
Provide any three of the following measures:
x Level controllers in overhead water tanks

x Effective lift management
x Minimum 60% efficiency in water pumps
x Minimum 75% efficiency in motors
x No incandescent lights in the interiors
x Electronic ballasts for all lighting fixtures
Provide details of the energy saving measures provided which include manufacturers cut
sheets, drawings etc as applicable.
Determine the applications where energy saving measures can be adopted. Obtain details
of the equipment required, identify the vendors and install energy saving measures.
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MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Materials and Resources
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Separation of wastes
Mandatory requirement 1
Goal:
To facilitate segregation of waste at source so as to prevent such waste being sent to

landfills.
Compliance Options:
x Provide separate bins at individual house level to collect organic waste,

plastics and paper.
AND
x In multi dwelling units, in addition to the above, also provide a common
facility to collect waste which should cover atleast three of the following:
Organic waste
Paper & Cardboard
Plastics
Metals (tins and cans)
‘e’ waste and
Batteries
Submit detailed drawings of the bins and their location within the building.
Allocate suitable site for sorting out dry and wet wastes. Examine the scope for recycling
items of waste collected from building debris and residential wastes. Locate local dealers
of waste material such as glass, plastic, paper, newspaper, cardboard, organic wastes and
‘e’ wastes & batteries. Educate residents about recycling methods.
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Waste Reduction during Construction
MR Credit 1.0 Points: 3
Goal:
Minimise construction waste being sent to landfills.
Compliance Options:
Waste Reduction (Max. 3 Points)
Avoid atleast 50% of the waste generated during construction being sent to landfills and
incinerators. Calculate percentage using either weight or volume. Points are awarded as
below.
Points for Waste Diversion
Percentage of Points
Waste Diverted
> 50% 1
> 75 % 2
> 95% 3
Submit records tabulating the total waste material generated and the quantities which
were diverted from landfills.
Collect all construction debris generated on site. Segregate these waste based on their
utility. Examine means of sending such waste to manufacturing units which use them as
raw materials. Typical construction debris in residential projects could be broken bricks,
steel bars, broken tiles, glass, wood waste, paint cans, cement bags, packing materials
etc.,
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Solid Waste Management, Post Occupancy
Goal:
To ensure effective solid waste management in the building, post occupancy.
Compliance Options:
Install onsite solid waste treatment technology for treating all organic wastes. The output
from such systems like manure, power, etc should be reused insitu.
Submit design details of the waste treatment system installed. Submit cut sheets from
manufacturers and provide purchase invoice. Also provide photographs.
Calculate the quantum of organic waste generated in the building. Design the waste
treatment plant with suitable capacity to efficiently manage the wastes and recover
resources. Typical technologies recognised are digesters, gasifiers, vermicomposting
etc.
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Materials with Recycled Content
Goal:
To encourage the use of products which contain recycled materials 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
5% of the total value of the materials used in the project. Points are awarded as below.
Points for Recycled Content
Recycled content
> 5% 1
> 10 % 2
Provide details on all materials used in the project with the material cost. Specify recycled
content in the materials used. Submit letters from manufacturers specifying the recycled
content.
Survey the materials with recycled content and locate such local suppliers. Some of the
materials with recycled content are Fly ash blocks, Tiles, Steel, Glass, Cement, False
Ceiling, Aluminium and Composite Wood.
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Rapidly Renewable Materials

Goal:
Maximise the use of materials which are rapidly renewable.
Compliance Options:
Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are
typically harvested within a ten-year cycle or shorter) to an extent of 2% of the cost of the
building materials.
Provide details on the use of rapidly renewable materials in the building. Provide a
calculation on the area of such materials used. Also provide the percentage of carpet area
that rapidly renewable materials constitute.
Survey the applications of rapidly renewable materials in the building design. Consider
materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheat board,
strawboard and cork. During construction, ensure that the specified rapidly renewable
materials are installed.
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Regional Materials
Goal:
Encourage the use of building materials available regionally thereby minimising the
associated environmental impacts.
Compliance Options:
Ensure atleast 50% of the total building materials by cost used in the building should
have been manufactured within a radius of 500 Km. Points are awarded as follows:
Points for Regional Materials
regional materials
> 50 % 1
> 75% 2
Provide calculations demonstrating that the project uses the required percentage of local
materials in terms of cost. Provide letters from the manufacturers/ vendors indicating the
distance from the place of manufacture to the project site.
Set a project goal for utilization of locally sourced materials from identified suppliers.
During construction, ensure that the specified local materials are installed and quantify
the total percentage of local materials installed.
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Material Reuse

Goal:
Encourage the use of reused building materials and products to reduce the demand for
virgin materials thereby minimizing the impacts associated with extraction and
processing of virgin materials.
Compliance Options:
Ensure atleast 5% of the total building materials by cost used in the building is salvaged,
refurbished or reused. Points are awarded as follows:
Points for Material Reuse
Materials Reused
> 5% 1
> 10% 2
Provide calculations demonstrating that the project uses the required percentage of reused
materials in terms of cost. Provide sources of such reused material.
Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and research
potential material suppliers. Consider salvaged materials such as flooring, paneling,
doors, frames, furniture, brick etc.
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Wood Based Building Materials and Furniture
Goal:
To minimise the usage of virgin wood thereby encouraging responsible forest

management.
Compliance Options:
Ensure atleast 50% (by cost) of all new wood used in the building will be FSC (Forest
Stewardship Council) certified or the local Forest Department certified wood. Points are
awarded as below.
Points for Use of Composite Wood
FSC/ Forest Dept
certified wood
> 50 % 1
> 75% 2
Provide details showing the total cost of wood based products procured for the building.
Provide details on the FSC/ Forest Department certified wood used. Also show the
percentage calculations of the certified wood used to the total cost of new wood used for
doors, windows, furniture etc.,
Ascertain wood based applications in the home. Substitute the use of virgin wood with
FSC or Forest Department Certified wood.
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
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Fresh Air Ventilation – Centrally Air Conditioned Systems
Mandatory Requirement 1 – Option A
Goal:
To avoid indoor pollutants affecting indoor air quality by providing adequate outdoor air
ventilation.
Compliance Options:
Design and install a whole building ventilation system that complies with ASHRAE
Standard 62.2-2007.
ASHRAE 62.2-2007 Compliance Options for minimum whole house ventilation air flow
rates are shown in Table IAQ 1.1.
Table IAQ 1.1
Minimum Required Ventilation Air Flow (CFM) Compliance Options

Conditioned Floor Number of Bedrooms
Area (Sq.ft)
0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 >7
< 1500 30 45 60 75 90
1501 – 3000 45 60 75 90 105
3001 – 4500 60 75 90 105 120
4501 – 6000 75 90 105 120 135
6001 – 7500 90 105 120 135 150
> 7500 105 120 135 150 165
Provide details on the building ventilation design giving specific information on fresh air
intake volumes.
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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.
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Fresh Air Ventilation – Non-Air conditioned homes
Mandatory Requirement 1 – Option B
Goal:
ventilation.
Compliance Options:
All naturally ventilated regularly occupied spaces shall be within 15 feet of operable
windows or doors and the openable area (window area) must be atleast 15% of the net
occupiable floor area. For kitchens and bathrooms provide openable area (window area)
equal to or greater than 5% of the net occupiable floor area.
Provide drawings and calculations showing that the mandatory requirement is met.
Having adequate window openings will 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 cross-ventilation.
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Tobacco Smoke Control
Goal:
Minimise exposure of non smokers to the adverse health impacts arising due to passive
smoking, post occupancy.
Compliance Options:
Smoking should be prohibited in the common areas of the building.
AND
Locate specifically assigned outdoor smoking areas at a minimum of 25 feet from entrance
doors, window openings and outdoor air intakes.
Note: In dwelling unit(s) where 25 feet clearance from possible areas of smoke ingress is
not possible, assigning outdoor smoking areas will not meet the requirement.
Provide details on how the building complies with the requirement. Also provide details
on how this would be implemented and identify the agency responsible to ensure
compliance.
Prohibit smoking in common areas like corridors, lobby, lifts etc. Design the building to
eliminate or minimise tobacco smoke pollution amongst the dwelling units. Occupant
guidelines can specify that smokers should ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter
common areas or other dwelling units. Smoking should be encouraged only in the outdoor
designated smoking areas. Signages can be placed at several places in the building campus
to educate occupants and visitors.
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Day Light For 50% Spaces
Goal:
To ensure connectivity between the interior and the exterior environment, by providing
good day lighting.
Compliance Options:
Achieve a minimum average daylight factor of 2% for 50% of the total floor area of all
regularly occupied spaces which include kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and study
rooms.
Average Daylight factor can be calculated using the formula given below:
Daylight = Window Area [SF] x Window x Actual Visible transmittance x Height Factor
Factor Floor Area [SF] Geometry Minimum Visible transmittance
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Daylight Design Criteria
Source: LEED India NC
Provide calculation of daylight for each occupied area like living rooms, bed rooms,
dinning areas, study areas, kitchens etc., Sum up all areas which achieve 2% or higher day
light factor. This aggregate area as a percentage of the total livable area should be more
than 50%. Areas exempted are bathrooms, storage space, corridors etc.,
Ensure that daylighting is considered at the design by appropriate orientation. The

orientation of the building can be such that maximum daylighting to all the spaces is
achieved for most part of the day.
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Exhaust Systems
IAQ Credit 1.0 Points: 2
Goal:
To ensure that kitchens and bathrooms are better ventilated to improve indoor
environment.
Compliance Options:
Design exhaust systems in bathrooms and kitchen as per the requirements highlighted in
the table below:
AND
Design exhaust systems to remove polluted indoor air to the exterior (i.e. exhaust outlets
into common areas are not allowed).
Minimum Intermittent Exhaust Flow Requirements
Location Minimum Airflow Minimum Airflow
Kitchen (for < 100sq.ft) 100 cfm For > 100sq.ft proportionally
increase air flow
Bathroom (for < 50sq.ft) 50 cfm For > 50sq.ft proportionally
increase air flow
Note: For kitchens, kitchen range vent hoods which meet the above air flows are also
acceptable
Provide the description and specifications of the exhaust system design.
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.
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Improved Fresh Air Ventilation – For Air Conditioned Homes -

(Option A)
Goal:
ventilation.
Compliance Options:
Design and install a whole building ventilation system that exceeds the minimum
ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007 by 25%. Refer the table below for minimum ASHRAE
standards.
Minimum Required Ventilation Air Flow (CFM) Compliance Options
Conditioned Floor Number of Bedrooms

Area (Sq.ft)
0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7 >7
< 1500 30 45 60 75 90
1501 – 3000 45 60 75 90 105
3001 – 4500 60 75 90 105 120
4501 – 6000 75 90 105 120 135
6001 – 7500 90 105 120 135 150
> 7500 105 120 135 150 165
Provide details on the building ventilation design giving specific information on the fresh
air intake volumes. Provide manufacturers cut sheets wherever necessary.
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.
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Improved Fresh Air Ventilation for Non-Air conditioned homes -

(Option B)
Goal:
Ensure that occupants are exposed to increased outdoor air ventilation thereby enhancing
indoor air quality.
Compliance Options:
Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation
All naturally ventilated regularly occupied spaces shall be within 15 feet of operable
windows or doors and the openable area (window area) must be atleast 25% of the net
occupiable floor area. For kitchens and bathrooms provide openable area (window area)
which is equal to or more than 10% of the net occupiable floor area.
Provide drawings and calculations showing that the mandatory requirement is met.
Having adequate window openings will 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 cross-ventilation.
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Low VOC Materials
Goal:
To encourage the use of materials with low emissions so as to reduce adverse health
impacts for building occupants.
Compliance Options:
Use paints with low or no VOC content to an extent of 100% of interior wall surface area.
(1 point)
AND
For other VOC emitting materials used within the interiors ensure that the VOC content
does not exceed the limits as specified in the table below. (1 point)
VOC Limits for Materials
Type of material VOC Limit

Paints:
Non flat paints 150 g/L
Flat (Mat) paints 50 g/L
Anti corrosive/ anti rust paints 250 g/L
Adhesives:
Wood flooring Adhesive 30 g/L
Tile adhesives 100 g/L
Indoor carpet adhesives 350 g/L
Varnish 65 g/L
Wood 50 g/L
Provide letter from the manufacturer/ manufacturer brochures indicating the VOC limit
of the paints used OR Provide purchase invoices and provide supporting photographs of
paint containers specifying VOC content.
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Develop a project outline specification and include low or no VOC materials as a

criterion for interior material selection. List down all possible interior materials which
can have high VOC content. Research and specify no or low VOC materials based on
durability, performance and environmental characteristics
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Carpets

Goal:
To encourage the use of carpets with low emissions so as to reduce adverse health
impacts for building occupants.
Compliance Options:
Use CRI certified carpets for 5% of the carpet area

OR
Use carpets made of naturally available materials like coir, wool etc. for 5% of the carpet
area.
Provide CRI certificate or provide photographs of carpets used in the building. State the
materials used and its environmental features
Prepare a list of all carpet requirements in the building and also conduct a market survey
of the materials available and their eco friendly features. In many places, carpets are
made of naturally available materials which do not require any adhesives while installing.
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Building Flush Out
Goal:
To avoid occupant’s exposure to indoor airborne contaminants before occupying the

premises.
Compliance Options:
Before the building is occupied and after paints, adhesives and sealants have been used, a
building flush out needs to be carried out for ten days by keeping all windows open.
OR
If the building prefers to carry out the flush out using forced ventilation systems, the flush
out can be carried out for 5 days.
Provide a narrative describing the flush out procedure followed.
Flush out needs to be carried out just before the occupancy. Once the home is ready
including the interiors, flushing will be effective in driving away the pollutants in the
building materials.
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Day Light For Living Spaces
Goal:
To ensure connectivity between the interior and the exterior environment, by providing
good day lighting.
Compliance Options:
Achieve a minimum average daylight factor of 2% for 75% of the total floor area of all
regularly occupied spaces which include kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and study
rooms.
Points for Day Light for Living Spaces
Percentage of Lighting Points

> 75% 1
> 90% 2
Average Daylight factor can be calculated using the formula given below:
Daylight = Window Area [SF] x Window x Actual Visible transmittance x Height Factor
Factor Floor Area [SF] Geometry Minimum Visible transmittance
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Daylight Design Criteria
Source: LEED India NC
Provide calculation of daylight for each occupied area like living rooms, bed rooms,
dinning areas, study areas, kitchens etc., Sum up all areas which achieve 2% or higher day
light factor. This aggregate area as a percentage of the total livable area should be more
than 75%. Areas exempted are bathrooms, storage space, corridors etc.,
Ensure that daylighting is considered at the design by appropriate orientation. The

orientation of the building can be such that maximum daylighting to all the spaces is
achieved for most part of the day.
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Design to Enhance Cross Ventilation
Goal:
To encourage home design which have adequate cross ventilation thereby providing a
healthy environment.
Compliance Options:
Design the building to ensure that distance between each dwelling unit meets the
following criteria:
x A minimum of 10 feet wall to wall distance between two dwelling units

x A minimum of 8 feet corridor width separating dwelling units
Provide floor plans showing distance between dwelling units and common corridor
width.
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 day lighting aspect. Narrow corridors can impact the indoor
environment as well.
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INNOVATION AND DESIGN
Innovation and Design (ID)
(Maximum Points: 4)
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ID Credit 1 Points: 4
Goal:
To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional
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:
Some of the points that can be earned under this credit are as follows
Credit 1.1: Innovation in Design

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 elements.

Same as credit 1.1
Same as credit 1.1
Provide photographs/ drawings/ manufacturers cut sheets whichever is applicable
The following can be considered for credit points under innovation:

Exemplary performance under any of the credits.
Strategies or measures not covered by IGBC Green Homes such as
o Adoption of passive architecture techniques
o Green education etc
o Eco friendly housekeeping chemicals
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IGBC Accredited Professional
ID Credit 2 Points: 1
Goal:
To support and encourage the involvement of an IGBC AP in the green home building
project.
Compliance Options:
Atleast one principal participant of the project team shall be an IGBC AP.
Provide the IGBC AP certificate.
Educate the project team members about Green Home design & construction and
application of the IGBC Green Homes Rating System at the design stage of the project.
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GLOSSARY
Abbreviations
ARI
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers
BEE
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
CFM
Cubic Feet per Minute
COP
Coefficient of Performance
CRI
Carpet and Rug Institute
ECBC
Energy Conservation Building Code
EER
Energy Efficiency Ratio
FSC
Forest Stewardship Council
HVAC
Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning
IPLV
Integrated Part Load Value
LPD
Lighting Power Density
LPF
Liters per Flush
LPM
Liters per Minute
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GLOSSARY
NA
Not Applicable
NBC
National Building Code
PTHP
Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps
SHGC
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
SRI
Solar Reflective Index
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound
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References
Alternative fuels data centre

www.afdc.doe.gov
BEE star rated Air conditioning units

BEE star rated Refrigerators

BREEAM – Code for Sustainable Housing
Climatic zone map of India

Forest Stewardship Council guidelines

www.fscus.org
Green Star Rating System (Green Building Council of Australia)
LEED India NC
LEED for Homes Rating System (USGBC)
Minimum ventilation requirements as per ASHRAE 62.2-2007
Minimum efficiency requirements for Centrally Air Conditioned Residential Buildings

ASHRAE 90.2-2004
Minimum energy efficiency levels – ECBC
NBC standards for Erosion & Sedimentation control
Soil and water conservation

www.swcs.org
US Green Building Council

www.usgbc.org
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Table of Contents IGBC Green Homes

Foreword from Indian Green Building Council 7

Benefits of Green Homes 10

Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations 22

Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting 33

Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment 44

Material & Resources

Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes 63

Indoor Air Quality

Mandatory Requirement Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned 72

ID Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design 89

Indian Green Building Council

III. National Priorities Addressed in the Rating System

Handling of Consumer Waste:

Handling of wastes in residential buildings is extremely difficult to handle as most of the

Reduced Dependency on Virgin Materials:

Health and Well-being of Occupants:

IV. IGBC Green Homes Rating System

A. Features of IGBC Green Homes

B. Scope of IGBC Green Homes

It is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance

C. The Future of IGBC Green Homes

V. IGBC Green Homes Overview and Process

IGBC Green Homes addresses:

The various levels of rating awarded are:

A. When to use IGBC Green Homes

B. IGBC Green Homes Registration

For Individual Homes For Multi-dwelling Units

Certification Level Points Certification Level Points

D. IGBC Green Homes Process

Documentation is submitted in two phases – Design submittals and construction

Projects by developers can register for Precertification.

To complete IGBC Green Homes Precertification, the following information must be

 IGBC Green Homes project information including:

VII. Updates & Addenda

Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes Required

Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned Required

ID Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design 1

IGBC Green Homes' Certification Levels for Individual Homes

Mandatory Requirement 1 Adherence to Local Regulations Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment Required

Mandatory Requirement 1 Separation of Wastes Required

Mandatory Requirement 1-Option Fresh Air Ventilation-Centrally Air Conditioned Required

ID Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design 1

IGBC Green Homes' Certification Levels for Multi-dwelling Units

(Maximum Points: 10)

Adherence to Local Regulations

The following measures need to be ensured

Approach and Methodologies:

Prevention of Soil Erosion

Measures to control erosion:

IGBC Green Homes project information including: