4: Energy & Atmosphere

1. What are the major consumers of energy in a building?

AC, light, power equipments, Vent. fans
. What are components that add to heat gain in a building?
!lass, wall, lights power equipment, occupants
". Which consultant is responsible for energy efficiency?
All #Arch., $%&, owner etc.'
(. Which is ideal orientation for building in terms of energy efficiency?
)ongest space facing north south
*. What are the " properties of glass considered while selecting gla+ing?
,, -hading co.efficient, V)/
0. What are the units of , 1alue? And is higher 2 lower better?
3tu2hr2ft245 or W2m2 46. )ower is better.
7. What do -C and -8!C stand for? What is the con1ersion factor?
-C9 -hading co.efficient : -8!C9 -olar heat gain co efficient
;. What are the options for impro1ing wall ,.1alue?
3ric< wall with insulation, bric< wall with air ca1ity, 8ollow bloc<s, fly ash bric<s, AAC bloc<s
=. What are the types of roof insulation?
>1er dec<, under dec<, insulation sandwiched
14. What are AAC bloc<s and which component is ?recycled content@?
Autocla1ed Aerated Concrete bloc<s #with fly ash, cement, lime, Al powder, water', fly ash
11. Which standard is followed for energy calculation 2 simulation?
A-8AA% =4.1. or %C3C whiche1er is more stringent
1. Bame any " methods to impro1e efficiency of AC system?
Water cooled chiller, 8igh C>&, V5C, economiser, heat reco1ery wheels, 3$-
1". What is )&C?
)ight power density
1(. $ention any " ways to impro1e efficiency of lighting systems?
Batural lighting, Cay light sensor, >ccupancy sensor, indi1idual control
1*. What is 3$-?
3uilding management -ystem
10. What are the benefits of commissioning?
Cross chec<ing all are as per documents : design. /o ensure equipments are designed, installed : calibrated as intend
17. What is fundamental commissioning?
Agent to re1iew design intent
Dncorporate commissioning requirement in the documents
Ce1elop commissioning plan
Curing construction9
E Verify installation
E 5unctional performance
E /raining, operation : maintenance documentation
E Commissioning report
3asically a plan, chec<ing the equipments designed : commissioned properly. Ce1elopment and implement a commissioning
plan.
1;. Can a member of the project team do fundamental commissioning?
Fes if less than *4444sqft
1=. Which standards must be met to achie1e ?minimum energy performance@ prerequisite?
%C3C2A-8AA% =4.1
4. What does C5C, 8C5C, 85C, >C& and !W& stand for?
Chloro 5luoro Carbon, 8ydro Chloro 5luoro Carbon, 8ydro 5luoro Carbon, >+one Cepletion &otential, !lobal Warming &otential
1. What is the intent of eliminating the use of C5C in 8VAC : A systems?
&re1ent o+one depletion : global warming
. 8ow many points are a1ailable for energy efficiency in )%%C BC Aating?
14
". Which are the methods to pro1e compliance with A-8AA% 2 %C3C?
&rescripti1e : whole building performance #simulation'
(. Which data is required to do energy modelling?
All data G Arch. $%& ser1ices, landscape, gla+ing, etc.
*. What are eHamples of Aenewable energy?
/idal, Wind. -olar, 8ydro, biogas
0. What are the requirements for energy produced to be claimed under %AC, renewable energy?
&roduced at site #.*I *I : 7.*I'
7. I of renewable energy is calculated in comparison toJ
/otal energy consumed in the building
;. Who performs additional commissioning?
/hird party
=. What stage is commissioning agent hired and how long is his role in project?
Dnitial -tage of construction : up to one year after occupancy
"4. Which protocol outlines requirements for pre1enting o+one depletion
$ontreal protocol
"1. What are requirements of ?measurement : 1erification@ credit?
D&$V& #Dnternational &erformance $easurement : Verification &rotocol' document to be 1erified : to be chec<ed for 1 year
after occupancy
/hird party will do measurement : 1erification during occupancy.
". What is !reen &ower?
&roducing renewable energy off site
"". 8ow much of building energy load should be green power?
*4I
"(. What are thermal brea<s?
Air gap between windows to reduce the heat conduction act as insulation is thermal brea<
"*. What are V5CKs, 8eat Aeco1ery Wheels : %conomi+ers?
Variable 5requency Cri1e 9 !i1e the A2c as per the requirement2 person so energy reduced
8eat Aeco1ery wheel9 for pre cooling the fresh air using waste eHhaust air which is at comparati1ely lower temperature #for
energy conser1ation'
%conomi+ers 9 -upply fresh air when required #occupant'
"0. What is additional commissioning ?
E "rd party to re1iew design intent
E Contractor submittal 1erification
E Ae commissioning management plan
E &ost occupancy re1iew
Chapter 5: Materials & Resources
1. What are the * materials #at a minimum' that a building occupant should ha1e the appropriate bin to dispose off, in a
green building?
&aper, card board, metal, glass, plastics
. Ds ?-torage : Collection of Aecyclables@ for during construction or post occupancy?
&ost occupancy
". Dn addition to bins, what else needs to be incorporated in the design of the building?
-pace to earmar<ed. Centralised space to located.
(. Bame any " building elements that categori+e as -hell, Bon -hell and -tructure?
-hell. %Hterior wall, roof, framing
Bon shell.windows, doors, false ceiling , wooden flooring
-tructure.column, beam, basement wall, roof dec<, floor dec<, foundation
*. What is the intent of 3uilding Aeuse credit?
%Htent the life of the eHisting building : reduce construction waste
0. Are windows shell or non shell?
Bon shell
7. What is the goal of Construction waste management?
A1oid the construction lead to landfill, reduce the waste, recycle it properly
;. Bame any * materials that would be considered construction waste?
3ric<, glass, cement bags, steal,
=. Ds sand a construction waste?
Bo.
14. 8ow is construction waste measured and what is is the I to be achie1ed for 1 : points?
5or *4I G 1 point : 7*I G and abo1e =*I eHemplary 1 point
11. Bame " eHamples of Aesource Aeuse?
3ric<, furnitureKs, Aeroplane tyre, wing,
1. 8ow the 1alue of resource reuse calculated and what is is it compared to for achie1ing points?
/he price of the actual #new item' G *I of building material cost G 1 : 14I .
1". What are the types of recycled content? !i1e some eHamples
&ost consumer G bottle.glass, paper, plastics
&ost industrial G 5ly ash, steel, gypsum
1(. What is the a1erage recycled content I of steel and glass?
-teel G 4.*I
!lass G 14.1*I
1*. What is the intent of local 2 regional materials credit?
%ncourage local economy, reduce transportation, pollution.
10. What is allowable distance for a material to be ?local@
*44 miles #;44 <m'
17. Cefine manufacture and eHtraction?
5inal assembling place is $anufacture
Aaw material eHtraction G initial G %Htraction
1;. 5rom where is the radius for local materials calculated?
5rom site
1=. 8ow many years is the har1esting cycle considered as ?rapidly renewable@?
)ess than 14 years
4. -ome eHamples of rapidly renewable?
3amboo, $C5 #$edium Censity 5ibre board', L%ucalyptous, cotton, straw, woolM
1. What does 5-C stand for?
5orest -tewardship Council
. 8ow is 5-C wood better than un.certified wood?
/he wood is not better than normal wood. /he forest is well managed.
". What certificate is required for credit compliance for 5-C wood?
Chain of custody.
(. Can a material be counted in 3uilding and Aesource reuse?
Bo.
*. Can a material be ta<en in rapidly renewable and certified wood credits?
Fes
Chapter 6: Indoor Environmental Quality
1. What standard is followed for $inimum Dndoor %n1ironmental Ventilation requirements?
A-8AA% 0.1
. What are the standards outlined in A-8AA% 0.1?
Ventilation standrards
". What is C5$?
Cubit 5eet per $inute
(. Which locations are inappropriate for fresh air inta<es?
Bot near to eHhaust areas, %/-, par<ing garage, cooling tower
*. What is %/-? What is the intent of this credit?
%n1ironmental /obacco -mo<e. A1oid the eHposure of %/- to occupants2non.smo<ers.
0. What are the options for meeting %/- requirements?
Ceclare building as Bo -mo<ing
&ro1ide dedicated smo<ing area with proper 1entilation #to be maintained under Gi1e pressure'
7. What is the benefit of monitoring C> in a space?
Dncrease the fresh air
;. What is best location for C> sensors in terms of spaces and height?
5rom floor between " ft 0 ft
=. What I better than A-8AA% should be achie1ed to get credits and for what I of spaces?
"4I for =4I spaces
14. What is the benefit of a Construction DAN &lan?
Well being of construction wor<ers 2 occupants
&rotection of equipments
11. Which standard is used for Construction DAN?
-$ACBA. -heet $etal : Air conditioning Contractors Bational Association
1. What is $%AV and where is it used?
$inimum %fficiency reporting Value G this is filter media used in A8,
1". What is 3uilding 5lush >ut and when is it done?
3efore occupation, by natural fresh air for wee<s Ac operation : replace the $%AV ;
1(. What is the benefit of using low V>C materials?
&re1ent eHposure of chemical toHicants, irritation
1*. What does V>C stand for?
Volatile >rganic Compound
10. Bame the ( categories of low V>C materials required by )%%C?
Adhesi1es, -ealants : primer, &aints : coating, Carpet
17. Bame ( adhesi1es : sealants in a building?
Carpet adhesi1e, tile adhesi1e, AC Dnsulation adhesi1e, Architectural sealants, 5ire sealants
1;. Which standard is followed for carpets and carpet adhesi1es?
Carpet : Aug Dnstitute, !reen label plus
1=. Which resin is not allowed in Wood : Agrifiber products? $ention any other resin?
,rea formaldehyde G not allowed. ,se phenol formaldehyde
4. What is the intent of the ?indoor chemical : pollutant source control@ credit?
A1oid eHposure of building occupants to ha+ardous, chemical pollutants : dusts
1. What types of rooms require independent 1entilation?
Chemical, copier, %/-,
. /o achie1e the credit, what is the $%AV 1alue credit?
$%AV.1"
". What are the ad1antages of pro1iding ?Controllability of systems@?
-a1e energy. 5acilitates indi1idual thermal : lighting controllability
(. What are the standards for operable windows?
14 ft either side of the window and 4 ft inside the window.
*. Which areas are to pro1ide the controllability?
Aegularly occupied areas
0. %Hample of controllability of systemsO lighting?
3$- . Automatic sensors , thermostat,
7. Which standard is followed for /hermal comfort credit?
Ashrae **
;. What are the focus areas of A-8AA% **?
/hermal comfort 9 /emperature : 8umidity control
=. When must the 1erification sur1ey be conducted?
0.1; months
"4. What is the minimum I of occupants should satisfied with thermal conditions, below which correcti1e action needs to be
ta<en?
;4I
"1. What does daylight factor depend on?
V)/, Amount of glass in comparison to floor area.
". What is the benefit of natural daylight?
%nergy sa1ing : conser1ation
"". What I of space should meet minimum daylight requirements?
7*I of regularly occupied area
"(. What is the height between which 1iews are possible through gla+ing?
K0@ to 7K0@
"*. What is the I of spaces to ha1e indoor G outdoor connection
=*I
Chapter 79 Dnno1ation : Cesign
1. What topics are co1ered in inno1ation : design chapter?
Dnno1ati1e performance in !reen 3uilding categories not specifically addressed by )%%C also it pro1ides one point if D!3C A& is
in1ol1ed
. What is ?Dnno1ation@ in a green building rating system?
Coing something new which were not related to any of the credit system
". $ention any " inno1ations in a green building?
!reen education, !reen house <eeping, Car pooling.
(. Cefine eHemplary performance?
$eeting more than specified in the credit limit
*. $ention any " credits which could qualify for eHemplary performance?
144I AC ma<e up water from /reated water, reducing or sal1age more than =*I construction waste, more than *4I#=*I'
roof garden , more than 14I #1*I' recycle content. $ore than 4I regional material, =*I to 144 I 5-C wood , =*I
lighting energy reduction by day light 1iews
0. At a minimum, who should be a )%%C A& to achie1e the point in )%%C rating system?
Consultant, architect, Cesign team member
Chapter ;9 !reen 3uilding Codes
1. What is co1ered in B3C &art 14, -ection1, and Chapter (?
Control of erosion : sedimentation control
. What does %C3C stand for?
%nergy conser1ation building code
". Who de1eloped the %C3C? Ds it mandatory?
3%% G 3ureau of %nergy %fficiency. Bot mandatory
(. What are the building systems co1ered under %C3C?
Ac, )ighting, %n1elope, hot water system,
*. /o which projects can %C3C be applied?
$oe than *44<W connected load or 044<1a contract demand or 1444 sq.mtr Ac space
0. What are approaches for %nergy Conser1ation?
&rescripti1e : whole building performance #simulation'
7. What is maHimum gla+ed area #I of gross wall area' in prescripti1e approach?
04I
;. What are the * climate +ones in Dndia per %C3C?
8ot dry, warm humid, Composite, temperate, cold
=. What does A-8AA% stand for?
Americal seceity of heating, refrigeration : air.conditioning %ngineers.
14. Which topics are co1ered in A-8AA% =4.1, which are the applicable credits?
%nergy , optimi+ing energy performance
11. Which topics are co1ered in A-8AA% 0.1, which are the applicable credits?
Dndoor en1ironment quality
1. What is -$ACBA? Which credit does it apply to?
-heet $etal : Air conditioning Contractors Bational Association : Construction DAN credit
1". What is A-8AA% ** and what topics are co1ered?
/hermal comfort 9 /emperature : humidity control
1(. What is CAD : !reen )abel certification?
Carpet : rug institute Gare the certifying authority
!reen )abel plus requirements GCertificate for carpet
eneral:
1. What are materials with recycled content?
$aterials which ha1e a certain amount of waste product or recycled product included in the manufacturing process.
. Wor< from home encourages what culture?
$iHed use buildings with reduced tra1el #hence fuel : pollution' from tra1el
". Why do walls in a building need to be insulated?
Aeduce heat transfer 2 gain through conduction
(. Which of the following are appropriate sites?
-hould not be farmland, endangered species, 144fet of wetland : par<land
*. What is the broad objecti1e of using low V>C?
Aeduced eHposure of occupants to toHic chemicals resulting in respiratory and discomfort
0. What does %1apo.transpiration refer to?
P %1apo transpiration is loss of water by plants due to e1aporation and transpiration
7. What principle does composite toilet wor<?
,se of bacteria to treated organic waste and it can be reused as compost. Aerobic, no chemicals
;. 8ow do V5CKs assist in green buildings?
Variable 5requency Cri1es regulate air conditioning per requirement 2 occupancy and hence reduce energy consumption
=. Why are lighter shades of paint preferred?
Aeflect away heat rather than conducting, reduced heat island effect
14. What does recycling construction debris encourage?
&re1ents waste being sent to landfill. Also reduces waste and encourages onsite reuse
11. What is the intent of roof garden?
Aoof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conducti1e heat gain by increasing insulating property of roof
1. When should fresh air be pumped into the space?
When co le1els are raised due to human occupancy
1". What are the ideal location of C> sensors
"K.0@ abo1e floor 9 breathing +one
1(. What is silt fencing?
-ilt fence helps to pre1ents erosion : sedimentation by trapping silt from running water
1*. What are !reen Woods?
!reen wood can be 5-C certified or rapidly renewable
10. /rade off in )&C is accepted when?
Whole building method, where one space can ha1e higher )&C and one less, as long as total )&C is below A-8AA%
17. AW8 calculations should be according to which parameters?
Aainfall, site imper1iousness
1;. What are factors determining DAN?
5resh air, V>C : contaminants, : daylight
1=. What is the benefit of pro1iding Dndi1idual controls to occupants?
Adjust personal climate, sa1ings in energy
4. C5) is good replacement for?
Dncandescent bulbs, halogens
1. What causes -3-?
-ic< 3uilding -yndrome G poor indoor en1ironment quality and inadequate fresh air
. Waterless urinals help in what?
Aeduces water used for sewage con1eyance
". , Value or -8!C is important for a building in tropical climate should be?
3oth are important.
(. What are Bon shell elements?
Bon -hell9 doors, partitions, flooring, windows
*. What causes failure in day.lighting?
Dnadequate glare control
0. )ess V>C can cause what difference to occupants?
3etter air quality, less V>C and toHins which result in respiratory issues
7. Aunoff co.efficient for asphalt is low or high?
8igh
;. What are stabili+ation using structural controls?
,sing structural controls to pre1ent sedimentation9 silt fence, earth di<es, sediment basin, sediment traps
=. What are Qeriscapes and what are the benefits?
)andscape using minimum plants, cacti and hard materials, to reduce water consumption for landscape
"4. A3/- best to treat which water?
Aeed 3ed /reatment -ystem for waste water
"1. >bjecti1e for purchasing products with recycled content?
%ncourage recycling and use of recycled materials in manufacture process, reduce demand on 1irgin materials
". What is the percentage of recycled content in steel?
4 G * I for steel
"". 3uilding orientation is crucial why?
Aeduced heat gain by longer aHis facing north south
"(. %Hamples of &ost industrial recycled content?
5ly ash, steel
"*. $aHimum post de1elopment storm water run.off should be?
)ess than pre de1elopment run off
"0. 3road intent to design with daylight and 1iew?
$aHimi+e indoor outdoor connection and reduce operation of artificial lights by using natural daylight
"7. Dnstalling moisture sensors in landscapes helps in?
-upplying water for landscape only when required #soil becoming dry'
";. What happens to the water flow in faucet when pressure is decreased?
Water flow is decreased
"=. %conomi+ers wor< in what principles?
-upplying fresh air only when rooms are occupied, co sensors
(4. Df the building is predominantly factory with other offices spaces attached to it what rating can we opt?
!reen factories D!3C
(1. What does the project team do when there is a challenge in the interpretation of a credit or prerequisite?
-ubmit CDA
(. What does the project team do when they ha1e failed in getting a particular credit and they are confident in getting?
Appeal
(". Could certification be achie1ed if the project gets maHimum credits, eHcept for one perquisite?
Bo, all pre reqs should be achie1ed
((. Who re1iews the appeal?
Cifferent Assessor, not the one who re1iewed first time
(*. 8ow much time does D!3C ta<es for 1st Ae1iew?
"4 days
(0. What is the inter1al in which the pre.certified project should be updated with D!3C
0 months
(7. !reen roof is installed to?
Aoof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conducti1e heat gain by increasing insulating property of roof
(;. Nuantity of water required per head in a office building #as per B3C'
(* litres 2 person 2 day
(=. Nuantity of water required per head for domestic and non domestic usage #as per B3C'?
1"* litres 2 person 2 day
*4. Can a project apply for platinum rating if its gold rating in pre.certified
Fes
*1. Why we ha1e to study the soil condition before landscape?
Appropriate plants species and irrigation systems
*. 8ow does commissioning help?
%nsures proper installation and functioning per design, identifies any installation mista<es
*". C5C reduction2elimination in refrigerants helps in what?
Aeduce o+one depletion
*(. What is the benefit of construction waste management?
&re1ent waste going to landfill
**. Df there is substantial wood requirement in a building how to ma<e it green?
5-C wood, rapidly renewable wood or $C5 #recycled content'
*0. What is the A-8AA% standard for 1entilation?
A-8AA% 0.1
*7. What does A-8AA% ** spea< about?
/hermal comfort9 temperature and humidity
*;. Where should the location of fresh air inta<es be in a building?
Away from eHhausts, smo<ing areas, and no pollutant source
*=. What happens if we increase the 1entilation in a building more than the %C3C standards?
3etter DAN #more fresh air' but increase in energy consumption
04. Which agency concern about construction DAN management plan?
-$ACBA, should be done by contractor and documented by ta<ing photos
01. What does %BVD- concern about?
%BVD-9 wet lands
0. Which is a brown field de1elopment?
Contaminated site, chemical or physical, landfill etc
0". What is the intent in de1eloping in a pre1iously de1eloped site?
Aeduce de1elopment of green fields and use sites within de1eloped area rather than away from city
0(. %C3C is been de1ised by
%C3C was de1ised by 3ureau of %nergy %fficiency 3%%
0*. What happens if the local control regulations are stringent than the %C3C or A-8AA% standards..
5ollow whiche1er is $>-/ stringent
00. %C3C has di1ided Dndian into how many climate +ones?
* climate +one9 8ot Cry, Warm 8umid, Composite, /emperate, Cold
07. What does -AD property in a material define?
-AD is solar Aeflectance DndeH, how much solar radiation is reflected
0;. >il grit separators are installed to9
/o filter oil in storm water run.off
0=. /he %nergy Conser1ation 3uilding Code #%C3C' is applicable to buildings or building compleHes that ha1e a connected load
*44 <W or greater
74. Df a credit point has been denied for a project and the project team feels they ha1e complied with the credit requirement,
the project team
Can appeal for re1iew of the credit
71. &erform soil and climate analysis to determine the species of plants which will adapt best
Aeduce water requirement for landscaping
Chapter!: reen "uildings
1. What does )%%C stand for?
)eadership in %nergy : %n1ironment Cesign
. Which was the first )%%C &latinum rated building in Dndia?
CDD.-ohrabji !odrej !reen 3usiness Centre
". Which website can you get information about green buildings and the Dndian !reen 3uilding Council?
http922www.igbc.in
(. Which credit and how many points are awarded to a project with D!3C A& as a principal design team member
Dnno1ation , one point
*. Who can become members of D!3C?
Any organisation #Arch, consult, 3uilder, instituiton etc'
0. Which member of the team needs to be a D!3C member for the project to claim the discount? >wner
7. Bame the ( !reen rating systems a1ailable in Dndia through D!3C, and which year these were launched?
)%%C Dndia Bew construction .447
)%%C Dndia core : shell in 447
D!3C green 8omes.44=
D!3C !reen 5actories .44=
;. What is the most recommended time for a project register for rating through D!3C?
Dnitial Cesign -tage
=. At which stage should a project select the rating system the project will be following?
5easibility study
14. Where can the fees be found for registration 2 certification for an D!3C rating system?
http922www.igbc.in and &articular rating page
11. Which area should not be considered in calculation of fees?
&ar<ing area
1. What is the neHt stage after the registration form is submitted on D!3C website?
CDA
1". What does the project team recei1e after a project is registered with D!3C?
Aeference guide : )eed Dndia templates
1(. What is a CDA?
Credit Dnterpretation Auling
1*. What steps should you ta<e before filing a CDA?
Chec< the intent, requirement, calculation details in reference !uide
Chec< the pre1iously logged CDAKs in the CDA page of D!3C website
-ubmit a CDA
10. With registration, how many CDAKs does project recei1e for free and how much do subsequent CDA- cost?
free : beyond this *444 per CDA
17. Where can you find other project CDAKs?
http922www.igbc.in
1;. What is &re Certification?
/o mar<et the project, apply for the leed rating proposed with submittals.
1=. Which rating systems can you apply for &re certification?
)eed Dndia Core : shell : D!3C !reen homes
4. Can a project be denied credits in pre certification submittal?
Fes.
1. Df a project achie1es ?!old@ rating in pre certification, can it apply for &latinum in final certification?
Fes
. 8ow often should project team update D!3C on status of project after pre certification?
%1ery 0 months
". Df a project is achie1ing (* credits and missing one pre requisite, can it still apply for certification?
Bo
(. What items should be submitted with the application for certification?
All building drawings,
5illed in )eed india /emplates
Calculations
5ees
*. 8ow long does D!C3 ta<e to perform preliminary re1iew?
"4 wor<ing days
0. What is a clarification
Aeply of the &roject team for the D!3C preliminary report of &ending : Cenied credits.
7. What are the contents of &reliminary Ae1iew report?
CAA #Credit Accept Anticipated, &ending : Cenied
;. Where are the fees a1ailable for certification and what are the fees based on?
http922www.igbc.in : fees based on -q.ft.
=. Ds there a discount for D!3C members?
Fes
"4. 8ow much time is gi1en for project team to respond to &reliminary re1iew?
"4 wor<ing days
"1. 8ow many credits 2 prerequisites does the D!3C 1erify on site?
,p to siH credits and2or prerequisites
". Bame the stages at which on site inspection ta<es place?
Curing construction
before awarding the certificate
"". >n recei1ing the final re1iew, what are the options for a project team?
Accept or appeal
"(. 8ow long does a project team ha1e to appeal
1* wor<ing days
"*. 8ow much does an appeal cost?
As. 4,4442credit
"0. Who re1iews an Appeal? What documents should be submitted?
>ther than the first re1iewed party all rele1ant documents related to that credit alone with All drawings : narration #original
submittal for the credit'
"7. What does a ?certified@ project recei1e from D!3C?
Certificate, Award letter : metal plague
";. What is the difference between CDA and Clarification?
CDA. requires details from D!3C Aaised by project team answered by D!3C
Clarification.&roject team reply for the D!3C preliminary re1iew
"=. >n which website can you find the information on certified projects and accredited indi1iduals of D!3C in Dndia?
http922www.igbc.in
(4. 8ow many copies #soft : hard' of documents need to be sent to D!3C?
sets -oft copy
Chapter #: $ustaina%le $ites:
1. What are the * major chapters in )%%C rating system?
-ustainable -ite2water efficiency 2 %nergy : Atmosphere 2 Dndoor %n1ironment Nuality 2 $aterial : Aesources
. What are the ( le1els of )%%C certification a project can achie1e?
&latinum, !old, -il1er, Certified
". Ds erosion and sedimentation control mandatory for a BC project?
Fes
(. Which type of projects can BC rating system be applied to?
Bew projects 2 more *4I owner occupied
*. What is a major reno1ation?
$ore than *4I reno1ation #%n1elope, 8VAC : %lectrical system'
0. What does erosion and sedimentation control helps to protect?
&rotect the top soil, air pollution reduce, impro1e water quality
7. Ds addressing construction stage for erosion : sedimentation sufficient?
Bo
;. What are the different types of seeding?
/emporary : &ermanent
=. What impact does mulching ha1e?
Aetains moisture : protect top soil
14. Bame ( structural controls to %:-?
%arth di<e, -ilt fencing, -ediment trap, -ediment basin
11. Which Dndian standard is followed for %rosion : -edimentation Control?
B3C part 14, chapter 1, section .(
1. What types of sites are inappropriate for green buildings?
&rime 5arm land, Within 144 feet of wet land #%BVD-' 8abitat of endangered species #WDD' : &ublic par<land
1". What is a farmland?
&roduce crops with less damage to resources, least cost,
3est place for produce food, crop,
Acceptable acidity2al<alinity, salt, sodium
Adequate : dependable water
Bo roc< or less roc<
1(. Who lists endangered species in Dndia?
Wild life institute of Dndia
1*. What is the minimum distance between site and wet land?
144 feet
10. Ds de1elopment on par<land appropriate?
Bo
17. What is the minimum density onsite and in calculated radius to achie1e --C?
1."; 5AA R mile radius 04,444 sq.ft 2 acre
1;. Bame any 14 basic ser1ices : what is the radius within which 14 basic ser1ices and residential is required for --c?
8otel, fire station, beauty parlour, school, hospital, ban<, bus stop, place of worship, grocery, Cay care, cleaners, laundry,
library, par<, pharmacy, post office, senior care facility, /heatre, community centre, fitness centre : $useum . AS."root #acre
H ("*04'
1=. What is a site with en1ironmental or chemical contamination called?
3rown field
4. What are the options for Alt /rns C(, public transportation access?
R mile Aail line or T mile 3us -top with min. bus lines
1. 8ow many bus stops and bus lines are required to achie1e the credit?
1 stop with min. buses
. What is the intent of encouraging alternati1e fuel 1ehicles?
/o reduce pollution from automobiles 2sa1e fuel
". What are requirements if Alternati1e fuel 1ehicles are pro1ided?
" I of occupancy : preferred par<ing
(. What are the requirements if recharge stations are pro1ided?
"I of par<ing capacity
*. Ds it better to meet or eHceed the local par<ing requirements?
$eet #Bot to eHceed'
0. Cefine ?preferred par<ing@
&ar<ing nearer to entrance, core, neHt to handicapped par<ing
7. 8ow can we minimi+e site disturbance in a !reen 5ield site?
3y use less area for construction wor<, less disturbance to 1egetation
;. 8ow much area of site should ha1e 1egetation to achie1e --C*.1?
*4I
=. A site should eHceed local open space requirement by QQI to achie1e --C*.?
*I
"4. Aun off coefficients are higher for which materials?
Asphalt, Concrete, bric<
"1. Dn any de1elopment should post de1elopment run off be higher or less than pre de1elopment run off?
-hould be less than
". What is /--?
/otal suspended solid
"". 8ow can /-- be reduced before recharge?
8ar1esting pit
"(. What does 8eat Dsland effect mean?
/hermal gradient difference b2w de1eloped : non de1eloped area
"*. Bame any ( strategies to pre1ent 8eat Dsland %ffect on non roof areas?
!ardening. White coating, par<ing in basement, par<ing under shades.
"0. What does -AD stand for? Ds higher or lower -AD better to pre1ent heat island?
-olar Aeflectance DndeH , 8igher
"7. 8ow do !reen Aoofs greatly help to reduce 8eat Dsland %ffect?
!reen roof reduce the heat transfer2 gain
";. 8ow do 8igh -AD roofs help in !reen 3uildings?
reduce the heat transfer to building
"=. What is the intent of ?)ight &ollution Aeduction@ credit?
Aemo1e up lights and reduce ompact on nocturnal en1ironments
(4. Which standard is followed for calculating )&C for eHterior lighting?
Ashrae =4.1
Chapter &: 'ater E((iciency:
1. What is potable water?
Crin<able water
. Bame the " largest consumers of water in a typical building?
Drrigation, /oilets, Ac ma<e up water
". What is the standard pressure at which toilet fiHtures should be measured?
;4 &-D #&iunds per square inch'
(. What does !&5, !&$, )&$ and )&5 stand for?
!allons per flush, !allons per minute, litre per minute, litre per flush
*. What is A3/- and which water can be treated using this system?
Aeed 3ed /reatment system, waste water
0. What are 3>C and C>C and who decides the allowable limits?
3iochemical oHygen demand, chemical oHygen demand : &C3
7. What are appropriate ways to recharge roof and ground storm water?
Aoof water to open wells, surface water to Aain water har1esting pits
;. What is Qeri.scaping?
,sage of desert plant2dry )andscape
=. Why are nati1e landscape considered green?
/hey donKt need special care much of water, integrate building with local ecology
14. Bame some types of efficient irrigation systems?
Crip irrigation , sprin<ler irrigation
11. 8ow long is it acceptable to use temporary irrigation system when the project is attempting to completely eliminate the
use of potable water consumption credit?
1 year
1. What type of air conditioning systems utili+es water?
Water cooled
1". What is the minimum I of potable water quantity is to be reduced to achie1e the credit on water efficiency in air
conditioning systems?
*4I
1(. Which are the options to achie1e the ?inno1ati1e waste water technologies@ credit?
Aeduce potable water for sewage by *4I by using non potable water #or' treat *4I waste water to tertiary standards
1*. Bame any " ways to reduce amount of waste water generated in a building?
,se -/& treated water , low flow fiHtures, Aeduce potable water use for building sewage by *4I by use of non potable water
/reat *4I waste water onsite to tertiary standards. /reated water must be infiltrated or used on.site
10. What is the intent of the ?water use reduction@ credit?
$aHimise water efficiency, reduce the waste water generation #!round water protection 2less usage of water'
17. Which fiHtures are considered for calculating water use reduction in a building?
Water efficient fiHtures, water less urinals
1;. What is the standard flow for a WC?
1.0 !&5 at ;4 psi
1=. What are dual flush toilets?
/oilets with flow rates
4. 8ow do aerators help in flow fiHtures?
$aintain pressure : reduce the water usage
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1. Which of the following is the objective of exterior light pollution reduction? !hoose 1" *
a* +e"uce impact o octural eviromet #* +e"uce lightig eerg! cosumptio c* +e"uce
lightig wattage "* To tur off o(emergec! lightig
#. Which of the following types of energy meters enhance continuous monitoring and
performance of a factory building? !hoose 1" *
a* Eerg! meter for chille" water cosumptio #* Eerg! meter for pumpig gre! water c* Eerg!
meter for pumpig muicipal water "* All of the a#ove
$. Which of the following increases the water table? !hoose 1" *
a* )sage of waterless urials #* )sage of low flow fixtures c* +euse of treate" water "* +ai
water harvestig
%. What comfort temperatures are to be achieved in &'(! 'reen )actory (uildings? !hoose
1" *
a* 2, -.( 2 "eg C #* 2/ -.( 2 "eg C c* 22 -.( 2 "eg C "* 20 -.( 2 "eg C
*. Which issues are typically components of energy efficiency guidelines? !hoose #" *
a* Effects of microclimate #* Buil"ig orietatio c* A"equate fresh air suppl! "* 12C cotet
of i"oor air
+. Which of the following refrigerants effectively addresses both direct and indirect adverse
impacts on environment? !hoose 1" *
a* 343 #* C5C c* 4C5C ( 22 "* 4C5C ( 623
,. What is a -../ project boundary? !hoose 1" *
a* Pro7ect site su#mitte" for 8EE9 certificatio #* Total site area c* Buil"ig footprit "* Built(
up area
0. What are the advantages of adaptive plants? !hoose #" *
a* The! ta&e over the area a" push out other plats #* The! require less expesive pestici"es c*
The! require less irrigatio "* The! restore the ecos!stem

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1. Preferred location of CO2 sensors in rooms of low occupancy
a. Fresh air entry
b. Return air ducts
c. Outside the room
d. Inside the space at breathing level

2. Preferred location of CO2 sensors in rooms of high occupancy

a. Fresh air entry
b. Return air ducts
c. Outside the room
d. Inside the space at breathing level
. !P" od office spaces as per #C$C is
a. 1% w&ft2
b. 2% w&ft2
c. % w&ft2
d. 1 w&ft2
'. "omestic ( non)domestic water need as per *$+ for urban population
a. 1%%)1,% ltr&head&day
b. -%)1%% ltr&head&day
c. %),% ltr&head&day
d. 1,%)2%% ltr&head&day
,. Pervious pavement will secure points under which credit
a. .eat island / non roof
b. +torm water harvesting
c. Reducing site disturbance
d. !ight pollution
0. 1iven that thic2ness is a constant3 which insulation restricts the ma4imum conduction of heat
a. 5hermocol
b. #4truded polysterene
c. 1lass wool
d. $ric2 wall
-. Concrete walls vs. fly ash walls
a. Fly ash walls conduct less heat
b. Concrete walls conduct less heat
c. $oth walls conduct same heat
d. "epends on the climate
6. +hading Coefficient of 1lass in tropical climate regions should be
a. 7s low as possible
b. Optimal
c. 7s high as possible
d. *either too low nor too high
8. "esign solution to address glare problem due to gla9ing
a. Provide light shelves above the wor2ing level
b. Restrict users from closing down the windows
c. +elect glass with high visual list transmittance value
d. Provide artificial lighting
1%. +pecies factor for vegetation that need no water for irrigation is
a. %.8
b. %
c. %.,
d. %.1
11. Recommended ventilation rates for non)a&c spaces in factories as per *$C
a. 1,)% air changes &hr
b. ), air changes &hr
c. 6)1% air changes &hr
d. 2)' air changes &hr
12. *$C par2ing are guidelines are based on:
a. $uilding area
b. !ocation
c. $uilding function
d. *o of occupants and function
1. "esign building walls with shallow floor plates will help in:
a. ;a4imum day)lit areas
b. #nhanced views
c. 5hermal comfort
d. !ow building footprint
1'. !#" and 5), lights help in:
a. Reducing !P"
b. #nhance interior lighting levels
c. Reduce light pollution
d. ;onitor building performance
1,. #nsure species that drop berries3 flowers&leaves are not in entrance so that organic matter do
not migrate into the building. 5his is to ta2e care of:
a. Protect berries3 flowers&leaves
b. #nsure local bio diversity
c. Provide I7< during construction
d. #nsure good I7<
10. Insist on post)occupancy performance audit to:
a. Improve I7<
b. =erify proper implementation of green building measures
c. Reduce moisture
d. #nhance energy ( I7<
1-. 5oilet and 2itchen ( sin2 waste water with organic waste are:
a. $lac2 water
b. 1ray water
c. Potable water
d. *ormal water
16. Reporting Coefficient of Chiller is as per which standard:
a. C5I
b. $##
c. I+.R7#
d. 7RI
18. ;oisture sensors in landscape help in:
a. Reducing water use
b. Increasing water use
c. >aste water reduction
d. 1ood vegetation
2%. #C$C divides India into how many climate 9ones
a. ,
b. '
c. 0
d.