Feasibility Study Report - Intellicity - 14.2.14

INTELLICITY, GREATER NOIDA
Green Building Consultancy Feasibility Study Report
LEED INDIA, CORE & SHELL
GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM (Version 2.0)
FEASIBILTY STUDY REPORT
INTELLICITY CORE & SHELL BUILDING

AIRWIL GROUP
FEBRUARY 2014
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Green Building Consultancy Services

Table of Contents
Particulars
Page Nos
Introduction
Executive Summary
General features of Green Building
Project Checklist (LEED India CS)
Particulars
Abbreviations
Page Nos
47
Categories in Detail
Sustainable Sites
10
Water Efficiency
20
Energy & Atmosphere
24
Materials & Resources
31
Indoor Environmental Quality
36
Innovation & Design Process
44
Regional Priority
46
Conclusion
46
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Introduction
Feasibility Study:
A mixed use core and shell type building is being developed by AIRWIL GROUP at Greater
Noida which is meant for Office, Retails, Multiplexes,, Institution and Residential use. The
proposed project INTELLICITY CORE & SHELL BLDG consisting of gross site area of 100,030
sqm and built up area of 187,448.7 sqm. As a strong step towards the social corporate
responsibility and commitment for protecting the environment, the company has taken an
initiative to build this factory building as a Green Building. The project team has evinced
keen interest in the same to achieve Green Building Rating. Godrej & Boyce fully appreciates
this excellent initiative of the Project team.
Godrej & Boyce was invited to conduct a feasibility study to explore and evaluate the
practicability for the project to contend for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design)-India Core & Shell rating awarded by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC.
Godrej & Boyce conducted a feasibility study to evaluate the feasibility of a Green
Building and eventually get the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) rating from Indian Green Building Council.
The objective of the feasibility study was to explore, evaluate and recommend:
Methodology of achieving the prestigious Green building Rating of IGBC
Assessment for meeting prerequisites and credit points as mentioned in LEEDINDIA reference guide.
Benefits to the owner.
Implementation of the LEED certification
Benefits:
The owner will have tremendous benefits in pursuing for a green building, both tangible
and intangible.
Tangible benefits:
Min 15-20 % of reduction in power consumption (non-process)
Min 10-15 % of reduction in potable water consumption (non-process)
Intangible benefits:
Green corporate image
Health and safety of the building occupants
Enhanced occupant comfort
Higher productivity of occupants
Imbibe best operating practices from day-one
Incorporate latest techniques / technologies
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Executive Summary:
Evaluation of the Study:
The Intellicity Core & Shell Building in Greater Noida has been evaluated for the LEED-India
Core & Shell (LEED-India, CS) during the feasibility study.
During the feasibility study, a realistic evaluation was made on the possible points that
can be aimed for. The study reveals that the project can aspire to achieve GOLD
Rating in IGBC Core & Shell Rating System, but some serious efforts would be required.
Detailed Building Simulation will be done using software such as e-Quest is required to
assess whether the constructed Building will be able to meet the Minimum Energy
Performance Prerequisite of the LEED/IGBC rating system.
The aim would be to achieve at least 4-5 points higher than the threshold points
required for the feasible / achievable and desired rating.
Prerequisites
The LEED-India CS rating system has 8 prerequisites, all of which need to be met even if
credit points are not attempted under a particular section or rating system.
LEED-India CS Rating
With 65 likely points the project can achieve Gold Level and by converting 04 doubtful
points to likely credits, the project will get some buffer points also.
The prerequisites for LEED-India CS rating is as follows:

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Water Use Reduction
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
Minimum Energy Performance
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Minimum IAQ Performance
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
The summary of evaluation, for both the ratings is given as under:
Total points available

Likely / possible
Doubtful
Not applicable / attemptable
LEED-India NC
110
65
04
41
With the participation, ownership and wholehearted effort of the entire project team, it
is possible to attempt and aim for the desired and feasible rating.
The detailed point-wise realistic evaluation and action required is highlighted in this report
against the respective credits. The checklist of credit points is also attached in this report
The preliminary Study indicates that all these prerequisites for the ratings can be met for
this project.
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General features of Green Building:
Erosion and sedimentation control measures to reduce negative impacts on

water and air quantity. The measure adopted would be in accordance with the
National Building Codes of India (NBC) Part 10, section 1, chapter 4 Protection
of Landscape during construction.
Better storm water management on site
Basic amenities within site
Bicycle storage and changing rooms for buildings users
Electric charging sockets for electrical operated vehicles
Providing vegetated open space more than building footprint
Roofing with high Solar Reflectance Index
Water efficient fixtures with low flow
Sewage treatment plant and treated water for flushing, landscaping and cooling
tower make up
Native species with efficient irrigation system.
CFC free refrigerant systems
Better centralized water cooled system with efficient water side and air side
equipments
Monitoring energy consumption of base building system and tenant
CFLs and T-5 lamps for lighting, so that LPD of the interior and exterior zones can
be optimized.
Storage and collection programme for waste generated in the building.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) would meet ASHRAE 62-2007 standards so as to avoid
IAQ problems in the building. In addition 30% extra fresh air would be provided.
High performance glass with a low SC value would be considered
Use of building materials, with high recycled content, such as, Steel, Aluminium,
Glass, Fly ash based cement, etc
All adhesives, sealants, carpets and paints would meet LEED recommended
permissible VOC (volatile organic compounds) limits
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LEED-INDIA CS: Project Checklist
Project: Intellicity, Greater Noida
(L: Likely points; D: Doubtful points; NA: Not Attemptable points)

Maximum
Sustainable Sites (max 28 points)
Possible
Points
Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Required
Credit 1
Site Selection
Credit 2
Development Density & Community Connectivity
1.1 Reduce by 50%
Credit 3
Brownfield Redevelopment
1.2 No portable water use or Irrigation
Credit 4
Alternative Transportation
13
D NA
4.1 Public Transportation Access
4.2 Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
4.3 Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
4.3 Parking Capacity

Credit 5
Site Development
5.1 Protect or Restore Habitat
5.2 Maximize Open Space

Credit 6
Storm Water
6.1 Stormwater Design :Quantity Control
6.2 Stormwater Design :Quality Control

Credit 7
Heat Island Effect
7.1 Non-roof
7.2 Roof
1
1
26
NA

Maximum
Water Efficiency (max 10 points)
Possible
Points
Prerequisite Water Use Reduction
Required
Credit 1
Credit 2
Innovative Wastewater Treatment & Reuse
2.2 Use of recycled water for air conditioning

makeup up to 50%
Credit 3
Water Use Reduction
Water Efficient Landscaping
3.1 30% Reduction
3.2 35% Reduction
3.3 40% Reduction
09
2.1 Innovative Wastewater Technologies (100%)
Total
10
Credit 8
Light pollution reduction
Credit 9
Tenant Guidelines
Total
28
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L
NA
Y
Y
Y
3
1 17

Maximum
Energy & Atmosphere (max 37 points)
Possible
Points
Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy
Required
1
Systems
Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance
Required
2
Prerequisite Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Required
3
Credit 1
Optimise Energy Performance
21
Credit 3
Onsite Renewable Energy, 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9%,

11%, 13%
Enhanced Commissioning
Credit 4
Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Credit 5.1
Measurement & Verification Base Building
Credit 5.2
Measurement & Verification Tenant SubMetering

Green Power, 50%
2
13
1 23
Credit 2
Credit 6
Total
NA
Y
5

Maximum
Materials & Resources (max 13 points)
Possible
Points
Prerequisite Storage and collection of recyclables
Required
1
Credit 1
Maintain 75% of existing walls, floors and roof
5
Credit 2
1
1
1
Credit 4
37
Recycled Content
4.1 Recycled Content, 10%
4.2 Recycled content, 20%
1
1
1
6
2.1 Construction waste management, Divert 50%

from disposal
2.2 Construction waste management, Divert 75%
from disposal
Credit 3
Resource Reuse, 1%
Credit 5
2
Construction Waste Management
Regional Materials
5.1 10% extracted, Processed and Manufactured

Locally
5.2 20% extracted, Processed and Manufactured
Locally
Credit 6
Certified wood, 50% of wood based materials
Total
1
13
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L
NA
Y
Y
1

Maximum
Indoor Environmental Quality (max 12points)
Possible
Points
Prerequisite Minimum IAQ performance
Required
1
Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Required
2
Credit 1
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
1
Credit 2
Credit 3
Credit 4
Increased Ventilation, 30% above ASHRAE 62.1

requirements
Construction IAQ Management Plan During
construction
Low emitting Materials
4.1 Adhesives & sealants
4.2 Paints & Coatings
NA
1.1 Innovation in design (100% Make Up Water from

Cooling tower)
1.2 Innovation in design (50% Potable water
reduction)
1.3 Innovation in design (30% Recycled Content)
1
1
2
1
4
Credit 5
Indoor chemical & pollutant source control
Credit 6
Controllability of systems, thermal
Credit 7
Thermal Comfort - Design
Credit 8
Daylight & Views
8.1 Daylight, daylight 75% of spaces
1.4 & 1.5 Innovation in design

Credit 2
1
4
NA
4
4
LEED accredited professionals
Total
1
6

Maximum
Regional Priority (max 4 points)
Possible
Points
Credit 1
Regional Priority
4
Total
4
Total Maximum Points
65 04 41
110
Certified: 40-49 points; Silver: 50-59 points;

Gold: 60-79 points; Platinum: 80 and above
8.2 Views, Views for 90% of spaces
1
6

Maximum
Innovation & Design process (max 5 points)
Possible
Points
Credit 1
Innovation in Design
5
4.4 Composite wood & Agrifiber products
4.3 Flooring Systems
Total
12
Conclusion:
The Intellicity CORE & SHELL BUILDING. is likely to get GOLD Level under LEED-India
CS- 2011. And by converting 04 doubtful points to likely credits, the project will get
some more buffer points. Hence project team has to consider likely and doubtful
point in their design to target atleast 69 points for GOLD rating.
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Categories in Detail
LEED India CS Rating
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SUSTAINABLE SITES
India is growing and so is the land use. With the exponential growth in the population, land
use has registered an increase of 24% over the previous 10 years. This trend is replicated
throughout much of the world as populations grow and migrate to urban areas.
With this growth, land that could have been put to other uses is lost. These uses could
include land for growing food, and diversified eco-systems. As paved areas grow, rainwater
is no longer attenuated at the point of contact with the ground and immediately runs off
taking contaminants and eroding soil. Waterways get polluted.
Developed land tends to consist of a high percentage of hardscape - such as parking areas
and building roofs. These are heated by the sun during the day and re-emit that heat at
night which can raise local air temperatures. This can increase air conditioning loads for a
building and also impact insects and other wildlife.
A site should be chosen, designed, and constructed, to minimize the impacts listed above.
The social impact of the site should also be considered along with the ease of access to
those working at the site.
LEED Credits under Sustainable Sites:

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Site Selection
Development connectivity
Brownfield Development
Alternative Transportation
Site Development
Storm Water
Heat Island Effect
Light Pollution Reduction
Tenant Guidelines
SS Pr 1
SS Cr 1
SS Cr 2
SS Cr 3
SS Cr 4
SS Cr 5
SS Cr 6
SS Cr 7
SS Cr 8
SS Cr 9
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SS Pr 1: Construction Activity & Pollution Prevention

Intent:
Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, water way
sedimentation and air borne dust generation.
Requirements:
It is required to develop and implement erosion and sedimentation control plan, to
prevent soil erosion through storm water and wind, both during construction and
post-development. It needs interfacing of architect and the builder. Measures to be
adopted include temporary landscaping, permanent seeding, mulching etc.
Measures should adhere to the NBC part 10 section chapter 4- Protection of
landscape during construction.
Gravel Road at Entrance
The project aims to meet the requirement with the help of following measures:
Top soil is preserved, stored and would be reused for landscaping uses
Permanent plantation along the periphery during the construction stage
Barricading the site area with Metal sheets of 15ft high all over the boundary to
prevent soil erosion through wind and disturb other sites
Water spraying at regular intervals so that soil is not eroded due to wind
Sediment traps and basins to capture & prevent the suspended solids from entering
the municipal drain.
Post-construction, Stormwater and Rainwater pits to design the site as Zero
Discharge.
Sheet Barricading Boundary
Initial photographs of soil piling, past measures and photographs indicating the soil
erosion measures like barricading site, sediment traps etc will be required.
Documentation Required:
The project can achieve the credit by
Provide the photographs of ESC measures during construction
Site plan highlighting rain water harvesting strategy
Landscape plan
Project Specific:
It was informed that project is at design stage. But still some of the measures are executed
on site by site team such as barricading, sedimentation pit, and gravel road at entrance.
Sediment Traps are used to collect the sediment run-off from the site
MANDATORY
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SS Cr 1: Site Selection
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from
the location of a building on a site
Requirements:
Do not develop buildings or portions of sites that meet any one of the following
criteria:
Land that is a prime farm land
Land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above the elevation of the 100-year
flood levels
Land which is specifically identified as habitat for any species
Within 100 feet of any wetland as defined by Environmental Information
System(ENVIS),
(http://www.wetlandsofindia.org:8080/wetlands/introduction.jsp)
Land which prior to acquisition for the project was public parkland
Providing the site allotment Letter from the local authority
Provide environment clearance letter
Approved Site plan
It was informed that the project land is at Greater Noida and is approved by Noida authority.
Hence project comply the credit requirement.
Environment clearance letter is under process.
Total Credits: 5
Intent:
Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructures, protect green
fields and preserve habitat and natural resources
Requirements:
Option 1
It is required for the building to be constructed in a community with a minimum
density of 60,000 sq. ft/acre. The average density of the building should also be
greater 60,000 sq.ft/acre.
Option 2
It is required for the building to be within proximity of mile of a residential zone
and neighborhood with an average density of 10 units per acre net and within mile
of at least 10 basic services and with pedestrian access between the building and the
services.
Project Specific:
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
SS Cr 2: Development Density & Community

Connectivity
The project can achieve this credit by:

Google map of the site with a circle of mile radius from the site entrance to be
drawn and all basic services to be shown in the circle. (Annexure 1)
Actual photos of all the services
Table indicating the approximate distance of the services to the site
Project Specific:
Project team has informed that all the basic amenities will be provided within site. Since
project is coming up with shopping malls, institution and multiplexes. And all the amenities
will be open for general public. Hence major amenities will be within site.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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SS Cr 3: Brownfield Redevelopment
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Construct on dilapidated site / environmentally damaged sites
After treatment
The project could achieve this credit by

Actual photo of the share auto or any rideshare option within 400 meter from
the site
Project Specific:
Since there is bus stop near and sharing auto stop near the site The project will go for
option 3. Hence credit is achieved.
Requirements:
If the site does have any hazardous substances, then one can adopt any or all of the
following measures to treat the land and then use for construction.
Remediation efforts to be performed
Water: Pump & Treat
Soil: Bioreactors, Solar detoxification
Project Specific:
As the site land is not a contaminated land. Hence project is not eligible to attempt this
credit.
CREDIT NOT APPLICABLE:
SS Cr 4: Alternate Transportation
Total Credits: 13
Intent:
Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use
Requirements:
Cr 4.1: Public Transportation Access
Option 1
Locate the project within 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance (measured from a
main building entrance) of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail
or subway station.
Option 2
Locate the project within 400-meter walking distance (from a main building entrance)
of 1 or more stops for 2 or more public or private bus lines for building occupants.
Option 3
Locate the project within -mile (400-meter) walking distance (from a main building
entrance) of 1 or more stops for at least 2 rideshare options for 4 or more passengers.
Rideshare options include passenger ferry terminals, vans and human-powered
conveyances, such as rickshaws, that are authorized by the local transit authority and
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Cr 4.2: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
Cr 4.3: Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles:

Option 1:
For Commercial Building - Provide secure bicycle storage for 3% of the occupants for up to
300,000 square feet, then an additional 0.5% for the occupants for the space over 300,000
square feet. Mixed-use buildings with a total gross square footage greater than 300,000
square feet must apply this calculation for each use of the building.
And Provide shower and changing facilities in the building, or within 200 yards (200 meters)
of a building entrance, for 0.5% of FTE occupants.
Low emitting & fuel efficient vehicles for 3% of FTE occupants (and) Preferred parking
also to be provided
For Residential Projects - Provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles for 15% or
more of building occupants. Case 3 must be used by residential buildings or the residential
portion of a mixed use building.
Providing the parking plan highlighting the bicycle parking.
Architectural plan highlighting the location of changing rooms.
Option 2:
Provide AFV - Refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity
Electric charging, liquid or gaseous fueling facilities

Drawings of car parking layout highlighting the charging points and the
calculation indicating that charging points provided are more than 3% of the
total parking capacity
Project Specific:
Project prefers Option 2 to meet the credit requirement by providing electric charging
points for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity.
Project Specific:
Project team will propose bicycle parking with changing rooms in facility.
As per area statement the total built up area of mixed use building is 2213492 sq ft.
Considering 50 sq ft per person the total occupants are 45,000 person. Hence the total
bicycle parking facility will be 1400 numbers and showers and changing room will be
230 numbers
As per area statement the total built up area of residential building is 352696 sq ft.
Considering 150 sq ft per person the total occupants are 2351 person. Hence the total
bicycle parking facility will be 352 numbers.
Project team has to consider above numbers to target point.
Kindly note the above number will vary once the actual break up of occupancy will be
provided.
Cr 4.4: Parking Capacity
Parking capacity should not exceed local zoning requirement (AND)

Preferred parking for Car/Vanpool serving 5% of total parking spaces
The project would achieve the credit by
Drawings of car parking layout and the calculation indicating that total car
parks provided are meeting the local norms and no extra parking provided
Scan copy of the local norm highlighting the parking regulations applicable to
the project
Project Specific:
Project team has confirmed that car parks would be provided as per byelaws which is
applicable for their site location and no extra parking would be provided.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
13
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Cr 5.2: Maximize Open Space
SS Cr 5: Site Development
Total Credits: 2
Option 1:
Exceed the local zoning open space requirement for the site by 25%.
Option 2:
Intent:
Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and
promote bio-diversity.
In case of campus situation or where there is no local regulation, leave vegetated

open space equivalent of building footprint
Requirement:
Cr 5.1: Reduce Site disturbance
CASE 2. Previously Developed5 Areas or Graded Sites
Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding the building footprint) or
20% of the total site area (including building footprint), whichever is greater, with
native or adapted vegetation. Projects earning SS Credit 2: Development Density and
Community Connectivity may include vegetated roof surface in this calculation if the
plants are native or adapted, provide habitat, and promote biodiversity.

Site plan drawing with building blocks and vegetated area demarked properly
Calculation of total building footprint of all blocks, vegetated area and site area
Project Specific:
There is a local zoning requirement for open space. Project team has considered open
space more than building footprint. Hence project complies the credit requirement.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Project Specific:
Since more than half of the site is a graded site. Hence project is applicable for case 2.
Project team will protect a minimum of 50% of site with native or adapted vegetation.
Hence project complies the credit requirement
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Photograph highlighting that site is a graded site
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Typical Runoff Coefficient for different surfaces:
Surface type
Runoff Coefficient
Pavement, Asphalt
Pavement, Concrete
Pavement, Brick
Pavement, Gravel
Roofs, conventional
Roofs, Garden roof(<4in to >20in)
Turf, Flat-to-steep
Vegetation, Flat-to-Steep
0.95
0.95
0.85
0.75
0.95
0.50 0.10
0.25 0.45
0.10 0.30
SS Cr 6: Storm Water
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Limit disruption of natural water flows by minimizing storm water runoff
Requirement:
Cr 6.1: Quantity Control
Case 1: Site impervious area 50%
The post-development 1.5 years, 24 hour peak discharge rate does not exceed the predevelopment 1.5 year, 24 hour peak discharge rate.
Case 2: Site impervious area 50%
Demonstrate that the storm water management strategies result in at least a 25% decrease
in the rate and quantity of storm water runoff.
Cr 6.2: Quality Control

Design the storm water drainage system such that 80% of average annual TSS (Total
Suspended Solids) is removed.
Any storm water leaving the site should be treated before letting off to municipal drain.
Rainwater collection harvesting should incorporate filtration media to reduce TSS level.
Site plan highlighting rain water harvesting strategy with pit section drawing.
Provide technical details to treat storm water before discharging to municipal drain.
Project Specific:
As per discussion, project team will provide rain water harvesting pit to cater storm water
runoff from the site and mesh wire will be provided at storm water drainage line connecting
to the municipal storm water line. Hence project complies for the credit.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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SS Cr 7: Heat Island Effect
SRI for Typical Roofing material:

Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient difference between developed and
undeveloped areas) to reduce impact on micro climate and human and wildlife habitat
Requirement:
Cr 7.1: Non-Roof
Option 1: Provide Shade (within 5yrs) and/or use light colored/high albedo material
(reflectance of at least 0.3) and/or open grid pavement for at least 30% of the sites nonroof impervious surfaces, including parking lots, walkways, plazas etc.
Option 2: Place minimum of 50% of parking spaces underground or covered by structured
parking
Option 3: Use an open grid pavement system (less than 50% impervious) for a minimum of
50% of the parking lot area
Generic Roofing Materials

Unpainted Cement Tile
White Granular Surface Bitumen
Red Clay Tile
Light Gravel on Built-Up Roof
Aluminum
White-Coated Gravel on Built-Up Roof
White Coating on Metal Roof
White EPDM
White Cement Tile
White Coating 1 Coat, 8 mils
PVC White
White Coating 2 Coats, 20 mils
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

25
28
36
37
56
79
82
84
90
100
104
107
The project can achieve the credit by providing
Basement and ground floor parking plan
Project Specific:
Project team has provided 70% of the parking under basement. Hence project complies for
the credit.
Cr 7.2: Roof
Option 1: 75% of the Roof surface should have Roofing material having Solar Reflectance
Index
Option 2: Vegetated Roof for at least 50% of the roof area
Option 3: Install high-albedo and vegetated roof in combination to meet the following
(Area of SRI roof/0.75) + (Area of Vegetated roof/0.5) >= Total Roof Area
Terrace Garden
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Photographs of china mosaic tiles and high SRI tiles at site
Percentage calculation of the roof area showing 75% of the area meeting the criteria
Project Specific:
Project team has considered the use of China Mosaic tiles and high SRI tiles on the roofing
areas. Hence project complies for the credit.
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Project Specific:
SS Cr 8: Light Pollution Reduction

Intent:
Since the project is a mixed use development. Hence it will be difficult to control the interior
lighting automatic control system after business hours. Due to above reason the credit
cannot be targeted
Minimize light trespass from the building site, reduce sky glow to improve night sky access
and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments
Total Credits: 1
Requirement:
For Interior Lighting
OPTION 1
Reduce the input power (by automatic device) of all nonemergency interior luminaires with
a direct line of sight to any openings in the envelope (translucent or transparent) by at least
50% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. After-hours override may be provided by a manual or
occupant-sensing device provided the override lasts no more than 30 minutes.
OR
OPTION 2
All openings in the envelope (translucent or transparent) with a direct line of sight to any
nonemergency luminaires must have shielding (controlled/ closed by automatic device for a
resultant transmittance of less than 10% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.).
For Exterior Lighting
Light areas only as required for safety and comfort. Exterior lighting power densities shall
not exceed those specified in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 with Addenda 1 for
the documented lighting zone. Justification shall be provided for the selected lighting zone.
Lighting controls for all exterior lighting shall comply with section 9.4.1.3 of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1- 2007.
LPD allowed for exteriors
Parking areas: 0.12 W/sq.ft
Walkways: 0.8 W/linear foot ( < 10 feet width)
Walkways: 0.1 W/sq.ft (>10 feet width)
LPD allowed for faade & landscape
0.2W/sft or 2.5 W/linear foot (ASHRAE)
The project can achieve credit by providing
LPD calculation of exterior surfaces
Lighting simulation to be done to determine there is no light spillage from exterior
boundary
Polar curves and technical specifications of the lighting fixtures
Interior lighting layout highlighting automatic controls
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SS Cr 9: Tenant Design & Construction Guidelines
Documents required:
Intent:
The project would achieve this credit by providing

Illustrative document describing sustainable design and construction features
incorporated in CS building which would help the tenant to adopt green building
practices
To educate tenants about implementing sustainable design and construction features in

there tenant improvement build out.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Total Credits: 1
Requirement:
Publish an illustrated document that provides tenants with the following design and
construction information:
A description of sustainable design and construction features incorporated in
the project and the projects sustainability goals and objectives including those
for tenant spaces.
Information on LEED for Commercial interiors and hoe the core & shell projects
contribute to achieving these credits.
Information that enables a tenant to co ordinate space design and construction
with the core and shells building system. Specific LEED for commercial interiors
credits to be addressed when applicable include the following:
Water use reduction
Optimize energy performance, lighting power, lighting controls and
HVAC
Energy use and metering
Measurement and verification
Ventilation and outdoor air delivery
Construction IAQ management
Indoor chemical and pollutant source control
Controllability of systems
Thermal comfort
Daylighting and views
Commissioning
Elimination or control of environmental tobacco smoke
Recommendations, including examples for sustainable strategies,
products, materials and services.
Points Summary of Sustainable Sites

Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 26
: 00
: 02
: 28
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WATER EFFICIENCY
LEED Credits under Water Efficiency:
Although more than 70% of the earths surface is covered in water, less that 0.5% fills the
earths rivers and lakes and is available for our domestic uses. Research says that by 2025;
the total population of the world would be 8.3 billion and 2.8 billion people would be
without water. Asia and particularly India would be worst affected where the percentage of
people without water would be as high as 40%.
The towns are generating considerable amount of sewage which is disposed off into the
nearest water bodies with out any treatment causing environmental pollution and health
hazards. Due to excessive withdrawing of groundwater resources, and nature being
unable to keep up with the demand, water tables have dropped. This has lead to land
subsidence and the intrusion of saltwater into the groundwater.
It is of utmost importance to use water judiously and reuse & recycle water. Recycling of
water is not only becoming a necessity to counter the future water crisis, but also very
crucial if we are to save the nature.
Also efficient and low-flow fixtures can help to reduce the water consumption.
Water Use Reduction

Water Efficient Landscaping
Innovative Waste Water Treatment and Reuse
Water Use reduction
WE Pr 1
WE Cr 1
WE Cr 2
WE Cr 3
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WE Pr 1: Waste Use Reduction

Intent:
Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply
and waste water systems.
Requirements:
Employ strategies that in aggregate use less water than the baseline calculated for the
building (not including irrigation).
Typical measures required to achieve this are low water consuming flushes, infrared sensors
for urinals, waterless urinals and dual flush water closets, etc.
The baseline flow requirements are as follows:
Drip irrigation system.
Fixture
Flow Requirement Base Case
Water Closets (GPF)

Urinals (GPF)
1.6
1.0
Showerheads (GPM)*
Faucets (GPF)*
2.5
0.5
The project would meet the requirement by
Base case and Design case water calculation for flushing (LEED Template)
Water balance chart
Invoices of the water fixtures
Water fixture cut sheet or declaration highlighting water flow rates at 60 PSI
Project Specific:
Project team has proposed the low flow fixtures for the project. Also treated water will be
used for flushing. Hence project comply mandatory requirement.
Typical Landscape Plan/Layout
MANDATORY
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WE Cr 1: Water Efficient Landscaping

Total Credits: 4
WE Cr 2: Innovative Wastewater Treatment and

Reuse
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation
Intent:
Requirements:
Cr 1.1: 50% Reduction
Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local
aquifer recharge.
Demonstrate 50% reduction in potable water consumption for irrigation

Strategies that can be adopted
Adopt native irrigation
Use of recycled wastewater (STP)
Use of captured rainwater (Rainwater Harvesting)
High Efficient Irrigation system
o Sprinkler
: 0.63
o Drip
: 0.90
Requirements:
Option 1:
Reduce potable water use for building sewage conveying by 50% by use of non
potable water
Option 2:
Use treated wastewater or captured rain water, to reduce potable water consumption for airconditioning make-up by 50%
Cr 1.2: No Potable water use or Irrigation
The project can achieve this credit by providing:

Water balance chart.
STP PI layout
STP design output parameters
Eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation
Documents Required:
The project would achieve the credits by providing
Water balance chart
Calculations indicating water required for irrigation based on ET0 rates
Landscape plan with species
Drip irrigation layout
Project Specific:
Project is going for in-house STP facility to treat 100% sewage water. Hence project team
complies for 1 point
Right now HVAC system is yet to be decided. If project team proposed water cooled system.
Treated water will be used for makeup. Hence 1 point is still doubtful
Project Specific:
Project team has proposed drip irrigation and shrubs to reduce the water consumption by
50%. Also project is going for in-house STP facility. 100% Treated water will be used for
landscaping. Hence projects comply for 4 points.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
DOUBTFUL CREDIT
1
1
Hence at present both the points are anticipated.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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WE Cr 3: Water Use Reduction
Total Credits: 4
Intent:
Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply
and waste water systems.
The project would achieve credits by
Technical specifications of the water fixtures indicating the flow-rates

Base case and Design case water calculation for flushing (LEED Template)
Water balance chart
Project Specific:
Requirements:
Employ strategies that in aggregate use less water than the baseline calculated for the
building (not including irrigation).
Typical measures required to achieve this are low water consuming flushes, infrared sensors
for urinals, waterless urinals and dual flush water closets, etc.
Godrej team has recommended for including low flow fixtures (40%) in their design which
will minimize the potable water requirement. Project team has proposed the low flow
fixtures for the project. Also treated water will be used for flushing. Hence project complies
for 4 points.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
% Reduction
Points
20%
30%
2
3
40 %
Points Summary of Water Efficiency
The baseline flow requirements are as follows:

Fixture
Water Closets (GPF)
Urinals (GPF)
Flow Requirement Base

Case
1.6
1.0
Showerheads (GPM)*
Faucets (GPF)*
2.5
0.5
Required Flow Rates
Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 09
: 01
: 00
: 10
1.1 or Dual Flush

0.7
1.75 at 60 PSI
0.35 at 60 PSI
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
LEED Credits under Energy Efficiency:
Building all over the world consume huge amount of electricity. The power generated by
fossils fuels such as oil and coal impact the environment beginning with their extraction,
transportation, refining and distribution. These release carbon dioxide which contributes to
global climate change.
Green Buildings help to address these issues in two primary ways: to reduce the energy
consumption and by using renewable sources to generate electricity. The energy
performance of the buildings can be improved with the help of efficient and innovative
designs both in active and passive systems. Starting with building envelope to the systems
and operation controls on the systems all contribute to efficient building performance and
in turn lower the operational costs. Commissioning & integration of the systems is
necessary to ensure the design parameters are achieved during operations
Efficient design would alone not ensure improved performance, continuous monitoring and
measuring the consumption is also equally essential. As the saying goes, One cannot save
what one cannot measure.
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

Minimum Energy Performance
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Optimize Energy Performance
Onsite Renewable Energy
Enhanced Commissioning
Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Measurement & Verification
Green Power
EE Pr 1
EE Pr 2
EE Pr 3
EE Cr 1
EE Cr 2
EE Cr 3
EE Cr 4
EE Cr 5
EE Cr 6
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EE Pr 1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building

Energy Systems
EE Pr 2: Minimum Energy Performance

Intent:
Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems
Intent:
Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed
and calibrated to operate as intended.
Requirement:
The overall intent of this prerequisite is to develop a commissioning plan to ensure that
whatever good steps have been conceived at the project stage as regards equipments and
systems have been properly installed and put to use, so as to give the desired benefits.
The broad scope of the commissioning authority is to capture the owners requirements,
incorporate them in the installation/tender documents and arrive at the basis of design of
equipments and systems. Typical systems include HVAC, low side equipment, electrical
systems and building management system.
The energy design should follow ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-2007 code. The requirement is to
establish base line energy consumption figures inline with ASHRAE requirements.
Project design needs to comply with:
Mandatory Provisions & Prescriptive Requirement of ASHRAE Std - 90.1, 2007
Section 5 Building Envelope
Section 6 HVAC
Section 7 Service water heating
Section 8 Power distribution
Section 9 Lighting
Section 10 Other equipments
The commissioning consultant would carry out the fundamental commissioning for the
project. The project can meet the pre-requisite by providing
Review the design intent and basis of design
Include the commissioning requirements in the tender specifications and
construction documents
Develop a commissioning Plan
Verification of functional performance of the equipments and systems, training to
the facility
Complete commissioning report.
The Energy Analysts would perform the Whole Building Simulation of the project and
recommend measures to meet the pre-requisite. The project can meet the pre-requisite by
providing
Whole Building Simulation report demonstrating the performance of the building
over the base line ASHRAE requirements
Requirement:
Project Specific:
Godrej team will be doing energy simulation of INTELLICITY project using equest software.
MANDATORY
Project Specific:
Godrej team has been appointed as third party commissioning. All systems will be verified by
team. Hence project compiles mandatory requirement
MANDATORY
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EE Pr 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
EE Cr 1: Optimize Energy Performance

Total Credits: 19
Intent:
Reduce Ozone Depletion.
Intent:
Requirement:
Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the prerequisite standard to reduce
environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.
The overall objective of this prerequisite is to discourage the use of conventional

refrigerants like CFCs, which are ozone depleting substances that contribute to global
warming.
This prerequisite requires zero use of CFC and HCFC based refrigerants.
Requirement:
It is required to reduce the energy cost of the building as described in ASHRAE standard
90.1-2007 / IESNA/ECBC codes. Energy components include heating, cooling, auxiliaries
like pumps, fans, water heating and interior lighting.
The refrigerant used in the HVAC systems would be non-CFC refrigerant. The design intent
has already specified HFC refrigerant to be used for the project. The project can meet the
pre-requisite by providing
Demonstrate a percentage improvement in the proposed building performance rating

compared to baseline building performance as per ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007
Reduction in design energy cost (%)*
Points
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
10
28
11
30
12
32
13
34
14
36
15
38
16
Project Specific:
40
17
Project team has confirmed that there will be no use of CFC based refrigerant in project.
Hence project complies mandatory requirement
42
18
44
19
46
20
48
21
Technical Specification of the Air-conditioning equipment indicating the use of HFC

refrigerant in the system
Cut sheet of HVAC systems highlighting type of refrigerant
MANDATORY
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EE Cr 2: Onsite Renewable Energy
The Energy Analysts would perform the Whole Building Simulation of the project and
recommend measures to increase the percentage savings with respect to the ASHRAE
baselines. With the current design consideration the team anticipates only 12% saving over
baseline to target 3 points. The project can achieve the same by providing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Use of 75 mm XPS insulation on roof for better thermal properties.

CLC blocks for external wall
Better thermal properties of Glass SHGC <0.25
Efficient chiller system with high COP at ARI
VSD on AHU, Pumping and Cooling Towers
HRW to treat fresh air
Optimize design of internal lighting layout to minimize internal lighting load
Optimize design of external lighting layout to minimize external lighting load
CO sensor for basement ventilation fresh air fans
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
DOUBTFUL CREDIT
3
1
17
Total Credits: 4
Intent:
Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy self-supply in order
to reduce environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.
Requirement:
It is required to supply atleast 1% of the annual energy consumption through on-site
renewable energy generation to earn 1 point in this credit
Typical Renewable sources of energy can be Solar PV cells, Wind energy, Geothermal,
Biomass etc
Project Specific:
The project team is not going for any onsite renewable energy systems. Hence project
cannot achieve this credit.
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EE Cr 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
EE Cr 3: Enhanced Commissioning
Total Credits: 2
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Intent:
Verify & ensure that the entire building is designed, constructed and calibrated to operate
as intended
Reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal protocol while
minimizing direct contributions to global warming.
Requirement:
Requirement:
The overall objective is to ensure that the building has been commissioned as per the design
requirements. A third party, who is not involved in building design or construction, should
necessarily do this.
The overall objective of this prerequisite is to discourage the use of conventional

refrigerants which are ozone depleting substances that contribute to global warming.
Install HVAC&R equipments and fire suppression systems that do not contain HCFCs
& halons
The enhanced commissioning consultant would be responsible to perform the additional
commissioning for the project. The project can achieve the credit by providing
Review of
o Design prior to construction
o Installation documents before completion
o Contract submittals
Develop re-commissioning management manual
Post occupancy review for 10 months
Verification of functional performance of the equipment and systems, training to
the facility
Complete commissioning report
The project can achieve this credit by
Providing technical Specification of the Air-conditioning equipment indicating the use
of non CFC & HCFC refrigerant in the system.
Project specific:
Project team has confirmed that they will be using CFC and HFCF free refrigerant system.
And all the fire extinguisher will be halons free refrigerant. Hence project complies 2 points.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Project Specific:
Godrej team has been appointed as third party commissioning. All systems will be verified by
team and will also conduct functional testing on site. Hence project compiles 2 points.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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EE Cr 5: Measurement & Verification

Total Credits: 6
CR 5.2: Tenant Sub Metering

Requirement:
Install the necessary metering and sub metering equipment to measure energy use.
Intent:
Provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of building energy and water
consumption performance over time.
CR 5.1: Base Building

Requirement:
The building should incorporate systems for long-term continuous measurement of

performance of the following equipment:
constant and variable motor loads
lighting systems & controls
chiller efficiency at variable loads (kW/TR)
cooling load
air distribution static pressures & ventilation air volumes
Water distribution systems
The broad intent of this point is to ensure that the owner gets the benefit of energy and
water savings and on a sustained basis. A plan needs to be developed to measure
performance of various systems based on the IPMVP protocol. The baselines will
subsequently redefine based on actual performance.
Include a centrally monitored electronic metering network in the base building

design that is capable of being expanded to accommodate the future tenant
sub metering.
Develop a tenant measurement and verification plan that documents and
advises future tenants of this opportunity and the means of achievement.
Provide a process for corrective action if the results of the M&V plan indicate
that energy savings are not being achieved.
Documents Required:
Datasheet of meters
Tenant metering SLD
Project Specific:
Project team has confirmed that the required tenant sub metering would be done as
per the Godrej team instructions.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
The design intent report already has ensured that the critical loads and equipments would
be metered to determine the usage and efficiency. Also the Building Management system is
proposed to facilitate the measurement. The project can achieve the credit by
Measurement & Verification Plan clearly stating
o A description of infrastructure design
o Responsibility
o Corrective action in case of discrepancy
o Calibration of meters and baseline
o Guidelines for carrying out tenant sub metering
Single line diagram showing locations of Energy meters, water meters to be installed
Technical details of the meters
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EE Cr 6: Green Power
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Encourage the development and use of grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a
net zero pollution basis.
Requirement:
The project must invest in off-site Green power anywhere in the country to meet 50% of its
annual energy requirement. The investment must be because of the rated building and the
GREEN POWER so generated can be counted only once
Project Specific:
The owners do not have any plan to invest in any of the projects off-site to achieve Green
Power and also had not invested in renewable in the recent past. The project cannot achieve
the credit
Points Summary of Energy Efficiency

Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 13
: 01
: 23
: 37
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES
LEED Credits under Materials & Resources:
Building materials choices are important in sustainable design because of the extensive
network of extraction, processing and transportation steps required to process them.
Activities required to prepare them may pollute air and water, destroy natural habitat and
deplete natural resources.
The effective strategies for minimizing the environmental impact include reuse of the
existing building structures instead of completely demolishing the structures to erect new
structures, use salvaged materials which can be refurbished to increase their life-span, using
the materials which are locally available. The local materials would boost the local economy
as well as reduce the transportation costs.
Recycling of the construction waste materials at site or to recyclers / scrap dealers thereby
avoiding the materials being dumped into landfills. Materials with high recycled should be
preferred as these help to reduce the requirement of virgin materials.
Storage & Collection of recyclables

Building Reuse - Maintain existing Walls, Floors and Roof
Construction Waste Management
Material Reuse
Recycled Content
Regional Materials
Certified Wood
MR Pr 1
MR Cr 1
MR Cr 2
MR Cr 3
MR Cr 4
MR Cr 5
MR Cr 6
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MR Pr 1: Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Intent:
Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and
disposed of in landfills.
Requirement:
The broad intent of this prerequisite is to facilitate easily accessible area that is dedicated
for collection, separation and storage of the materials.
Minimum Separation of paper, plastics, metal & glass should be done
Project Specific:
Project team has proposed the garbage segregation area in basement where the waste from
whole facility will be segregated. Also project team will place three bin system in common
areas. In residential units bins will be provided to each tenant and the maintenance team
will collect waste from door to door and will same waste will segregated at garbage
chamber collection area.
MANDATORY
For the project, the architect/plant manager should earmark separate collection and
storage area for materials like paper, glass, plastic, etc., so as to facilitate recycling. There
needs to be separate collection areas in each floor and also a common storage area within
the building. The project can meet the pre-requisite by providing
Typical layout of floor highlighting the location of recycled bins
Typical plan indicating the common storage area with all the dimensions
Recycling Area Guidelines
Building sq.ft
Recycling Area sq.ft
15,001 to 50,000
175
50,001 to 100,000
225
100,001 to 200,000
275
200,001 or more
500
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MR Cr 1: Building Re-use
MR Cr 2: Construction Waste Management

Total Credits: 5
Intent:
Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve resources, retain cultural
resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate
to materials manufacturing and transport.
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Divert construction, demolition and land clearing debris from landfill disposal.
Redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process.
Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites.
Requirement:
It is required to maintain or reuse large portions of existing structures and shell in atleast
25% by area of the completed building during renovation or redevelopment projects.
Shell
o Exterior Walls, Framing, Roof
Structure
o Foundation, Slab, Beam, Floor deck, Roof deck, Basement Wall
Non - Shell
o Interior Walls, False ceiling, doors, Windows, wood flooring
Requirement:
Cr 2.1: Reduce and/or salvage at least 50% (WT. /VOL) of construction,
demolition and land clearing waste
Cr 2.2: Reduce and/or salvage at least 75% (WT. /VOL) of construction,
demolition and land clearing waste
Building Reuse
Points
25%
33%
42%
50%
The main criteria is to reuse and reduce the waste that is dumped in landfills. Some of the
typical examples are:
Waste Concrete
Broken bricks
Scrap Steel
Broken Glass
Cement Bags
Aluminum
Packaging material (NEG-Micon)
75%
The credit is relevant and applicable to projects which use large portions of existing
structures or the projects are redevelopment projects, which is not applicable here. The
project cannot achieve the credit
It is required to develop a plan to recycle all possible waste generated on-site. The plan
should include where these materials will be sent to and the mode of transportation also.
The project can achieve the both credits by providing
Details about the construction waste materials generated on-site and reused.
The quantities of the all different materials sold to the scrap dealer.
The details of the materials dumped in the landfills
Project Specific:
Project Specific:
The project team has confirmed that all construction waste will be diverted to recycler.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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MR Cr 4: Recycled Content
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials,
therefore reducing the impacts resulting from extraction of new virgin materials.
Requirement:
Use materials that contribute to
Cr 4.1: 10% of building materials (by Cost)
Cr 4.2: 20% of building materials (by Cost)
Demonstrating Construction waste management
MR Cr 3: Material Reuse
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Reuse building materials in order to reduce the demand for virgin materials and to
reduce waste, thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing
of virgin resources
Requirement:
The recycled content in any material would be typically post-consumer and/or postindustrial.
The Post-Consumer recycled content is the material which consists of the waste material
available after consumer use.
The Post-Industrial recycled content is the material which consists of the waste material
generated during manufacturing.
Some of the materials with High Recycled Content
Materials
% Recycled content
This credit requires that at least 5% building materials (by cost) should be salvaged
materials from other buildings. The materials can be refurbished and then used. Some of
the typical examples are:
Broken tiles (China Mosaic)

Used Carpets
In-built furniture (Movable furniture like chairs, etc not accounted)
Broken bricks (from other sites) for construction of retaining walls
Floor panels
Decorative items
Project Specific:
Fly ash blocks
30-40
Glass
10-15
Ceramic Tiles
20-30
MDF wood
15
Steel
20-25
False roof
25-30
Total recycled content can be calculated as:

= Post-consumer recycled content + Post-Industrial recycled content
The project team currently would not be using salvaged materials that would amount to
minimum 5% of the total building cost. Hence the project cannot achieve the credits
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Most of the materials that are utilized / proposed for the project would contain high
recycled content. Hence the project can achieve the credits by providing
Budgetary cost to be filled in the Master material sheet and identify the materials
that would have high recycled content
Certificates from the vendors clearly stating the recycled content (both postconsumer and post-industrial)
MR Cr 5: Regional Materials
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured
within the region, thereby supporting the regional economy and reducing the
environmental impacts resulting from transportation.
Project Specific:
There is use of many materials having recycle material in the project like PPC cement, CLC
blocks, glass, steel, RMC with fly ash etc, however exact percentage needs to be calculated
and the certificates from suppliers/manufacturers will be required.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Requirement:
Use materials that contribute to
Cr 5.1: 10% of building materials (by Cost) that are manufactured regionally
within a radius of 400km
Cr 5.2: 20% of above materials that are extracted, harvested or recovered
within same distance
The broad intent of this credit is to use materials and products that are manufactured
locally and thereby encourage the local economy and reduce the environmental effect due
to transportation. It is required to show that 20% of building materials (by cost) is processed
& manufactured within a radius of 250 miles (400 km).
Some of these materials are also extracted and harvested locally. Hence the project can
achieve the credits by providing
Budgetary cost to be filled in the Master material sheet and identify the materials
that are processed and manufactured locally
Certificates from the vendors clearly stating the location from where the materials
are manufactured % extracted with the approx. distance of that location from the
site.
Project Specific:
Project team has confirmed that more than 20% of materials that are utilized / proposed for
the project would be procured locally.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Iron & Steel
AAC Blocks
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MR Cr 6: Certified Wood
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Encourage environmentally responsible forest management and reduce the impact on
forestry like Deforestation, loss of wildlife habitat etc
Requirement:
To achieve the credit at least 50% (by value) of virgin wood used in the building should be
certified by the Forest stewardship council (FSC). Steam beach wood imported from
Europe would normally be FSC certified. There are a few agencies in India who deal in FSC
wood.
There is very less use of wood in the project and that would be non-FSC certified. Hence
the credit is not anticipated.
Points Summary of Materials & Resources

Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 06
: 00
: 07
: 13
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
LEED Credits under Indoor Environmental Quality:
Most of us spend majority of our time indoors be at our home or office and hence it is
essential that the levels of pollutants should be minimum. Indoor Air Quality needs to be
maintained as pollutants cause health reactions in the form of allergies and other Sick
Building Syndrome causing loss of health and productivity.
Preventing IAQ problems is generally much less expensive than identifying them and solving
them after they occur. Evaluation of the properties from carpets, paints, adhesives etc with
low levels of potentially irritating gases and reduce occupant exposure. Providing high ratios
of filtered fresh air, better ventilation, managing moisture can provide optimal air quality
for building occupants. Here use of sensors can alert the building management staff to
potential IAQ problems and can also effectively balance the energy and IEQ issues.
Occupant well-being can be improved by providing views to the exterior and by providing
natural daylight. In addition, providing individual controls to control the thermal
environment can further increase their satisfaction and in turn productivity.
Minimum IAQ performance

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Increased Ventilation
Construction IAQ Management Plan During Construction
Low-emitting materials - Adhesives & Sealants
Low-emitting materials - Paints & Coatings
Low-emitting materials - Flooring Systems
Low-emitting materials Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant source control
Controllability of systems - Thermal Comfort
Thermal Comfort - Design
Daylighting & Views - Daylight
Daylighting & Views - Views
IEQ Pr 1
IEQ Pr 2
IEQ Cr 1
IEQ Cr 2
IEQ Cr 3
IEQ Cr 4.1
IEQ Cr 4.2
IEQ Cr 4.3
IEQ Cr 4.4
IEQ Cr 5
IEQ Cr 6
IEQ Cr 7
IEQ Cr 8.1
IEQ Cr 8.2
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IEQ Pr 1: Minimum IAQ Performance
IEQ Pr 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Intent:
Intent:
Establish minimum Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) performance to prevent development of indoor
air quality problems in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well being of the
occupants.
Requirement:
CASE 1. Mechanically Ventilated Spaces
Mechanical ventilation systems must be designed using the ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation rate
procedure.
CASE 2. Naturally Ventilated Spaces
Use a local standard for establishing a baseline and measure performance relative to that
baseline, to demonstrate equivalency with the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1
2007, Paragraph 5.1 (with errata but without addenda22). The following general topics must
be addressed in establishing acceptable benchmarks and metrics for demonstrating
equivalency with the ASHRAE standard.
Naturally ventilated spaces must be permanently open to the outdoors and within
25 feet (8 meters) of operable wall or roof openings.
The openable area must be at least 4% of the net occupiable floor area. If an
opening is covered with louvers or otherwise partially obstructed, calculate the
openable area based on the free, unobstructed area.
If an interior space without direct openings to the outdoors is ventilated through an
adjoining room, the opening between the rooms must be permanently unobstructed
and be at least 8% of the area of the interior room or 25 square feet (2 square
meters).
Whenever the space is occupied, building occupants must have a readily accessible
way to control the opening.
Prevent exposure of building occupants and systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke

(ETS).
Requirement:
The broad intent of this prerequisite is not to expose non-smokers in the building to ETS.
This can be met by declaring the entire site as non-smoking zone. If smoking rooms are
provided, they need to be designated with deck-to-deck partitions and separate exhaust
systems. The smoking rooms must be operated at a negative pressure compared with the
surrounding spaces of at least 5 PA (0.02 inches of water gauge). Care should be taken that
the exhaust of the smoking areas should be away from the fresh air intake.
The project facility is a bottling plant and hence it is certain that all the blocks would be No
Smoking areas. The project can meet the pre-requisite by providing
Declaration from the management stating that the entire campus is a No Smoking
zone
Project Specific:
Since project is a mixed use development. Hence project team has proposed exterior
designated smoking zones which will be 25 feet away from any intake of fresh air. Hence
project complies mandatory requirement.
MANDATORY
Calculation sheet of all floors of all blocks demonstrating that the ventilation rates
meet the requirement with heat load sheet.
Project Specific:
Project team has confirmed that the HRW will be provided for fresh air in each conditioned
zone as per ASHRAE guidelines.
In residential units fresh air requirement will be met through openable windows and doors
Hence project comply mandatory requirement
MANDATORY
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IEQ Cr 1: Outside Air Delivery Monitoring
IEQ Cr 2: Increased Ventilation

Total Credits: 1
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Intent:
Provide capacity for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring to help sustain long-term
occupant comfort and well being.
Provide additional outdoor air ventilation system to improve indoor air quality for
improved occupant comfort
Requirement:
Requirement:
The intent here is that the occupants should not have Sick Building Syndrome. It is required
to install CO2 sensors and air-flow monitoring systems. Feedback should be provided from
these systems to ensure proportional air-flow quantity is provided. The installation of
these sensors should be in all densely occupied areas (occupancy more that 40sqft/person)
and between 3 to 6 above the floor. Also CO2 sensors should be installed in the return
air duct in AHU rooms and air-flow monitoring devices should be installed at fresh air
intake to measure the total fresh air.
It is required to demonstrate that the air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by at least
30% above the minimum rate required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007 as determined by IEQ
Prerequisite 1.
Fresh Air required = (Occupancy x cfm per person) + (Area x cfm per sq.ft)
Requirement = 30% of the above
For Air Conditioned Factory Building
Project Specific:
The project design team does not include any CO2 sensors and there will be no monitoring
of fresh air qty. Hence the project cannot achieve this credit.
Area
Office space
Conference & Meeting Room
cfm per person

6.5
6.5
cfm per sq. ft

0.078
0.078
Calculation sheet of all floors of all blocks demonstrating that the ventilation rates
meet the requirement. The format of the calculation sheet is provided in LEED
reference guide.
Project Specific:
The project team will provide the credit requirement i.e. 30% extra than ventilation rates of
ASHRAE 62-2007
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IEQ Cr 3: Construction IAQ Management Plan

During Construction
Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Prevent Indoor Air Quality problems resulting from the construction / renovation process in
order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building
occupants.
Requirement:
The intent is to maintain minimum IAQ to meet control measures of the Sheet Metal & Air
Conditioning Contractors national Association (SMACNA) IAQ guidelines. All the materials
need to be protected from dust and moisture. Proper Housekeeping, protection of AHU
ducting from dust, barricading completed and un-finished areas etc are some of the
measures which should be taken during construction.
The construction plan would be prepared and all the construction activities would be
monitored as per the plan. All the above measures can be implemented and hence the
project can achieve the credit by providing
Construction IAQ plan with all the guidelines for the management team
Minimum 18 Photos at different stages of the project to highlight that the plan is
being followed.
Declaration from the management team with the exact dates during which the flushout was completed.
Record of temperature and humidity in the spaces
Certificate of filter from the vendor highlighting the efficiency parameter.
Equipments are covered to protect from

dust & moisture
AHU ducts are temporarily covered
Project Specific:
IAQ management plan will be followed by the site team during construction and before
occupancy.
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
Electrical panels and other equipments are

stored properly
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IEQ Cr 4: Low Emitting Materials
VOC limits of Sealants:
Total Credits: 4
Intent:
Reduce the quantity of Indoor Air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and /
or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
Requirement:
The intent of this credit is to reduce / avoid use of materials, which are irritating and
potentially cause health problems to the installation workmen and occupants.
High VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) content materials cause illness and decrease
occupant productivity
Sealants
Current VOC Limit (g/l)
Architectural
250
Non-membrane Roof
300
Roadway
250
Single-Ply Roof Membrane
450
Other
420
Sealant Primers
Use materials that contain low VOC materials
Architectural
Non Porous
Porous
250
775
Credit 4.1: Adhesive & Sealants
Other
750
The adhesives and sealants should confirm to certain specific VOC limits that are given
below. These are easily available and cost-effective.
VOC limits of Adhesives:
Applications
Indoor Carpet Adhesives
Carpet Pad Adhesives
Wood Flooring Adhesive
Rubber Floor Adhesives
Ceramic Tile Adhesives
VCT and Asphalt Tile Adhesives
Dry Wall and Panel Adhesives
Structural Glazing Adhesives
Multipurpose Construction Adhesives
Credit 4.2: Paints & Coatings

50
50
100
60
65
50
50
100
70
The VOC limits for the same are:

Paints
Non-Flat
150
Flat (Mat)
50
Anti corrosive/Anti rust
250
Coatings
Clear Wood Finishes
Varnish
Lacquer
Floor coatings
Stains
Sealers
Water proofing sealer
Sanding sealer
Other sealer

350
550
100
250
250
275
200
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Credit 4.3: Flooring Systems
Project Specific:
All the carpets that would be placed in the project need to be CRI certified (Carpet and Rug
Institute) and must meet the Green label requirements. The adhesives used for carpet s
must have VOC limit of 50 g/l.
Carpet cushions must demonstrate emissions less than alllowance limit as mentioned in the
table below:
All the above material specification will be procured from the manufactures and project
team has confirmed that they will be following the required specification for adhesives,
sealants, paints, floor coatings and they will be confirming the same through certificates by
the vendors who will be providing these materials to them.
Cushions
Maximum Allowance
TVOCs
1000 g/sq. m per hour
BHT
300 g/sq. m per hour
Formaldehyde
50 g/sq. m per hour
4 PCH
50 g/sq. m per hour
All hard surface flooring must demonstrate emissions less than or equal to those as stated
below:
a. Formaldehyde 1.65 g/cu. m per hour
b. Acetaldehyde 9 g/cu. m per hour
c. Other organic chemicals with established Chronic Reference Exposure Levels 0.5
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
DOUBTFUL CREDIT
2
1
1
IEQ Cr 5: Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source

Control
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Avoid exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous chemicals that adversely
impact air quality.
Requirement:
Credit 4.4: Composite Wood & Agrifiber products

Composite wood and Agrifiber products are defined as: particle board, medium density
fiberboard (MDF), plywood, strawboard, panel substrates, and door cores. Materials
considered fit-out furniture, and equipment (FF&E) are not considered base building
elements and are not included. Here the requirement is that the composite wood products
must not contain urea-formaldehyde resins. They can contain Phenol-formaldehyde resin
which is a low VOC resin.
The credit requirement is prevent the hazardour and chemical compounds at the source
and the protect the indoor environment from its exposure. The ways to achieve are:
Employ permanent entryway systems like permanently installed grates, grilles, or
slotted systems that allow for cleaning underneath that are at least six feet long to
capture dirt and particulates from entering the building at all entryways.
Deck-to-deck partitions & Independent Ventilation for Chemical Rooms,Copy
Rooms, Housekeeping store rooms with ventilation rate of 0.50 cfm/sq.ft.
Provision of filteration media of with efficiency similar to MERV 13 or better. The
filteration media should be installed to process both return and outside air that is to
be delivered as supply air.
Project Specific:
There are no plans to install MERV 13 filters. Hence the credit is not achievable.
The project could achieve the credits by providing

Certificates from the respective manufacture/vendor stating the VOC content in the
product.
Quantities of the product used and photo of the product (if possible)
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IEQ Cr 6: Controllability of the Systems Thermal

Comfort
Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Provide a high level of Comfort controls system control by individual occupants or specific
groups in multi-occupant spaces (i.e. class-rooms or conference areas) to promote the
productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupant
Requirement:
Cr 6.1: Lighting Control
It is required to provide individual lighting controls for minimum 90% of the building
occupants to enable adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences. Also it is
required to provide controls for Shared multi-occupants Spaces to suit their activities.
IEQ Cr 7: Thermal Comfort - Design

Total Credits: 1
Intent:
Provide a comfort thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of
building occupants and provide assessment of the building thermal comfort over a period
of time
Requirement:
The HVAC systems & the building envelope should be designed to meet the requirements
of ASHRAE standard 55-2004. It is required that Air temperature, air speed & humidity are
met throughout the year
Project Specific:
Requirement:
It is required to provide individual comfort controls for minimum 50% of the building
occupants so that the interior comfort conditions can be varied depending on individual
requirements. This can result in enhancing the productivity of occupants.
Alternatively, Operable Windows should be provided for occupant areas that are 20 ft inside
and 10 ft to either side of operable part of the window. This should form 50% of the total
occupants.
In the project the project team has proposed chilled water system with no provision of
heating. Hence it would be difficult to maintain the thermal comfort during rainy and
monsoon season.
The project building will not have the provisions of the thermal comfort for 50% of the
building occupants and also provision of open able windows will not be as per requirement.
Hence the credits are not being considered.
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IEQ Cr 8: Daylight & Views

Total Credits: 2
Intent:
Provide a connection between indoor spaces and outdoor environments through the
introduction of sunlight and views into the occupied areas of the building.
Requirement:
Cr 8.1: Daylight
Achieve a minimum daylight factor of 2% (excluding all direct sunlight penetration) in 75%
of all spaces occupied for critical visual spaces. This can be demonstrated either through
daylight simulation or with the help of calculations as provided in the LEED reference
Guide depending on the geometry of windows, floor area, window opening etc
Cr 8.2: Views
Views are required for 90% of all regularly occupied rooms. This depends on the design of
windows and layout of the occupied areas. The intent here is to provide a direct line of sight
to outdoor environment. Also vision glazing can be achieved if the partion/desk height is
less than 45
Daylight Simulation
The project can meet the credit requirement by providing:
Architectural floor plan & elevation plans.
Glass cut sheet
Project Specific:
Project is going for efficient single glazing unit. Hence glass will be having appropriate VLT
properties.Godrej team will do the day lighting simulation and will shares the results with
project team.
DOUBTFUL CREDIT
Sample for Views submittal
Points Summary of Indoor Environmental Quality

Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 03
: 01
: 08
: 12
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LEED Credits under Innovation & Design:
INNOVATION & DESIGN

Sustainable design strategies and measures are constantly evolving and improving. New
technologies are continually introduced to the market place and scientific research
influences building design strategies.
New innovative methods to increase the efficiency of the building performance or any new
strategies implemented which reduce or eliminate any negative environmental impact
should be highlighted. These documentation and illustration would enable other projects to
implement the same and achieve global benefits.
The acknowledgement to innovative strategies not only encourages the project team but
also opens the gateway for many more projects to follow the suit.
Innovation in Design
LEED Accredited Professional
ID Cr 1
ID Cr 2
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ID Cr 2: LEED Accredited Professional
ID Cr 1: Innovation in Design
Total Credits: 1
Total Credits: 5
Intent:
Intent:
To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional
performance
To support and encourage the design integration required by a Green Building project and
to streamline the application and certification process.
Requirement:
Requirement:
There are 2 ways by which innovation credits can be achieved. These are:
Exemplary performance in any of the categories
Innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by
LEED
The basic criteria which should be addressed while claiming the innovation credit are:
The strategy should demonstrate quantitative performance improvements for
environmental benefits
The process or specification must be comprehensive and complete plan of
implementation should be provided
The project can be achieved by involving a member in the team, who has passed the IGBC
accredited examination.
LEED AP certificate of a team member
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
The credits which can be attempted in exemplary performance in Green Building categories
are:
Water Use Reduction 50%
Recycle content 30%
Local Material 30%
Any other strategy or process that can be claimed for innovation
The same documentation provided for the respective credits while going for exemplary
performance can be re-submitted for these credits and for Innovation performance the
project can achieve the credits by providing
Narrative, Calculations, photos etc required to demonstrate the credit
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
3
2
Points Summary of Innovation & Design

Anticipated
Doubtful
Not Applicable
Total
: 04
: 00
: 02
: 06
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REGIONAL PRIORITY
Total Credits: 4
Conclusion:
LEED Credits under Regional Priority:

Based on the above study, we can summarize the credit summary as below:
Regional Priority
ID Cr 1
LEED India NC Rating System

Kandhari Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Ambala
RP Cr 1: Regional Priority
Anticipated
Doubtful
Not
Anticipated
Intent:
Sustainable Sites
26
To provide incentive for the achievement of credits that addresses geographically specific
environmental priorities.
Water Efficiency
Requirement:
Energy & Atmosphere
13
23
Earn up to 4 of the 6 RP credits identified as having environmental importance for

projects in the Indian region. These are:
Innovation & Design
Regional Priority
65
04
41
WE c1: Water Efficient Landscaping

WE c2: Innovative Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
WE c3: Water Use Reduction
EA c1: Optimize Energy Performance
EA c3: Enhanced Commissioning
EA c5: Measurement and Verification
Total
Hence the project can achieve the credits by determining and pursue the prioritized credits
for the project location.
No extra documentation for this credit
CREDIT ANTICIPATED:
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Abbreviations
S. No
Abbreviation
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
IGBC
LEED
NC
ETS
NBC
STP
RWH
LPD
VAM
ASHRAE
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SHGC
MERV
VOC
SS
WE
EA
MR
IEQ
IAQ
ID
RP
ENVIS
NOC
CC
FTE
AFV
TSS
SRI
GPM
GPF
Expansions
Indian Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
New Construction
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
National Building Codes
Sewage Treatment Plant
Rain Water harvesting
Lighting Power Density
Vapour Absorption Machine
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioner
Engineers
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
Volatile Organic Compounds
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Indoor Air Quality
Innovation & Design
Regional Priority
Environmental Information System
No Objection Certificate
Clearance certificate
Full Time Equivalent
Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Total Suspended Solids
Solar Reflectance Index
Gallons Per minute
Gallons Per Flush
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
PSI
ETO
HVAC
IESNA
CFC
CFL
ECBC
COP
VFD
PV
HCFC
TR
VAV
AAC
FSC
CFM
AHU
SMACNA
VCT
CRI
MDF
IGBC AP
Per Square Inch

Evapotranspiration Rate
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Illumination Engineering Society of North America
Chloro Fluoro Carbons
Compact fluorescent Lamp
Energy Conservation Building Code
Coefficient Of performance
Variable Frequency Drive
Photo Voltaics
Hydro Chloro Fluoro Carbon
Ton of Refrigeration
Variable Air Volume
Autoclaved Aerated Blocks
Forest Stewardship Council
Cubic Feet per Minute
Air Handling Unit
Steel Metal & Air conditioning Contractors National Association
Vinyl Composition Tile
Carpet and Rug Institute
Medium Density Fiberboard
Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional
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Steps to achieve Green Building rating:

Registration of the Project under LEED-India NC [with fee]
Detailed review of each pre-requisite & credit to achieve optimum rating
Freeze equipment and materials specifications
Establish base lines using Energy Simulation
Preparation of LEED-India NC templates and documents
Submission of documents for 1st LEED review to IGBC[with fee]
Review comments by IGBC on each pre-requisites and credits
Prepare additional documents based on feedback from IGBC
Submit final documents
Final Review by IGBC
Awarding of the Rating
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GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM (Version 2.0)

FEASIBILTY STUDY REPORT

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General features of Green Building

Project Checklist (LEED India CS)

Energy & Atmosphere

Materials & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation & Design Process

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Evaluation of the Study:

The prerequisites for LEED-India CS rating is as follows:

The summary of evaluation, for both the ratings is given as under:

Total points available

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General features of Green Building:

Erosion and sedimentation control measures to reduce negative impacts on

Better storm water management on site

Basic amenities within site

Bicycle storage and changing rooms for buildings users

Electric charging sockets for electrical operated vehicles

Providing vegetated open space more than building footprint

Roofing with high Solar Reflectance Index

Water efficient fixtures with low flow

Native species with efficient irrigation system.

CFC free refrigerant systems

Monitoring energy consumption of base building system and tenant

Storage and collection programme for waste generated in the building.

High performance glass with a low SC value would be considered

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(L: Likely points; D: Doubtful points; NA: Not Attemptable points)

Development Density & Community Connectivity

1.1 Reduce by 50%

1.2 No portable water use or Irrigation

4.1 Public Transportation Access

4.2 Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms

4.3 Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles

4.3 Parking Capacity

5.1 Protect or Restore Habitat

5.2 Maximize Open Space

6.1 Stormwater Design :Quantity Control

6.2 Stormwater Design :Quality Control

Heat Island Effect

(L: Likely points; D: Doubtful points; NA: Not Attemptable points)

Innovative Wastewater Treatment & Reuse

2.2 Use of recycled water for air conditioning

Water Efficient Landscaping

3.1 30% Reduction

3.2 35% Reduction

3.3 40% Reduction

2.1 Innovative Wastewater Technologies (100%)

Light pollution reduction

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