The document outlines the IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System. It is divided into several modules that address topics like sustainable architecture and design, site selection and planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Points are awarded based on mandatory requirements and optional credits within each module. The certification levels - certified, silver, gold, and platinum - are determined by the total number of points achieved, with platinum being the highest level of recognition.
The document outlines the IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System. It is divided into several modules that address topics like sustainable architecture and design, site selection and planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Points are awarded based on mandatory requirements and optional credits within each module. The certification levels - certified, silver, gold, and platinum - are determined by the total number of points achieved, with platinum being the highest level of recognition.
The document outlines the IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System. It is divided into several modules that address topics like sustainable architecture and design, site selection and planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Points are awarded based on mandatory requirements and optional credits within each module. The certification levels - certified, silver, gold, and platinum - are determined by the total number of points achieved, with platinum being the highest level of recognition.
The document outlines the IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System. It is divided into several modules that address topics like sustainable architecture and design, site selection and planning, water conservation, energy efficiency, building materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Points are awarded based on mandatory requirements and optional credits within each module. The certification levels - certified, silver, gold, and platinum - are determined by the total number of points achieved, with platinum being the highest level of recognition.
IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System Points Available
Checklist Owner- Tenant-
occupied occupied Buildings Buildings Modules 100 100 Sustainable Architecture and Design 5 5 SA Credit 1 Integrated Design Approach 1 1 SA Credit 2 Site Preservation 2 2 SA Credit 3 Passive Architecture 2 2 Site Selection and Planning 14 14 SSP Mandatory Local Building Regulations Required Required Requirement 1 SSP Mandatory Soil Erosion Control Required Required Requirement 2 SSP Credit 1 Basic Amenities 1 1 SSP Credit 2 Proximity to Public Transport 1 1 SSP Credit 3 Low-emitting Vehicles 1 1 SSP Credit 4 Natural Topography or Vegetation 2 2 SSP Credit 5 Preservation or Transplantation of Trees 1 1 SSP Credit 6 Heat Island Reduction, Non-roof 2 2 SSP Credit 7 Heat Island Reduction, Roof 2 2 SSP Credit 8 Outdoor Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 SSP Credit 9 Universal Design 1 1 SSP Credit 10 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce 1 1 SSP Credit 11 Green Building Guidelines 1 1 Water Conservation 18 19 WC Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof Required Required Requirement 1 WC Mandatory Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Required Required Requirement 2 WC Credit 1 Landscape Design 2 2 WC Credit 2 Management of Irrigation Systems 1 1 WC Credit 3 Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof 4 4 WC Credit 4 Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures 5 5 WC Credit 5 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 5 5 WC Credit 6 Water Metering 1 2
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Points Available Modules Owner- Tenant- occupied occupied Buildings Buildings Energy Efficiency 28 30 EE Mandatory Ozone Depleting Substances Required Required Requirement 1 EE Mandatory Minimum Energy Efficiency Required Required Requirement 2 EE Mandatory Commissioning Plan for Building Required Required Requirement 3 Equipment & Systems EE Credit 1 Eco-friendly Refrigerants 1 1 EE Credit 2 Enhanced Energy Efficiency 15 15 EE Credit 3 On-site Renewable Energy 6 8 EE Credit 4 Off-site Renewable Energy 2 2 EE Credit 5 Commissioning, Post-installation of Equipment & Systems 2 2 EE Credit 6 Energy Metering and Management 2 2 Building Materials and Resources 16 16 BMR Mandatory Segregation of Waste, Post-occupancy Required Required Requirement 1 BMR Credit 1 Sustainable Building Materials 8 8 BMR Credit 2 Organic Waste Management, Post-occupancy 2 2 BMR Credit 3 Handling of Waste Materials, During Construction 1 1 BMR Credit 4 Use of Certified Green Building Materials, Products & Equipment 5 5 Indoor Environmental Quality 12 9 IEQ Mandatory Minimum Fresh Air Ventilation Required Required Requirement 1 IEQ Mandatory Tobacco Smoke Control Required Required Requirement 2 IEQ Credit 1 CO2 Monitoring 1 1 IEQ Credit 2 Daylighting 2 2 IEQ Credit 3 Outdoor Views 1 1
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Points Available Modules Owner- Tenant- occupied occupied Buildings Buildings IEQ Credit 4 Minimise Indoor and Outdoor Pollutants 1 1 IEQ Credit 5 Low-emitting Materials 3 3 IEQ Credit 6 Occupant Well-being Facilities 1 - IEQ Credit 7 Indoor Air Quality Testing, After Construction 2 - and Before Occupancy IEQ Credit 8 Indoor Air Quality Management, 1 1 During Construction Innovation and Development 7 7 ID Credit 1 Innovation in Design Process 4 4 ID Credit 2 Optimisation in Structural Design 1 1 ID Credit 3 Waste Water Reuse, During Construction 1 1 ID Credit 4 IGBC Accredited Professional 1 1
The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under: