Chapter1 : Green Buildings Processess

1. What does LEED stand for?

Leadership in Energy & Environment Design

2. Which was the first LEED Platinum rated building in India?

CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre

3. Which website can you get information about green buildings and the Indian Green Building
Council?
http://www.igbc.in

4. Which credit and how many points are awarded to a project with IGBC AP as a principal
design team member
Innovation , one point

5. Who can become members of IGBC?

Any organisation (Arch, consult, Builder, institution etc)

6. Which member of the team needs to be a IGBC member for the project to claim the discount?
Owner
7. Name the 4 Green rating systems available in India through IGBC, and which year these were
launched?
LEED India New construction -2007
LEED India core & shell in 2007
IGBC green Homes-2009
IGBC Green Factories -2009

8. What is the most recommended time for a project register for rating through IGBC?
Initial Design Stage

9. At which stage should a project select the rating system the project will be following?
Feasibility study

10. Where can the fees be found for registration / certification for an IGBC rating system?
http://www.igbc.in and Particular rating page

11. Which area should not be considered in calculation of fees?

Parking area

12. What is the next stage after the registration form is submitted on IGBC website?
CIR - Credit Interpretation Ruling

13. What does the project team receive after a project is registered with IGBC?
Reference guide & Leed India templates
14. What is a CIR?
Credit Interpretation Ruling

15. What steps should you take before filing a CIR?

Check the intent, requirement, calculation details in reference Guide
Check the previously logged CIR’s in the CIR page of IGBC website
Submit a CIR

16. With registration, how many CIR’s does project receive for free and how much do
subsequent CIRS cost?
2 free & beyond this 5000 per CIR

17. Where can you find other project CIR’s?

http://www.igbc.in

18. What is Pre Certification?

To market the project, apply for the leed rating proposed with submittals.

19. Which rating systems can you apply for Pre certification?
Leed India Core & shell & IGBC Green homes

20. Can a project be denied credits in pre certification submittal?

Yes.

21. If a project achieves “Gold” rating in pre certification, can it apply for Platinum in final
certification?
Yes

22. How often should project team update IGBC on status of project after pre certification?
Every 6 months

23. If a project is achieving 45 credits and missing one pre requisite, can it still apply for
certification?
No

24. What items should be submitted with the application for certification?
All building drawings,
Filled in Leed india Templates
Calculations
Fees

25. How long does IGCB take to perform preliminary review?

30 working days

26. What is a clarification

Reply of the Project team for the IGBC preliminary report of Pending & Denied credits.
27. What are the contents of Preliminary Review report?
CAA (Credit Accepted, Anticipated, Pending & Denied

28. Where are the fees available for certification and what are the fees based on?
http://www.igbc.in & fees based on Sq.ft.

29. Is there a discount for IGBC members?

Yes

30. How much time is given for project team to respond to Preliminary review?
30 working days

31. How many credits / prerequisites does the IGBC verify on site?
Up to six credits and/or prerequisites

32. Name the 2 stages at which on site inspection takes place?

During construction
before awarding the certificate

33. On receiving the final review, what are the options for a project team?
Accept or appeal

34. How long does a project team have to appeal

15 working days

35. How much does an appeal cost?

Rs. 20,000/credit

36. Who reviews an Appeal? What documents should be submitted?

Other than the first reviewed party all relevant documents related to that credit alone with All
drawings & narration (original submittal for the credit)

37. What does a “certified” project receive from IGBC?

Certificate, Award letter & metal plague

38. What is the difference between CIR and Clarification?

CIR- requires details from IGBC Raised by project team answered by IGBC
Clarification-Project team reply for the IGBC preliminary review

39. On which website can you find the information on certified projects and accredited
individuals of IGBC in India?
http://www.igbc.in

40. How many copies (soft & hard) of documents need to be sent to IGBC?
2 sets Soft copy