IGBC’s Advanced Training Programme on Green Buildings

 CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre organizing IGBC’s Advanced Training Programme on Green Buildings from the inception of Green Building rating systems.   The training program has been conducted across India and trained professionals and students on green building concepts. The main objective of this training programme is to pass on knowledge on Green Building concepts, IGBC’s rating system …

Green Building Congress 2014

  To advance green building movement in the country, IGBC is organising India’s flagship event on green buildings, Green Building Congress 2014 on 4 – 6 September 2014 at Hyderbad, India. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed in the year 2001 to address many of these aspects. The vision of the council is …

IGBC Sample Questions & Answers – 2

4: Energy & Atmosphere 1. What are the major consumers of energy in a building? AC, light, power equipments, Vent. fans 2. What are components that add to heat gain in a building? Glass, wall, lights power equipment, occupants 3. Which consultant is responsible for energy efficiency? All (Arch., MEP, owner etc.) 4. Which is …

IGBC AP Exam Sample Question & Answers -1

Chapter1: Green Buildings 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 …

ECBC Star Rating for Non Residential Buildings in Andhrapradesh

The Andhra Pradesh State Government will soon notify an mandatory Energy Conservation Building code (ECBC) star rating for Multistory Non Residential (Commercial) Buildings. The code would be applicable to all non-residential buildings with more than 1,000 sq. mt of plotted area or 2,000 sq mt of built up area, whichever is higher. Initially, single star …

LEED 2011 for India: Changes In New Version & Check List

The Indian Green Building Council launched updated version of LEED India, LEED 2011 for India. Major changes in new rating system: The credit categories of Sustainable Sites, Water Effi ciency and Energy & Atmosphere have changes significantly while Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality remained very similar Sustainable Sites The sustainable site section has …