Existing Buildings Can Now Go Green !

[Padmanabh Subramanian]

IGBC has recently launched the pilot version of IGBC Green Existing Buildings - O & M rating.

This is the first rating system of its kind in India to address sustainability in existing buildings, viz. corporate offices, admin blocks, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, airports, etc.

The overarching objective of this rating tool is to facilitate building owners & facility managers in implementation of green strategies, measure their impacts and sustain the performance in the long run. The thrust is on implementation and results achieved.

 

Some of the unique features of IGBC Green Existing Buildings O&M rating system are as follows:-

• Minimal documentation with more of evidence like photos and calculations
• Applicable for both air-conditioned and non-air conditioned buildings
• Reference with the local and national standards & codes like: NBC, ECBC, BEE, Uniform Plumbing Code - For India, MoEF Guidelines and several others
• Applicable for building types in all 5 climatic zones
• Exclusive module on 'Health and Comfort' to address health and well-being of the occupants

 

Benefits Envisaged

The building will continue to be excellent in operations, achieve savings in energy & water to an extent of 20-40%, offer better indoor air quality, manage waste in an efficient manner and put a system in place to efficiently manage the building.

You would be pleased to know that IGBC has now started accepting pilot project registrations under IGBC Green EB – O&M rating system.

By participating in the pilot programme, you can show leadership in future improvements and evolution of the rating programme.

For additional details please follow the link  

http://www.igbc.in/site/igbc/testigbc.jsp?desc=398602&event=398600