After passing a hard COVID affected year 2020, all we are now hoping for a better year ahead, rather say that we are expecting for a much greener environment ahead. For making our Environment greener around us, ‘Nearly Zero Energy Building’, ’Renewable Energy generation’ or ‘Climate Change’ criteria are not Read more…
Whole world is suffering from a pandemic right now and it has affected our workplaces more than ever. There is a wide agreement that health of an individual is the most important thing at workplace or at home. We need to make our buildings healthier in order to make ourselves Read more…
Intent Control soil erosion and sedimentation, thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings. Compliance Options:Implement the following measures, as applicable:1. Soil erosion control measures taken before construction and during construction must conform to the best management practices highlighted in the National Building Code (NBC) of India 2005, Part Read more…
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic will drive short- and long-term disruption – in our lives and in our organizations – even after the initial outbreak has been contained. Throughout re-entry into this “new normal,” the safety, security and wellness of your people, buildings and spaces will continue to Read more…
Life has been challenging in these times for the past few months due to COVID-19. While some organizations experienced a major setback in their work, some opted for remote working as much as possible. Now there has come a time when organizations are opening up and working towards the re-entry Read more…
Intent Encourage retaining the site features to minimise site damage and associated negative environmentalimpacts. Compliance Options:Demonstrate that the project complies with at least one of the site preservation measures.(1 point for each measure; maximum 2 points): Existing Topography / Landscape:Retain at least 10% of the existing topography / landscape, without Read more…
Intent Adopt passive architectural design features to minimize negative environmental impacts. Compliance Options:Option 1: Simulation ApproachDemonstrate that the passive architecture measures implemented in the project has resulted inat least 2% energy savings of total annual energy consumption (through whole building simulationapproach).Option 2: Prescriptive ApproachDemonstrate that the project has implemented at Read more…
Intent Ensure that the building complies with necessary statutory and regulatory codes. Compliance Options:The project shall comply with following statutory approvals from the Government of India or State Government authorities, as applicable: Approved site plan (and/ or) building plans for construction, as applicable Status of completion or Completion certificate signed Read more…
Good indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings provides a comfortable and healthy environment for the occupants to work, learn, study, etc. Therefore, it is important to ascertain the IAQ status in the buildings.There are basically two types of audit methods i.e1. Qualitative Exposure Assessment2. Quantitative Exposure Assessment Qualitative Audit Source Read more…
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term which refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. The quality of air inside the building including gaseous composition, humidity ,temperature and air contaminants. <h5>Parameters affecting Air Quality</h5> Read more…