Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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
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?
8. What is the most recommended time for a project register for rating through IGBC?
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?
Parking area
12. What is the next stage after the registration form is submitted on IGBC website?
CIR
13. What does the project team receive after a project is registered with IGBC?
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
http://www.igbc.in
To market the project, apply for the leed rating proposed with submittals.
19. Which rating systems can you apply for Pre certification?
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?
Calculations
Fees
30 working days
26. What is a clarification
Reply of the Project team for the IGBC preliminary report of Pending & Denied credits.
28. Where are the fees available for certification and what are the fees based on?
Yes
30. How much time is given for project team to respond to Preliminary review?
30 working days
Protect the top soil, air pollution reduce, improve water quality
No
11. Which Indian standard is followed for Erosion & Sedimentation Control?
Prime Farm land, Within 100 feet of wet land (ENVIS) Habitat of endangered species (WII) &
Public parkland
15. What is the minimum distance between site and wet land?
100 feet
No
17. What is the minimum density onsite and in calculated radius to achieve SSC2?
18. Name any 10 basic services & what is the radius within which 10 basic services and
Hotel, fire station, beauty parlour, school, hospital, bank, bus stop, place of worship, grocery,
Day care, cleaners, laundry, library, park, pharmacy, post office, senior care facility, Theatre,
Brown field
20. What are the 2 options for Alt Trns C4, public transportation access?
½ mile Rail line or ¼ mile Bus Stop with min. 2 bus lines
21. How many bus stops and bus lines are required to achieve the credit?
3% of parking capacity
28. How much area of site should have vegetation to achieve SSC5.1?
50%
29. A site should exceed local open space requirement by XX% to achieve SSC5.2?
25%
31. In any development should post development run off be higher or less than pre
Harvesting pit
35. Name any 4 strategies to prevent Heat Island Effect on non roof areas?
36. What does SRI stand for? Is higher or lower SRI better to prevent heat island?
37. How do Green Roofs greatly help to reduce Heat Island Effect?
40. Which standard is followed for calculating LPD for exterior lighting?
Ashrae 90.1
Drinkable water
Gallons per flush, Gallons per minute, litre per minute, litre per flush
5. What is RBTS and which water can be treated using this system?
6. What are BOD and COD and who decides the allowable limits?
7. What are appropriate ways to recharge roof and ground storm water?
Roof water to open wells, surface water to Rain water harvesting pits
8. What is Xeri-scaping?
They don’t need special care much of water, integrate building with local ecology
11. How long is it acceptable to use temporary irrigation system when the project is attempting to
1 year
Water cooled
13. What is the minimum % of potable water quantity is to be reduced to achieve the credit on water
50%
14. Which are the 2 options to achieve the “innovative waste water technologies” credit?
Reduce potable water for sewage by 50% by using non potable water (or) treat 50% waste water to
tertiary standards
15. Name any 3 ways to reduce amount of waste water generated in a building?
Use STP treated water , low flow fixtures, Reduce potable water use for building sewage by 50% by
use of non potable water Treat 50% waste water onsite to tertiary standards. Treated water must be
Maximise water efficiency, reduce the waste water generation (Ground water protection /less usage of
water)
17. Which fixtures are considered for calculating water use reduction in a building?
Brick wall with insulation, brick wall with air cavity, Hollow blocks, fly ash bricks, AAC blocks
10. What are AAC blocks and which component is “recycled content”?
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks (with fly ash, cement, lime, Al powder, water), fly ash
Water cooled chiller, High COP, VFD, economiser, heat recovery wheels, BMS
Cross checking all are as per documents & design. To ensure equipments are designed, installed &
calibrated as intend
During construction:
• Verify installation
• Functional performance
• Commissioning report
Basically a plan, checking the equipments designed & commissioned properly. Development and
19. Which standards must be met to achieve “minimum energy performance” prerequisite?
ECBC/ASHRAE 90.1
20. What does CFC, HCFC, HFC, ODP and GWP stand for?
ChloroFluoro Carbon, Hydro ChloroFluoro Carbon, Hydro Fluoro Carbon, Ozone Depletion Potential,
21. What is the intent of eliminating the use of CFC in HVAC & R systems?
22. How many points are available for energy efficiency in LEED NC Rating?
10
23. Which are the 2 methods to prove compliance with ASHRAE / ECBC?
26. What are the requirements for energy produced to be claimed under EAC2, renewable energy?
Third party
29. What stage is commissioning agent hired and how long is his role in project?
Montreal protocol
IPMVP (International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol) document to be verified & to
50%
Air gap between windows to reduce the heat conduction act as insulation is thermal break
Variable Frequency Drive : Give the A/c as per the requirement/ person so energy reduced
Heat Recovery wheel: for pre cooling the fresh air using waste exhaust air which is at comparatively
1. What are the 5 materials (at a minimum) that a building occupant should have the appropriate bin
Post occupancy
3. In addition to bins, what else needs to be incorporated in the design of the building?
4. Name any 3 building elements that categorize as Shell, Non Shell and Structure?
Extent the life of the existing building & reduce construction waste
Non shell
Avoid the construction lead to landfill, reduce the waste, recycle it properly
No.
10. How is construction waste measured and what is is the % to be achieved for 1 & 2 points?
For 50% – 1 point & 75% – 2 and above 95% exemplary 1 point
12. How the value of resource reuse calculated and what is is it compared to for achieving points?
The price of the actual (new item) – 5% of building material cost – 1 & 10% -2
13. What are the types of recycled content? Give some examples
Steel – 20-25%
Glass – 10-15%
From site
19. How many years is the harvesting cycle considered as “rapidly renewable”?
Bamboo, MDF (Medium Density Fibre board), [Eucalyptous, cotton, straw, wool]
The wood is not better than normal wood. The forest is well managed.
23. What certificate is required for credit compliance for FSC wood?
Chain of custody.
No.
25. Can a material be taken in rapidly renewable and certified wood credits?
Yes
ASHRAE 62.1
Ventilation standrards
3. What is CFM?
Provide dedicated smoking area with proper ventilation (to be maintained under –ive pressure)
7. What is the benefit of monitoring CO2 in a space?
8. What is best location for CO2 sensors in terms of spaces and height?
9. What % better than ASHRAE should be achieved to get credits and for what % of spaces?
Protection of equipments
Before occupation, by natural fresh air for 2 weeks Ac operation & replace the MERV 8
Carpet adhesive, tile adhesive, AC Insulation adhesive, Architectural sealants, Fire sealants
19. Which resin is not allowed in Wood &Agrifiber products? Mention any other resin?
20. What is the intent of the “indoor chemical & pollutant source control” credit?
MERV-13
Ashrae 55
6-18 months
30. What is the minimum % of occupants should satisfied with thermal conditions, below which
80%
34. What is the height between which views are possible through glazing?
2’6” to 7’6”
95%
Innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by LEED also it
Doing something new which were not related to any of the credit system
100% AC make up water from Treated water, reducing or salvage more than 95% construction waste,
more than 50%(95%) roof garden , more than 10% (15%) recycle content. More than 20% regional
material, 95% to 100 % FSC wood , 95% lighting energy reduction by day light views
6. At a minimum, who should be a LEED AP to achieve the point in LEED rating system?
Moe than 500kW connected load or 600kva contract demand or 1000 sq.mtr Ac space
60%
10. Which topics are covered in ASHRAE 90.1, which are the applicable credits?
11. Which topics are covered in ASHRAE 62.1, which are the applicable credits?
Sheet Metal & Air conditioning Contractors National Association & Construction IAQ credit
General:
Materials which have a certain amount of waste product or recycled product included in the
manufacturing process.
Mixed use buildings with reduced travel (hence fuel & pollution) from travel
Use of bacteria to treated organic waste and it can be reused as compost. Aerobic, no chemicals
Variable Frequency Drives regulate air conditioning per requirement / occupancy and hence reduce
energy consumption
Reflect away heat rather than conducting, reduced heat island effect
Prevents waste being sent to landfill. Also reduces waste and encourages onsite reuse
Roof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conductive heat gain by increasing
Silt fence helps to prevents erosion & sedimentation by trapping silt from running water
Whole building method, where one space can have higher LPD and one less, as long as total LPD is
below ASHRAE
Sick Building Syndrome – poor indoor environment quality and inadequate fresh air
23. U Value or SHGC is important for a building in tropical climate should be?
Better air quality, less VOC and toxins which result in respiratory issues
High
Using structural controls to prevent sedimentation: silt fence, earth dikes, sediment basin, sediment
traps
landscape
Encourage recycling and use of recycled materials in manufacture process, reduce demand on virgin
materials
20 – 25 % for steel
Maximize indoor outdoor connection and reduce operation of artificial lights by using natural daylight
Supplying water for landscape only when required (soil becoming dry)
38. What happens to the water flow in faucet when pressure is decreased?
Supplying fresh air only when rooms are occupied, co2 sensors
40. If the building is predominantly factory with other offices spaces attached to it what rating can we
opt?
41. What does the project team do when there is a challenge in the interpretation of a credit or
prerequisite?
Submit CIR
42. What does the project team do when they have failed in getting a particular credit and they are
confident in getting?
Appeal
43. Could certification be achieved if the project gets maximum credits, except for one perquisite?
45. How much time does IGBC takes for 1st Review?
30 days
46. What is the interval in which the pre-certified project should be updated with IGBC
6 months
Roof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conductive heat gain by increasing
48. Quantity of water required per head in a office building (as per NBC)
49. Quantity of water required per head for domestic and non domestic usage (as per NBC)?
50. Can a project apply for platinum rating if its gold rating in pre-certified
Yes
Ensures proper installation and functioning per design, identifies any installation mistakes
ASHRAE 62.1
59. What happens if we increase the ventilation in a building more than the ECBC standards?
Reduce development of green fields and use sites within developed area rather than away from city
65. What happens if the local control regulations are stringent than the ECBC or ASHRAE standards..
66. ECBC has divided Indian into how many climate zones?
69. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is applicable to buildings or building complexes
500 kW or greater
70. If a credit point has been denied for a project and the project team feels they have complied with
71. Perform soil and climate analysis to determine the species of plants which will adapt best
4. Domestic & non-domestic water need as per NBS for urban population
a. 100-150 ltr/head/day
b. 70-100 ltr/head/day
c. 30-50 ltr/head/day
d. 150-200 ltr/head/day
6. Given that thickness is a constant, which insulation restricts the maximum conduction of heat
a. Thermocol
b. Extruded polysterene
c. Glass wool
d. Brick wall
10. Species factor for vegetation that need no water for irrigation is
a. 0.9
b. 0
c. 0.5
d. 0.1
11. Recommended ventilation rates for non-a/c spaces in factories as per NBC
a. 15-30 air changes /hr
b. 3-5 air changes /hr
c. 8-10 air changes /hr
d. 2-4 air changes /hr
13. Design building walls with shallow floor plates will help in:
a. Maximum day-lit areas
b. Enhanced views
c. Thermal comfort
d. Low building footprint
15. Ensure species that drop berries, flowers/leaves are not in entrance so that organic matter do
not migrate into the building. This is to take care of:
a. Protect berries, flowers/leaves
b. Ensure local bio diversity
c. Provide IAQ during construction
d. Ensure good IAQ
17. Toilet and kitchen & sink waste water with organic waste are:
a. Black water
b. Gray water
c. Potable water
d. Normal water
The exam would consist of 110 questions in multiple-choice format, with each question carrying
one mark. To be successful, the candidates will have to score a minimum of 85 marks.
1. LEED India NC detailed reference guide (this is the most important one)
Tip: Secure/buy that LEED India NC detailed reference guide and download the rest as abridged
versions. Most questions will be from LEED India NC detailed reference guide. The others are
just for your knowledge and can be freely downloaded from their respective sites
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 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, instituitonetc)
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
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 Leedindia 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 Accept 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
Chapter 2: Sustainable Sites:
1. What are the 5 major chapters in LEED rating system?
Sustainable Site/water efficiency / Energy & Atmosphere / Indoor Environment Quality / Material
&Resources
2. What are the 4 levels of LEED certification a project can achieve?
Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified
3. Is erosion and sedimentation control mandatory for a NC project?
Yes
4. Which type of projects can NC rating system be applied to?
New projects / more 50% owner occupied
5. What is a major renovation?
More than 50% renovation (Envelope, HVAC & Electrical system)
6. What does erosion and sedimentation control helps to protect?
Protect the top soil, air pollution reduce, improve water quality
7. Is addressing construction stage for erosion & sedimentation sufficient?
No
8. What are the different types of seeding?
Temporary & Permanent
9. What impact does mulching have?
Retains moisture & protect top soil
10. Name 4 structural controls to E&S?
Earth dike, Silt fencing, Sediment trap, Sediment basin
11. Which Indian standard is followed for Erosion & Sedimentation Control?
NBC part 10, chapter 1, section -4
12. What types of sites are inappropriate for green buildings?
Prime Farm land, Within 100 feet of wet land (ENVIS) Habitat of endangered species (WII) & Public
parkland
13. What is a farmland?
Produce crops with less damage to resources, least cost,
Best place for produce food, crop,
Acceptable acidity/alkalinity, salt, sodium
Adequate & dependable water
No rock or less rock
14. Who lists endangered species in India?
Wild life institute of India
15. What is the minimum distance between site and wet land?
100 feet
16. Is development on parkland appropriate?
No
17. What is the minimum density onsite and in calculated radius to achieve SSC2?
1.38 FAR ½ mile radius 60,000 sq.ft / acre
18. Name any 10 basic services & what is the radius within which 10 basic services and residential is
required for SSc2?
Hotel, fire station, beauty parlour, school, hospital, bank, bus stop, place of worship, grocery, Day
care, cleaners, laundry, library, park, pharmacy, post office, senior care facility, Theatre, community
centre, fitness centre & Museum . R=.3root (acre x 43560)
19. What is a site with environmental or chemical contamination called?
Brown field
20. What are the 2 options for Alt Trns C4, public transportation access?
½ mile Rail line or ¼ mile Bus Stop with min. 2 bus lines
21. How many bus stops and bus lines are required to achieve the credit?
1 stop with min. 2 buses
22. What is the intent of encouraging alternative fuel vehicles?
To reduce pollution from automobiles /save fuel
23. What are requirements if Alternative fuel vehicles are provided?
3 % of occupancy & preferred parking
24. What are the requirements if recharge stations are provided?
3% of parking capacity
25. Is it better to meet or exceed the local parking requirements?
Meet (Not to exceed)
26. Define “preferred parking”
Parking nearer to entrance, core, next to handicapped parking
27. How can we minimize site disturbance in a Green Field site?
By use less area for construction work, less disturbance to vegetation
28. How much area of site should have vegetation to achieve SSC5.1?
50%
29. A site should exceed local open space requirement by XX% to achieve SSC5.2?
25%
30. Run off coefficients are higher for which materials?
Asphalt, Concrete, brick
31. In any development should post development run off be higher or less than pre development run
off?
Should be less than
32. What is TSS?
Total suspended solid
33. How can TSS be reduced before recharge?
Harvesting pit
34. What does Heat Island effect mean?
Thermal gradient difference b/w developed &non developed area
35. Name any 4 strategies to prevent Heat Island Effect on non roof areas?
Gardening.White coating, parking in basement, parking under shades.
36. What does SRI stand for? Is higher or lower SRI better to prevent heat island?
Solar Reflectance Index , Higher
37. How do Green Roofs greatly help to reduce Heat Island Effect?
Green roof reduce the heat transfer/ gain
38. How do High SRI roofs help in Green Buildings?
reduce the heat transfer to building
39. What is the intent of “Light Pollution Reduction” credit?
Remove up lights and reduce ompact on nocturnal environments
40. Which standard is followed for calculating LPD for exterior lighting?
Ashrae 90.1
8. What is best location for CO2 sensors in terms of spaces and height?
From floor between 3 ft 6 ft
9. What % better than ASHRAE should be achieved to get credits and for what % of spaces?
30% for 90% spaces
10. What is the benefit of a Construction IAQ Plan?
Well being of construction workers / occupants
Protection of equipments
11. Which standard is used for Construction IAQ?
SMACNA- Sheet Metal & Air conditioning Contractors National Association
12. What is MERV and where is it used?
Minimum Efficiency reporting Value – this is filter media used in AHU
13. What is Building Flush Out and when is it done?
Before occupation, by natural fresh air for 2 weeks Ac operation & replace the MERV 8
14. What is the benefit of using low VOC materials?
Prevent exposure of chemical toxicants, irritation
15. What does VOC stand for?
Volatile Organic Compound
16. Name the 4 categories of low VOC materials required by LEED?
Adhesives, Sealants & primer, Paints & coating, Carpet
17. Name 4 adhesives & sealants in a building?
Carpet adhesive, tile adhesive, AC Insulation adhesive, Architectural sealants, Fire sealants
18. Which standard is followed for carpets and carpet adhesives?
Carpet & Rug Institute, Green label plus
19. Which resin is not allowed in Wood &Agrifiber products? Mention any other resin?
Urea formaldehyde – not allowed. Use phenol formaldehyde
20. What is the intent of the “indoor chemical & pollutant source control” credit?
Avoid exposure of building occupants to hazardous, chemical pollutants & dusts
21. What types of rooms require independent ventilation?
Chemical, copier, ETS,
22. To achieve the credit, what is the MERV value credit?
MERV-13
Misc Questions
1. What are materials with recycled content?
Materials which have a certain amount of waste product or recycled product included in the
manufacturing process.
2. Work from home encourages what culture?
Mixed use buildings with reduced travel (hence fuel & pollution) from travel
3. Why do walls in a building need to be insulated?
Reduce heat transfer / gain through conduction
4. Which of the following are appropriate sites?
Should not be farmland, endangered species, 100fet of wetland & parkland