GRIHA INDIA RATING

DONE BY:-

Vaishnavi Lotlikar
Rukaiya Lakdawala
 METRO RAILLINE 3COMING UP
SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING MAP SHOWING PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES PRESENT IN
THE VICINITY
CHOSEN BROWNFIELD SITE
Criteria 1.Site selection FOR PROPOSAL- MIXED USE BUSINESS
BUS STOP CENTRE
Points awarded- 1/1 COMMERCIAL OFFICES
AUTO STAND
AMENITIES AND FUNCTIONS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
SERVICE APARTMENTS

6
1. AIRPORT Criteria 2. Preserve and protect
3 2. HOTELS-
4 5 SOFITEL,TRIDENT
landscape during construction
5
2 6 7 3. MUMBAI UNIVERSITY Points awarded- 4/5
4
8 4. EXHIBITION -Construction confined within setback and
5 GROUNDS- JIO
5 edge of the site with existing tree cover.
GARDEN, BKC Erosion prevention
4
GROUNDS.
5. COOPERATE OFFICES BKC proximity to both Kurla in the East and the
-While construction silt dikes provided.
6. RESIDENCIES western express highway in west. -Vegetative cover, sloping mounds with
7. SCHOOLS Station half kilometre away. retention pits after construction.
8. PAY AND PARK
Criteria 3. Soil conservation Points awarded- 2/2

PROPOSED BUILT DEMARCATION

NET IMPERVIOUSNESS
OF THE SITE- 4043SQM

TOP SOIL LAYERING

TOP SOIL STORAGE

AND PRESERVATION
PLAN
PROPOSED LANDSCAPED AREAS TOP SOIL GATHERING
Site area - 48000 sqm TREES
RATIO OF NEWLY PLANTED TREES PAVED AREAS
EXISTING TREES
EXCEEDS 25% MINIMUM REQ
PRESERVED
SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING Criteria 6. Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency or use
Criteria 4. Design to include existing site features renewable energy system for meeting outdoor lightings
-Massing and orientation to
Points awarded- 3/4 optimise wind flow. Points awarded- 3/3
- Outdoor light with solar lighting system provided.
- LED light lamps used outdoors with luminous efficiency 95%
- Automatic switching/ dimming controls to be provided for all outdoor
lightings.
- Outdoor street lights working on smart grid system.

Zoning as per cardinal directions

Restricted
Vehicular
entries to the
periphery of
the site.
Negative pressure pockets created in the plaza Solar powered
depression allows wind to flow through it. Earth berm street light

South west HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

winds
Criteria 8. Provide minimum level of facilities for construction
workers Points awarded- 2/2
Facilities for their stay, safety (first aid, safety equipment's, emergency Alarm
system), sanitation on site for the period of construction provided. Adequate
Pedestrian illumination in the work areas, and dust suppression measures.
movement

Criteria 9. Reduce air pollution during construction

- Preserving the natural ecosystems by retaining the existing trees.
- The earth berms in the central plaza add to the ecological value of the
site, retain water and enhance vegetation growth.
- The peripheral vehicular roads with designated drop-offs, prevent
longer driveways breaking into the site, thus appropriately using the four
sided road plot. Also improving walkability.
Points awarded- 2/2
Air pollution control measures such as site barricading, coverage of dusty
material, wheel washing, and water sprinkling were implemented during
construction.
SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING
Criteria 5. Reduce hard paving on-site /provide
shaded hard-paved surfaces Points awarded- 2/2
For Non-Roof measures:- AREA PROVIDED
Open grid paving used on plaza roof 2,500 SQ.M, Not included, as
with plastic grid filled with topsoil considered earlier
and grass, which helps meet the
50% pervious criteria.

Paving material of Concrete tiles with ~ 10,200 SQ.M

pattern Solar reflectance of 0.35.
With chosen colour , the effective
SR value is 0.46
- Open grid permeable pavers used.
Use of plants and trees that shade Not included, as considered earlier
- About 50% of hard paving is shaded by trees
paving within 5 years of its planting.
- NET IMPERVIOUSNESS OF THE SITE - 4043sqm i.e. the driveways
Area covered by vegetation 2900+5030+1160 = 9090

Shading provided by the structures Not included, as considered earlier Criteria 7. Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on-site circulation
too which are covered with energy
generating photovoltaics.
efficiency Points awarded- 3/3 Pavers surface

MINIMAL HARD PAVED AREAS

COMMON UTILITY Storage bed Underdrain

CORRIDORS section

CONCRETE PERMEABLE
PAVERS

Cycle Park
NET IMPERVIOUSNESS OF
THE SITE - 4043sqm TREE FOLIAGE SHADING
OPENSPACES GREEN GRID PAVERS
GROUND LVL PLAN
CONSERVATION &EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES
Criteria 10. Reduce landscape water requirement - Use water efficient plumbing
fixtures (as applicable) whose
Points awarded- 2/3
flow rates are 25% less than
- Native trees such as Gulmohar, Neem and Bel have been planted the baseline criteria
- Turf area has been limited to 5,275 sq.m 30 % less than
48,000 sq.m.
- Drought control and native species provided on 14,500 sqm.
Of 48,000 sq.m (more than 30%)

Earth berms allows water

Sprinkler system utilised for turf areas.
Percolation & collection
Central shut off valve to cut out supply of water as and when necessary.
Time based control of valve, to prevent loss o water by evaporation
Drip irriigation system installed for vegetative areas, to avoid wastage of
water by evaporation.
Sensors in ground to understand as and when the requisite of water is felt.

The water requirement and average number of watering days for STP
landscaping shall be considered as 6 liters per sq.m. per day (i.e.
6 liters / sq.m. / day) for a minimum of 300 days
Landscaped area= Vegetated roof area(6010sqm)+Soft
scape(9090sqm)
Area of landscaped portion= 15,100 X 6 = 90,600 litres per day
Water supply to development= 1,35,000 l / day (capacity of UGT)

Hence on reusing the waste water, more than 50% of landscaping

water requirement can be sufficed along with other requirements.

Criteria 11. Reduce the water use by the building Criteria 12. Efficient water use during construction
Points awarded- 2/2 Points awarded- 1/1
To minimise portable water use - Use of pre-mixed concrete for preventing loss during mixing.
- On-site treatment system to handle 100% of waste water - Use recycled treated water and control the waste of curing
generated in the building and water.
- - re-used to meet 50% of landscaping, flushing, & air - Use of gunny bags for curing of columns and ponding for curing
conditioning requirements. of slabs.
ENERGY- END USE For High Reflectance roof:- AREA PROVIDED

Criteria 13. Optimize building design to reduce conventional Use of white china mosaic which has a high 12,750 SQ.M
solar reflectance of 0.87
energy demand Points awarded- 6/8
Vegetated Roof: 6,010 SQ.M
Criteria 14. Optimize energy performance of building within Roof of library, Residences podium and
specified comfort limits Points awarded- 8/14 auditorium, art café and gaming room
roofs are vegetated.

Green Roof
- 30 kWp solar PV panels
have been installed on site.

Canopies shade the ECBC complaint

hard paved areas glazing
such as driveways Skylight to optimize
natural light

Louvers

Trees such as Gulmohar,

Neem and Bel that are
Native have been
planted. Outdoor lighting on
renewable energy
To reduce the landscape Earth berms allows Cycle park
water requirement. water Percolation &
collection

- At least 80% of the exterior openings
(fenestration) have a Projection Factor* of
0.5 or more *Projection Factor is a ratio of
the length of overhang projection divided
by height from window sill to the bottom
end of the overhang (must be permanent)
- Wall to window ratio( service apartments), Wall to window ratio( Offices),
Wall to window ratio( Restaurants) has been maintained to 20%
- Floor depths of not more than 18-20m helps provide maximum daylight to
interiors ( following thumb rule that daylight enters into a depth of ~8m
from window.)

- Over lighting has been avoided Plan of offices showing the Lshaped
layout, longer floor plates with openings
Void in the basement
on both ends
for natural light and
ventilation.

Double glazed window used of following type Criteria 15. Utilization of fly ash in building
GLASS1 TINT GAP ID GLASS2 TINT
U-
OVERALL FACTOR SHGC T.VIS structure Points awarded- 3/6
THICKNESS (<2.5) <60% >0.5 - 15% replacement of Portland cement with fly ash
- 50% use of fly ash in volume.
SEMI VISION-LITE II CLEAR AIR (GAP- 12 mm ) 11566 CG_Prem2T_4.gre CLEAR 22.535 1.586 0.641 0.843 Use of fly ash bricks for
ECBC complaint wall internal walls
and roof insulation
Water body (partially shaded)
Horizontal louvers on circulates comparatively cooler air ECBC complaint
the façade facing the throughout the site glazing
south

Section through the meditation space

Void in the basement

for natural light an Low VOC paint
ventilation.

SECTION CC’
Criteria 16. Reduce volume and weight, and time of Criteria 18. Renewable energy utilization
construction by adopting efficient technologies. Points awarded- 3/5
Points awarded- 2/ 4 Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system meets annual
energy requirements of equal to or more than 10% of internal lighting
- On-site treatment system to handle 100% of waste water generated in the building and
- re-used to meet 50% of landscaping, flushing, & air conditioning requirements. consumption by using Solar pv panels 30kwp.

- Post-tension coffered slab. Criteria 19. Renewable-energy-based hot water

system Points awarded- 1/3
Annual energy saved by proposed
renewable energy system is 20% to
50% of annual energy required for
water heating to meet the hot water
requirement of the occupants in the
building,

RECYCLE, REUSE AND RECHARGE OF WATER

Criteria 20. Waste-water treatment
Points awarded- 2/2
Criteria 17. Use low-energy material in interiors
Points awarded- 3/4
STP
- Internal partitions, false ceiling, furniture, flooring
low energy material up to 70%

- Linoleum flooring
Sewage Treatment Plant for treatment of waste collected from all
- Recycled steel the functions. Water then obtained, use for watering of landscape
door with fiber and Flushing purposes
glass insulation
Criteria 21. Water recycle and reuse
(including rainwater) Points awarded- 2/5
- On-site treatment system to handle 100%
of waste water generated in the building and
- re-used to meet 50% of landscaping,
- Use of Autoclaved aerated concrete flushing, & air conditioning requirements.
blocks for non- load bearing and internal
walls.
RECYCLE, REUSE AND RECHARGE OF WATER
Criteria 22. Reduction in waste during construction
Points awarded- 1/ 1
- Dedicated areas provided for disposal of hazardous construction
waste.
- Recycling and safe disposal of the same.

Criteria 23. Efficient waste segregation

Points awarded- 1/1
- Provided separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, plastic, metals, glass,
etc.,) and wet waste (organic), at all the floors and common areas of the
building, as applicable.
- Provided separate bins for safe disposal of the following hazardous waste,
at the centralised facility Batteries, ‘e’ waste, Medical waste.
Waste Segregation criteria

Criteria 24. Storage

and disposal of wastes
Points awarded- 1/1

Criteria 25. Resource

recovery from waste
Points awarded- 1/2
- Minimal waste generation by recycling
of materials

-Location of garbage bins on the site . Public areas -Primary collection points -Bins in publics areas
HEALTH AND WELL BEING Criteria31. Provide at least the minimum level of
Criteria 26. Use low-VOC paints /adhesives/sealants accessibility for persons with disabilities
Points awarded- 3/3 Points awarded- 1/1
To ensure that the building design caters to
Criteria 27. Minimize ozone depleting substances differently abled and senior citizens:-
-Parking in easy access for the handicapped,
Points awarded- 1/1 following the minimum requirement.
Refrigerant material of R-32 that does not contribute to the - Handrails of aluminium with grooving that
reduction of the ozone layer is used. offer good grip used on ramps.
- Toilets for Disabled provided in all required Toilets designed for disabled
areas. in public areas.
Criteria 28. Ensure water quality - Seating areas provided near lifts, and
Points awarded- 2/2 outdoors, at considerable distances.

Criteria 30. Tobacco smoke control Criteria32. Energy audit and validation Points awarded- R
Points awarded- 1/1 Criteria33. Operation and maintenance Points awarded- 2

Criteria 29. Acceptable outdoor and indoor Criteria34. Innovation points Points awarded- 4/4
noise levels
Points awarded- 2/2 Environmental education
-Policy for promoting environmental education
Dedicated space allotted for
waste collection and segregation Green supply chain
-Policy for green supply chain promoting sustainable development

Integrated pest management

-Formulate Pest management plan

Life cycle costing

The earth berm created will help

prevent noise from the central plaza/ Row of trees along the edge of the site helps in cutting
off the noise from the busy road.
performance space disturb other functions PLAN AT 4.5M LVL
GRIHA RATING
Hence total points
awarded- 79

RATING- 4 stars
LEED INDIA RATING
 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (4/5 POINTS)
Orientation:-
Criteria 1. Integrated Design Approach Zoning as per cardinal
directions
Points awarded- 1/1 SOUTH
Negative pressure pockets created in the
• Ensured that the project owner involves the project team members, as WEST
applicable, at each stage of the project. WINDS plaza depression allows wind to flow
• Document at least three project meetings at different stages of the project. through it.

Criteria 2. Site Preservation Points awarded- 2/2

100% of the existing tree cover has been maintained. No additional natural Points
rock, exiting water bodies channels or contours existing to be preserved. awarded-
Criteria 3. Passive architectural means 2/2
4% energy savings of total annual energy consumption

Canopies shade the ECBC complaint

hard paved areas glazing Skylight to
such as driveways optimize
Pergolas
natural light

Green Roof Louvers

Native trees have

been planted. Louvers
Existing trees
Massing:- Good lighting and wind distribution
to all structures, improving micro climate on
Outdoor lighting on renewable energy
site.
Shading:- Earth berms allows water
Louvers provided mainly on the north- Water Body
Percolation & collection
western and south-eastern facades
Vertical creepers,
plantations, on the Light wells:- Used to
south western and bring natural diffused light
north eastern to first basement, and
facades, reduce load on artificial
Overall planning, green cover, ventilation machines.
massing, orientation helps
enhance microclimate on site Functions underground, well insulated, hence, lesser cooling requirements
 SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING (13 /14)
Prereq. Following of Local Building regulations Criteria 2. Proximity to Public Transport
Designing has been done in accordance to the
various clauses mentioned in the DCR 2034. Points awarded- R Points awarded- 1/1 MAP SHOWING PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES PRESENT IN
THE VICINITY
CHOSEN BROWNFIELD SITE BUS STOP
Prereq. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention FOR PROPOSAL- MIXED USE AUTO STAND
BUSINESS CENTRE
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION Points awarded- R BKC MAIN ROAD
CONTROL PLAN
Water erosion control plan during COMMERCIAL OFFICES
construction:-
SERVICE APARTMENTS
• Silt dikes :- Since the site is relatively flat,
silk dikes are suitable options. It is made
from woven, synthetic materials that allow
water to seep through, but do not allow
larger silt particles to pass. METRO RAILLINE 3 COMING UP
Water erosion control plan after construction:-
Bandra Railway station is around one an a half kilometre away, with shared
• Vegetative cover along the edge & along sloping mounds on site with
auto facilities catering for the commute till there.
retention pits & green plastic grid paving helps control erosion.

Criteria 1.Basic Amenities Points awarded- 1/1 BKC has provisioned cycle tracks. Within the site, Provisions of cycle
tracks, alongside cycle parking and renting facilities will be provided.

Criteria 3. Low emitting vehicles

1. AIRPORT
3 6 2. HOTELS- Vehicles which use low emitting fuels will be provided discounts on parking's
4 SOFITEL,TRIDENT and will be provided with the preferred parking spaces in the first basement
5
5 3. MUMBAI UNIVERSITY closer to the entrance itself. Points awarded- 1/1
2 6 7 4. EXHIBITION GROUNDS-
8 4
5
JIO Criteria 4. Light Pollution Reduction
5 GARDEN, BKC
GROUNDS. All light fixtures on the exterior whose mean lamp lumens exceed 2500,
4 are shielded such that they do not directly emit light at a vertical angle
5. COOPERATE OFFICES
6. RESIDENCIES greater than 90 degrees from straight down.
7. SCHOOLS
8. PAY AND PARK
Points awarded- 1/1
Criteria 5. Basic Amenities For Construction
AMENITIES AND FUNCTIONS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY Workers Points awarded- 1/1
BKC is a well developed locality with proximity to both Kurla in the East and Facilities for their stay, safety (first aid, safety equipment's, emergency
the western express Highway in the west which connects to all the western Alarm system), sanitation on site for the period of construction provided.
suburbs. Hence, it lies in the middle of the thriving city. Adequate illumination in the work areas, and dust suppression measures.
Criteria 6. Heat Island Reduction –Non-Roof For Non-Roof measures:- AREA PROVIDED

Points awarded- 1 / 2 Open grid paving used on plaza roof 2,500 SQ.M, Not included, as
with plastic grid filled with topsoil and considered earlier
Criteria 7. Heat Island Reduction –Roof grass, which helps meet the 50%
pervious criteria.

Points awarded- 2 / 2 Paving material of Concrete tiles with ~ 10,200 SQ.M

To minimize effects on microclimates and human
and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands:-
For High Reflectance roof:-
Use of white china mosaic which has a high 12,750 SQ.M
solar reflectance of 0.87
Vegetated Roof:
Roof of library, Residences podium and
auditorium, art café and gaming room
roofs are vegetated.
pattern Solar reflectance of 0.35. With
chosen colour , the effective SR value is
0.46
AREA PROVIDED Use of plants and trees that shade Not included, as considered earlier
paving within 5 years of its planting.
Area covered by vegetation 2900+5030+1160 = 9090
6,010 SQ.M Shading provided by the structures too Not included, as considered earlier
which are covered with energy
Pavered surface
generating photovoltaics.

Solar panels installed on

roof of commercial and Vegetative covering Vegetative covering on
residential blocka on roof of Library roof of Podium
Storage bed Underdrain
section

Trees such as Gulmohar,

Neem and Bel that are
Native have been planted.

CONCRETE PERMEABLE
PAVERS

Vegetative covering
on plaza with open
grid paving, at 4.5m

White China Mosaic on

top of all built structures
GREEN GRID PAVERS
TO BANDRA 40M WIDE MAIN BKC ROAD TO KURLA
 Criteria 8. Natural Topography or Vegetation
Trees such as Gulmohar, Neem and Bel that
are Native have been planted.
Criteria 9. Preservation or Transplantation of
Trees Existing trees have been preserved Points awarded- 1/1
Points awarded- 2/2
WATER CONSERVATION ( 14/18)
Prereq. 1. Rainwater Harvesting of roof and
Non roof areas Points awarded- R
Prereq. 2. Water efficient Plumbing fixtures
provided Points awarded- R
Criteria 1. Landscape design Points awarded- 1
Trees and shrubs which are indigenous and do not demand excess of
water supply are provided.
Turf area has been limited to 5,275 sq.m 30 % less than 48,000
sq.m.
Drought control and native species provided on 14,500 sqm. Of
48,000 sq.m (more than 30%)
Slope of earth berm taken as 1:2, more than requisite

Criteria 2. Rainwater harvesting roof and Non

EXISTING TREES PRESERVED PROPOSED TREES roof. Points awarded- 3/4
Criteria 10. Universal Design Points awarded- 1/1
To ensure that the building design caters to differently abled and senior
Criteria 3. Management of Irrigation system
citizens:- Sprinkler system utilised for turf areas. Points awarded- 1/1
-Parking in easy access for the handicapped, following the minimum requirement. Central shut off valve to cut out supply of water as and when necessary.
- Handrails of aluminium with grooving that offer good grip used on ramps. Time based control of valve
- Toilets for Disabled provided in all required areas. , to prevent loss o water by evaporation
- Seating areas provided near lifts, and outdoors, at considerable distances. Drip irriigation system installed for vegetative areas, to avoid wastage of
water by evaporation.
Sensors in ground to understand as and when the requisite of water is felt.

Criteria 5. Water Efficient Plumbing fixtures

Use water efficient plumbing
Toilets designed for disabled fixtures (as applicable) whose
Parking for
in public areas. flow rates are 25% less than
disabled.
the baseline criteria
Criteria 11. Green Building Guidelines
Publication and promotion of project specific green guidelines that have been Points awarded-
followed, so that building occupants, tenants can implement and know and avail
4/5
the green facilities provided . Points awarded- 1/1
 ENERGY EFFICIENCY(19/28)
Criteria 4. Waste water treatment and reuse Prereq. 1. Ozone Depleting Substances
To minimise potable water usage:- Points awarded- 4/5 Points awarded- R
- On-site treatment system to handle 100% of waste water generated in the building and Refrigerant material of R-32 that does not contribute to the reduction of the
- re-used to meet 50% of landscaping, flushing, & air conditioning requirements. ozone layer is used.
Halon free fire supressing system- 2-bromotrifluoropropene (BTP) extinguisher
Sewage Treatment Plant for treatment of waste collected from all the functions.
Water then obtained, use for watering of landscape and Flushing purposes
Prereq. 2. Minimum Energy Efficiency
Points awarded- R
Designed the building to comply with Energy Conservation Building Code
STP
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 through Prescriptive approach.

Prereq. 3. Commissioning Plan for Building

Equipment & Systems Points awarded- R

Criteria. 1. Eco-Friendly Refrigerants

The water requirement and average number of watering days for landscaping
Refrigerant material of R-32 is eco-friendly. Points awarded- 1/1
shall be considered as 6 liters per sq.m. per day (i.e. 6 liters / sq.m. / day) Criteria 2. Enhanced Energy Efficiency
for a minimum of 300 days Optimised energy consumption, to reduce negative environmental impacts
Landscaped area= Vegetated roof area(6010sqm) + Soft from excessive energy use
scape(9090sqm) Points awarded-11 /15
Water req. for landscaped portion= 15,100 X 6 = 90,600 litres per day Criteria 3. On site Renewable Energy
Water supply = 1,35,000 l / day (capacity of UGT) =water that will be
recycled {volume of 1 UGT= 45 cu.m ; 3 UGTs provisioned} Use of photovoltaic panels to generate electricity for all outdoor purposes.

Hence on reusing the waste water, 100% of landscaping water requirement

can be sufficed along with other requirements of flushing.
Points
Criteria 5. Water Metering Points awarded- 1/2 awarded
Sub-metering done for the following water use applications, - 3/6
• Municipal water supply
• Treated waste water consumption
• Water consumption for landscape requirements
• Water consumption for flushing Outdoor lighting on renewable energy
• Water consumption for air-conditioning cooling tower makeup Use of photovoltaic panels to generate electricity for common corridors for
commercial and service apartments.
 MATERIAL AND RESOURCE (13/16)
Criteria 4. Off site Renewable Energy Prereq. 1. Segregation of Waste, Post-
Points awarded- R
The project is using on off site renewable Points awarded- 0/2 occupancy
technology.
• Provided separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, plastic, metals, glass,
etc.,) and wet waste (organic), at all the floors and common areas of the
Criteria 5. Commissioning, Post-installation building, as applicable.
• Provided separate bins for safe disposal of the following hazardous waste,
of Equipment & Systems Points awarded- 2/2 at the centralised facility Batteries, ‘e’ waste, Medical waste.
Ensured that the building equipment & systems are commissioned to achieve Criteria. 1. Sustainable Building Materials
performance as envisaged at the design stage.
Reuse of Salvaged Materials: (2 Points) Points awarded- 6/8
Criteria 6. Energy Metering and Management • Salvaged or reused materials include steel stanchions, bricks and
Ensured that the building equipment & systems terracotta tiles.
are commissioned to achieve performance as
Points awarded- 2/2 • Refurbished materials are products that could have been disposed of as
envisaged at the design stage. solid waste. Eg : Fly Ash Bricks and Cement, lawn trays are made up of
Case 1: Energy Metering: (1 point) entirely recycled plastic waste
Demonstrated sub-metering for the following energy use applications:- • Instead of ply or wood the project uses composite agro board
• Municipal water pumping manufactured from bagasse ( sugarcane)
• Treated waste water pumping - 15% replacement of Portland cement with fly ash 50% use of fly ash in volume.
• Renewable energy generation Materials with Recycled Content: (2 Points)
• Lawn trays are made up of entirely recycled plastic waste
Case 2: Building Management System: (1 point) • Instead of ply or wood the project uses composite agro board
Demonstrated that the building management system is in place to control manufactured from bagasse ( sugarcane)
and monitor the following systems,
• Air-conditioning management system Double Local Material (2 Points)
• Renewable energy management system Glazed • Fly-ash bricks, Terracotta louvers and tiles, Cement permeable pavers
• CO2 control and monitoring system Window used available in 400km radius from site.
U-
GLASS1 TINT GAP ID GLASS2 TINT OVERALL FACTOR SHGC T.VIS
THICKNESS (<2.5) <60% >0.5

Terracotta SEMI VISION-LITE II CLEAR AIR (GAP- 12 mm ) 11566 CG_Prem2T_4.gre CLEAR 22.535 1.586 0.641 0.843
cladding
Steel sections reused for G Recycled plastic lawn
and G+1 retails and eateries trays on plaza roof
Fly Ash Bricks and Cement
Terracotta
Louvers

SOUTH EAST ELEVATION

Criteria. 2. Organic Waste Management, Post- INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS (6/7)
occupancy Points awarded- 1/2 Criteria 1. Innovation in Design Points awarded- 3/4
Installed an on-site waste treatment system for handling 50% of the organic
and landscape waste generated in the building . Criteria 2. Optimisation in Structural Design
The various functions designed in an integrated manner offering maximum amount
Criteria. 3. Handling of Waste Materials During of common walls, lowering effective requirements of columns
Construction Points awarded- 1/1 Points awarded- 1/1
- Form work scaffolding planks sent for reuse on another site. (N/A)
- Earth excavated used partly for landscaping in creating mounds etc.
- Fly ash bricks manufactured from waste.
More than 75% of the construction waste generated, diverted from landfills.

Criteria. 4. Use of Certified Green Building

Materials, Products & Equipment Criteria 3. IGBC Accredited Professional
Ensured that the project uses 5passive or One principal participant of the project team
active green building materials, and equipment. Points awarded- 5/5 was an IGBC Accredited Professional.
Points awarded- 1/1
Horizontal louvers
on the façade
Criteria 4. Water Use Reduction
facing the south For Construction Points awarded- 1/1
ECBC complaint Use of fly ash bricks for internal walls
glazing

Low VOC paint

Void in the basement Section through the meditation space
for natural light an ECBC complaint wall
ventilation. Water body (partially shaded) and roof insulation
circulates comparatively cooler air
throughout the site
- Recycled steel - Use of Autoclaved
door with fiber aerated concrete
glass insulation blocks
 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (11/12)
Prereq. 1. Minimum Fresh Air Ventilation Criteria 3. Daylighting
Fresh air ventilation in all mechanically ventilated
areas provided to meet the minimum ventilation Void in the
rates. basement
Non-air conditioned area of the food court, are for natural light
and ventilation.
provided with more than 8% of carpet area as
open able area for fresh air circulation.

Points Warm air rises and exits through

clerestory louvered windows
awarded- Fresh air circulates between the
R food court openings which are on
opposite faces EATERY FOOD COURT

Not naturally lit

Points awarded- 1/2 Naturally lit
SOUTH- FOOD COURT
WEST
Following thumbrule that daylight enters upto a depth of ~8m from window.

Criteria 2. Day lighting Criteria 5. Low Emitting Materials

• Use of flat (matt) paints and coatings (including primers) of VOC limits of
Prereq. 2. Tobacco Smoke Control •
50 g/l less of water for all of interior wall and ceiling surface area.
For adhesives used within the interiors used that ensure that the VOC
Points awarded- R content does not exceed the limits as specified in rules.
• All carpets installed in the building interior comply with CRI Green Label
Criteria 1. CO2 Monitoring Points awarded- 1/1 Plus Carpet Programme. Points awarded- 3/3
The project has installed CO2 sensors in return air ducts to maintain a differential
CO2 level of maximum 530 ppm in all regularly occupied areas. Criteria 6. Occupant GYMNASIUM
Well Being Facilities MEDITATION
Criteria 2. Minimise Indoor and Outdoor SPACE
• Provisions of a Gymnasium,
Pollutants Points awarded- 1/1 Meditation Space and Jogging
tracks, Sports ground provided
• For all buildings, air filtering media is installed in AC units after building to serve more than 5% of
flush-out, with MERV 13 (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) occupants.
• Also, germicidal/ UV lamps are installed in Air-Handling-Unit (AHU) cooling SPORTS GROUND AND
coils. Points awarded- 1/1 JOGGING CYCLING TRACKS
Criteria 7. Indoor Air Quality Testing Before
And After Construction Points awarded- 2/2
After construction and prior to occupancy, baseline IAQ testing using testing
protocols consistent with the ISO method (listed below in Table 12) conducted.
The maximum concentration levels of contaminants are not exceeded, as listed
below in Table 12, in all regularly occupied areas and common areas.
Carpet provisioned in service apartment corridors alongside commercial
incubation centre work floors.
Criteria 4. Outdoor Views Points awarded- 1/1
• The building occupants have access to sky & flora & fauna.
• And don't have any obstruction of views at least 8 meters from the
exterior vision glazing.
Criteria 8. Indoor Air Quality Management
Points awarded- 1/1
An Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plan implemented during
construction and pre-occupancy phase, addressing the following
- Scheduling
-Coordinate construction activities to minimise disruption of occupied
spaces.
-Carefully sequence construction activities to minimise IAQ issues.
- Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture
damage. Do not install moisture-damaged materials unless they have been
properly dried.
- Electrical & Mechanical Equipment & Systems Protection
- Store equipment & systems in a clean, dry location.
- Protect ducts and equipment by sealing openings.
- Clean air plenums before use.
- Housekeeping
- Implement practices to ensure a clean job site to control potential
contaminants such as dirt, dust and debris.
- Clean up spills, and keep work areas dry. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System 121
- Isolate Clean Areas
Isolate areas to prevent contamination of clean or occupied spaces
using physical separation.
- Source Control
- Avoid use of finish materials with high VOC and formaldehyde levels.
- Isolate and ventilate, as appropriate, when using any toxic materials or
creating exhaust fumes.
- Implement measures to avoid the tracking of pollutants into the work
area and occupied portions of the building.

All servicing from basement, not Garbage chute- from service

8M OFFSETS BUILT MASS hampering activities on ground. corridor to basement, Good
segregation from occupied area.
 LEED INDIA

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (4/5 POINTS)

SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING (13 /14 POINTS)

WATER CONSERVATION ( 14/18 POINTS)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY(19/28 POINTS)

MATERIAL AND RESOURCE (13/16 POINTS)

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (11/12 POINTS)

INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS (6/7 POINTS)

TOTAL SCORE EARNED- 80/100

Hence, it is awarded the Platinum rating according to
Leed India, and recognises as National Excellence.