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Chapter 1: 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, instituiton etc)

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

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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?

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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 Leed india 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

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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

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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?

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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)

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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

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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

Chapter 3: Water Efficiency:

1. What is potable water?

Drinkable water

2. Name the 3 largest consumers of water in a typical building?

Irrigation, Toilets, Ac make up water

3. What is the standard pressure at which toilet fixtures should be measured?

80 PSI (Piunds per square inch)

4. What does GPF, GPM, LPM and LPF stand for?

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?
Reed Bed Treatment system, waste water

6. What are BOD and COD and who decides the allowable limits?
Biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand & PCB

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?
Usage of desert plant/dry Landscape

9. Why are native landscape considered green?

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They don’t need special care much of water, integrate building with local ecology

10. Name some types of efficient irrigation systems?

Drip irrigation , sprinkler irrigation

11. How long is it acceptable to use temporary irrigation system when the project is attempting to completely
eliminate the use of potable water consumption credit?
1 year

12. What type of air conditioning systems utilizes water?

Water cooled

13. What is the minimum % of potable water quantity is to be reduced to achieve the credit on water efficiency in
air conditioning systems?
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 infiltrated or used on-site

16. What is the intent of the “water use reduction” credit?

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?
Water efficient fixtures, water less urinals

18. What is the standard flow for a WC?

1.6 GPF at 80 psi

19. What are dual flush toilets?

Toilets with 2 flow rates

20. How do aerators help in flow fixtures?

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Maintain pressure & reduce the water usage

Chapter 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 ideal orientation for building in terms of energy efficiency?

Longest space facing north south

5. What are the 3 properties of glass considered while selecting glazing?

U, Shading co-efficient, VLT

6. What are the units of U value? And is higher / lower better?

Btu/hr/ft2/0F or W/m2/ 0K. Lower is better.

7. What do SC and SHGC stand for? What is the conversion factor?

SC: Shading co-efficient & SHGC: Solar heat gain co efficient

8. What are the options for improving wall U-value?

Brick wall with insulation, brick wall with air cavity, Hollow blocks, fly ash bricks, AAC blocks

9. What are the types of roof insulation?

Over deck, under deck, insulation sandwiched

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

11. Which standard is followed for energy calculation / simulation?

ASHRAE 90.1. or ECBC whichever is more stringent

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12. Name any 3 methods to improve efficiency of AC system?

Water cooled chiller, High COP, VFD, economiser, heat recovery wheels, BMS

13. What is LPD?

Light power density

14. Mention any 3 ways to improve efficiency of lighting systems?

Natural lighting, Day light sensor, Occupancy sensor, individual control

15. What is BMS?

Building management System

16. What are the benefits of commissioning?

Cross checking all are as per documents & design. To ensure equipments are designed, installed & calibrated as intend

17. What is fundamental commissioning?

Agent to review design intent Incorporate commissioning requirement in the documents Develop commissioning plan
During construction:
• Verify installation
• Functional performance
• Training, operation & maintenance documentation
• Commissioning report Basically a plan, checking the equipments designed & commissioned properly.

Development and implement a commissioning plan.

18. Can a member of the project team do fundamental commissioning?

Yes if less than 50000sqft

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?
Chloro Fluoro Carbon, Hydro Chloro Fluoro Carbon, Hydro Fluoro Carbon, Ozone Depletion Potential, Global Warming
Potential

21. What is the intent of eliminating the use of CFC in HVAC & R systems?

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Prevent ozone depletion & global warming

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?
Prescriptive & whole building performance (simulation)

24. Which data is required to do energy modelling?

All data – Arch. MEP services, landscape, glazing, etc.

25. What are examples of Renewable energy?

Tidal, Wind. Solar, Hydro, biogas

26. What are the requirements for energy produced to be claimed under EAC2, renewable energy?
Produced at site (2.5% 5% & 7.5%)

27. % of renewable energy is calculated in comparison to…?

Total energy consumed in the building

28. Who performs additional commissioning?

Third party

29. What stage is commissioning agent hired and how long is his role in project?
Initial Stage of construction & up to one year after occupancy

30. Which protocol outlines requirements for preventing ozone depletion?

Montreal protocol

31. What are requirements of “measurement & verification” credit?

IPMVP (International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol) document to be verified & to be checked for 1
year after occupancy Third party will do measurement & verification during occupancy.

32. What is Green Power?

Producing renewable energy off site

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33. How much of building energy load should be green power?

50%

34. What are thermal breaks?

Air gap between windows to reduce the heat conduction act as insulation is thermal break

35. What are VFD’s, Heat Recovery Wheels & Economizers?

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 lower temperature (for energy conservation)
Economizers : Supply fresh air when required (occupant)

36. What is additional commissioning ?

• 3rd party to review design intent
• Contractor submittal verification
• Re commissioning management plan
• Post occupancy review

Chapter 5: Materials & Resources

1. What are the 5 materials (at a minimum) that a building occupant should have the appropriate bin to dispose
off, in a green building?
Paper, card board, metal, glass, plastics

2. Is “Storage & Collection of Recyclables” for during construction or post occupancy?

Post occupancy

3. In addition to bins, what else needs to be incorporated in the design of the building?
Space to earmarked. Centralised space to located.

4. Name any 3 building elements that categorize as Shell, Non Shell and Structure?
Shell- Exterior wall, roof, framing Non shell-windows, doors, false ceiling , wooden flooring Structure-column, beam,
basement wall, roof deck, floor deck, foundation

5. What is the intent of Building Reuse credit?

Extent the life of the existing building & reduce construction waste

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6. Are windows shell or non shell?

Non shell

7. What is the goal of Construction waste management?

Avoid the construction lead to landfill, reduce the waste, recycle it properly

8. Name any 5 materials that would be considered construction waste?

Brick, glass, cement bags, steal

9. Is sand a construction waste?

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

11. Name 3 examples of Resource Reuse?

Brick, furniture’s, Aeroplane tyre, wing,

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 Post consumer – bottle-glass, paper, plastics Post industrial – Fly ash, steel, gypsum

14. What is the average recycled content % of steel and glass?

Steel – 20-25% Glass – 10-15%

15. What is the intent of local / regional materials credit?

Encourage local economy, reduce transportation, pollution.

16. What is allowable distance for a material to be “local” ?

500 miles (800 km)

17. Define manufacture and extraction?

Final assembling place is Manufacture Raw material extraction – initial – Extraction

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18. From where is the radius for local materials calculated?

From site

19. How many years is the harvesting cycle considered as “rapidly renewable”?
Less than 10 years

20. Some examples of rapidly renewable?

Bamboo, MDF (Medium Density Fibre board), [Eucalyptous, cotton, straw, wool]

21. What does FSC stand for?

Forest Stewardship Council

22. How is FSC wood better than un-certified wood?

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.

24. Can a material be counted in Building and Resource reuse?

No.

25. Can a material be taken in rapidly renewable and certified wood credits?
Yes

Chapter 6: Indoor Environmental Quality

1. What standard is followed for Minimum Indoor Environmental Ventilation requirements? ASHRAE 62.1

2. What are the standards outlined in ASHRAE 62.1?

Ventilation standrards

3. What is CFM?
Cubit Feet per Minute

4. Which locations are inappropriate for fresh air intakes?

Not near to exhaust areas, ETS, parking garage, cooling tower

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5. What is ETS? What is the intent of this credit?

Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Avoid the exposure of ETS to occupants/non-smokers.

6. What are the 2 options for meeting ETS requirements?

Declare building as No Smoking Provide dedicated smoking area with proper ventilation (to be maintained under –ive
pressure)

7. What is the benefit of monitoring CO2 in a space?

Increase the fresh air

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

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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

23. What are the advantages of providing “Controllability of systems”?

Save energy. Facilitates individual thermal & lighting controllability

24. What are the standards for operable windows?

10 ft either side of the window and 20 ft inside the window.

25. Which areas are to provide the controllability?

Regularly occupied areas

26. Example of controllability of systems; lighting?

BMS . Automatic sensors , thermostat,

27. Which standard is followed for Thermal comfort credit?

Ashrae 55

28. What are the focus areas of ASHRAE 55?

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Thermal comfort : Temperature & Humidity control

29. When must the verification survey be conducted?

6-18 months

30. What is the minimum % of occupants should satisfied with thermal conditions, below which corrective action
needs to be taken?
80%

31. What does daylight factor depend on?

VLT, Amount of glass in comparison to floor area.

32. What is the benefit of natural daylight?

Energy saving & conservation

33. What % of space should meet minimum daylight requirements?

75% of regularly occupied area

34. What is the height between which views are possible through glazing?
2’6” to 7’6”

35. What is the % of spaces to have indoor – outdoor connection?

95%

Chapter 7: Innovation & Design

1. What topics are covered in innovation & design chapter?

Innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by LEED also it provides one point if
IGBC AP is involved

2. What is “Innovation” in a green building rating system?

Doing something new which were not related to any of the credit system

3. Mention any 3 innovations in a green building?

Green education, Green house keeping, Car pooling.

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4. Define exemplary performance?

Meeting more than specified in the credit limit

5. Mention any 3 credits which could qualify for exemplary performance?

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? Consultant, architect,
Design team member

Chapter 8: Green Building Codes

1. What is covered in NBC Part 10, Section1, and Chapter 4?

Control of erosion & sedimentation control

2. What does ECBC stand for?

Energy conservation building code

3. Who developed the ECBC? Is it mandatory?

BEE – Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Not mandatory

4. What are the building systems covered under ECBC?

Ac, Lighting, Envelope, hot water system,

5. To which projects can ECBC be applied?

Moe than 100kW connected load or 120kva contract demand

6. What are 2 approaches for Energy Conservation?

Prescriptive & whole building performance (simulation)

7. What is maximum glazed area (% of gross wall area) in prescriptive approach?

60%

8. What are the 5 climate zones in India per ECBC?

Hot dry, warm humid, Composite, temperate, cold

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9. What does ASHRAE stand for?

Americal seceity of heating, refrigeration & air-conditioning Engineers.

10. Which topics are covered in ASHRAE 90.1, which are the applicable credits?
Energy , optimizing energy performance

11. Which topics are covered in ASHRAE 62.1, which are the applicable credits?
Indoor environment quality

12. What is SMACNA? Which credit does it apply to?

Sheet Metal & Air conditioning Contractors National Association & Construction IAQ credit

13. What is ASHRAE 55 and what topics are covered?

Thermal comfort : Temperature & humidity control

14. What is CRI & Green Label certification?

Carpet & rug institute –are the certifying authority Green Label plus requirements –Certificate for carpet

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