DID YOU KNOW?

Buildings use 40% of the worlds total energy, 25% of wood harvested and 16% of clean water People spend 90% of their time indoors Air quality inside buildings is 2 - 5 times worse than that outside GREEN BUILDINGS - THE VALUE OF WELL-BEING Green Buildings increase occupant performance by 6 - 26% Green Buildings can reduce respiratory diseases by 9 - 20% Green Building occupants have 15% less absenteeism compared to those in other buildings

Confederation of Indian Industry CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre

Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad 500 032 Tel: (040) 2311 2971 - 73 Fax: (040) 2311 2837 E-mail: gbc@ciionline.org Printed on recycled paper

Buildings have always been one of the most secure investments, but did you know that buildings could be made profitable, and yes, healthy places to live in and work too? All you need to do is Go Green.
GO GREEN? WHAT IS THAT? Incorporating excellent practices that result in environment protection, water conservation, energy efficiency, usage of recycled products and renewable energy, is termed as going green. In the long run, these practices are extremely healthy for the bottom line and for the occupants of a Green Building as well. WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING? A Green Building is one that is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. Green Buildings ensure that waste is minimised at every stage during the construction and operation of the building, resulting in low costs. Green Building applies to both existing and new constructions, from a simple commercial space to large development projects. INDIAS FIRST PLATINUM RATED BUILDING The CII-Godrej GBC Building has been awarded the most prestigious Platinum rating by US Green Building Council (USGBC) under their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) programme Version 2.0. This is the first building outside USA and the third building in the world to have been awared the Platinum rating.

BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING Green Buildings offer a range of economic and environmental benefits: 30% to 40% reduction in operation cost Green corporate image Health and safety of building occupants Enhance occupant comfort Improve productivity of occupants Imbibe best operational practices from day one Incorporate latest techniques and technologies

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Use of low VOC content material (paint, carpet, sealables) System controls to maintain IAQ

CHAMPION THE PROCESS New practices need a champion. Take a leadership role. Get your building internationally rated.

TYPICAL FEATURES OF GREEN BUILDING

SUSTAINABLE SITES

SERVICES OFFERED BY CII-GODREJ GBC ON GREEN BUILDING

In order to facilitate construction of Green Buildings, CII-Godrej GBC has LEED Accredited Professionals, who offer the following services: STEP 1: FEASIBILITY STUDY The objective of feasibility study is to explore, evaluate and recommend: Methodology of achieving Green Building Rating Benefits that can accrue Implementation of certification process Assessment of additional investment and time required to achieve Green Building Ratings STEP 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF RATING PROCESS Overall facilitation Integration with architects, builders, HVAC and other consultants Detailed training for the building project team Energy and lighting simulation Facilitation of documentation process Monitoring of building performance

Measures to prevent erosion of soil Rainwater harvesting Landscapes to reduce heat islands
WATER EFFICIENCY

25 - 30% reduction in usage of potable water 100% recycling of waste water Water efficient landscaping
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

Use of world class energy efficient practices 30% reduction in energy over normal buildings Use of on-site renewable energy
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Storage and collection of recyclables Reuse of building materials Use of certified wood