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, 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 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

Che k the p e iously logged CIR’s i the CIR page of IGBC e site

Submit a CIR

. With egist atio , ho a y CIR’s does p oje t e ei e fo f ee a d ho u h do

subsequent CIRS cost?

2 free & beyond this 5000 per CIR

. Whe e a you fi d othe p oje t 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.

. If a p oje t a hie es Gold ati g i p e e tifi atio , a it apply fo Plati u i fi al

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 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

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)

. What does a e tified p oje t e ei e f o 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)

. Defi e p efe ed pa ki g

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

. What is the i te t of Light Pollutio Redu tio edit?

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?

They do ’t eed spe ial a e u h of ate , i teg ate uildi g ith lo al e ology

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%

. Whi h a e the optio s to a hie e the i o ati e aste ate te h ologies edit?

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

. What is the i te t of the ate use edu tio edit?

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?

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

. What a e AAC lo ks a d hi h o po e t is e y led o te t ?

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

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:

• Ve ify i stallatio

• Fu tio al pe fo a e
• T ai i g, ope atio & ai te a e do u e tatio

• Co issio i g epo t

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

. Whi h sta da ds ust e et to a hie e i i u e e gy pe fo a e p e e uisite?

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?

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%)

. % of e e a le e e gy is al ulated i o pa iso 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

. What a e e ui e e ts of easu e e t & e ifi atio edit?

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

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

. What a e VFD’s, Heat Re o e y Wheels & E o o ize s?

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 ?

• d pa ty to e ie desig i te t

• Co t a to su ittal e ifi atio

• Re o issio i g a age e t pla

• Post o upa y e ie

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

. Is “to age & Colle tio of Re y la les fo du i g o st u tio o post o upa y?

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

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, fu itu e’s, Ae opla e ty e, i g,

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.

. What is allo a le dista e fo a ate ial to e lo al

500 miles (800 km)

17. Define manufacture and extraction?

Final assembling place is Manufacture

Raw material extraction – initial – Extraction

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

From site

. Ho a y yea s is the ha esti g y le o side ed as apidly e e a le ?

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

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

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

 . What is the i te t of the i doo he i al & polluta t sou e o t ol edit?

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

. What a e the ad a tages of p o idi g Co t olla ility of syste s ?

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?

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?

’ to ’

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

. What is I o atio i a g ee uildi g ati g syste ?

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.

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 500kW connected load or 600kva contract demand or 1000 sq.mtr Ac space

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

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

General:

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

5. What is the broad objective of using low VOC?

Reduced exposure of occupants to toxic chemicals resulting in respiratory and discomfort

6. What does Evapo-transpiration refer to?

` Evapo transpiration is loss of water by plants due to evaporation and transpiration

7. What principle does composite toilet work?

Use of bacteria to treated organic waste and it can be reused as compost. Aerobic, no chemicals

. Ho do VFD’s assist i g ee uildi gs?

Variable Frequency Drives regulate air conditioning per requirement / occupancy and hence
reduce energy consumption

9. Why are lighter shades of paint preferred?

Reflect away heat rather than conducting, reduced heat island effect
10. What does recycling construction debris encourage?

Prevents waste being sent to landfill. Also reduces waste and encourages onsite reuse

11. What is the intent of roof garden?

Roof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conductive heat gain by increasing
insulating property of roof

12. When should fresh air be pumped into the space?

When co2 levels are raised due to human occupancy

13. What are the ideal location of CO2 sensors

’- a o e floo : eathi g zo e

14. What is silt fencing?

Silt fence helps to prevents erosion & sedimentation by trapping silt from running water

15. What are Green Woods?

Green wood can be FSC certified or rapidly renewable

16. Trade off in LPD is accepted when?

Whole building method, where one space can have higher LPD and one less, as long as total LPD
is below ASHRAE

17. RWH calculations should be according to which parameters?

Rainfall, site imperviousness

18. What are factors determining IAQ?

Fresh air, VOC & contaminants, & daylight

19. What is the benefit of providing Individual controls to occupants?

Adjust personal climate, savings in energy

20. CFL is good replacement for?

Incandescent bulbs, halogens

21. What causes SBS?

Sick Building Syndrome – poor indoor environment quality and inadequate fresh air

22. Waterless urinals help in what?

Reduces water used for sewage conveyance

23. U Value or SHGC is important for a building in tropical climate should be?

Both are important.

24. What are Non shell elements?

Non Shell: doors, partitions, flooring, windows

25. What causes failure in day-lighting?

Inadequate glare control

26. Less VOC can cause what difference to occupants?

Better air quality, less VOC and toxins which result in respiratory issues

27. Runoff co-efficient for asphalt is low or high?

High

28. What are stabilization using structural controls?

Using structural controls to prevent sedimentation: silt fence, earth dikes, sediment basin,
sediment traps

29. What are Xeriscapes and what are the benefits?

Landscape using minimum plants, cacti and hard materials, to reduce water consumption for
landscape

30. RBTS best to treat which water?

Reed Bed Treatment System for waste water

31. Objective for purchasing products with recycled content?

Encourage recycling and use of recycled materials in manufacture process, reduce demand on
virgin materials

32. What is the percentage of recycled content in steel?

20 – 25 % for steel
33. Building orientation is crucial why?

Reduced heat gain by longer axis facing north south

34. Examples of Post industrial recycled content?

Fly ash, steel

35. Maximum post development storm water run-off should be?

Less than pre development run off

36. Broad intent to design with daylight and view?

Maximize indoor outdoor connection and reduce operation of artificial lights by using natural
daylight

37. Installing moisture sensors in landscapes helps in?

Supplying water for landscape only when required (soil becoming dry)

38. What happens to the water flow in faucet when pressure is decreased?

Water flow is decreased

39. Economizers work in what principles?

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?

Green factories IGBC

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?

No, all pre reqs should be achieved

44. Who reviews the appeal?

Different Assessor, not the one who reviewed first time

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

47. Green roof is installed to?

Roof garden reduces heat island effect and also reduces conductive heat gain by increasing
insulating property of roof

48. Quantity of water required per head in a office building (as per NBC)

45 litres / person / day

49. Quantity of water required per head for domestic and non domestic usage (as per NBC)?

135 litres / person / day

50. Can a project apply for platinum rating if its gold rating in pre-certified

Yes

51. Why we have to study the soil condition before landscape?

Appropriate plants species and irrigation systems

52. How does commissioning help?

Ensures proper installation and functioning per design, identifies any installation mistakes

53. CFC reduction/elimination in refrigerants helps in what?

Reduce ozone depletion

54. What is the benefit of construction waste management?

Prevent waste going to landfill

55. If there is substantial wood requirement in a building how to make it green?

FSC wood, rapidly renewable wood or MDF (recycled content)

56. What is the ASHRAE standard for ventilation?

ASHRAE 62.1

57. What does ASHRAE 55 speak about?

Thermal comfort: temperature and humidity

58. Where should the location of fresh air intakes be in a building?

Away from exhausts, smoking areas, and no pollutant source

59. What happens if we increase the ventilation in a building more than the ECBC standards?

Better IAQ (more fresh air) but increase in energy consumption

60. Which agency concern about construction IAQ management plan?

SMACNA, should be done by contractor and documented by taking photos

61. What does ENVIS concern about?

ENVIS: wet lands

62. Which is a brown field development?

Contaminated site, chemical or physical, landfill etc

63. What is the intent in developing in a previously developed site?

Reduce development of green fields and use sites within developed area rather than away from
city

64. ECBC is been devised by

ECBC was devised by Bureau of Energy Efficiency BEE

65. What happens if the local control regulations are stringent than the ECBC or ASHRAE
standards..

Follow whichever is MOST stringent

66. ECBC has divided Indian into how many climate zones?

5 climate zone: Hot Dry, Warm Humid, Composite, Temperate, Cold

67. What does SRI property in a material define?

SRI is solar Reflectance Index, how much solar radiation is reflected

68. Oil grit separators are installed to:

To filter oil in storm water run-off

69. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is applicable to buildings or building
complexes that have a connected load

500 kW or greater

70. If a credit point has been denied for a project and the project team feels they have complied
with the credit requirement, the project team

Can appeal for review of the credit

71. Perform soil and climate analysis to determine the species of plants which will adapt best

Reduce water requirement for landscaping