Rating Systems for Case Studies of indian habitat center and indira paryavaran bhawan

Rating Systems for Case Studies of indian habitat center and indira paryavaran bhawan

1. ARCH434 Building Performance And Compliance RATING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS FOR CASE STUDIES Submitted By- Prashasti Jain (A1904021009) Ronit Singh (A1904021036)

2. GRIHA Criteria

3. GRIHA Criteria

4. S. No. Category Sub-Credit Maximum Points 1. Location & Transportation (LT) LEED for Neighborhood Development Location 8 Sensitive Land Protection 1 High-Priority Site 2 Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses 5 Access to Quality Transit 5 Bicycle Facilities 1 Reduced Parking Footprint 1 Green Vehicles 1 Total 16 2. Sustainable Sites (SS) Site Assessment 1 Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat 2 Open Space 1 Rainwater Management 3 Heat Island Reduction 2 Light Pollution Reduction 1 Total 10 3. Water Efficiency (WE) Outdoor Water Use Reduction 2 Indoor Water Use Reduction 6 Cooling Tower Water Use 2 Water Metering 1 Total 11 4. Regional Priority (RP) Regional Priority Credits Up to 4 Total 4 LEED Criteria

5. S. No. Category Sub-Credit Points 5. Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Enhanced Commissioning 6 Optimize Energy Performance Up to 18 Advanced Energy Metering 1 Demand Response 2 Renewable Energy Production 3 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1 Green Power and Carbon Offsets 2 Total 33 6. Materials & Resources (MR) Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction 5 Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Up to 6 Construction & Demolition Waste Management 2 Total 13 7. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Enhanced IAQ Strategies 2 Low-Emitting Materials 3 Construction IAQ Management Plan 1 Indoor Air Quality Assessment 2 Thermal Comfort 1 Interior Lighting 2 Daylight 3 Quality Views 1 Acoustic Performance 1 Total 16 8. Innovation (IN) Innovation Credits Up to 5 LEED Accredited Professional 1 Total 6 Total Possible Points 110 Points LEED Criteria

6. INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN, New Delhi

7. ABOUT THE SITE This was the new head office of the Ministry of Environments and Forests at New Delhi. The design concept was to create a net zero energy green building. Net Zero Energy Building – Meets 100% of energy needs through on-site solar power. GRIHA 5-Star & LEED Platinum Certified Architect: PWD Plot Area: 9565sq m Maximum Ground Coverage: 30% F.A.R: 200 Height: 35m Built-up area : 3,1400 m2 (18726 m2 – superstructure & 12675 m2 Basement) Year of completion : 2013

8. SITE LAYOUT PLAN

9. GRIHA CRITERIAS FULFILLED BY - INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IPB? Explanation Points 1. Sustainable Site Planning 1 Green Infrastructure ✅ Yes Site located near public transport (Metro), promotes walkability, preserves ecology 1 2 Low Impact Design ✅ Yes Native landscaping, green courtyards, minimal disruption to existing terrain 5 3 Design to Mitigate Urban heat island effect ✅ Yes 50% open space with shaded areas and vegetation; high-reflectance paving 2 2. Construction Management 4 Air and Soil Pollution Control ✅ Yes Soil barriers, dust screens, and wheel-washing systems used during construction 2 5 Top Soil Preservation ✅ Yes Topsoil conserved and reused for green areas 1 6 Construction Management Practices ✅ Yes Optimized layout for service cores, daylight zones, and circulation 3 3. Energy Efficiency 7 Energy Optimization ✅ Yes Passive solar design, chilled beam system, daylighting, envelope insulation 8 8 Renewable Energy Utilization ✅ Yes 930 kW rooftop solar PV covers entire electrical load; solar hot water system 5 9 Low Ozone depletion potential and Global waring potential Materials ✅ Yes Use of eco-friendly refrigerants and low-ODP HVAC systems 1 4. Occupant Comfort 10 Visual Comfort — —

10. Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IPB? Explanation Points 11 Thermal and Acoustic Comfort — — 12 Maintaining Good IAQ ✅ Yes Low-VOC paints, adhesives; air filtration and ventilation measures 3 5. Water Management 13 Water Demand Reduction ✅ Yes Low-flow fixtures, 55% reduction in water use 2 14 Wastewater Treatment ✅ Yes 100% grey and black water treated and reused 2 15 Rainwater Management ✅ Yes Rainwater harvesting with recharge pits and storage 5 16 Water Quality and Self-Sufficiency ✅ Yes Water quality ensured via treatment plants, reuse in cooling towers 2 6. Solid Waste Management 17 Waste Management-Post Occupancy ✅ Yes Segregation at source, composting units, and collection systems 3 18 Organic Waste Treatment On-Site ✅ Yes On-site composting of kitchen and garden waste 2 7. Sustainable Materials 19 Utilization of Alternative Materials in Building ✅ Yes Fly ash bricks, AAC blocks, and low-carbon cement used 6 20 Reduction in GWP through Life Cycle Assessment — — 21 Alternative Materials for Site Development ✅ Yes Use of recycled paving, eco-friendly interiors 4

11. Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IPB? Explanation Points 8. Life Cycle Costing 22 Life Cycle Cost Analysis — — 9. Socio-Economic Strategies 23 Safety and Sanitation for Construction Workers — — 24 Universal Accessibility ✅ Yes Ramps, tactile paths, accessible toilets present 1 25 Dedicated Facilities for Service Staff — — 26 Positive Social Impact — — 10. Monitoring & Maintenance 27 Commissioning for Final Rating ✅ Yes Energy performance testing and commissioning were conducted Mandatory 28 Smart Metering and Monitoring — — 29 Operation and Maintenance Protocol ✅ Yes Defined protocols for energy/water/air quality performance 2 11. Innovation 30 Innovation ✅ Yes Net-zero status, radiant cooling, solar integration, and central atrium ventilation system 4 TOTAL POINTS 5-star level performance 60+

12. LEED CRITERIAS FULFILLED BY - INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN LEED Category Credit Name Fulfilled? Reason / Method of Fulfillment Points 1. Location & Transportation LEED for Location type, public transit access ✅ Yes Close to public transport, urban core in Delhi 5 Bicycle facilities / Low-emitting transport options ✅ Yes Bicycle racks, EV charging provisions 2 2. Sustainable Sites Site assessment, open space, heat island reduction ✅ Yes Landscape design, shaded surfaces, green roofs 6 3. Water Efficiency Indoor water use reduction ✅ Yes Dual flush, sensor-based fixtures 6 Outdoor water use reduction ✅ Yes Minimal landscape water demand, STP for irrigation 2 Rainwater management ✅ Yes Full rainwater harvesting implemented 2 4. Energy & Atmosphere Minimum energy performance ✅ Yes Net Zero Building – consumes less energy than it generates 18+ Renewable energy production ✅ Yes On-site solar PV on rooftop, solar water heating 3 Enhanced commissioning ✅ Yes Energy audit, third-party validation 2

13. LEED CRITERIAS FULFILLED BY - INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAWAN LEED Category Credit Name Fulfilled? Reason / Method of Fulfillment Points 5. Materials & Resources Construction waste management ✅ Yes Segregation during construction, reused materials 2 Recycled content & regional materials ✅ Yes Fly ash bricks, locally sourced concrete 3 6. Indoor Environmental Quality Low-emitting materials ✅ Yes Low VOC paints, adhesives, certified wood 3 Thermal comfort & daylighting ✅ Yes Central HVAC with set points; skylights, large glazed atriums 4 Enhanced IAQ strategies ✅ Yes CO₂ monitoring, AHUs with filters 2 7. Innovation Innovation in design, education programs ✅ Yes Visitor education, real-time energy dashboards 5 8. Regional Priority Regional green strategies (Delhi) ✅ Yes Water conservation, heat island mitigation, solar strategy 4

14. INDIAN HABITAT CENTER , New Delhi

15. ABOUT THE SITE This iconic complex is a pioneering institutional and cultural hub located in the heart of New Delhi. Designed as a mixed-use facility combining office spaces, exhibition halls, auditoriums, restaurants, and open courtyards. Architect: Joseph Allen Stein Plot Area: Approx. 40,000 sq m (10 acres) Ground Coverage: 35% (with extensive landscaped courtyards and plazas) Height: Varies up to ~20 m (G+3 – G+4 structures) Year of Completion: 1993 Design Concept: Climate-responsive architecture with integrated cultural and institutional spaces, using passive cooling, natural light, and modular planning

16. SITE LAYOUT PLAN

17. GRIHA RATING FOR INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IHC? Explanation Points (Est.) 1. Sustainable Site Planning 1 Green Infrastructure ✅ Yes Strategically located near Lodi Road, Metro connectivity, surrounded by greenery 1 2 Low Impact Design ✅ Yes Courtyards, shaded walkways, vegetated pockets integrated into architecture 5 3 Design to Mitigate UHIE ✅ Yes Shaded pathways, reflective surfaces, and plantation help reduce urban heat 2 2. Construction Management 4 Air and Soil Pollution Control Older building, but recent retrofits follow dust and soil management best practices 1 5 Top Soil Preservation — — 6 Construction Management Practices Historical construction lacked detailed GRIHA protocol; future retrofits might comply 1 3. Energy Efficiency 7 Energy Optimization ✅ Yes Energy audits show efficient HVAC, lighting retrofits, BMS integration 6 8 Renewable Energy Utilization Small-scale solar installations exist but not large enough for high scoring 1-2 9 Low ODP and GWP Materials Retrofits likely use low-ODP materials, but not documented 0-1 4. Occupant Comfort 10 Visual comfort ✅ Yes Courtyards and skylights provide ample daylight and shaded visual comfort 2

18. Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IPB? Explanation Points(Est.) 11 Thermal and Acoustic Comfort ✅ Yes Thermal mass and HVAC maintain comfort; meeting halls acoustically treated 2 12 Maintaining Good IAQ ✅ Yes Natural ventilation, air purification units in high-density spaces 2 5. Water Management 13 Water Demand Reduction ✅ Yes Water-efficient fixtures installed post-2010 retrofits 2 14 Wastewater Treatment ✅ Yes On-site STP functional; greywater reuse for landscape 2 15 Rainwater Management ✅ Yes Rainwater harvesting tanks present in basement area 4 16 Water Quality and Self-Sufficiency ✅ Yes Regular water quality checks and STP output reuse 2 6. Solid Waste Management 17 Waste Management-Post Occupancy ✅ Yes Waste is segregated; wet waste composted; managed through NDMC 2-3 18 Organic Waste Treatment On-Site ✅ Yes Composting units for cafeteria and garden waste available 2 7. Sustainable Materials 19 Utilization of Alternative Materials in Building Older structures lacks fly ash bricks, retrofits use some eco-materials 2-3 20 Reduction in GWP through Life Cycle Assessment — — 21 Alternative Materials for Site Development ✅ Yes Use of recycled paving, eco-friendly interiors 3

19. Section Criterion No. Criterion Name Fulfilled by IPB? Explanation Points(Est.) 8. Life Cycle Costing 22 Life Cycle Cost Analysis — — 9. Socio-Economic Strategies 23 Safety and Sanitation for Construction Workers — — 24 Universal Accessibility ✅ Yes Ramps, signage, accessible toilets, lifts for all floors 1 25 Dedicated Facilities for Service Staff — — 26 Positive Social Impact ✅ Yes Hosts NGOs, public exhibitions, cultural shows — indirect socio-cultural engagement 1 10. Monitoring & Maintenance 27 Commissioning for Final Rating ✅ Yes Detailed energy audits and performance validations in 2016 and after Mandatory 28 Smart Metering and Monitoring ✅ Yes Advanced BMS, smart metering in buildings A–D 1 29 Operation and Maintenance Protocol ✅ Yes Monthly reports, maintenance schedules, dedicated FM team 2 11. Innovation 30 Innovation ✅ Yes Sustainable exhibitions, art spaces, vertical green walls, and education initiatives 3-4 TOTAL POINTS 4-star level performance possible 50+

20. LEED RATING FOR INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE LEED Category Credit Name Fulfilled? Reason / Method of Fulfillment Points (Est.) 1. Location & Transportation LEED Location type, transit proximity ✅ Yes Located in central Delhi, walkable, close to metro & bus routes 5 Bicycle / low-emission transport facilities ⚠️ Partial Limited bike racks, few EV charging options 1 2. Sustainable Sites Site assessment, open space ✅ Yes Landscape zones, central courtyards, minimal site disturbance 4 Heat island reduction ✅ Yes Shaded walkways, trees, light paving 2 3. Water Efficiency Indoor water use reduction ✅ Yes Sensor taps, dual flush retrofit 5 Outdoor water use ✅ Yes Drip irrigation and reuse of treated water from STP 2 Rainwater management ✅ Yes Rainwater harvesting system 2 4. Energy & Atmosphere Minimum energy performance ✅ Yes Energy-efficient retrofitting; chilled beam system in auditoriums 10 Renewable energy production ⚠️ Minimal Limited rooftop solar installation 1–2 Enhanced commissioning ✅ Yes Energy audit conducted in 2016 and later 2

21. LEED Category Credit Name Fulfilled? Reason / Method of Fulfillment Points (Est.) 5. Materials & Resources Recycled / regional materials ⚠️ Partial Some recycled materials used in retrofits, but not well documented 2 Waste management ✅ Yes On-site segregation, NDMC handling 2 6. Indoor Environmental Quality Low-emitting materials ✅ Yes VOC-free paints used in recent upgrades 2 Thermal comfort & daylight ✅ Yes Passive cooling, large courtyards with diffused daylight 3 Enhanced IAQ strategies ✅ Yes Operable windows, air purifiers in event spaces 2 7. Innovation Innovation in design ✅ Yes Community spaces, exhibitions, sustainability education 3 8. Regional Priority Regional green strategies (Delhi) ✅ Yes Focus on urban heat reduction, water savings 3 LEED RATING FOR INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE