BAI JERBAI WADIA HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

Before the onset of Paediatrics as an independent discipline, childcare was limited to using adult medication on to children, who were seen merely as mini versions of adults. In 1929, Sir Ness Wadia and Sir Cusrow Wadia built The Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, in memory of their mother Bai Jerbai Wadia. Emerging as India’s first specialized Paediatrics hospital, it was dedicated exclusively to healthcare for children.

Located in the heart of the city, the hospital pledges to extend its services to people, regardless of their socio-economic status, believing strongly in the fact that quality healthcare should not be restricted to only certain sections of society.

The building is a Grade 2 Heritage Structure located at A.D. Marg. Parel, Mumbai. It comprises ground plus two upper floors and has a built-up area of 1,40,000 Sft which consists of 5 Blocks (A,B,C,D & E).

The hospital consists of 412 beds with 38 private rooms and 5 general wards with OT Area, CSSD, HEMAT, NICU &IPCU, CATHLAB etc.

Masters’ Role

Masters was appointed as Project Management Consultants for revamping Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children on 15th July 2015.

The total duration of the project is 18 Months. Masters was introduced by Client when approximately 15% of the total value of work was completed in B, C, D blocks.

Principal consultants are:

Client	Wadia Hospital
Project Managers	Masters Management Consultants (India ) Pvt Ltd
Project Architect	KGD architects & Consultants
Services Consultant	Eskayem Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Structural Consultant	Structwell Designers & Consultants Pvt Ltd

 

 Project Details

Civil and finishing works includes repairs, retrofitting and restoration of existing steel structure, carpentry works, block work, internal and external plaster, flooring and painting works.

MEP works includes plumbing & fire-fighting works, centralized water cooled system, electrical works with DG & IBMS works.

HVAC — Mumbai has a ‘warm and humid’ climate, winter heating is not considered except for OTs and ICUs. Winter heating will be provided for OTs and ICUs. These AHUs will be provided with electric strip heaters to achieve winter heating as well as required humidity control.

Soil & Waste System — The soil and waste systems will have independent stacks. All vertical soil and waste stacks for patient rooms will be UPVC type B conforming to IS: 13592: 92. Joints will be with solvent cement or rubber ring fittings to IS: 14735: 99.

Lighting — Lighting in the entire hospital will be combination of LED, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps with high performance electronic chokes.

Sewage Treatment Plant — All soil and waste water from the hospital will be taken into sewage treatment plant (STP). Waste from the kitchens will go through grease interceptors before reaching the STP. There will be nearly 250 Kld of sewage generated in a day. (16 hours working). A 250 Kl capacity of sewage treatment plant is planned. The treatment process is the MBBR system (Moving Bed Bio Reactor)

Backup Generation — It is proposed to have 100% power backup which will meet the total needs of the hospital and there shall be no degradation in the hospital functioning. To meet a backup power requirement of 1475 kVA @ 0.8PF it is proposed to have 2# 750 KVA D.G.

Lightening Protection — Lightening Protection of the building consists of lightning arrestors located on terrace floor. System will be conventional lightning protection as per IS 2309. It will be connected to the earth grid through the down conductor. A hybrid system of conventional lightning protection system and advanced lightning protection system also can be employed effectively.

Security System — The proposed security system basically comprises i) Close Circuit Television (CCTV) monitoring system in common areas. ii) Access control system will be as per LV matrix. The CCTV monitoring will be limited to the following. All car parks & engineering areas will be monitored. At upper floors the common public areas such as waiting area, lobbies, staircase etc. will be monitored.

Elevators

The building consists of one existing lift. Existing lift well dimensions are 2610 mm width & 1450 mm depth with lift pit of 1000 mm and overhead available is 3700 mm. Total building height is @11.89 meter machine rooms elevators will be selected with center opening. Landing are considered (G + 2 floor) home landing for the lift will be ground floor.

Fire Detection & Fire Fighting

Fire Systems design will follow guidelines of the National Building Code (NBC- 2005) and relevant Indian Standards (IS) wherever they are not conflicting with the mandated requirements of the Chief Fire Officer (CFO).The building is under category C-1-2Institutional Building as per NBC. Some of the important features of the National Building Code

Building Management System (BMS)

The building management system (BMS) is a microprocessor based Multi- tasking multi-level system with 3 levels of monitoring and control viz.–
i) Management Control
ii) System Control Panel
iii) Local Control Panel

The management level is a computer based man-machine interface comprising PC, Portable terminals & Printers. The Building Management System is meant to monitor and control the following building systems as defined below:
a. HVAC systems
b. Ventilation and Exhaust Systems
c. Electrical & DG system
d. Water supply system
e. Fire Fighting and fire detection system
f. Fuel oil tanks

Building Envelope

As this is an existing structure with Opaque wall of 450mm thick stone wall .we considered 12 mm plastering on the inside. By considering this arrangement U – value of opaque wall will be0.60 BTU/hr ft.2°F this is taken as a design basis.

Existing Single glazing clear glass of U Value 1.13 BTU/hr ft.2°F and shading factor of 0.56 with inside venetian blind is considered for heat loads.

Ventilation requirement as per ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170- 2008.Ventilation for Health Care Facilities as mentioned in Table 7-1: All exposed roofs shall be insulated to have an R (resistance) (m2k/w) value of 1.43 which is equivalent to 50mm thick expanded polystyrene.
The internal loads viz. people, lighting and equipment vary from space to space and depends largely upon the usage of space. However the values are based on past experience and guide lines for design and construction of Hospital and Healthcare facilities issued by the Academy of Architecture for Health with assistance from the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Current Status of the Project

Overall 65% of work is completed till date. All civil, finishes and MEP low side works will be completed by 30th of April 16. IBMS works and testing and commissioning of chillers will be completed by 30th May 2016.

Masters Team members at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital are; P. M. Yerriswamy, Anup Chotaliya, Sumesh Akkewar, Deepak Haldankar, Chandresh Yadav, Kalendra Singh

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BREACH CANDY HOSPITAL, MUMBAI

Located in South Mumbai, 175-bed Breach Candy Hospital which started off as a humble nursing home in the 1950’s has expanded to become one of the most recognised multi-specialty tertiary care units in the country.

Although it is not uncommon to come across a popular Bollywood star or a celebrity being discretely treated in its premises (who can forget the throngs of admirers praying for Amitabh Bachchan’s recovery after his near-fatal, on set accident in 1982), the hospital also has a separate ward for free and subsidised patients, ‘Godrej Wing’ established in 1975, which comprises 26 inpatient beds focuses on the underprivileged section of the society. In addition, all critically ill patients are treated in the common ICU. There is also charitable OPD run by the hospital on a daily basis where needy patients are seen free of cost by consultants of all specialties (and medicines also provided free).

A few years ago, the Breach Candy Hospital Trust decided that it was time to overhaul its wards to match with its several improvements in medical equipment, technology and services.

It was then that Masters’ was called in to manage the work, which had to take into account the complexities of remodelling and renovation within a fully functional building filled with patients, who should not be unduly disturbed.

Our scope included PMC of the renovations, including structural strengthening works and complete refurbishment of two wards and the VVIP ward with a total built-up area of 11,500 sq. ft. executed in 17 months.

Project Photos

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TATA MEDICAL CENTRE, RAJARHAT, KOLKATA

Masters has recently been appointed for periodic cost and quality audits of the Tata Medical Centre, Phase II at Kolkata.

Background

A philanthropic initiative from the House of Tata, the Tata Medical Centre was set up at New Town in the Rajarhat area of Kolkata on 13 acres of land with a mission to promote prevention of cancer, to provide facilities for early diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation to cancer patients, and to do research in cancer.

The Phase I of the hospital, which was inaugurated in 2011, is a comprehensive Cancer Care Center with well-trained professional staff and equipped with modern facilities and contemporary medical equipment.
This state-of-the-art Hospital was set up with a strategic alliance and assistance from the Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, which is one of the premier national institutions for cancer prevention, treatment, education and research with 75 years of experience. It has been built on carefully landscaped grounds to emphasize the holistic approach in our crusade against cancer.
Diagnosis and treatment are characterized by a multi-disciplinary approach with Disease Management Teams, wherein experts from different streams – viz., surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, radiology & nuclear medicine, psychiatry and medical social work, to name a few – participate in decision-making for treatment protocols, using evidence-based medical strategies and appropriate documented clinical guidelines.
The Hospital, with a capacity of 183 beds, serves all sections of the society, with 50% of the infrastructure earmarked for free or subsidized treatment for the underprivileged sections from across India as well as neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.

TMC — Phase II
Phase II of the project, which is currently ongoing consists of a new wing for the Tata Medical Centre.
The project, which commenced in November 2014, consists of a Ground + 4 storey block of total area of 22,211 Sqm, with infrastructure and facilities, which will add value to the existing development. It is conceived to be in the same architectural style and with similar finishes as Phase I.

Masters’ Role
Masters’ role in this project is to work with Ar. Hiranmay Biswas in periodically reviewing the project progress against established budget, quality and time parameters and reporting on these to the Trustees.
Project consultants include —

Project Architect	Canon Design International Private Limited
Interior Architect,Functional Planner & Liaison Architect	Carambiah & George
Structural Consultants	Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
MEP Consultants	Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
Project Management Consultants	Tata Consulting Engineers Limited

Project Photographs

Plan

Phase I exterior

Phase I courtyard

Phase I at night

Phase I main lobby

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Head & Neck Cancer Hospital, Mazgaon, Mumbai

The Cancare Trust in conjunction with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is undertaking the development of a speciality hospital under a Public Private Partnership arrangement. The hospital is intended for treatment of cancers grouped as Head & Neck cancers i.e. cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, the para-nasal sinuses, the salivary glands and the thyroid. In addition, the hospital shall also provide diagnostic services and treatment for Women’s cancers.

Masters Management Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd have been appointed the Project Management Consultants and have been working closely with the Trust in order to realise this project.

Project Overview
The hospital is proposed to be built on the site of currently occupied by a non-functional BMC run Maternity Hospital in Mazgaon, Mumbai. The site falls under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ-2) and is extremely constrained.

The hospital is intended to be constructed over the plot measuring approx. 1,124sq.m, and accommodate approx. 90 beds. The following key facilities are envisaged in the proposed hospital:
•    Inpatient wards
•    Intensive Care Units (ICU)
•    Daycare department with a dedicated ward and minor operation theatre
•    Major Operation theatres and support services
•    Outpatient Department with consulting rooms
•    Diagnostic facilities like X-Ray, ECG, Ultrasound and Mammography
•    Radiotherapy with a Linear Accelerator and PET CT
•    Pathology
•    Training, Education & Research Centre
•    Reception, waiting and administrative/ Back-of House areas

The project is currently completing the concept design stage and statutory approvals are concurrently being sought.

Space Planning
Space planning for the hospital design has been a challenge due to the extremely small, awkward shape of the site, and planning regulations as per the DCR. The effective foot-print after the mandatory set-backs is approx. 500 sq.m, with further space consumed by the required two fire staircases and circulation. The effective useable space on each floor thus is very restricted.

Some of the key design considerations in the planning include:
•    Accessibility
Due to the small size and shape of the plot, the site has a restricted fire tender movement around the building. To overcome this and ensure safe evacuation in case of fire incidence, most of the habitable areas are maintained on the main road side, while the non-habitable areas are placed on the rear side.
The hospital is designed to be fully accessible via wheelchair. The entrance lobby is accessed via a ramp, with further vertical movement via three stretcher lifts within the building.
A dedicated lift is provided for the doctors for easy and quick access.

•    Waiting and Reception Areas
One of the main issues faced by hospitals in India is to manage crowding. To overcome this, ample reception and waiting area is provided at the entry level and departmental level. The entire ground floor is dedicated for reception and waiting. The main reception area is a circular, double heighted area, giving a bigger volume to the space.

•    Functional Proximities
1    Reception- Registration
The main area for central registrations and discharge is located on the first floor in close proximity of the reception and waiting area. These functions would be ideally located on the ground floor, however with a restricted floor plate, first floor was considered the most appropriate. The department can be accessed by stairs as well as patient lifts.

2    Out Patient Department
The out-patient department is the busiest department in any hospital and caters to maximum people traffic throughout the day. In order to optimise on the lift traffic, the OPD is placed on level 2 and 3, immediately above the central registration. Patients with mobility can easily use stairs to access these areas, thus reducing the traffic on the lifts during peak times.

3    OT-ICU-Daycare
The key critical clinical functions within the hospital are undertaken in the Daycare, Intensive Care Unit and the Operating Theatre complex. It is ideal to keep these functions well connected so as to enable the doctors and clinical staff to access all these areas within a short travel distance and time. Hence these critical functions are located on consecutive floors.

4    CSSD
The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) is the heart of any hospital, from where all the sterile supplies are dispatched to each department. This department is connected to each of the clinical areas via a nurses’ base which has access to a dumb waiter. Sterile supplies are dispatched to each department through dedicated dumb waiters to ensure timely supplies without exposure to contamination.

•    Location of Radiotherapy Department
One of the key facilities within the department is a Linear Accelerator (Linac). The due to radioactive emissions, the Linac room, rightly called as ‘Bunker’ needs to be constructed in heavy RCC and be as isolated as possible from the main clinical and public areas. The wall and slab thickness in specific sections of the bunker go upto 2.5m in thickness. With such a heavy structural frame, it is feasible to locate the bunker in the basement.

Early Concept Views

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IGBC Green Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)

Features:
IGBC Green MRTS rating system is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green MRTS Steering Committee.
The rating system is a tool to enable new Rail based MRTS to apply green concepts during design & construction, so as to further reduce environmental impacts that are measurable. The overarching objective of IGBC Green MRTS Rating is to ensure environmental sustainability, while enhancing commuter experience.

Benefits:
By applying the green concepts in the design, construction & operation, the following additional benefits are envisaged over conventional MRTS for the Environment, Metro Rail Authorities and Commuters:
•    Reduced dependency on private vehicles, thereby minimising the environmental impacts associated with the use of conventional energy
•    Integration with other modes of public transport, thereby enhancing connectivity
•    Enhanced station accessibility to improve first & last mile connectivity and achieve maximum ridership
•    Maximise resource efficiency
•    Increased environmental awareness among commuters
•    Enhanced commuting experience
Scope:
All new Rail based MRTS projects can apply for IGBC Green MRTS Rating, if they meet all the mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required credit points.
List of Rail based MRTS projects applicable under IGBC Green MRTS Rating are as under:
•    Metro Rail Systems
•    Mono Rail Systems
The current pilot version of IGBC Green MRTS Rating Abridged Version is only applicable for Metro Rail Systems. IGBC would release applicability guide of IGBC Green MRTS Rating for Mono Rail systems at a later date.
Scope of IGBC Green MRTS Rating for Metro Rail systems includes Elevated stations, Underground stations, At grade stations and Viaduct/ Tunnel.
For the purpose of rating, the project team has to define a clear site boundary which includes but not limited to:
•    Station building, Ancillary facilities, Parking, Hardscape/ Softscape area around station etc.
•    Except for Property Development areas within the station, other Property Development areas outside/ above stations are excluded from the scope of IGBC Green MRTS Rating.

IGBC Green Landscapes

IGBC has set up the Green Landscape Core Committee to develop the pilot rating programme. This committee comprised of key stakeholders including architects, landscape architects, builders, consultants, developers, horticulturist, academicians, botanist and industry representatives. The varied experience and professions of the committee members brings in a holistic perspective in the process of developing the rating programme.

Features
IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed based on practices and technologies that are presently available. The objective of IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is to facilitate creation of comfortable and environmentally friendly landscape for people. Rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the same time user-friendly. The programme is fundamentally designed to enhance quality of life for users and address national priorities. The rating programme uses well accepted National standards. Wherever local or National standards are not available, appropriate international benchmarks have been considered.
Benefits:
Green Landscapes can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The most tangible benefits are the reduction in potable water, better handling of waste and energy efficiency. Intangible benefits include a serene experience for the user, enhanced biodiversity and protection & enriching of top soil.
Overview:
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Landscapes certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.
– Site Selection and Planning
– Selection of Species for Landscape
– Material Selection
– Health & Well being
– Water Conservation
– Energy Efficiency
– Operation and Maintenance
– Innovation & Design Process
Scope:
IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is a measurement system designed for rating new and existing parks/gardens, which are broadly classified into two categories:
1.    Small parks/gardens (< 5 acres)
2.    Large parks/gardens (> 5 acres)
Landscape facilities in Airport/ Amusement Parks/ Botanical Garden/ Campus/ Clubs/ Commercial/ Community parks/ Convention centre/ Film cities & similar facilities/ Golf course/ Government offices/ Guest houses/ Heritage sites/ Hospitals/ Hotels/ Industrial/ Institutional/ IT parks/ Memorial Parks/ Residential/ Resorts/ Retail/ SEZ’s and Temples can apply the rating tool.
The park/ garden should be a single parcel of land, and it cannot be in multiple pockets, beyond the site boundary.
In general, any landscapes (private or public) which can meet the mandatory requirements and minimum credit requirements can apply. Various levels of certification are awarded based on the total points earned.
When to use IGBC Green Landscapes
IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is designed both for existing and new landscapes. The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Green Landscape, certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.
Certification Levels:
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of green landscapes of all sizes and types. Different levels of certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green Landscape should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

The threshold criteria for certification/pre-certification levels are as under:

Certification Leve	Small Parks- area less than 5 acres	Large Parks- area greater than 5 acres	Large Parks- area
Certified	45 – 53	50 – 59	Best Practices
Silver	54 – 62	60 – 69	Outstanding Performance
Gold	63 – 71	70 – 79	National Excellence
Platinum	60 – 75	72 – 90	Global Leadership

IGBC Green SEZ

The IGBC Green SEZ Rating System (Pilot version) is an extension of the Green SEZ guidelines. The Indian Green Building Council along with Ministry of Commerce & Industry has prepared the Green SEZ guidelines. The rating system encourages the projects to surpass the requirements of many codes and standards.

The rating programme is a tool which enables the designer to apply green concepts and criteria, so as to reduce the environmental impacts, which are measurable. The programme covers methodologies to cover diverse climatic zones and changing lifestyles.
Features
IGBC Green SEZ Rating System is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that are presently available.
The objective of IGBC Green SEZ is to facilitate the creation of energy efficient, water efficient, healthy, comfortable and environmentally friendly SEZ. The rating system evaluates certain credit points using a prescriptive approach and other credits on a performance based approach. The rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the same time user-friendly.
The rating programme uses well accepted national standards and wherever local or national standards are not available, appropriate international benchmarks have been considered.
Benefits:
National Benefits
•    Reduction in energy use and connected load leading to savings in infrastructure investments
•    Reduction in potable water savings and public investments related to waste water treatment
•    Reduction in fuel use for transport, thereby saving on oil import bills
•    Organised handling of waste and waste management
•    Incubation of green building materials manufacturers, thereby leading to lower cost of creating green SEZ’s.
Benefits at Local Level
•    Encourage local economy
•    Better quality of life for the occupants of SEZ’s
•    Optimum utilization of resources-Energy, Water
•    Reduced operational cost for the occupants
Overview:
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of green SEZ of all sizes and types. IGBC Green SEZ addresses green features under the following categories:
•    Site Preservation & Restoration
•    Site Planning & Design
•    Water Efficiency
•    Energy Efficiency
•    Materials & Resources
•    Innovation & Design Process
When to use IGBC Green SEZs
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Green SEZ certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.
Certification Levels:
Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green SEZ should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.The threshold criteria for certification/provisional levels are as under:

Certification Level	Points	Recognition
Certified	51 – 60	Best Practices
Silver	61 – 70	Outstanding Performance
Gold	71 – 80	National Excellence
Platinum	81-100	Global Leadership

 

 

 

 

IGBC Green Townships

IGBC Green Townships rating system is a tool which enables the designer to apply green concepts and criteria, so as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable. The rating system is designed to address large developments and it is mandatory to include residential development as part of the township.

Township Defined:
A township is a combination of several communities; a community in turn is a combination of several sectors. Several townships form a city. A city typically has an administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law. A township, however, may not fall under the purview of the local government.
Township ranges in sizes and land uses. Townships are typically mixed-use in character. However, Townships can be predominantly commercial, industrial or retail but should necessarily comprise of a residential component. Atleast 25% of the total built-up area (in sq. m.) within the township should be earmarked for residential use, for it to qualify for certification.
Benefits:
Application of IGBC Green Township rating system in large developments would address national priorities leading to benefits, such as efficient land use, habitat preservation and restoration, effective transport management, efficient use of resource and enhanced quality of life for the occupants.

Adopting the IGBC Green Townships rating systems will reap the following benefits:
•    Water efficiency – Green townships encourage use of water in a self – sustainable manner through reducing, recycling and reusing strategies and can save potable water to an extent of 30 – 50%.
•    Energy efficiency – Green townships can reduce energy consumption of infrastructural equipment through energy efficient street lighting, motors, pumps etc. The energy savings that can be realised by adopting this rating programme in infrastructural equipment can be to the tune of 20 – 30%. Further, on-site power generation using various renewable energy technologies and other clean fuels can significantly reduce the load on grid power supply.
•    Waste Management – Green townships encourage effective waste management strategies by facilitating the segregating of waste at source and promoting the reuse / co-processing of products and materials.
Benefits to Developers:
There is wide spread perception that environmentally responsive developments are time consuming and financially less rewarding. However, in reality well-executed green developments perform extremely well financially, as they require lower operating costs, increase health and productivity of the citizens and have higher marketability. The immediate benefits include reduction in water and energy demand right from the initial stages of operation. The energy savings range from 20-30% and water savings around 30 – 50%.
Other benefits include:
•    Reduced maintenance cost
•    Reduced resource consumption
•    Reduced waste generation
•    Higher Marketability
•    Speedy approvals
Overview:
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Townships certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.

IGBC Green Townships rating system addresses green features under the following categories:
•    Site Selection and Planning
•    Land Use Planning
•    Transportation Planning
•    Infrastructure Resource Management
•    Innovation & Design Process
Scope:
The rating system is designed to address large developments and it is mandatory to include residential development as part of the township. Some typical examples of large scale developments are integrated townships, satellite cities, gated communities, campuses with multiple buildings etc. However, it is to be noted that the rating system is not applicable for individual buildings and land parcels.
When to use IGBC Green Townships
IGBC Green Township rating system is designed primarily for large scale developments. Residential dwellings should be an integral part of the development. The project teams should first evaluate if the mandatory requirements of the rating system are met and able to achieve the minimum points required for certification.
Certification Levels:
Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green Township should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

The threshold criteria for certification/provisional levels are as under:

Certification Level	Points	Recognition
Certified	51 – 60	Best Practices
Silver	61 – 70	Outstanding Performance
Gold	71 – 80	National Excellence
Platinum	81-100	Global Leadership

 

 

 

 

 

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IGBC Green Factory Buildings

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Factory Buildings is the first rating programme developed in India, exclusively for the industrial sector. It is based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance between known established practices and emerging concepts. The system is designed to be comprehensive in scope, yet simple in operation. This rating system would address the factory buildings and not the processes. It would be applicable to all sectors of industry and for all climatic zones of India.

Features
IGBC Green Factory Building Rating System is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that are currently available. This rating system would facilitate the development of energy efficient, water efficient, healthy, more productive, environmentally friendly factories.

The rating system evaluates certain credit points using a prescriptive approach and other credits on a performance based approach. The rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the same time user-friendly. The programme is fundamentally designed to address national priorities and quality of life for factory workmen.

The rating programme uses well accepted national standards and wherever local or national standards are not available, appropriate international benchmarks have been considered.
Benefits:
Green Existing Buildings can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible.

Tangible benefits
•    Energy savings : 30 – 40%
•    Water savings : 20 – 30%
Intangible benefits
•    Enhanced indoor air quality
•    Good day lighting
•    Health & wellbeing of the occupants
•    Safety of the workmen
Overview:
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Factory Buildings certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.

IGBC Green Factory Buildings rating system addresses green features under the following categories:
•    Site Selection and Planning
•    Water Conservation
•    Energy Conservation
•    Materials Conservation
•    Indoor Environmental Quality and Occupational Health
•    Innovation & Design Process

Scope:
IGBC Green Factory Building Rating System addresses both new and existing factory buildings. This rating system would address the factory buildings and not the processes. It would be applicable to all sectors of industry and for all climatic zones of India.
Certification Levels:
Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green Factory Building should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

The threshold criteria for certification/provisional levels are as under:

Certification Level	Points	Recognition
Certified	51 – 60	Best Practices
Silver	61 – 70	Outstanding Performance
Gold	71 – 80	National Excellence
Platinum	81-100	Global Leadership

IGBC Green Schools

IGBC set up the Green Schools Core Committee to develop a rating program to address school children from Kindergarten to Higher secondary (KG to + 2). The committee comprises of key stakeholders, including educationists, principals, school managements, industry representatives and architects. The committee, with a diverse background and knowledge has enriched the rating system, both in its content and process.

The School rating system is unique in the sense that it addresses eco-education, Health & hygiene besides the infrastructural facilities, energy efficiency, water conservation and waste management. Aspects like nutrition, physical activity & safety are also addressed.

Any project can apply for IGBC Green Schools Rating System certification, if it meets all the mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required credit points. Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. The guidelines detailed would also help in the implementation and monitoring of eco-friendly measures.

All the schools going for IGBC Green Schools Certification should adhere to the local building laws and stipulations.
Benefits of Green & Healthy Schools:
These benefits to the schools can be broadly categorized under performance, pedagogy, community and responsibility:

Schools can have tremendous benefits, both tangible and intangible. The most tangible benefits are the reduction in water and energy consumption. Intangible benefits include health & wellbeing of children, enhanced air quality and excellent day lighting.
Overview:
IGBC Green Schools rating system addresses green features under the following categories:
•    Site Selection & Planning
•    Sustainable Water Practices
•    Conserving & Harvesting Energy
•    Eco-Friendly School Material
•    Indoor Environment Quality
•    Health & Hygiene
•    Green Education
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of schools of all sizes and types (as defined in scope). Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every green new school should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

Both teachers and school children can participate in the design and implementation:
•    Step 1: Analysis & Documentation
•    Step 2: Checklist preparation
•    Step 3: Identify and implement
Schools interested in IGBC Green Schools Rating System Certification can register with the Council. Projects can be registered on the IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under ‘IGBC Green Schools Rating System’. The registration is the initial step which will help in establishing contact with IGBC and provide access to several resources.

Scope:
The rating system is designed such that both existing schools and new schools can use the guidelines.
•    Existing Schools: Schools which already at operational levels
•    New Schools: Schools that are getting constructed.
Certification Levels:
The various levels of rating awarded are:

Certification Level	Existing Schools	New Schools	Recognition
Certified	50 – 59	55 – 65	Best Practices
Silver	60 – 69	66 – 76	Outstanding Performance
Gold	70 – 79	77 – 87	National Excellence
Platinum	80 – 100	88 – 110	Global Leadership

 

The council would recognise green schools that achieve one of the rating levels with a formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque.
Validity of Certification Levels:
IGBC Green Factory Buildings rating is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue of the certification. mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.
For recertification, the projects have to show compliance to the latest version of IGBC Green Factory Buildings rating prevailing at the time of recertification.

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