IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System Points Available

Checklist Owner- Tenant-

occupied occupied
Buildings Buildings
Modules 100 100
Sustainable Architecture and Design 5 5
SA Credit 1 Integrated Design Approach 1 1
SA Credit 2 Site Preservation 2 2
SA Credit 3 Passive Architecture 2 2
Site Selection and Planning 14 14
SSP Mandatory Local Building Regulations Required Required
Requirement 1
SSP Mandatory Soil Erosion Control Required Required
Requirement 2
SSP Credit 1 Basic Amenities 1 1
SSP Credit 2 Proximity to Public Transport 1 1
SSP Credit 3 Low-emitting Vehicles 1 1
SSP Credit 4 Natural Topography or Vegetation 2 2
SSP Credit 5 Preservation or Transplantation of Trees 1 1
SSP Credit 6 Heat Island Reduction, Non-roof 2 2
SSP Credit 7 Heat Island Reduction, Roof 2 2
SSP Credit 8 Outdoor Light Pollution Reduction 1 1
SSP Credit 9 Universal Design 1 1
SSP Credit 10 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce 1 1
SSP Credit 11 Green Building Guidelines 1 1
Water Conservation 18 19
WC Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof Required Required
Requirement 1
WC Mandatory Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Required Required
Requirement 2
WC Credit 1 Landscape Design 2 2
WC Credit 2 Management of Irrigation Systems 1 1
WC Credit 3 Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof 4 4
WC Credit 4 Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures 5 5
WC Credit 5 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 5 5
WC Credit 6 Water Metering 1 2

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Modules Owner- Tenant-
occupied occupied
Buildings Buildings
Energy Efficiency 28 28
EE Mandatory Ozone Depleting Substances Required Required
Requirement 1
EE Mandatory Minimum Energy Efficiency Required Required
Requirement 2
EE Mandatory Commissioning Plan for Building Required Required
Requirement 3 Equipment & Systems
EE Credit 1 Eco-friendly Refrigerants 1 1
EE Credit 2 Enhanced Energy Efficiency 15 15
EE Credit 3 On-site Renewable Energy 6 6
EE Credit 4 Off-site Renewable Energy 2 2
EE Credit 5 Commissioning, Post-installation of
Equipment & Systems 2 2
EE Credit 6 Energy Metering and Management 2 2
Building Materials and Resources 16 16
BMR Mandatory Segregation of Waste, Post-occupancy Required Required
Requirement 1
BMR Credit 1 Sustainable Building Materials 8 8
BMR Credit 2 Organic Waste Management,
Post-occupancy 2 2
BMR Credit 3 Handling of Waste Materials,
During Construction 1 1
BMR Credit 4 Use of Certified Green Building Materials,
Products & Equipment 5 5
Indoor Environmental Quality 12 11
IEQ Mandatory Minimum Fresh Air Ventilation Required Required
Requirement 1
IEQ Mandatory Tobacco Smoke Control Required Required
Requirement 2
IEQ Credit 1 CO2 Monitoring 1 1
IEQ Credit 2 Daylighting 2 2
IEQ Credit 3 Outdoor Views 1 1

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Modules Owner- Tenant-
occupied occupied
Buildings Buildings
IEQ Credit 4 Minimise Indoor and Outdoor Pollutants 1 1
IEQ Credit 5 Low-emitting Materials 3 3
IEQ Credit 6 Occupant Well-being Facilities 1 -
IEQ Credit 7 Indoor Air Quality Testing, After Construction 2 2
and Before Occupancy
IEQ Credit 8 Indoor Air Quality Management, 1 1
During Construction
Innovation and Development 7 7
ID Credit 1 Innovation in Design Process 4 4
ID Credit 2 Optimisation in Structural Design 1 1
ID Credit 3 Waste Water Reuse, During Construction 1 1
ID Credit 4 IGBC Accredited Professional 1 1

The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under:

Certification Level Owner-occupied Tenant-occupied Recognition

Buildings Buildings
Certified 50 - 59 50 - 59 Good Practices
Silver 60 - 69 60 - 69 Best Practices
Gold 70 - 79 70 - 79 Outstanding Performance
Platinum 80 - 89 80 - 89 National Excellence
Super Platinum 90 - 100 90 - 100 Global Leadership

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