Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA3009 : Green Certification Systems { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Basudatta Sarkar

Syllabus

Module I Indian Green Building Council and The Energy Research Institute: Introduction, Benefits of Green Buildings, National Priorities Addressed in the Rating System, IGBC Green New Buildings Rating System, Overview and Process Sustainable Architecture and Design. GRIHA- Precertification, provisional rating and final rating system.
Module II Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), the first green building rating system of U.K.- Introduction and principles of rating system Energy Independence And Security Act of 2007 The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Multi-attribute rating system by United States Green Building Council (USGBC)- Leed 2009 rating system, Leed v4, Energy efficient performance of indoor environment quality, water efficiency, smart grid and building materials
Module III Basic introduction of CASBEE (Japan)- Multi-attribute building rating system, BEE-star rating system for energy efficiency equipment.
Module IV Case Studies of Griha Registered/Rated Building Assessment of green building rating of Architectural Design Studio assignments.

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

a. An ability to design and conduct inquiries, and to analyze and interpret data <br />b. An ability to identify and formulate programmatic requirements <br />c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability <br />d. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />e. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams <br />f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading