Syllabus

Module I:
Introduction: Definition of green building, difference with the terminology- energy efficient buildings features of green building Green building as a solution to environmental sustainability SDGs and green building Need for green buildings National priorities
Assignment: Exercise on identifying the convergence and divergence between ‘green’, ‘energy efficient’ and ‘net zero energy’ buildings
Module II:
Various types and components of green rating systems: Introduction to various significant green rating systems around the world- appraisal of international rating systems LEED, BREEAM, GB-Tool, CASBEE, Swiss Minergie rating tool etc. appraisal of national rating systems- GRIHA, IGBC, ECBC, Eco Niwas Samhita etc comparative analysis of criteria from international and national rating systems
Assignment: compare scoring pattern for various similar criteria among various rating systems
Module III:
Green rating: classification of rating approach prescriptive approach vs performance-based approach exercise on rating of an existing building with prescriptive GRIHA rating approach
Assignment: Building rating exercise

To understand green building concept, its importance and tools and techniques for its design and construction

To understand the assessment techniques for green buildings in national and international contexts.

1. Ability to identify the various components of green building design.
2. Ability to identify tools and techniques towards design and construction of green buildings.
3. Ability to score a building given green building design and construction criteria.

Kubba, S. (2016)., Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globe, . Butterworth-Heinemann

Majumdar, M. (2009)., Energy Efficient Buildings in India., Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources.

Reeder, L. (2010)., Guide to green building rating systems, John Wiley & Sons

BEE, Energy Conservation Building Code, Bureau of Energy Efficiency