Unique features of IGBC Existing Buildings (O & M)

♤ Focus is on implementation and results achieved

♤ Documentation requirements are minimal. Instead, it is more of evidence like photos and calculations

♤ The rating can be applied to both air-conditioned and non-air conditioned buildings

♤ The rating is designed to suit all building types in all climatic zones. Exclusions are residential and Factory buildings for which IGBC's existing ratings can be applied

♤ Water being of prime national concern, is given higher weightage

♤ For energy related aspects, Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) or the Energy Performance Index (EPI) as recommended by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is the reference standard.

♤ Buildings are all about people. A separate module called 'health and comfort' is included, to address health and wellbeing of occupants in the buildings.