IGBC Green Homes Ver 2 Precertification Preliminary Review- Shivram CHS Ltd, Mumbai

P E C S O L U T I O N S G R E E N D E S I G N S P V T. L T D.

FINAL REVIEW REPORTS FROM

INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL FOR

SHIVRAM CHS LTD LOCATED AT MULUND, MUMBAI

DEVELOPER-BLACKPLINTH REALTORS

G R E E N B U I L D I N G C O N S U L T A N T

PLATINUM PRE-CERTIFIED PROJECT

GH131657, SHIVRAM CHS LTD, MUMBAI

IGBC Green Homes Pre-Certification Level: Platinum

Date: 2 December 2013

83 0 2 100 Points Available

Certified 50 to 59 points

Silver 60 to 69 points

Gold 70 to 79 points

Platinum 80 to 100 points

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Y SSP Mandatory Requirement 1

Local Building Regulations Y Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the sanctionplan highlighting the seal & sign of the local authority. This meets the intent of the mandatoryrequirement.

Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project would comply with allrequired statutory and regulatory codes. The project team has submitted copy of the site plan. However no document approved by local authority or letter from local authority stating thatapproval documents have been received, has been submitted. The site plan does not contain anyseal of signature of local authority.

Technical Advice:Please submit approved Sanction Plan (with sign and seal of local authority) or supportingdocuments as required by IGBC.


Soil Erosion Control Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will take appropriateerosion control measures during construction and has also developed measures to address soilerosion during post occupancy. The team has submitted an ESC plan for Erosion andsedimentation control measures, Landscape Plan highlighting permanent landscape planned,drain network along the periphery and Storm water management layout showing location of rainwater recharge pits. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement.

Site Selection & Planning Points Available:

IGBC Green Homes Version 2.0 Pre-Certification Final ReviewMulti-dwelling Residential Units

Points Achieved

This precertification review is based on a review of the project goals and intentions. It is incumbent upon the project team to demonstrate that the credit requirements have been met at thedesign and construction certification reviews. The Precertification rating awarded need not necessarily correspond to the final IGBC Green Homes Rating. The final rating would depend on theimplementation of all the design parameters detailed in the Precertification documents.

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2 SSP Credit 1 Basic House-hold Amenities 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the site has access to sevenamenities which include restaurant, educational institute, pharmacy, grocery store, medical clinic,bank atm, fire brigade station, park/garden and bus stop/ bus depot. The drawing showingcommon areas is attached, to high-light the locations of various provisions for service staff andvisitors like, seating spaces, toilets and tot-lots, within the campus is provided. Total number ofdwellings in the project are 214 for which 6nos. of toilets are provided. Easy access has beenprovided for the visitors to use these facilities. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 SSP Credit 2 Natural Topography or Vegetation : 15 %, 20% 4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that site area is about 6181.50 sq.mt ofwhich it has been planned to retain 1235.10 sq.mt as vegetated on ground, which is equal to 20%of the total site area. The team has provided the site plan with calculation for the percentage ofsite retained as vegetated. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 SSP Credit 3 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof : 50%, 75% 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will provide open gridpavers in walkways and parking areas and shade the driveways. The calculations show the totalnon-roof area is 1149.86 sq.mt, total area under shade from tree cover within 5 years is 64 sq.mt,and total area covered with pervious open grid pavers would be 1085 sq.mt. Hence 100% of thenon roof area areas would comply with the requirements. The landscape plan has been providedalong with product manufacturer brochure. This meets intent of the credit.

4 SSP Credit 4 Heat Island Effect, Roof : 50%, 75 % 4 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted a narrativestating that the project will use a reflective roof on the driveways of the project. This meets theintent of the credit.

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that all the exposed roof areas in projectwill use china mosaic tile and cool roofing. The roof plan and area calculation has been provided.The total roof area (terrace + podium) is 3379.76 sq.m and total area covered with china mosaicis 1138.72 sq.m. The total area covered with cool roof technology is 2241.04 sq.m. Thereforetotal area covered with high SRI material i.e. china mosaics & cool roof technology = 3379.76sq.m. i.e. 100% of total roof area.However, the area shown as area to be painted with High SRI paint is a driveway.

Technical Advice: Please confirm if the project will use reflective paint on the driveway of the project.





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1 SSP Credit 5 Parking Facilities for Visitors : 10% 1 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the copy of thebye laws and compliance for the project. This meets the intent of the credit.

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states that the project complies withthe credit requirement for provision of adequate parking. The minimum parking to be providedaccording to the byelaw is 278 car spaces and project has provided 281, and 72 spaces arereserved for visitors. Two wheeler parking is not required as per bye laws. Parking plans andcertificate from architect have been provided.However, a copy of the bye laws has not been provided.

Technical Advice:Please submit a copy of the bye laws

1 SSP Credit 6 Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles : 5 % 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states that the project shall providethe required number of electric charging provisions for e-vehicles to encourage environmentallyfriendly modes of transportation. Electric charging facility has been considered in the design toencourage the usages of electric vehicles. 16 Nos. of electric charging points (16A) have beenproposed in the project for 281 nos. of cars amounting to 5.7% of the resident car parking. Theyhave been provided in the design on 1st Podium and 2nd Podium levels. This meets intent of thecredit.

2 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the details ofdifferently abled toilet design and compliance for the project. This meets the intent of the credit.

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project intends to provideprovisions for differently abled as per the credit requirement. The narrative submitted includes alist of strategies including 3 car park spaces for differently abled near to the lift lobby on groundfloor level for easy access, 6 rest rooms (toilets) in common areas designed for differently abledpeople, Braille & audio assistance in lifts for visually impaired people.

However, it is not clear how the provided toilets are handicap friendly and no details have beenprovided to show compliance.

Technical Advice: 1. Please provide details of differently abled toilet design and compliance.

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2 SSP Credit 8 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project team will provide theconstruction workforce with a safe and healthy work conditions. Site Inventory Plan for theprovision and location of basic facilities has been provided. The copy of HSE contract is included.This shows the intention of the project to meet the credit requirement.

1 SSP Credit 9 Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy

1 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the tenantguidelines document for the project. This meets the intent of the credit.

Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes template and narrative declares that the project will provide descriptiveguidelines to the users and green design features are included in project brochure. The projectteam has submitted the marketing brochure incorporating the green features implemented inbuilding with guidelines to occupants to exert maximum benefit from the buildings. However, thetenant guidelines document is not provided.

Technical Advice:Please provide tenant guidelines document for the project





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Y WE Mandatory Requirement 1

Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof, 25 % Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the rain water harvesting system shallcapture atleast 25% from roof and non roof areas. The calculations show a impervious area of4658 sq.m and total run off would be 298 cum per day considering rainfall of 0.06 m per day.RWH plan consist of two types of collection systems i.e. roof top run off & non-roof run offcollection. Approximately 298 cum/day of runoff from roof & non-roof area will be allowed directlyto percolate in the earth through ground water bore well recharge pit of capacity 304 cu.m/day,Hence 100% of the run-off from roof & non- roof will be collected & recharged. IMD data isprovided for Mumbai and team has provided location drawings for RWH (rain water harvest)collection and percolation facility. The drawing showing cross sections for rainwater recharge pitsare provided. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement and credit.


Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the average flow rates of proposedflush & flow fixtures will meet the baseline criteria. The calculation demonstrates an overall wateruse reduction by 36.9% through the use of efficient flush and flow fixtures and reusing treatedwater from STP. The submittal includes calculation for the number of occupants, potential modelnumber of water closets, faucets, kitchen sinks, shower head & aerators, dual plumbing line andwater balance chart. This shows the intention of the project team to meet the mandatory and thebase credit requirement and credit

3 WE Credit 1 Landscape Design : 20 %, 40% 4 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted a list of droughttolerant species proposed for the project. This meets the intent of the credit.

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project landscape is designed tolimit the turf and with drought tolerant species. Total Plot area of the project is 6181.50 sq.mt.Total landscape area is 1235.10 sq.mt of which total turf area proposed is 352 sq.mt on groundand total drought tolerant species is 883.10 sq.mt on ground. Therefore the total turf area is lessthan 28.5 % and drought tolerant species is 71.5 %

However it is not clear which species proposed are drought tolerant. Also the list of droughttolerant species for Mumbai is not provided

Technical Advice: 1. Please provide a list of species meeting the requirements for drought tolerant2. Please provide data to substantiate / list of proposed species are drought tolerant species forMumbai Region

Water Efficiency Points Available:





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1 WE Credit 2 Management of Irrigation Systems 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that water efficient techniques will beimplemented in the irrigation system. The narrative states that the landscape irrigation design ofthe project, includes central shut-off valve, planting beds have been segregated into two zonesfor ease of irrigation based on the species water needs, More than 50% of the planting bed is dripirrigated, pressure regulating valves and gauge meters, to maintain optimal pressure. Brochuresfrom the supplier, for the irrigation systems, selected for use in the project have been provided.This meets intent of the credit.

4 WE Credit 3 Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof: 50%, 75 %

4 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under WE Mandatory Requirement 1.

4 WE Credit 4 Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures : 25 %, 35 % 4 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under WE Mandatory Requirement 2.

4 WE Credit 5 Waste Water Treatment and Reuse : 50 %, 95 % 4 Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template indicates that the project provide an exclusive STP for a capacity to treat 150 KLD of Grey water/day i.e. >95% of the grey water generated. The efficiency of the STP is 90%. This treated water is used for irrigation (100%) and flushing (100. The project team has provided occupancy breakup unit wise and block wise, for assessing the quantity of grey water generated, water balance sheet for source and demand supply of water within the campus, irrigation water demand calculation, location drawing for STP with capacity, STP treatment process diagram & narrative and plumbing schematic drawing for dual flush line, water meters and treated water supply for various purposes. This meets the intent of the credit.

1 WE Credit 6 Water Metering 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states the project has providedprovision i.e. flow monitors for monitoring total treated grey water consumption, hot water fromsolar, landscape water consumption and other source of water consumption like domestic waterconsumption. SLD (Single Line Diagram) for water meters has been provided and this meetsintent of the credit.





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Y EE Mandatory Requirement 1

CFC Free Equipment Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will use CFC freeequipment wherever applicable. AC is not provided by builder. This meets the intent of themandatory requirement.


Minimum Energy Performance Y Preliminary Review: Please refer to the review comments under EE Cr 1 - Enhanced Energy Performance.

10 EE Credit 1 Enhanced Energy Performance : 2 %, 4 %, 6 %, 8 %, 10%, 12 %, 14 %, 16 %, 18 %, 20%

10 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the followingdocuments:1. Images of model & output files from eQuest software2. LPD calculation sheet with exterior lighting load and lighting plan3. The savings of 26% over basecase has been demonstrated.This meets the intent of the credit

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and the narrative indicate the project will be goingfor prescriptive approach to show compliance. The narrative states that the project location fallsunder “Warm Humid” climatic zone. The project is anticipating savings of 26% over baseline.1. Wall: 6” wall of AAC blocks with Plaster having U-Value of 0.63 W/m2k2. Glazing: The project have proposed single glazed unit. The submittal includes manufacturerbrochure and calculations indicating the effective SHGC is 0.36 and U value is 5.7 W/m2K. Glasscut sheets have been provided. 2. Roof Assembly: Brick bat coba with insulation of polystyrene entirely under deck insulation, U-value= 0.45 W/m2k3. Lighting Power Density (LPD): The proposed project has planned to use highly energy efficientluminaries in the all the common areas i.e. combination of T5 lighting. The LPD calculations showa savings of 36% over baseline4. HVAC: The same system has been considered for both baseline and proposed case as perIGBC Green Homes Guidelines.

However, the following queries are to be addressed:1. The simulation report does not include any images and input output file from computersimulation program2. The savings in exterior lighting has not been substantiated with drawings and documents

Technical Advice: 1. Please provide images and input output file from computer simulation program2. Please provide drawings and calculations to substantiate savings in exterior lighting

Energy Efficiency Points Available:





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Not Pursuing EE Credit 2 On-site Renewable Energy: 2.5 %, 5 %, 7.5 % 6 Preliminary Review:Not Pursuing

4 Energy Credit 3 Solar Water Heating System : 25 %, 50% 4 Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes template and narrative declares that the project will provide solar hotwater system for 98% of the building occupants. The total Flats are 214 nos and assuming, 5persons per flat, the total occupancy is 1070 Persons. Daily Hot Water requirement calculated at20 liters/ day/ person would be 21,400 ltrs/day. Total Solar hot Water Panels provided would be169 no’s each generating 125ltrs per day of total capacity of 21,125 LPD. This is 98% of therequirement. Manufacturer cut sheet and roof plan showing panels is also provided. This meetsintent of the credit.

2 Energy Credit 4 Energy Saving Measures in Appliances & Other Equipment

2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that energy saving measures in otherappliances that will be implemented. The submitted declarations states that the measures includeminimum 60% efficiency for pumps of capacity greater than 3 HP, Minimum 75% efficiency forMotors of capacity greater than 3 HP and elevators operating with intelligent group controls. Thismeets intent of the credit.

2 EE Credit 5 Distributed Power Generation 2 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted the site planshowing the location of DG set. This meets the intent of the credit.

Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will use Hybrid generatorsets that comply with CPCB norms for emission and noise compliance. The total connected loadof the entire project is 3443.96KVA (2755.17kW), proposed DG set capacity is 600KVA (480kW)and % Connected load catered by DG sets is 17.42%. Manufacturer cut sheet is also providedconfirming compliance. However, the location of DG has not been provided.

Technical Advice:Please provide site plan showing location of proposed DG set.

1 EE Credit 6 Energy Metering 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project intends to install energymeters for external lighting, municipal water pumping, water pumping for landscaping, commonareas & club house. The submittal includes an electrical layout. This meets intent of the credit.





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Y MR Mandatory Requirement 1

Separation of House-hold Waste Y Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will provide separate bins tocollect organic waste and recyclable materials from each individual flat. The project team willprovide adequate number of bins to collect organic waste, plastics, paper at individual houselevel and a common facility to collect waste such as metals, ‘e’ waste, lamps, batteries that willbe disposed off to responsible authority. The organic wet waste from the dwelling units will besent to the suitable waste treatment system (organic waste converter) generated post occupancyinstalled at project site. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement. 4 MR Credit 1 Organic Waste Management, Post Occupancy :

50%, 95 %4 Preliminary Review:

The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project generates 268 kg (1070occupants at 0.25 kg per person per day) the capacity of the proposed organic waste converter is300 kg, which amounts to 100%. The submittal includes brochure of the proposed OWC (organicwaste converter) and plan showing proposed location of OWC. This meets intent of the credit.

2 MR Credit 2 Handling of Construction Waste Materials : 50 %, 95 %

2 Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes Template states that waste management plan is in place to divert 96%of construction waste from going to landfill. The submitted narrative lists the construction wastesinclude steel, blocks, paint cans, cement bags, concrete waste and strategies to divert them frombeing sent to landfill. The team has submitted the comprehensive list of waste materialsgenerated and diverted with estimate quantity. This meets intent of the credit.

Not pursuing MR Credit 3 Reuse of Salvaged Materials : 1 %, 2 % 4 Preliminary Review: Not pursuing

2 MR Credit 4 Materials with Recycled Content : 10 %, 20% 2 Preliminary Review: The IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will source materials with recycledcontent atleast 32% of the total cost of materials. The proposed materials with recycled contentare steel, cement, tiles, glass, etc. The calculations indicate the project shall procure materialswith recycled content for 32% of the total cost of material, estimated at Rs. 42,00,00,000 . Theletter from manufacturer has been provided for cement and block-work. Declaration fromdeveloper has been provided. This meets the intent of the credit.

Materials & Resources Points Available:





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2 MR Credit 5 Local Materials : 25 %, 50% 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will source at least 50% ofmaterials locally. The team plans to purchase the AAC blocks, Glass, cement sand, and windowsection, stone aggregates locally which are extracted, processed and manufactured within400km. The calculations indicate the project shall procure 86% of the materials locally. Thismeets the intent of the credit.

4 MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Building Materials & Certified Wood : 50 %, 75 %

4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and submittal indicates that the project teamintends to use more than 75 % of the wood materials which are FSC certified. The majorapplications of the wood in the project have been identified as door frames, internal doors of alldwelling units, door shutters, flooring of all club house area and lobby entrance furniture inentrance lobbies, club house, society offices etc. The team has submitted tentative values ofwood item. The submittal includes tentative calculation indicating that 100% of the woodrequirement will be provided with FSC certified wood. Proposed vendor details have beenprovided. This meets the intent of the credit.

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Y IEQ Mandatory Requirement 1

Tobacco Smoke Control Y Preliminary Review:The Template declares that smoking will be prohibited in all the common areas of the building.The declaration letter submitted states that all the common areas of the project will be declaredas 'no smoking zone'. A copy of the tenant guidelines which includes information on the nosmoking policy is also provided. This satisfies the mandatory requirement.


Minimum Daylighting : 50 % Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that 100% of the spaces are meeting therequirements for daylighting. The team has submitted the architectural drawings, schedule ofopening and calculations to show compliance. The VLT is matching the manufacturer cut sheetand angle of obstruction drawing has been provided. This meets the intent of the mandatoryrequirement and also the requirements of the credit.


Fresh Air Ventilation Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that 100% of the spaces are meeting therequirements for enhanced ventilation. The team has submitted the architectural drawings,schedule of opening and calculations to show compliance. This meets the intent of the mandatoryrequirement and also the requirements of the credit.

Indoor Environmental Quality Points Available:





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4 IEQ Credit 1 Enhanced Daylighting : 75 %, 95 % 4 Preliminary Review:Please refer to comments under IEQ Mandatory Requirement 2

2 IEQ Credit 2 Enhanced Fresh Air Ventilation 2 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under IEQ Mandatory Requirement 3

2 IEQ Credit 3 Exhaust Systems 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will provide exhaust systemsin kitchen and bathrooms as required under this credit. The submitted narrative states thatexhaust system will be provided at every kitchen and bathroom. The project team has submitteddetails showing the location of exhaust system, cut sheet of a potential manufacturer anddeclaration letter from the developer. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 IEQ Credit 4 Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and submitted narrative states that the project willuse paints, adhesives and sealants which have low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contentand which will be within the permissible limits as required under this credit. Brochures ofproposed low VOC materials and declaration letter from developer are submitted. This meets theintent of the credit.

1 IEQ Credit 5 Building Flush Out 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will perform Building flush-out as per IGBC norms. The letter of undertaking has been provided from the builder. This meetsintent of this credit.





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2 IEQ Credit 6 Cross Ventilation : 50%, 75 % 4 Final Review:In response to the preliminary review comments, the project team has submitted a narrative andplan showing the team’s interpretation of air flow possible in the spaces.However, the IGBC Green Homes Reference Guide clearly states the opening should be to "in at-least two of the orientations" which is not satisfied by the floor plans of this project.

The living spaces should have access to external environment rather than lobbies; It is observedthat, project is showing through central lobby; Hence, cannot meet the cross ventilation credit;Also, each living space should have openings in two different orientations.The other opening to enclosed interior lobby is not an exterior environment. Hence this credit isnot awarded;

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will include crossventilation in the design and the project is achieving cross ventilation in at least 68% of theregularly occupied spaces in all units. The submittal includes floor plans, schedule of openingsand calculations to meet the credit requirements.However, from the plans provided, the project is claiming cross ventilation through the living /dining room and kitchen (both with windows facing same orientation) and the entrance door ofthe unit, which opens into the interior lobby. This is not permitted since the lobby is notconsidered an outdoor space (it is enclosed with windows and walls). Hence this credit is denied





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1 ID Credit 1.1 Innovation & Design Process: Solar Hot Water System 75%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in Energy Credit3: Solar Water Heating System by achieving 75%. The calculations have been provided andproject is meeting the requirements.

1 ID Credit 1.2 Innovation & Design Process: Materials with Recycled Content : 30%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in MR Credit 4:Materials with Recycled Content : 30%. The calculations have been provided and project ismeeting the requirements.

1 ID Credit 1.3 Innovation & Design Process: Local Material 75%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in MR Credit 5:Local Materials and have shown more than 75% of the building materials by cost would besourced locally. The calculations and certificates have been provided and this meets the intent ofthe credit.

1 ID Credit 1.4 Innovation & Design Process: Green Education 1 Preliminary Review: The project team has attempted this credit by providing Green Education to the residents of theproject. The narrative states an educational program will be established that is activelyinstructional and a comprehensive signage program built into the common spaces to educate theoccupants and visitors about the benefits of green buildings. The program includes signage and agreen education diary will be prepared in simplified manner for the occupants so they canunderstand the importance of green building and its installed green features. This meets theintent of the credit.

1 INN Credit 2.0 IGBC Accredited Professional 1 Preliminary Review: The signed Green Homes Template states that the project team has included an IGBC AP aspart of the project team. The submittal includes a copy of the IGBC AP certificate of Mala Singhwho is involved in the project. Hence this innovation credit is awarded.

Innovation & Design Process Points Available:

#GH13 1657, SHIVRAM CHS LTD, MUMBAI

IGBC Green Homes Pre-Certification Level: Not Certified

Date: 13 November 2013

60 23 2 100 Points Available




Platinum 80 to 100 points

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0 SSP Mandatory Requirement 1

Local Building Regulations Y Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project would comply with allrequired statutory and regulatory codes. The project team has submitted copy of the site plan. However no document approved by local authority or letter from local authority stating thatapproval documents have been received, has been submitted. The site plan does not contain anyseal of signature of local authority.

Technical Advice:Please submit approved Sanction Plan (with sign and seal of local authority) or copy ofcommencement certificate( translated in english) or acknowledgment received from local authority


Soil Erosion Control Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will take appropriateerosion control measures during construction and has also developed measures to address soilerosion during post occupancy. The team has submitted an ESC plan for Erosion andsedimentation control measures, Landscape Plan highlighting permanent landscape planned,drain network along the periphery and Storm water management layout showing location of rainwater recharge pits. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement.

IGBC Green Homes Version 2.0 Pre-Certification Preliminary ReviewMulti-dwelling Residential Units

Points Achieved

This precertification review is based on a review of the project goals and intentions. It is incumbent upon the project team to demonstrate that the credit requirements have been met at thedesign and construction certification reviews. The Precertification rating awarded need not necessarily correspond to the final IGBC Green Homes Rating. The final rating would depend on theimplementation of all the design parameters detailed in the Precertification documents.

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2 SSP Credit 1 Basic House-hold Amenities 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the site has access to sevenamenities which include restaurant, educational institute, pharmacy, grocery store, medical clinic,bank atm, fire brigade station, park/garden and bus stop/ bus depot. The drawing showingcommon areas is attached, to high-light the locations of various provisions for service staff andvisitors like, seating spaces, toilets and tot-lots, within the campus is provided. Total number ofdwellings in the project are 214 for which 6nos. of toilets are provided. Easy access has beenprovided for the visitors to use these facilities. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 SSP Credit 2 Natural Topography or Vegetation : 15 %, 20% 4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that site area is about 6,181 sq.mt ofwhich it has been planned to retain 1,235 sq.mt as vegetated on ground, which is equal to 20% ofthe total site area. The team has provided the site plan with calculation for the percentage of siteretained as vegetated. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 SSP Credit 3 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof : 50%, 75% 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will provide open gridpavers in walkways and parking areas and shade the driveways. The calculations show the totalnon-roof area is 1,149 sq.mt, total area under shade from tree cover within 5 years is 64 sq.mt,and total area covered with pervious open grid pavers would be 1,085 sq.mt. Hence 100% of thenon roof area areas would comply with the requirements. The landscape plan has been providedalong with product manufacturer brochure. This meets intent of the credit.

4 SSP Credit 4 Heat Island Effect, Roof : 50%, 75 % 4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that all the exposed roof areas in projectwill use china mosaic tile and cool roofing. The roof plan and area calculation has been provided.The total roof area (terrace + podium) is 3,379 sq.m and total area covered with china mosaic is1,138 sq.m. The total area covered with cool roof technology is 2,241 sq.m. Therefore total areacovered with high SRI material i.e. china mosaics & cool roof technology = 3,379 sq.m. i.e. 100%of total roof area.However, the area shown as area to be painted with High SRI paint is a driveway.

Technical Advice: Please confirm if the project will use reflective paint on the driveway of the project.





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1 SSP Credit 5 Parking Facilities for Visitors : 10% 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states that the project complies withthe credit requirement for provision of adequate parking. The minimum parking to be providedaccording to the byelaw is 278 car spaces and project has provided 281, and 72 spaces arereserved for visitors. Two wheeler parking is not required as per bye laws. Parking plans andcertificate from architect have been provided.However, a copy of the bye laws has not been provided.

Technical Advice:Please submit a copy of the bye laws

1 SSP Credit 6 Electric Charging Facility for Vehicles : 5 % 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states that the project shall providethe required number of electric charging provisions for e-vehicles to encourage environmentallyfriendly modes of transportation. Electric charging facility has been considered in the design toencourage the usages of electric vehicles. 16 Nos. of electric charging points (16A) have beenproposed in the project for 281 nos. of cars amounting to 5.7% of the resident car parking. Theyhave been provided in the design on 1st Podium and 2nd Podium levels. This meets intent of thecredit.

Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project intends to provideprovisions for differently abled as per the credit requirement. The narrative submitted includes alist of strategies including 3 car park spaces for differently abled near to the lift lobby on groundfloor level for easy access, 6 rest rooms (toilets) in common areas designed for differently abledpeople, Braille & audio assistance in lifts for visually impaired people.

However, it is not clear how the provided toilets are handicap friendly and no details have beenprovided to show compliance. Technical Advice: Please provide details of differently abled toilet design and compliance.

22 Design for Differently AbledSSP Credit 7





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2 SSP Credit 8 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project team will provide theconstruction workforce with a safe and healthy work conditions. Site Inventory Plan for theprovision and location of basic facilities has been provided. The copy of HSE contract is included.This shows the intention of the project to meet the credit requirement.

1 SSP Credit 9 Green Home Guidelines, Design & Post Occupancy

1 Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes template and narrative declares that the project will provide descriptiveguidelines to the users and green design features are included in project brochure. The projectteam has submitted the marketing brochure incorporating the green features implemented inbuilding with guidelines to occupants to exert maximum benefit from the buildings. However, thetenant guidelines document is not provided.

Technical Advice:Please provide tenant guidelines document for the project





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Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof, 25 % Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the rain water harvesting system shallcapture atleast 25% from roof and non roof areas. The calculations show a impervious area of4658 sq.m and total run off would be 298 cum per day considering rainfall of 0.06 m per day.RWH plan consist of two types of collection systems i.e. roof top run off & non-roof run offcollection.

Approximately 298 cum/day of runoff from roof & non-roof area will be allowed directly topercolate in the earth through ground water bore well recharge pit of capacity 304 cu.m/day,Hence 100% of the run-off from roof & non- roof will be collected & recharged. IMD data isprovided for Mumbai and team has provided location drawings for RWH (rain water harvest)collection and percolation facility. The drawing showing cross sections for rainwater recharge pitsare provided. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement and credit.


Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the average flow rates of proposedflush & flow fixtures will meet the baseline criteria. The calculation demonstrates an overall wateruse reduction by 36.9% through the use of efficient flush and flow fixtures and reusing treatedwater from STP. The submittal includes calculation for the number of occupants, potential modelnumber of water closets, faucets, kitchen sinks, shower head & aerators, dual plumbing line andwater balance chart. This shows the intention of the project team to meet the mandatory and thebase credit requirement and credit

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3 WE Credit 1 Landscape Design : 20 %, 40% 4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project landscape is designed tolimit the turf and with drought tolerant species. Total Plot area of the project is 6181.50 sq.mt.Total landscape area is 1235.10 sq.mt of which total turf area proposed is 352 sq.mt on groundand total drought tolerant species is 883.10 sq.mt on ground. Therefore the total turf area is lessthan 28.5 % and drought tolerant species is 71.5 %

However it is not clear which species proposed are drought tolerant. Also the list of droughttolerant species for Mumbai is not provided

Technical Advice: 1. Please provide a list of species meeting the requirements for drought tolerant2. Please provide data to substantiate / list of proposed species are drought tolerant species forMumbai Region

1 WE Credit 2 Management of Irrigation Systems 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that water efficient techniques will beimplemented in the irrigation system. The narrative states that the landscape irrigation design ofthe project, includes central shut-off valve, planting beds have been segregated into two zones forease of irrigation based on the species water needs, More than 50% of the planting bed is dripirrigated, pressure regulating valves and gauge meters, to maintain optimal pressure. Brochuresfrom the supplier, for the irrigation systems, selected for use in the project have been provided.This meets intent of the credit.

4 WE Credit 3 Rainwater Harvesting, Roof & Non-roof: 50%, 75 %

4 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under WE Mandatory Requirement 1.

4 WE Credit 4 Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures : 25 %, 35 % 4 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under WE Mandatory Requirement 2.





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4 WE Credit 5 Waste Water Treatment and Reuse : 50 %, 95 % 4 Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template indicates that the project provide an exclusive STP for a capacity to treat 150 KLD of Grey water/day i.e. >95% of the grey water generated. The efficiency of the STP is 90%. This treated water is used for irrigation (100%) and flushing (100. The project team has provided occupancy breakup unit wise and block wise, for assessing the quantity of grey water generated, water balance sheet for source and demand supply of water within the campus, irrigation water demand calculation, location drawing for STP with capacity, STP treatment process diagram & narrative and plumbing schematic drawing for dual flush line, water meters and treated water supply for various purposes. This meets the intent of the credit.

1 WE Credit 6 Water Metering 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and narrative states the project has providedprovision i.e. flow monitors for monitoring total treated grey water consumption, hot water fromsolar, landscape water consumption and other source of water consumption like domestic waterconsumption. SLD (Single Line Diagram) for water meters has been provided and this meetsintent of the credit.





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CFC Free Equipment Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will use CFC freeequipment wherever applicable. AC is not provided by builder. This meets the intent of themandatory requirement.

0 EE Mandatory Requirement 2

Minimum Energy Performance Y Preliminary Review: Please refer to the review comments under EE Cr 1 - Enhanced Energy Performance.

Technical Advice:Please address the queries sought under EE Cr 1- Enhanced Energy Performance.

10 EE Credit 1 Enhanced Energy Performance : 2 %, 4 %, 6 %, 8 %, 10%, 12 %, 14 %, 16 %, 18 %, 20%

10 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and the narrative indicate the project will be goingfor prescriptive approach to show compliance. The narrative states that the project location fallsunder “Warm Humid” climatic zone. The project is anticipating savings of 26% over baseline.1. Wall: 6” wall of AAC blocks with Plaster having U-Value of 0.63 W/m2k2. Glazing: The project have proposed single glazed unit. The submittal includes manufacturerbrochure and calculations indicating the effective SHGC is 0.36 and U value is 5.7 W/m2K. Glasscut sheets have been provided. 2. Roof Assembly: Brick bat coba with insulation of polystyrene entirely under deck insulation, U-value= 0.45 W/m2k3. Lighting Power Density (LPD): The proposed project has planned to use highly energy efficientluminaries in the all the common areas i.e. combination of T5 lighting. The LPD calculations showa savings of 36% over baseline4. HVAC: The same system has been considered for both baseline and proposed case as perIGBC Green Homes Guidelines.

However, the following queries are to be addressed:1. The simulation report does not include any images and input output file from computersimulation program2. The savings in exterior lighting has not been substantiated with drawings and documents

Technical Advice: 1. Please provide images / snapshots and input output file from computer simulation program2. Please provide calculations to substantiate savings in exterior lighting

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Not Pursuing EE Credit 2 On-site Renewable Energy: 2.5 %, 5 %, 7.5 % 6 Preliminary Review:Not Pursuing

4 Energy Credit 3 Solar Water Heating System : 25 %, 50% 4 Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes template and narrative declares that the project will provide solar hotwater system for 98% of the building occupants. The total Flats are 214 nos and assuming, 5persons per flat, the total occupancy is 1070 Persons. Daily Hot Water requirement calculated at20 liters/ day/ person would be 21,400 ltrs/day. Total Solar hot Water Panels provided would be169 no’s each generating 125ltrs per day of total capacity of 21,125 LPD. This is 98% of therequirement. Manufacturer cut sheet and roof plan showing panels is also provided. This meetsintent of the credit.

2 Energy Credit 4 Energy Saving Measures in Appliances & Other Equipment

2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that energy saving measures in otherappliances that will be implemented. The submitted declarations states that the measures includeminimum 60% efficiency for pumps of capacity greater than 3 HP, Minimum 75% efficiency forMotors of capacity greater than 3 HP and elevators operating with intelligent group controls. Thismeets intent of the credit.

2 EE Credit 5 Distributed Power Generation 2 Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will use Hybrid generator setsthat comply with CPCB norms for emission and noise compliance. The total connected load of theentire project is 3443.96KVA (2755.17kW), proposed DG set capacity is 600KVA (480kW) and %Connected load catered by DG sets is 17.42%. Manufacturer cut sheet is also providedconfirming compliance. However, the location of DG has not been provided.

Technical Advice:Please provide site plan showing location of proposed DG set.

1 EE Credit 6 Energy Metering 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project intends to install energymeters for external lighting, municipal water pumping, water pumping for landscaping, commonareas & club house. The submittal includes an electrical layout. This meets intent of the credit.

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Y MR Mandatory Requirement 1

Separation of House-hold Waste Y Preliminary Review:The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will provide separate bins tocollect organic waste and recyclable materials from each individual flat. The project team willprovide adequate number of bins to collect organic waste, plastics, paper at individual house leveland a common facility to collect waste such as metals, ‘e’ waste, lamps, batteries that will bedisposed off to responsible authority. The organic wet waste from the dwelling units will be sent tothe suitable waste treatment system (organic waste converter) generated post occupancyinstalled at project site. This meets the intent of the mandatory requirement. 4 MR Credit 1 Organic Waste Management, Post Occupancy :

50%, 95 %4 Preliminary Review:

The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project generates 268 kg (1070occupants at 0.25 kg per person per day) the capacity of the proposed organic waste converter is300 kg, which amounts to 100%. The submittal includes brochure of the proposed OWC (organicwaste converter) and plan showing proposed location of OWC. This meets intent of the credit.

2 MR Credit 2 Handling of Construction Waste Materials : 50 %, 95 %

2 Preliminary Review:The IGBC Green Homes Template states that waste management plan is in place to divert 96%of construction waste from going to landfill. The submitted narrative lists the construction wastesinclude steel, blocks, paint cans, cement bags, concrete waste and strategies to divert them frombeing sent to landfill. The team has submitted the comprehensive list of waste materialsgenerated and diverted with estimate quantity. This meets intent of the credit.

Not pursuing MR Credit 3 Reuse of Salvaged Materials : 1 %, 2 % 4 Preliminary Review: Not pursuing

2 MR Credit 4 Materials with Recycled Content : 10 %, 20% 2 Preliminary Review: The IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will source materials with recycledcontent atleast 32% of the total cost of materials. The proposed materials with recycled contentare steel, cement, tiles, glass, etc. The calculations indicate the project shall procure materialswith recycled content for 32% of the total cost of material, estimated at Rs. 42,00,00,000 . Theletter from manufacturer has been provided for cement and block-work. Declaration fromdeveloper has been provided. This meets the intent of the credit.





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2 MR Credit 5 Local Materials : 25 %, 50% 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will source at least 50% ofmaterials locally. The team plans to purchase the AAC blocks, Glass, cement sand, and windowsection, stone aggregates locally which are extracted, processed and manufactured within400km. The calculations indicate the project shall procure 86% of the materials locally. Thismeets the intent of the credit.

4 MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Building Materials & Certified Wood : 50 %, 75 %

4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and submittal indicates that the project team intends to use more than 75 % of the wood materials which are FSC certified. The major applications ofthe wood in the project have been identified as door frames, internal doors of all dwelling units,door shutters, flooring of all club house area and lobby entrance furniture in entrance lobbies,club house, society offices etc. The team has submitted tentative values of wood item. Thesubmittal includes tentative calculation indicating that 100% of the wood requirement will beprovided with FSC certified wood. Proposed vendor details have been provided. This meets theintent of the credit.

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Tobacco Smoke Control Y Preliminary Review:The Template declares that smoking will be prohibited in all the common areas of the building.The declaration letter submitted states that all the common areas of the project will be declaredas 'no smoking zone'. A copy of the tenant guidelines which includes information on the nosmoking policy is also provided. This satisfies the mandatory requirement.


Minimum Daylighting : 50 % Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that 100% of the spaces are meeting therequirements for daylighting. The team has submitted the architectural drawings, schedule ofopening and calculations to show compliance. The VLT is matching the manufacturer cut sheetand angle of obstruction drawing has been provided. This meets the intent of the mandatoryrequirement and also the requirements of the credit.


Fresh Air Ventilation Y Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that 100% of the spaces are meeting therequirements for enhanced ventilation. The team has submitted the architectural drawings,schedule of opening and calculations to show compliance. This meets the intent of the mandatoryrequirement and also the requirements of the credit.

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4 IEQ Credit 1 Enhanced Daylighting : 75 %, 95 % 4 Preliminary Review:Please refer to comments under IEQ Mandatory Requirement 2

2 IEQ Credit 2 Enhanced Fresh Air Ventilation 2 Preliminary Review: Please refer to comments under IEQ Mandatory Requirement 3

2 IEQ Credit 3 Exhaust Systems 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template states that the project will provide exhaust systemsin kitchen and bathrooms as required under this credit. The submitted narrative states thatexhaust system will be provided at every kitchen and bathroom. The project team has submitteddetails showing the location of exhaust system, cut sheet of a potential manufacturer anddeclaration letter from the developer. This meets the intent of the credit.

2 IEQ Credit 4 Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives 2 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template and submitted narrative states that the project willuse paints, adhesives and sealants which have low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contentand which will be within the permissible limits as required under this credit. Brochures ofproposed low VOC materials and declaration letter from developer are submitted. This meets theintent of the credit.

1 IEQ Credit 5 Building Flush Out 1 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will perform Building flush-out as per IGBC norms. The letter of undertaking has been provided from the builder. This meetsintent of this credit.

2 IEQ Credit 6 Cross Ventilation : 50%, 75 % 4 Preliminary Review: The submitted IGBC Green Homes Template declares that the project will include crossventilation in the design and the project is achieving cross ventilation in at least 68% of theregularly occupied spaces in all units. The submittal includes floor plans, schedule of openingsand calculations to meet the credit requirements.However, from the plans provided, the project is claiming cross ventilation through the living /dining room and kitchen (both with windows facing same orientation) and the entrance door of theunit, which opens into the interior lobby. This is not permitted since the lobby is not considered anoutdoor space (it is enclosed with windows and walls). Hence this credit is denied





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1 ID Credit 1.1 Innovation & Design Process: Solar Hot Water System 75%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in Energy Credit3: Solar Water Heating System by achieving 75%. The calculations have been provided andproject is meeting the requirements.

1 ID Credit 1.2 Innovation & Design Process: Materials with Recycled Content : 30%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in MR Credit 4:Materials with Recycled Content : 30%. The calculations have been provided and project ismeeting the requirements.

1 ID Credit 1.3 Innovation & Design Process: Local Material 75%

1 Preliminary Review: The project team has applied an innovation credit under exemplary performance in MR Credit 5:Local Materials and have shown more than 75% of the building materials by cost would besourced locally. The calculations and certificates have been provided and this meets the intent ofthe credit.

1 ID Credit 1.4 Innovation & Design Process: Green Education 1 Preliminary Review: The project team has attempted this credit by providing Green Education to the residents of theproject. The narrative states an educational program will be established that is activelyinstructional and a comprehensive signage program built into the common spaces to educate theoccupants and visitors about the benefits of green buildings. The program includes signage and agreen education diary will be prepared in simplified manner for the occupants so they canunderstand the importance of green building and its installed green features. This meets theintent of the credit.

1 INN Credit 2.0 IGBC Accredited Professional 1 Preliminary Review: The signed Green Homes Template states that the project team has included an IGBC AP as partof the project team. The submittal includes a copy of the IGBC AP certificate of Mala Singh who isinvolved in the project. Hence this innovation credit is awarded.

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IGBC Green Homes Ver 2 Precertification Preliminary Review- Shivram CHS Ltd, Mumbai

Documents

final igbc green homes

igbc green homes version

project team

final review reports

site plan

preliminary review comments

seal of local authority

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