Abstract
Comparative Study of LEED, BREEAM and GRIHA Rating System
Highlights
Buildings contribute towards major environmental impacts during their life cycle
Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) (Building Research Establishment Assessment Method) is known as the first rating tool to assess building performance based on certain target values for different criteria [14,15]
In year 1998 the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system was introduced in US
Summary
Buildings contribute towards major environmental impacts during their life cycle Various resources such as soil, trees, water, and various formats of energy are used by the buildings. Authorities and organizations initiated the rating systems for green buildings to minimize/optimize consumption of natural resources and control pollution Buildings certified by those rating systems are considered as consuming less energy, providing a better living environment and contributing to the overall reputation of the property [12]. In year 1998 the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system was introduced in US. GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM A green building rating system is an evaluation tool that measures environmental performance of a building through its life cycle It usually comprises of a set of criteria covering various parameters related to design, construction and operation of a green building. There are more than 650 LEED certified green buildings in India such as CII-Godrej GBC, ITC Green Centre Gurugram, Wipro Gurugram etc
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