IGBC vs LEED Certifications
In India, the green building rating systems are used as an indicator to qualify & quantify the sustainability in building design and performance.
As there is an increasing awareness towards sustainability, how do the two most common rating systems IGBC & LEED (USGBC) compare?
Here’s a comparative analysis based on the credit points of the two rating systems.
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| Credit Points for the Green Rating Systems | ||||
| THEME | IGBC | LEED (USGBC) | ||
| Max Points | Weightage | Max Points | Weightage | |
| Site selection, planning, and design | 18 | 18% | 26 | 23.6% |
| Water efficiency | 18 | 18% | 11 | 10% |
| Energy efficiency | 28 | 28% | 33 | 30% |
| Building material | 13 | 13% | 11 | 0% |
| Waste management | 3 | 3% | 2 | 1.9% |
| Indoor environmental quality | 13 | 13% | 16 | 14.5% |
| Innovation in design & others | 7 | 7% | 11 | 10% |
| Total | 100 | 100% | 110 | 100% |
Source: International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management
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