The CPWD Green Rating Manual 2021 is a comprehensive framework developed by the Central Public Works Department. It is intended to promote sustainable building practices in India. It sets clear criteria for rating government buildings based on energy efficiency, water conservation, use of sustainable materials, and welfare measures.
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🌱 Key Highlights of CPWD Green Rating Manual 2021
- Sustainability focus: This manual encourages eco-friendly construction by integrating energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
- Nine rating criteria: Covers architectural planning, quality and safety, sustainable materials, green construction, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, welfare measures, and landscape/horticulture.
- Mandatory registration: Projects costing more than ₹50 crore must be registered online with the Green Rating Processing and Management System.
- Green Rating Cells: Established in each CPWD region to assess and issue ratings, with Delhi NCR handled by the CPWD Training Academy.
- Government alignment: Supports India’s sustainable development goals by reducing resource consumption and improving public welfare.
- Expert-driven manual: Developed by CPWD’s in-house team of architects, engineers, and horticulture specialists.
- Quality and safety: Emphasizes durability, pollution prevention, and safety standards in construction.
- Energy efficiency: Promotes use of energy-efficient equipment and sustainable design to reduce operational costs.
- Water management: Encourages rainwater harvesting, recycling, and minimizing wastage.
- Landscape integration: Includes horticulture and green landscaping as part of the sustainability rating.
- Public welfare: This manual incorporates measures for citizen well-being, aligning construction with social responsibility.
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