Our tool provides an estimated green score by allowing you to select and evaluate various sustainable features present in your building across five key categories. Each selected feature contributes points towards a total score out of 100.

1. Select Features Across Categories: You will be presented with various green features across the following five categories. Simply check the boxes or select the appropriate option for each feature that applies to your building:

   • Sustainable Site & Location (Maximum 20 Points):

     • Proximity to Public Transport (5 points)

     • Presence of Green / Landscaped Area (5 points)

     • Rainwater Harvesting System (10 points)

   • Energy Efficiency (Maximum 40 Points):

     • LED / Energy-efficient Lighting (10 points)

     • Energy-efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) System (10 points)

     • Installation of Solar Panels (Renewable Energy Generation) (15 points)

     • Building Insulation (Walls, Roof, Windows):

       • Good: 5 points

       • Moderate: 2 points

       • Poor/None: 0 points

   • Water Efficiency (Maximum 20 Points):

     • Low-flow Plumbing Fixtures (Taps, Toilets, Showers) (10 points)

     • Wastewater Treatment / Recycling System (Greywater/Blackwater) (10 points)

   • Materials & Waste Management (Maximum 10 Points):

     • Use of Recycled / Local / Sustainable Materials (5 points)

     • Presence of Waste Segregation / Composting Facility (5 points)

   • Indoor Environmental Quality (Maximum 10 Points):

     • Good Natural Ventilation / Daylighting (e.g., large windows, cross-ventilation design) (10 points)

2. Instant Score & Assessment: As you select features, the calculator automatically sums up the points. The output will include:

   • Total Estimated Green Score: Your accumulated score out of 100 points.

   • Qualitative Assessment: A descriptive rating of your building’s green features based on the score range:

     • 0 – 30 Points: Needs Significant Improvement

     • 31 – 60 Points: Average Green Features

     • 61 – 80 Points: Good Green Building

     • 81 – 100 Points: Excellent Green Building

Important Disclaimer: This Green Building Score Estimator provides a simplified, estimated assessment of a building’s green features. It is not an official certification tool and does not replace professional green building certifications like LEED, GRIHA, or IGBC, which involve rigorous audits, detailed calculations, and adherence to specific standards. This tool is for informational purposes and to promote awareness of sustainable building practices.