Bombay House, TATA Group HQ in Mumbai is the first heritage building in India to be awarded rating by IGBC. What does IGBC stand for?

a. International Green Building Council

b. Indian Green Building Council

c. Indian Green Builder Council

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Indian Green Building Council

Explanation:

Bombay Group, TATA Group HQ in Mumbai is the first heritage building in India to be awarded platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council. Bombay House was built in 1923 by British architect George Wittet who also designed the Gateway of India and the Prince of Wales Museum. This rating has been given for implementation of measurable strategies and solutions in 5 categories- site and facility management, water efficiency, energy efficiency, health and comfort and innovation. Bombay House as an off site grid tied solar photovoltaic installation of 87.5 kwP, producing 1,43, 718 kwh electrical units annually.