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MESSAGE ON WORLD
ENVIRONMENT DAY
The economic and financial turmoil sweeping
the globe is a true wake-up call, sounding an alarm about the need to improve
upon old patterns of growth and make a transition to a new era of greener,
cleaner development. The theme of this
year’s World Environment Day – “Your planet needs you” – is meant to inspire
all of us to do our part.
The Earth faces the grave threat of climate change. While all countries will suffer, the poor
will bear the brunt of the impact. But
we also have an opportunity to change course.
Crucial climate change talks will take place in
The world also needs a “Green New Deal”
focused on investing in renewable sources of energy, eco-friendly
infrastructure and energy efficiency. This will not only create jobs and spur
recovery but also help tackle global warming.
If we invest even part of the substantial new economic stimulus packages
in the green economy, we can turn today’s crisis into tomorrow’s sustainable
growth. Moreover, countries that make the transition to a low-carbon society
will reap more than significant environmental benefits; they will be
well-placed to share their new technology with others.
But our planet needs
more than just action by governments and corporations; it needs each of us.
Although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global threats and
trends, when billions of people join forces in common purpose we can make a
tremendous difference.
On this World
Environment Day, I encourage all people to take concrete steps toward making
the planet greener and cleaner. Switch off the lights. Take public
transportation. Recycle. Plant a tree. Clean up your local park. Hold
corporations responsible for their environmental practices. And urge your government
representatives to Seal the Deal in
Comprehensive Water Management
RECYCLED GREY WATER RECHARGE TRENCH RECHARGE OF BORE / OPEN WELL
STORAGE TANK
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The Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) is launching the Eco-housing program to
encourage environment 
sensitive
residential development in the city. The Eco-housing 
assessment
criteria lists down a number of measures to help quantify the environmental
performance of completed projects. The criteria is applicable to new
construction as well as for the retrofit projects (existing housing societies).
A voluntary five star rating and certification mechanism developed around the Eco-housing
assessment criteria encourages adoption of energy efficient and resource
conservation measures.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has established an effective
monitoring and verification mechanism for the certification of Eco-housing
projects. The Administrative and Technical wing of the Eco-housing and Resource
Conservation Cell (EHRCC) will evaluate, verify and rate Eco-housing projects.
Developers need to pay a fee for certification of their and can download the
registration form to join the program
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) will offer incentives to
both developers and end user to popularize the program
ECO-HOUSING
1. 
The term ‘Eco-Housing’ comprises of
environmentally benign and energy efficient buildings, sustainable construction
practices, and healthy and productive indoor environment, with lower natural
resources use. Eco-Housing will save money by conserving electricity and water,
save time through low maintenance, improve health by reducing exposure to
synthetic chemicals, and help to preserve the environment in the process. They
are characterized here as homes that incorporate Alternative or Appropriate
Technology (e.g. solar heating) in order to greatly reduce energy consumption,
material use and water consumption. Solid waste management will also form a
part of this process. The figure below shows the concepts embedded in an
Eco-House
. “A Eco-caring/Green Building could be defined as
one, which
encompasses the use of clean energy,
renewable energy,
efficient use of water, use of
recycled or
recyclable materials and provides healthy
indoor air quality.”
ECO-HOUSING WEB
BASED ASSESSMENT
1. SCOPE
The Eco-housing Assessment Criteria is applicable to residential
building/building complexes and single-family residences in Pune.
2. OVERVIEW
The Eco-Housing
assessment criteria have been developed to include a project in its fold. The
criteria are based on local environmental issues and has a checklist of
measures aimed at architects, builders, financial institutions, and homeowners.
Designed to serve as a performance assessment tool, the criteria helps quantify
the environmental achievement of the building and provides a meaningful
differentiation of buildings in the marketplace.
The voluntary
rating and certification system developed based on the assessment criteria will
help developers and architects design and evaluate the green quotient of new
residential projects. To determine the environmental performance of a building
the Eco-Housing assessment criteria is divided into eight broad categories. The
criteria is made up of both voluntary and mandatory measures. Every measure has
been assigned points depending on its impact on environment, and its relevance
to local conditions. Points can be earned by meeting the performance goal of
the criteria.
|
FOCUS AREAS |
POINTS |
|
Site Planning |
260 |
|
Environment Architecture |
80 |
|
Efficient Building Materials |
200 |
|
Energy Efficient Lighting |
50 |
|
Solar Water Heaters |
50 |
|
Water Conservation |
200 |
|
Solid Waste Management |
80 |
|
Other Innovative measures |
80 |
The Eco-housing
assessment criteria has a total of 88 measures. Only 27 of the 88 measures are
mandatory. The maximum achievable points are 1000 and the project has to get a
minimum of 500 points to qualify for Eco-Housing rating. The rating system is
based on the number of points earned. Greater the number of measures attempted
higher the rating.
|
Focus Area |
Rating |
|
500 |
|
|
501 – 600 |
|
|
601 – 700 |
|
|
701 – 800 |
|
|
>800 |
|
3. USING THE ECO-HOUSING WEB
ASSESSMENT TOOL
The web based Eco-housing assessment tool
gives a user the flexibility to assess the eco- performance of a project and
gauge the rating a project would achieve based on the measures being attempted.
On registration the user can enlist one/multiple projects and use the tool to
understand the probable rating the project can achieve.
All 88 measures
along with the corresponding points and submittal requirements are listed in
the web tool. Points allocated to all the mandatory measures are marked with a
red check box. As the user highlights the check box of measures being
attempted the total score along with the rating achieved is displayed on top of
the page.
The web tool gives
the user an option of generating a project report. The report will indicate the
total number of points, the breakup of points achieved in each focus area and
list down pre-requisites not met. A detailed list of all the measures attempted
along with the corresponding submittal requirement (should be enclosed to show
compliance) will also form a part of the report. Developers will have the
option of sending the assessment report of the proposed Eco-housing project
directly to the urban local body for approval. 
Objectives 
The
main objectives of this initiative in the first year are
- To establish baselines for Eco-Housing
practices
- Support the formation of eco-friendly
financing packages
- Showcase a model Eco-Housing residential
sector project.
The
subsequent objectives of this initiative is to develop a long term plan for
partnering with other organizations, to build capacity of architects and
developers so as to support entrepreneurship in Eco-Housing.
The
objectives will be achieved by:
- Creating an enabling environment for
Eco-Housing through strategic stakeholder partnerships on the supply and
demand side of the housing and finance market,
- Capturing the benefits of Eco-Housing
designs and financial mechanisms by integration into a demonstration
project, and
- A time-bound scale-up and
mainstreaming plan with adequate financial institutional support.
Proposed
Interventions
The
interventions proposed by the mainstreaming partnership are both strategic and
tactical to achieve the goals and objectives of the program. The technical
approach describes how the partnership proposed to implement the interventions.
The proposed approach aims at achieving the following subtle but important
changes in the Indian market mindset.
- Demonstrating sustainability credentials
for housing for “first mover” planning authorities and mortgage
financing institutions
- Demonstrating “green” credentials to
investors helps to minimize investment risk and increase the appeal to
ethical investors – by getting them to demand such quality housing
- Demonstrating superior environmental
design to customers, resulting in reduced running and maintenance cost,
healthy environment, and access to local amenities.
The
key interventions and the proposed approach are listed below
- Engagement of
Stakeholders – Professionals with varied expertise in the Building industry
- Development of
Eco-Housing Performance Assessment Tools – A user-friendly
software tool to facilitate the assessment of Eco-Housing attributes.
- Effecting Policy
Changes - Institutionalize policy changes to mobilize Eco-Housing
initiatives.
- Fiscal and Financial
Incentives – Integration with the mortgage finance market.
- Developing a
Sustainable Institutional Mechanism – Develop a lasting institutional
mechanism through partnerships
- Demonstration Projects - Establish projects
to demonstrate Eco-Housing concepts at various locations.
- Training and
- Promotion
- Public awareness campaign to disseminate technology
resources and other directives.
Technical
Approach
Program
activities in this partnership are classified under five broad categories in
order to achieve and mobilize the mentioned interventions and strategies.
A. Policy Environment (regulation and finance)
·
Evaluation of policy environment linked with Eco-Housing
concepts
·
Evaluation of housing sector financing
B. Benchmarking (indicators of Eco-Housing)
·
Developing and finalizing performance indicators
·
Defining macro benefits for stakeholders
C.
·
Training workshops for the stakeholders
·
Establishing long-term capacity building partnerships
D. Demonstration of Model Eco-Housing Complex and
·
Assisting Pune Municipal Corporation in site selection
and scoping
·
Design assistance of the proposed model complex
·
Construction supervision guidelines
·
Financial packaging for the Eco-Housing complex
E. Plan for geographic extension of Eco-Housing. 
Model
bylaws for rain water harvesting system
a) All the layout open spaces / amenity spaces of housing
socieities and new constructions / reconstruction’s / additions on plots having area
not less than 300 sq.mt. in non gaothan areas of all towns shall have one or
more Rain Water Harvesting structures having a minimum total capacity as
detailed in Schedule.
Provided
that the Authority may approve the Rain Water Harvesting structures of
specifications different from those in Schedule, subject to the minimum
capacity of Rain Water Harvesting being ensured in each case.
b) The owner / society of every building mentioned in the (a)
above shall ensure that the Rain Water Harvesting structure is maintained in good repair
for storage of water for non potable pruposes or recharge of groundwater at all
times.
c) The Authority may impose a levy of not exceeding Rs.1000/-
per annum for every 100 sq.mt. of built up area for the faillure of the owner
of any building mentioned in the (a) above to provide or to maintain Rain
Water Harvesting structures
as required under these byelaws. 
SCHEDULE
RAIN
WATER HARVESTING
Rain
Water
Harvesting in a building site includes storage or recharging into ground of
rain water falling on the terrace or on any paved or unpaved surface within the
building site.
1. The following systems may be adopted for harvesting the
rain water drawn from terrace and the paved surface
i.
Open well of a
minimum of 1.00 mt.dia and 6 mt. in depth into which rain water may be
channeled and allowed after filtration for removing silt and floating material.
The well shall be provided with ventialting covers. The water from the open
well may be used for non potable domestic purposes such as washing, flushing and for
watering the garden etc.
ii.
Raid Water
Harvesting for recharge of ground water may be done through a bore well around
which a pit of one meter width may be excavated upto a depth of at least 3.00
mt. and refilled with stone aggregate and sand. The filtered rain water may be
channeled to the refilled pit for recharging the borewell.
iii.
An impervious
surface / underground storage tank of required capacity may be constructed in
the setback or other open space and the rain water may be channeled to the
storage tank. The storate tank shall always be provided with
ventilating covers and shall have draw-off taps suitably placed so that the
rain water may be drawn off for domestic, washing gardening and such other
purposes. The storage tanks shall be provided with an overflow.
iv.
The surplus rain
water after storage may be recharged into ground through percolation pits or
trenches or combination of pits and trenches. Depending on the geomorphological
and topographical condition, the pits may be of the size of 1.20 mt. width X
1.20 mt. length X 2.00 mt. to 2.50 mt. depth. The trenches can be or 0.60 mt
width X 2.00 to 6.00 mt. length X 1.50 to 2.00 mt. depth. Terrace water shall
be channeled to pits or trenches. Such pits or trenches shall be back filled
with filter media comprising the following materials.
a)
40 mm stone
aggregate as bottom layer upto 50% of the depth;
b)
20 mm stone
aggregate as lower middle layer upto 20% of the depth;
c)
Coarse sand as
upper middle layer upto 20% of the depth;
d)
A thin layer of
fine sand as top layer;
e)
Top 10% of the
pits / trenches will be empty and a splash is to be provided in this portion in
such a way that roof top water falls on the splash pad.
f)
Brick masonry wall
is to be constructed on the exposed surface of pits / trenches and the cement
mortar plastered.
The
depth of wall below ground shall be such that the wall prevents lose soil
entering into pits / trenches. The projection of the wall above ground shall
atleast be 15 cms.
g)
Perforated concrete slabs shall be provided on the pits / trenches.
(v)
If the open space surrounding the building is not paved, the top layer upto a
sufficient depth shall be removed and refilled with course sand to allow
percolation of rain water into ground.
2.
The terrace shall be connected to the open well / borewell / storage tank /
recharge pit / trench by means of HDPE / PVC pipes though filter media. A valve
system shall be provided to enable the first washings from roof or terrace
catchment, as they would contain undesirable dirt. The mouths of all pipes and
opening shall be covered with mosquito (insect) proof wire net. For the
efficient discharge of rain water, there shall be atleast two rain water pipes
of 100 mm dia mtr. For a roof area of 100 sq.mt.
3.
Rain water harvesting structures shall be sited as not to endanger the
stability of building or earthwork. The structures shall be designed such that
no dampness is caused in any part of the walls or foundation of the building or
those of an adjacent building.
4.
The water so collected / recharged shall as far as possible be used for
non-drinking and non-cooking purpose.
Provided
that when the rain water in exceptional circumstances will be utilized for
drinking and / or cooking purpose, it shall be ensured that proper filter
arrangement and the separate outlet for by passing the first rain-water has
been provided. Provided further that it will be ensured that for such use,
proper disinfectants and the water purification arrangements have been made.
MCGM
Eco-housing Program
The
Eco-housing program launched by Municipal Corporation of Greater
Mumbai (MCGM) promotes the adoption of environmentally friendly practices,
energy efficient products, and techniques by the construction industry.
Applicable to the housing sector, the
Eco-housing voluntary rating and certification mechanism will help quantify the
environmental performance of residential projects and will provide a meaningful
differentiation of buildings in the marketplace.
Conventional buildings have a significant
impact on resource use and environment during their lifetime.
On the other hand, Eco-housing incorporates
environmental considerations at every stage of building construction. It offer
financial benefits, environment, community and infrastructure benefits, and
benefits associated with health and increased productivity as compared to conventional
buildings
The MCGM Eco-housing program encourages
developers to adopt the Eco-housing assessment criteria to certify the
environmental performance achieved by their residential project.
Eco-Housing Assessment Criteria
The
Eco-housing assessmentcriteria have successfullyestablished a baseline for
greendesign practices. The criteriainclude measures that span thefollowing
focus areas
Site
Selection
Environment
Architecture
Efficient
Building Materials
Energy
Conservation &Management
Water
Conservation
Segregation
of Waste
Other
Innovative Measure
Eco-Housing Assessment Criteria
Eco-housing
Assessment Criteria
Applicable
for both new and existing residential projects
Developed
into a voluntary star rating and certification system
Criteria
is made up of a combination of voluntary and mandatory measures
For
New Buildings
A
1000 point system that incorporates 83 measures
A
minimum of 500 points out of 1000 points required to qualify for Eco-housing
certification
For
Retrofit Buildings
A
600 point system that incorporates 83 measures
A
minimum of 150 points out of 600 points required to qualify for Eco-housing
certification
The
Eco-housing assessment criteria is adopted for Mumbai city with technical
assistance from United States Agency for International Development (USAID),
International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) and Science and
Technology Park (STP).
The
criteria developed for both new and existing projects are applicable to
residential buildings/building complexes and single-family residences.
The criteria include a checklist of measures aimed at architects, builders, financial institutions, and homeowners. Measures in each category ensure resource conservation during the life cycle of the project. Every measure has a submittal requirement to ensure compliance and is assigned points depending on its impact on environment, and its relevance to local conditions.
Eco-Housing Certification
Process
The
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) Administration will serve as the
apex body for the certification of Eco-housing projects. The Administrative and
Technical wing of the Eco-housing and Resource Conservation Cell (EHRCC) will
evaluate, verify, and rate Eco-housing projects.
The
Project/ schemes are required to be submitted at Administrative wing situated
at office of Ch.E. (D.P.) at head office.
On
preliminary scrutiny, and payment of the certification fees by the developer,
the proposal is forwarded to the Technical Wing of Eco-Housing Resource
Conservation Cell. Representatives of the Technical wing evaluate the documents
submitted during the different phases of construction. Site visits are
conducted during and on completion of construction to verify compliance before
the certificate is issued by MCGM.
Validity
of the Eco-housing certification granted by MCGM is for 5 years after which the
certification has to be renewed. Random checks will be carried out by the
Eco-Housing Technical Cell to ensure that the systems installed in the housing
complex are in working condition and are being maintained.
Eco-housing and Resource Conservation
Cell (EHRCC)
The
Eco-housing and Resource Conservation Cell (EHRCC) under the administrative
control of the Additional Municipal Commissioner is made up of two wings, the
Eco-housing Administrative Wing and the Eco-housing Technical wing.
Eco-housing
Administrative Wing
Wing
located at MCGM Head Office and headed by Chief Engineer, Development Planning
Wing
will accept Eco-housing applications and undertake preliminary scrutiny of the
submitted documents
Eco-housing
Technical Wing
Wing
headed by Executive Engineer (Civil) and situated at Civic Training Institute
and Research Center (CTIRC), Borivali.
Technical
team will validate registered projects. Final recommendation for certification
will be based on verification of documents submitted and on-site inspections
Eco-Housing Incentives
The
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai will offer incentives to both
developers and consumers implementing Eco-housing measures, subject to
receiving approval from state government.
Incentivization
in the form of rebate in development charges & assessment tax is
principally approved by the corporation. However the same will require
amendment to M.M.C. act and will require clearance from the state government.
Municipal Administration is following up the issue with state Government.
In
case of retrofit projects, the applicant shall submit occupation certificate of
the building to confirm its authenticity.
