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Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA — Overview
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is a 280-page field-tested engineering handbook from 3D-LABS — covering sustainable construction principles and technical requirements for IGBC and GRIHA ratings in India, addressing energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and site management documentation. Every concept is backed by worked examples, engineering diagrams, and the exact Indian and international standards you’ll be held to.
Why engineers choose this book
It’s written the way real projects work: no filler, just the rating-system criteria, calculations, and decisions an experienced engineer would walk a colleague through — so you can design it, document it, and get it certified with confidence.
Who is this book for?
Practising civil and MEP engineers, sustainability and green-building consultants, contractors, and final-year engineering students and GATE aspirants who want India-relevant, application-first knowledge rather than generic theory.
What standards does this book reference?
IGBC New Buildings Rating System v3, GRIHA v2019, ECBC 2017 (BEE/MoP), IS 3103:1994 indoor ventilation, and NBC 2016 Part 8 building services.
What energy performance calculation is used?
EPI = Annual Energy (kWh/year)/Conditioned Floor Area (m2). ECBC 2017 baselines: offices <= 130 kWh/m2/year, hotels <= 150 kWh/m2/year. Whole-building simulation via EnergyPlus or eQUEST against ASHRAE 90.1-2019 budget building.
What GRIHA water criterion is covered?
Water intensity <= 45 lpcd for offices (NBC 2016 Part 9). Rainwater harvesting: V_tank = A_roof * R_annual * C_runoff / 1000, C_runoff = 0.85 for RCC roofs. Minimum 1% connected load from on-site RE per GRIHA v2019 Criterion 8.
Written by engineers with 23+ years in the field
This book is authored by the 3D-LABS engineering team — practising professionals with field experience since 2003 (23+ years) across engineering design, analysis, and consulting. Every chapter is reviewed for technical accuracy before publication, and 3D-LABS books are already trusted by 10,000+ engineers and students across India.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
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About Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is part of the 3D-LABS Construction series — a focused e-book library for civil engineers, construction managers, and building industry professionals. This title covers construction methods, project management, safety practices, sustainable construction, and materials science, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real construction projects.
Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.
Who Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is for
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is written for civil engineers, construction managers, and building industry professionals. If you are:
- An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in construction.
- An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
- A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
- A manager or team lead wanting to level-set your team on construction fundamentals.
Then Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.
What is included in your download
- The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
- Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
- Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
- Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
- Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.
Pricing and delivery
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is priced at ₹3,500 (USD equivalent shown in cart). Delivery is instant — after payment, the download link is emailed to you and available in your account. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.
Payment methods: Cashfree (Indian customers) or PayPal International (customers outside India). Bulk licensing available for corporate training programmes and educational institutions — contact sales@3d-labs.com.
How to get the most out of Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA
- Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
- Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
- Cross-reference with the 3D-LABS spreadsheet library — 621 Excel calculation tools that pair naturally with our e-books.
- Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
- Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.
Related titles and services
Readers of Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA typically also work with:
- Other titles in the Construction book series — currently 7 titles.
- The Structural Design Services — for projects where you need experienced construction engineers directly.
- Our 621 engineering calculation spreadsheets — Excel tools that complement the theory in this book.
- Our online training courses — instructor-led programmes on construction topics.
Frequently asked questions
What format is Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA delivered in?
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is delivered as an instant-download PDF file. The PDF is DRM-free, works on any device (desktop, tablet, phone, e-reader), and is fully searchable. Print-friendly formatting so you can print for offline reading.
How is this different from a paper textbook?
This e-book is a focused, practical guide — typically 60-150 pages targeting a specific engineering skill or knowledge area. Unlike a 600-page academic textbook, it moves quickly to real-world applications with worked examples, industry practices, and current code references. Priced accordingly.
Who wrote this book?
Books in the Construction series are authored by 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists in the field. Every author has hands-on industry experience — this is not academic theory, it is applied practice from working engineers.
Can I use the material for teaching or training?
Purchase includes single-user rights. For classroom use, corporate training programmes, or bulk licensing, contact us at info@3d-labs.com — we offer institutional licensing and custom-branded editions for training programmes.
What if the content does not meet my expectations?
We offer a 7-day satisfaction guarantee. If Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA does not deliver the value you expected, email us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked — we would rather have satisfied customers than unhappy ones.
About 3D-LABS engineering e-books
Green Construction — IGBC and GRIHA is one of 115 titles in the 3D-LABS e-book library — the largest collection of practitioner-authored engineering e-books available anywhere, spanning 14+ series from engineering fundamentals to future technology and urban air mobility. Every book is written and reviewed by 3D-LABS engineers who use the concepts daily on real client projects across the globe.
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