Getting a building certified under a green rating system is not just about intent — it requires systematic tracking of hundreds of criteria across design, construction, and operations. The Green Building Checklists pack by Green Arch World is a structured PDF reference set that maps the key prerequisites, credits, and compliance points across the major certification frameworks used in India and the GCC.
What’s Included
- LEED v4 / v4.1 — Prerequisites and credit categories for BD+C (Building Design and Construction): Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation
- BREEAM New Construction — Category-level checklist covering Management, Health & Wellbeing, Energy, Transport, Water, Materials, Waste, Land Use & Ecology, Pollution, Innovation
- WELL Building Standard v2 — Concept-by-concept checklist across Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community
- IGBC Green New Buildings — Criteria checklist aligned with Indian Green Building Council’s framework for new commercial and residential developments
- Estidama Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) — Abu Dhabi’s mandatory green building framework checklist covering Integrated Development Process, Natural Systems, Livable Buildings, Precious Water, Resourceful Energy, Stewarding Materials, Innovating Practice
- Al Sa’fat — Dubai Green Building Rating System — Checklist structured around Dubai Municipality’s mandatory rating tool for all new buildings in Dubai
- GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) — Qatar and broader GCC framework checklist covering Site, Energy, Water, Indoor Environment, Materials, and other weighted categories
How to Use
- Download the PDF pack after purchase
- Select the certification framework applicable to your project and jurisdiction
- Use the checklist during design review meetings to track compliance status for each credit or criteria point
- Cross-reference with the official rating body’s technical documentation for documentation requirements and point thresholds
- Update checklist status at each project milestone: concept design, schematic design, design development, construction, and post-occupancy
Key Notes Before Using
- Checklists are structured as reference and tracking tools — they do not replace official submission documentation required by USGBC, BRE, IWBI, IGBC, GORD, Dubai Municipality, or Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council
- Credit point values, mandatory prerequisites, and thresholds vary by version — always verify against the current rating body guidance
- Al Sa’fat and Estidama PBRS compliance is mandatory for new buildings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively — not optional certifications
- GSAS is mandatory for all new construction in Qatar and is widely adopted across the wider GCC
Who Is This For?
- Architects and sustainability consultants managing green certification on projects in India, UAE, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia
- Project managers and MEP engineers tracking compliance across design and construction stages
- Developers and real estate companies evaluating which green rating system to target for a new development
- BIM managers integrating sustainability requirements into the project’s BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- Students and researchers studying green building frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
For sustainability consulting, green building certification advisory, or project-specific compliance support, contact us at mail@greenarchworld.com.
Also read: Green Building Regulations and Certifications — A Complete Guide
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