1.1. Overview

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does NBC stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the regulations for buildings in India.

2. 2.

   Name one requirement of the ECBC.

   Hint

   Consider how buildings save energy.

3. 3.

   What does the abbreviation EIA stand for?

   • Environmental Impact Assessment
   • Energy Impact Assessment
   • Environmental Innovation Act

   Hint

   What do we assess before we build something?

4. 4.

   True or False: The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is only applicable to residential buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the types of buildings this code regulates.

5. 5.

   Devise a hypothetical EIA report for a large commercial building project. What factors would you assess and why?

   Hint

   Consider the stakeholders involved in the project and their concerns.

6. 6.

   Imagine you are tasked with advising a local government on amending the NBC for climate resilience. What specific provisions would you suggest?

   Hint

   Think about how your amendments will directly benefit the community's environment.