News & Event
RM9.3 million upgrading project for Penang Hill commences
March 20, 2021 @ 2:10pm GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) today launched the Penang Hill Upper Station upgrading project (phase 4), one of its largest hill enhancement works, at a cost of RM9.3 million. With the aim to expand the waiting halls and facilities at the Penang Hill Upper Station, the expansion [...]
Designworks: Creating memorable and timeless designs
March 13, 2021 16:00 pm +08 Inscribing timeless progression and innovation into designs that incorporate sustainability has been ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd’s design aesthetic. Founded in 1992 by CEO Azim Abdul Aziz and executive director Zulqaisar Hamidin, ATSA Architects comprises about 30 staff and specialises in areas such as architecture, urban design, master planning and [...]
PAM embraces change, pushes forward for plans this year
March 12, 2021 16:00 pm +08 "It’s not the same as the last time,” says Datuk Ezumi Harzani as he reflects on his second term as president of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), a position he took up in August last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. His first term had been in 2018 to [...]
Malaysia's International Green Benchmark
NEW FEATURED PROJECT
WHAT IS THE GREEN BUILDING INDEX?
The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia’s industry recognised green rating tool for buildings to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise awareness among Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors and the Public about environmental issues and our responsibility to the future generations.
The GBI rating tool provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to design and construct green, sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings, water savings, a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and the adoption of recycling and greenery for their projects and reduce our impact on the environment.
WHAT WE DO?
What & Why
A Green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource use energy, water, and materials…
How GBI Works
STAGE 1 Application & Registration Complete and submit the GBI Application Form with…
Organisation
PAM’s architects have over the years been developing and working more and more towards a more sustainable…
GBI TOOLS
- GBI Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC) Tool
- GBI Residential New Construction (RNC) Tool V1.0
- GBI Residential New Construction (RNC) Tool V2.0
- GBI Residential New Construction (RNC) Tool V3.0
- GBI Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB) Tool
- GBI NRNC:Data Centre Tool
- GBI NREB:Data Centre Tool
- GBI NRNC: Retail Tool
- GBI NREB: Retail Tool
- GBI Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC): Hotel Tool
- GBI Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB): Hotel Tool
- GBI Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC): Resort Tool
- GBI Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB): Resort Tool
- GBI Township Tool
- GBI Industrial New Construction (INC) Tool
- GBI Industrial Existing Building (IEB) Tool
- GBI Interiors (ID) Tool
- GBI Non-Residential New Construction (NRNC): Hospital Tool V1.0 *NEW*
- GBI Non-Residential Existing Building (NREB): Hospital Tool V1.0 *NEW*
Notices
Please take note that TEO KHAY BOON (NRIC NO: 741002-05-5469) also known as HERMAN TEO KHAY BOON, is no longer in the employment of Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd (845666-V).
Please take note, and be advised, that he is no longer authorised to represent and/or hold himself out as having any relationship and/or connection with Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd.
Please also take note and be advised that HERMAN TEO KHAY BOON is not authorized to enter and/or engage in any kind or form of financial arrangement and/or transaction for and on behalf of Greenbuildingindex Sdn Bhd.
GBI Facilitators are expected to possess multi-disciplinary skills to properly discharge our obligations as trained individuals. We emphasize on lifelong learning to stay relevant even during the Movement Control Order caused by Covid-19 pandemic. Our CPD requirements are understandably specific due to the nature of our specialisation.
However, with the projected economic slowdown and safety measures arising from new norms, we understand the challenges for attending sanctioned CPD events. The following additional rules shall apply for 2020 registration renewal:
- CPD credits can be recorded for any subject, and is no longer limited to subjects related to sustainability relevant to the built environment
- There is no longer a maximum credit for each Category per annum
- GBI facilitators can submit CPD credits earned through online training by either submitting proof of attendance or a short summary of learning outcomes.
With the above new provisions, we trust GBI Facilitators can continue to record their CPD credits earned in order to measure their voluntary, on-going and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and personal professional development.
We are pleased to inform that our integrated water use and water efficiency WE Calculator has been updated where it covers the revision or simplification of the following:
- WE Fittings – Water efficient fittings and fixtures inputs
- Landscape – Entries for OUTDOOR (rain event dependent watering) and INDOOR (non-rain event dependent) landscape
You may download the updated WE Calculator from our website.
Please be notified again that all new projects registered from 1st January 2019 onwards will be required to use the WE Calculator to compute all relevant WE criteria credit claims.
The number of stars awarded is based on points scored for EE5 (BEI values) and may, therefore, be applicable to GBI Non-Residential and Industrial projects only. Kindly refer to the BEI table below.
We are pleased to inform that our integrated water use and water efficiency WE Calculator has been updated where bugs in Rainwater Harvesting Tank incremental size analysis has been fixed. You may download the updated WE Calculator from our website.
Please be notified again that all new projects registered from 1st January 2019 onwards will be required to use the WE Calculator to compute all relevant WE criteria credit claims.
GBI requires development of GBI Design Guide Books to assist GBI Facilitators, GBI Commissioning Specialist and user to understand the intent of GBI criteria and what are the documentations required for submission. GBI is currently requesting for proposal from interested parties, for the development of GBI Design Guide Books.
The Request for Proposal document can be downloaded here. The document provides background information on the objective and scope of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The document also provides detailed requirements of the proposal. Interested parties are encouraged to submit the proposal and the deadline for submission is 1st April 2019 at 12pm. Please contact the GBI secretariat for further information.
| Size of Project | Total GFA (m2) | RVA Registration Fees | Subsequent RVA Registration Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Residence | Below 1,000 | 500 | 500 |
| 1,001 – 2000 | 1,000 | 500 | |
| Small | Up to 4,000 | 2,000 | 800 |
| Intermediate | 4,001 – 10,000 | 2,500 | 1000 |
| Medium | 10,001 to 30,000 | 5,000 | 2000 |
| Large | 30,001 – 50,000 | 8,000 | 3200 |
| Extra Large | 50,001 – 100,000 | 11,000 | 4500 |
| Mega Project | Above 100,000 | 15,000 (Flat Rate) |
5000 (Flat Rate) |
We are pleased to introduce our integrated water use and water efficiency WE Calculator, a comprehensive software developed by GBI that provides simulations for innovative and creative design solutions for green buildings. You may download both the WE Calculator and its User Guide from our website.
Please be notified that all new projects registered from 1st January 2019 onwards will be required to use the WE Calculator to compute all relevant WE criteria credit claims.
i) GBIF and PSP/SP can be from the same organisation but must be different individuals.
ii) CxS and PSP/SP cannot be from the same organisation.
iii) GBIF and CxS can be from the same organisation but must be different individuals.
Green service providers are eligible for Income Tax Exemption (ITE) of 100% of statutory income from the year of assessment 2013 until the year of assessment 2020.
For detail information,, please refer to MIDA’s website: http://www.mida.gov.my/home/tax-incentives-for-green-industry/posts/
Where ≥50% of wood-based materials and products used are appropriately certified. These components include wood materials permanently installed OR purchased for the projects. Timber formwork is excluded from the calculation. Materials must comply with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) OR Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) requirements.
The list are available from SWCorp website.
