Green Building Index

Effective Planning

The Green Building Index (GBI) is an environmental rating system for buildings developed by PAM (Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia / Malaysian Institute of Architects) and ACEM (the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia) and is Malaysia’s first comprehensive rating system for evaluating the environmental design and performance of Malaysian buildings based on six criteria including Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environment Quality, Sustainable Site Planning & Management, Materials & Resources, Water Efficiency, and Innovation. The GBI is used to promote sustainable developments within the building industry by establishing a common language and standard of measurement, promoting integrated whole-building design, as well as recognizing and rewarding environmental leadership. It aims to transform the built environment to reduce its environmental impact and ensure new buildings remain relevant in the future while existing buildings are refurbished and upgraded properly to remain relevant.