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The rapid rate of urbanization has led to the vast expansion of grey infrastructure in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This dominance of grey infrastructure resulted in microclimatic changes such as urban heat island (UHI) effect and intensification of heatwave effectivity during the summer season in the NCT of Delhi. The series of micro-climatic changes compelled the policy makers to adopt the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for all the Greenfield projects and grey field projects. The LEED certification promotes the “green” opportunities for reducing the negative impact the building has on the environment. The opportunities range from preventing erosion of topsoil, water contamination and creation of heat islands, effective use of a barren or wastelands etc. Most importantly, LEED uses what nature has given us by working with existing topography, plants and views. LEED focus on efficient urban design, use of renewable energy, deliberate mechanical and electrical system selection and proper commissioning and monitoring. Moreover, it also keeps the concept of ‘Environmental Footprint’ or ‘Life Cycle Assessment’ at the core while carrying out the work of Urban Design. The present research study begins with the assessment of the expansion of urban built-up during the period 1990-2015 in the NCT of Delhi. It is followed by the critical analysis of the need for LEED certification in the NCT of Delhi. Further, the study identifies the descriptive details like objectives, principles, aspects and other prospects of LEED certification. Lastly, the present research study carries out the critical analysis of major projects completed by LEED players so far. The study also depicts the role of LEED certification in the context of micro-climatic changes in the NCT of Delhi.

Urban Built-Up and Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification: A Case Study of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, India