Apoorv Vij

Experience

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  Environmental Desgin Solutions Global

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

  Part-time energy analyst

  Created and simulated various building floor designs for day-lighting and shading analysis

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  TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  Research Associate

  > Co-authored the GRIHA V-2 Evaluators and Trainers manual> Developed the examination platform for certifying building professionals under GRIHA> Contributed to team conducting the life cycle analysis of different modes of public transport, for the National Transport Development Policy Committee, to estimate their impact on energy consumption and carbon emissions.> Conducted daylight simulation and design analysis for green building projects

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  GRIHA Council

  Nov 2010 - May 2016

  Fellow / Senior Programme Manager – Technical & Training

  TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT WORKDevelopment of GRIHA rating and its variants:> Conceptualized and led inter-disciplinary teams in the development of the GRIHA, GRIHA LD and SVAGRIHA rating systems since 2010> Worked on SVAGRIHA rating of a house in Guatemala City – first international SVAGRIHA project> GRIHA evaluator and trainer for all variants of GRIHA> Engaged in implementation of the rating> Conducting training workshops for the project team on the rating systemWork on LEED rating in India:> Headed the team at TERI working on development of India specific Alternative Compliance Paths for LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings, Operation & Maintenance) version 4 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING > Engaged in outreach activities for business development> Key faculty at GRIHA training workshops> Visiting faculty for an elective at TERI University (Spring semester 2016)> Presented GRIHA rating system at UNEP NAMA workshop in Manila, Philippines, 2015.> Presented GRIHA rating system at UN HABITAT workshop on Energy Efficient Buildings in East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, 2012.IT PLATFORMS> Conceptualized and worked closely with the developer for design-development and launch of GRIHA Smartphone app for iPhone and Android smart phones> Actively engaged with the TERI IT team on development of the online documentation platform for GRIHA, SVAGRIHA and GRIHA LD rating systemsADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES> Actively engaging with the legal team in the development of various contractual agreements for GRIHA rating and implementation of related processes > Conceived, developed and operationalized the GRIHA product catalogue, a unique, online knowledge bank of green building materialsGRIHA rating manuals> Designed and authored the GRIHA 2015, GRIHA LD 2015 and SVAGRIHA manuals Show less

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  Group 10

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Senior Manager - Technical Development
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  GBCI

  Aug 2016 - May 2022

  LEED • Actively supporting and enabling project teams in Asia-Pacific and MENA regions in their pursuit of LEED certification through LEED v4.1, Recertification (performance-based) and LEED v4 (Performance Pilot)• Supporting the GBCI India and GBCI Middle-East market development teams in guiding clients pursuing performance-based LEED certification• Contributing to LEED Technical Development as an acting Subject Matter Expert for Materials and Resources Category• Collaborated with global LEED Technical Development team in development of India focused technical requirements for LEED v4 & v4.1• Active member of the internal team engaged in design and construction of GBCI India office in Delhi NCR, India – the highest rated LEED v4 ID+C Platinum project globally (as of November 2018)• Spearheading the market push towards sustainable and healthier materials in the market through active engagement with the various industry stakeholders• Conducting in-person and online training programmes on LEED v4.1, LEED v4 and LEED – Recertification• Actively increasing awareness on LEED in the Asia-Pacific and MENA region through delivering presentations at key industry events (in-person) and conducting webinars in the region • Became LEED Faculty in 2018GRESB• Involved in global GRESB evaluation as a reviewer in 2018Resilience• Engaged in assessment of resiliency standards and requirements for buildings Show less

  • Director - Technical Development

    Jan 2019 - May 2022

  • Senior Manager - Technical Development

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
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  GBCI India

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Director - Technical Development
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  GBCI India

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  Senior Director - Technical Development