Geospatial Open Building Stack (GOBS)
Mapping India's Built Environment for a Sustainable Future.
Why Choose GOBS?
A comprehensive, open-source building dataset designed for research, planning, and development
Comprehensive Building Data
Access detailed geospatial and physical data for buildings across India. Each record includes precise location, footprint area, building height, estimated floor count, and predicted functional land use.
National Coverage
Pan-India dataset covering urban and rural areas with district-level granularity for comprehensive analysis and planning.
Open Source & Accessible
Free, open-source dataset designed for researchers, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in building analytics.
Analysis-Ready Format
Download data in a compressed CSV format (.csv.gz), ideal for handling large-scale datasets and seamless integration with your analysis tools.
Project Goals
Our mission is to advance sustainable urban development through open data accessibility
Embodied Carbon Assessment
Map carbon footprints of building materials and construction practices to inform sustainable, low-carbon material choices.
Multi-Hazard & Resilience Mapping
Identify high-risk buildings and vulnerable urban areas to guide targeted climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies.
Cooling Hotspots
Locate zones with high cooling demand to optimize passive cooling interventions and support renewable integration.
Flood Resilience & Urban Adaptation
Pinpoint flood-prone zones to enhance stormwater management and drive resilient urban planning.
Cool Roofs & Rooftop Solar
Identify opportunities for cool roofs and optimal rooftops for solar panel installations to reduce heat absorption and boost renewable energy generation.
Retrofit & Low-Carbon Construction Mapping
Target buildings for energy-efficient retrofitting and integrate performance benchmarking for a sustainable building stock.