Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics Jamia Millia Islamia 2012-13

Architectural Pedagogy Sem-II

GRIHA CRITERIA NO : 01 SITE SELECTION

ANANT PRAKASH

Introduction :
The process of site selection for sustainable development involves identifying and analyzing the site with respect to the sustainable building design criteria. The development of the site for building purposes requires disruption and interventions. The most sustainable and environmentsensitive development is one that entails minimal site disturbance. Thus, resource conservation in a given site is of prime importance. The resource efficiency measures are aimed at applying appropriate site planning techniques, concepts and design utilization of site resources, minimize on-site vehicular pollution, enhance energy efficiency of site lighting, and enhance functional efficiency of the utility lines.

Objective :
Site selection and analysis should be carried out to create living spaces that are in harmony with the local environment. The development of a project should not cause damage to the natural surroundings of the site but, in fact, should try to improve it by restoring its balance. Thus, site selection should be carried out in light of a holistic perspective of Preservation and optimal use of the environment Land use Development intensity Social well-being

Commitment :
The selected site should be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI(Urban Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) guidelines (mandatory). This should comply with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, heritage areas (identified in the master plan or issued separately as specific guidelines), water body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water spread and buffer belt of 30 m minimum around the FTL [full tank level]), various hazard prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area. The selected site should be located within km radius of an existing bus stop, commuter rail, light rail or metro station and/or select Brownfield site (to rehabilitate damaged sites where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on undeveloped land.

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Compliance:
The following documents are to be submitted. Document to prove conformity to the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines. Site plan (one AutoCAD [computer aided design] drawing) showing the site and its surrounding areas (up to 2 km radius) Site plan (one Auto CAD drawing) showing the site connectivity to public transport corridors and details of the existing site and/or its feasibility to be converted for redevelopment if the selected site is a brown field site.

Appraisal (maximum points 1) partly mandatory:

The site plan must be in conformity to the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines (mandatory). This should comply with the provisions of the eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, heritage areas (identified in the master plan or issued separately as guidelines), water body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water spread and buffer belt of 30 m minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area (mandatory with no point allocation). The site should be located within km radius of an existing bus stop commuter rail, light rail or metro station and/or select Brownfield site (to rehabilitate damaged sites where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on undeveloped land. (1 point).

Case study:
First 5 star rated GRIHA building in IIT Kanpur.

References:
TERI Griha Manual Volume 1

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