What is GRIHA ? Why was GRIHA developed and how ? What is a Green Building ? Buildings have major environmental impacts over their entire life cycle. Resources such as ground cover, forests, water, and energy are depleted to construct and operate buildings. Resource-intensive materials provide the building envelope and landscaping adds beauty to it in turn using up water and pesticides to maintain it. Energy-consuming systems for lighting, space conditioning and water heating provide comfort to its occupants. Hi-tech controls add intelligence to inanimate! buildings so that they can respond to varying conditions, and intelligently monitor and control resource use, security, and usage of fire systems etc. in the building. "ater is another vital resource for the occupants, which gets consumed continuously during building construction and operation. #everal building processes and occupant functions generate large amounts of waste. $hus, buildings are one of the major pollutants that affect urban air %uality and contribute to climate change. Hence, the need to design a green building, the essence of which would be to address all these issues in an integrated and scientific manner. &t is true that it costs a little more to design and construct a green building. However, it is also a proven fact that it costs less to operate a green building that has tremendous environmental benefits and provides a better place for the occupants to live and wor' in. $hus, the challenge of a green building is to achieve all its benefits at an affordable cost. ( green building depletes as little of the natural resources during its construction and operation. $he aim of a green building design is to) * +inimi,e the demand on non-renewable resources and ma-imi,e the utili,ation efficiency of these resources when in use, and * +a-imi,e reuse and recycling of available resources * .tili,ation of renewable resources. &t ma-imi,es the use of efficient building materials and construction practices/ optimi,es the use of on- site sources and sin's by bio-climatic architectural practices/ uses minimum energy to power itself/ uses efficient e%uipment to meet its lighting, air-conditioning, and other needs/ ma-imi,es the use of renewable sources of energy/ uses efficient waste and water management practices/ and provides comfortable and hygienic indoor wor'ing conditions. &t is evolved through a design process that re%uires all concerned the architect and landscape designer and the air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and energy consultants to wor' as a team to address all aspects of building and system planning, design, construction, and operation. $hey critically evaluate the impacts of each design decision on the environment and arrive at viable design solutions to minimi,e the negative impacts and enhance the positive impacts on the environment. &n sum, the following aspects of the building design are loo'ed into in an integrated way in a green building) #ite planning Building envelope design Building system design H0(12heating ventilation and air conditioning3, lighting, electrical, and water heating &ntegration of renewable energy sources to generate energy onsite. "ater and waste management #election of ecologically sustainable materials 2with high recycled content, rapidly renewable resources with low emission potential, etc.3. &ndoor environmental %uality 2maintains indoor thermal and visual comfort and air %uality3 What is GRIHA ? GRIHA is an acronym for 4reen Rating for &ntegrated Habitat (ssessment. 4R&H( is a #ans'rit word meaning (bode!. Human Habitats 2Buildings3 interact with the environment in various ways. $hroughout their life cycles, from construction to operation and then demolition, they consume resources in the form of energy, water, materials, etc. and emit wastes either directly in the form of municipal wastes or indirectly as emissions from electricity generation. 4R&H( attempts to minimi,e a building!s resource consumption, waste generation, and overall ecological impact to within certain nationally acceptable limits 5 benchmar's. 4oing by the old adage what gets measured, gets managed!, 4R&H( attempts to %uantify aspects such as energy consumption, waste generation, renewable energy adoption, etc. so as to manage, control and reduce the same to the best possible e-tent. GRIHA is a rating tool that helps people assess the performance of their building against certain nationally acceptable benchmar's. &t will evaluate the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a green building!. $he rating system, based on accepted energy and environmental principles, will see' to stri'e a balance between the established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international. $he guidelines5criteria appraisal may be revised every three years to ta'e into account the latest scientific developments during this period. The Context and Developent &nternationally, voluntary building rating systems have been instrumental in raising awareness and populari,ing green design. However, most of the rating systems devised have been tailored to suit the building industry of the country where they were developed. $ER& too' the responsibility of populari,ing green building by developing a tool for measuring and rating a building6s environmental performance in the conte-t of &ndia6s varied climate and building practices. $his tool has been adopted by the +inistry of 7ew and Renewable Energy. $his tool, by its %ualitative and %uantitative assessment criteria, is able to rate! a building on the degree of its greenness!. $he rating would be applied to new building stoc' of varied functions commercial, institutional, and residential. The challenges $he &ndian building industry is highly de-centrali,ed with people and5 or groups engaged in design, construction, e%uipment provision, installation, and renovation wor'ing together. Each group may be organi,ed to some e-tent, but there is limited interaction among the groups, thus disabling the integrated green design and application process. Hence, it is very important to define and %uantify sustainable building practices and their benefits. &t is also important to separate the role of different participants in ensuring that the building consumes minimal resources over its entire life cycle and leaves behind a minimal environmental footprint. The !asic "eatures $he system has been developed to help design and evaluate! new buildings 2buildings that are still at the inception stages3. ( building is assessed based on its predicted performance over its entire life cycle inception through operation. $he stages of the life cycle that have been identified for evaluation are) 8re-construction stage 2intra- and inter-site issues li'e pro-imity to public transport, type of soil, 'ind of land, where the property is located, the flora and fauna on the land before construction activity starts, the natural landscape and land features3 Building planning and construction stages 2issues of resource conservation and reduction in resource demand, resource utili,ation efficiency, resource recovery and reuse, and provisions for occupant health and well being3. $he prime resources that are considered in this section are land, water, energy, air, and green cover. Building operation and maintenance stage 2issues of operation and maintenance of building systems and processes, monitoring and recording of energy consumption, and occupant health and well being, and also issues that affect the global and local environment3. The !ene"its 9n a broader scale, this system, along with the activities and processes that lead up to it, will benefit the community at large with the improvement in the environment by reducing 4H4 2greenhouse gas3 emissions, reducing energy consumption and the stress on natural resources. #ome of the benefits of a green design to a building owner, user, and the society as a whole are as follows) Reduced energy consumption without sacrificing the comfort levels Reduced destruction of natural areas, habitats, and biodiversity, and reduced soil loss from erosion etc. Reduced air and water pollution 2with direct health benefits3 Reduced water consumption :imited waste generation due to recycling and reuse Reduced pollution loads &ncreased user productivity Enhanced image and mar'etability Why was GRIHA developed and how ? GRIHA was originally developed to provide a series of guidelines and benchmar's to those interested in construction of a sustainable and green building. &t was understood that in order to develop a proper understanding of the elements of a green building and to then construct it, a comprehensive set of guidelines would be re%uired to direct the interested party in the appropriate techni%ues and processes towards building a green building. &t was designed as a point based system to give the interested party an appro-imation of how green the building would be. The developent process 4R&H( has been developed after a thorough study and understanding of the current internationally accepted green building rating systems and the prevailing building practices in &ndia. $he team has researched on several international rating systems. ( few team members were also sponsored under a study tour by .#(E8 2.nited #tates (sia Environmental 8artnership3 to understand the eco-rating systems prevalent in the .#. $he team has vast e-perience in providing design assistance to green buildings in the country and long and varied e-perience in carrying out energy conservation studies in e-isting hotels, offices, and other commercial building. $he team has effectively utili,ed the several multi-disciplinary strengths and e-periences of the colleagues at $ER& to arrive at the tools that addresses cross-cutting issues in the design, development, and operation of a green building. $he primary objective of the rating system is to help design green buildings and, in turn, help evaluate the greenness! of the buildings. $he rating system follows best practices along with national5international codes that are applicable to achieving the intent of green design. $he green building rating system devised by $ER& and the +7RE is a voluntary scheme. &t has derived useful inputs from the upcoming mandatory voluntary building codes5guidelines being developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the +inistry of 7on-1onventional Energy #ources, +oE; 2+inistry of Environment and ;orests3, 4overnment of &ndia, and the Bureau of &ndian #tandards. $he rating system aims to achieve efficient resource utili,ation, enhanced resource efficiency, and better %uality of life in the buildings. $he +7RE has constituted a national and technical advisory committee comprising of emninent professionals and representatives from several government bodies to guide the evolution of 4R&H(. $he member list is as follows) #e!ers o" $ational Advisory Coittee <. #ecretary, +inistry of 7ew and Renewable Energy 1hairman =. >irector 4eneral, $he Energy and Resources &nstitute 1o-1hairman ?. #r. Representative of +inistry of Environment and ;orest 2not below @oint #ecretary3 +ember A. #r. Representative of +inistry of Housing and .rban 8overty (lleviation 2not below @oint #ecretary3 +ember B. >irector 4eneral, 1entral 8ublic "or's >epartment +ember C. >irector 4eneral, Bureau of Energy Efficiency +ember D. (ddl. >irector 4eneral, Bureau of &ndian #tandards +ember E. 8rincipal #ecretary, .rban >evelopment, 4overnment of +aharashtra +ember F. +unicipal 1ommissioner, Bangalore <G. >irector, "est Bengal Renewable Energy >evelopment (gency 2"BRE>(3 +ember <<. >irector, Haryana Renewable Energy >evelopment (gency 2H(RE>(3 +ember <=. 8resident, &ndian &nstitute of (rchitects 2&&(3 +ember <?. 8resident, 1onfederation of Real Estate >evelopers (ssociations of &ndia 21RE>(&3 +ember <A. (dvisor, +inistry of 7ew and Renewable Energy +ember #ecretary <B Head, 4R&H( #ecretariat, $he Energy and Resources &nstitute 1onvenor +embers of the $echnical (dvisory 1ommittee <. (dvisor, +7RE 1hairman =. #hri #anjay 8ra'ash, #r. (rchitect, >elhi +ember ?. >r. 0inod 4upta, #r. (rchitect, >elhi +ember A. #hri Haran 4rover, #r. (rchitect, 0adodara +ember B. #hri (sho' B :all, #r. (rchitect, >elhi +ember C. +s. #ha'untala 4hosh, #r. (rchitect, Hol'ata +ember D. #hri #anjay +ohe, #r. (rchitect, Bangalore +ember E. 1hief (rchitect, Housing and .rban >evelopment 1orporation :td. 2H.>193 +ember F. #hri +anit Rastogi, #r. (rchitect, 7ew >elhi F. #hri $anmay $athagat, Energy specialist, >elhi +ember <G. #hri 8aritosh $yagi 2E--1hairman, 181B3 +ember <<. Representative from Bureau of Energy Efficiency +ember <=. Representative from 1entral 8ublic "or's >epartment +ember 218">3 <?. >irector, Building +aterials and $echnology 8romotion 1ouncil 2B+$813 +ember <A. Head, 4R&H( #ecretariat, $ER& 1onvenor Criteria o" the Rating %yste $he criteria have been categori,ed as follows. &' %ite %election and %ite (lanning Conservation and e""icient utili)ation o" resource *!+ective , $o ma-imi,e the conservation and utili,ation of resources 2land, water, natural habitat, avi fauna, and energy conservation3 and enhance efficiency of the systems and operations. Criterion & #ite #election
Commitment #ite selection is the first step to a sustainable habitat and needs to be done appropriately, prior to commencement of design phase. #ite selection and analysis should be carried out to create living spaces that are in harmony with the local environment. $he 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. $hus, site selection should be carried out in light of a holistic perspective of land use, development intensity, social well-being, and preservation of the environment. Criterion - 8reserve and protect the landscape during construction5compensatory depository forestation. Commitment $o preserve the e-isting landscape and protect it from degradation during the process of construction. &t involves proper timing of construction, preserve top soil and e-isting vegetation, staging and spill prevention to prevent spilling contaminated material onsite, erosion and sedimentation control, replant the trees that were cut down during construction in the ratio <)?. Criterion . #oil conservation 2till post-construction3. Commitment 1onserve topsoil till after completion of construction activity. $his commitment entails proper top soil laying and stabili,ation of the soil to prevent erosion and maintenance of ade%uate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth. Criterion / >esign to include e-isting site features. Commitment $he natural functions of a plot of land 2hydrologic, geologic, and microclimatic3 can be disrupted by the placement of a building on it. $he design of a green building will factor in ways in which the natural site features can be protected or even restored. :ayout the site activities and building re%uirements after carrying out detailed site analysis so as to ensure sustainable site development in tune with its topographical, climatic, and ecological character. Criterion 0 Reduce hard paving on-site and 5or provide shaded hard - paved surfaces. Commitment Reduce hard paving on-site 2open areas surrounding building premises3 to minimi,e the imperviousness of the site and5or provide shade on hard-paved surfaces to minimi,e the heat island effect on site. Criterion 1 Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency. Commitment Enhance energy efficiency of outdoor lighting and promote usage of renewable forms of energy to reduce the use of conventional5fossil-fuel-based energy resources. +eet minimum allowable luminous efficacy 2as per lamp type3 and ma'e progressive use of a renewable energy- based lighting system. Criterion 2 8lan utilities efficiently and optimi,e on-site circulation efficiency Commitment Reduce site disruption due to laying, maintain utility lines, and minimi,e energy use by on-site utilities. $o reduce transportation corridors on-site, thus reducing the pollution loads.. +inimi,e road and pedestrian wal'way length by appropriate planning and provide aggregate corridors for utility lines. Health and well !eing during construction *!+ective ,$o protect the health of construction wor'ers and prevent pollution. Criterion 3 8rovide at least, the minimum level of sanitation5safety facilities for construction wor'ers. Commitment Ensure the health and safety of wor'ers during construction, with effective provisions for the basic facilities such as sanitation and drin'ing water, and safety of e%uipments or machinery. Ensure cleanliness of wor'place with regard to the disposal of waste and effluent, provide clean drin'ing water and latrines and urinals as per applicable standard. Criterion 4 Reduce air pollution during construction. Commitment $he dust generated by various construction site activities can contribute significantly to air pollution. >ust and outdoor air pollutants can cause respiratory problems. 4ood construction practices involve major mitigation measures for prevention or minimi,ation of air pollution from construction activities. $his criterion aims to reduce air pollution due to onsite construction. Ensure proper screening, covering stoc'piles, covering bric's and loads of dusty materials, wheel-washing facility, and water spraying. -' Building (lanning and Construction %tage *!+ective $o ma-imi,e resource 2water, energy, and materials3 conservation and enhance efficiency of the system and operations. Water Criterion &5 Reduce landscape water re%uirement. Commitment Reduce the landscape water re%uirement so as to minimi,e the load on the municipal water supply and depletion of groundwater resources. :andscape using native species and reduce lawn areas while enhancing the irrigation efficiency, reduction in water re%uirement for landscaping purposes. Criterion && Reduce building water use. Commitment Reduce water consumption in the building by using efficient fi-tures li'e low-flow fi-tures, etc. Criterion &- Efficient water use during construction. Commitment +inimi,e the use of potable water during construction. ;or e-ample, use materials such as pre- mi-ed concrete for preventing loss during mi-ing or use recycled treated water and control the waste of curing water. 6nergy7 end use Criterion &. 9ptimi,e building design to reduce the conventional energy demand. Commitment (pply solar passive measures, including daylighting, in order to reduce the demand on conventional energy for space conditioning and lighting systems in buildings. 8lan appropriately to reflect climate responsiveness, adopt an ade%uate comfort range, less air-conditioned areas, daylighting, avoid over- design of the lighting and air-conditioning systems. Criterion &/ 9ptimi,e the energy performance of the building within specified comfort limits. Commitment 9ptimi,e use of energy systems in buildings that maintain a specified indoor climate conducive to the functional re%uirements of the building. Ensure that energy consumption in building under a specified category is <GIAGI less than that benchmar'ed figure through a simulation e-ercise of a base case e-ample. 6nergy7 e!odied and construction Criterion &0 .tili,ation of fly ash in the building structure. Commitment .se low-embodied energy industrial-waste fly ash as the construction material. ;ly ash, an industrial waste with properties of cement and very low-embodied energy, is used in combination with cement that are high in embodied energy. .se fly ash for R11 2reinforced cement concrete3 structures with in-fill walls and load bearing structures, mortar, and binders. Criterion &1 Reduce volume, weight, and time of construction by adopting an efficient technology 2e.g. pre- cast systems, ready-mi- concrete, etc.3. Commitment Replace a part of the energy-intensive materials with less energy-intensive materials and5or utili,e regionally available materials, which use low-energy5energy-efficient technologies. Criterion &2 .se low-energy material in the interiors. Commitment ( minimum of DGI of the total %uantity of all interior finishes and products used in each of the categories mentioned below should be low-energy finishes5 materials5 products, which minimi,e wood as a natural resource or utili,e industrial waste by using products in any category as listed. $he various interior finishes used in the sub-system of the building or the interior, which serve the aim of the credit, have been divided into the following three major categories. &f any interior finish, acclaimed for credit, falls beyond this classification, the applicant has to clearly confirm the criteria that meet the re%uirements of the credit. <. #ub-assembly5internal partitions5interior wood finishes5 paneling5false ceiling5in-built furniture5 cabinetry =. ;looring ?. >oors5windows and frames 6nergy7 renewa!le Criterion &3 Renewable energy utili,ation. Commitment +eet energy re%uirements for a minimum of <GI of the internal lighting load 2for general lighting3 or its e%uivalent from renewable energy sources 2solar, wind, biomass, fuel cells, etc3. Energy re%uirements will be calculated based on realistic assumptions which will be subject to verification during appraisal. .se renewable energy sources in buildings to reduce the use of conventional5fossil-fuel based energy resources. Criterion &4 Renewable energy - based hot- water system. Commitment Ensure that a minimum BGI of the annual energy re%uirement for heating water 2for applications such as hot water for all needs, li'e for canteen, washing, and bath rooms5toilets, e-cept for space heating3 is supplied from renewable energy sources. Recycle8 recharge8 and reuse o" water *!+ective $o promote the recycle and reuse of water. Criterion -5 "astewater treatment Commitment 8rovide facility for the treatment of waste water generated in the building so as to have safe disposal and use of by-products. Criterion -& "ater recycle and reuse 2including rainwater3. Commitment .tili,e the waste water treated on-site and rainwater for various applications 2including groundwater recharge3 where potable municipal water is normally used to reduce the load on both the municipal supplies as well as the sewerage system and to improve the groundwater level. Waste anageent *!+ective $o minimi,e waste generation, streamline waste segregation, storage, and disposal, and promote resource recovery from waste. Criterion -- Reduction in waste during construction. Commitment Ensure ma-imum resource recovery and safe disposal of wastes generated during construction and reduce the burden on landfill. Criterion -. Efficient waste segregation. Commitment .se different colored bins for collecting different categories of waste from the building to promote the segregation of waste for efficient resource recovery. Criterion -/ #torage and disposal of waste. Commitment (llocate separate space for the collected waste before transferring it to the recycling5disposal stations to prevent the mi-ing up of segregated waste before processing or disposal. Criterion -0 Resource recovery from waste. Commitment Employ resource recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per the #olid "aste +anagement and handling Rules, =GGG of the +oE;. +a'e arrangements for recycling of waste through local dealers to ma-imi,e the recovery of resources from the recyclable and biodegradable waste and to reduce the burden on landfills. Health and well9!eing during post9construction occupation *!+ective $o ensure healthy indoor air %uality, water %uality, and noise levels, and reduce the global warming potential. Criterion -1 .se of low-091 2volatile organic compounds3 paints5 adhesives 5 sealants. Commitment Building materials such as paints, sealants, and adhesives form important finishes for the e-terior and interior surfaces. $hey are, however, potential contributors to the poor indoor air %uality and can have a bearing on an occupants! health. ( wide variety of volatiles are released through o-idation by both solvent-based and water-based paints, and sealants and adhesives contain to-ic chemicals that are released during construction and occupancy. 091s - especially formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, and urethanes - and other chemical substances contained within the building materials can be injurious to health and can also be odorous. $his measure aims to select materials with low to ,ero %uantities of such chemicals so as to minimi,e the source of emission. &n selecting low 091 materials, a practical thumb rule is to choose water-based products with low odour. Criterion -2 +inimi,e o,one depleting substances Commitment Employ insulation that is 9>8 2o,one depletion potential3 free/ H1;1 2hydro chlorofluorocarbon3 and 1;1 2chlorofluorocarbon3 free H0(1 and refrigeration e%uipments and Halon-free fire suppression and fire e-tinguishing systems to Eliminate or control the release of o,one-depleting substances into the atmosphere. Criterion -3 Ensure water %uality. Commitment Ensure groundwater and municipal water meet the water %uality norms as prescribed in the &ndian #tandards for various applications 2&ndian #tandards for drin'ing J&# <GBGG-<FF<K, irrigation applications J&# <<C=A-<FECK. &n case the water %uality cannot be ensured, provide necessary treatment of raw water for achieving the desired concentration for various applications. Criterion -4 (cceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels. Commitment Ensure outdoor noise level conforms to the 1entral 8ollution 1ontrol BoardEnvironmental #tandards7oise 2ambient standards3 and indoor noise level conforms to the 7ational Building 1ode of &ndia, =GGB, Bureau of &ndian #tandards =GGBa, 8art EBuilding #ervices/ #ection A(coustics, sound insulation, and noise control. Criterion .5 $obacco and smo'e control. Commitment Lero e-posure to tobacco smo'e for non-smo'ers and e-clusive ventilation for smo'ing rooms. Criterion .& 8rovide the minimum level of accessibility for persons with disabilities. Commitment $o ensure accessibility and usability of the building and its facilities by employees, visitors, and clients with disabilities. Top .' Building *peration and #aintenance *!+ective 0alidate and maintain green! performance levels5adopt and propagate green practices and concepts. Criterion .- Energy audit and validation. Commitment Energy audit report to be prepared by approved auditors of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 4overnment of &ndia. Criterion .. Building operation and maintenance. Commitment 0alidate and maintain green performance. (dopt and propagate green practices and concepts. Ensure the inclusion of a specific clause in the contract document for the commissioning of all electrical and mechanical systems to be maintained by the owner, supplier, or operator. 8rovide a core facility5service management group, if applicable, which will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building and the electrical and mechanical systems after the commissioning. 9wner5builder5occupants5service or facility management group to prepare a fully documented operations and maintenance manual, 1>, multimedia or an information brochure listing the best practices5do!s and don!ts5maintenance re%uirements for the building and the electrical and mechanical systems along with the names and addresses of the manufacturers5suppliers of the respective system. /' Innovation Criterion ./ &nnovation points. Commitment ;our innovation points are available under the rating system for adopting criteria which enhance the green intent of a project, and the applicant can apply for the bonus points. #ome of the probable points, not restricted to the ones enumerated below, could be <. (lternative transportation =. Environmental education ?. 1ompany policy on green supply chain A. :ifecycle cost analysis B. Enhanced accessibility for physically5mentally challenged. C. (ny other criteria proposed by the client %coring points "or GRIHA 4R&H( is a guiding and performance-oriented system where points are earned for meeting the design and performance intent of the criteria. Each criterion has a number of points assigned to it. &t means that a project intending to meet the criterion would %ualify for the points. 1ompliances, as specified in the relevant criterion, have to be submitted in the prescribed format. "hile the intent of some of the criteria is self- validating in nature, there are others for e-ample ) energy consumption, thermal and visual comfort, noise control criteria, and indoor pollution levels which need to be validated on-site through performance monitoring. $he points related to these criteria 2specified under the relevant sections3 are awarded provisionally while certifying and are converted to firm points through monitoring, validation, and documents5photographs to support the award of point. 4R&H( has a <GG point system consisting of some core points, which are mandatory to be met while the rest are optional points, which can be earned by complying with the commitment of the criterion for which the point is allocated. >ifferent levels of certification 2one star to five stars3 are awarded based on the number of points earned. $he minimum points re%uired for certification is BG. Buildings scoring BG to CG points, C< to DG points, D< to EG points, and E< to FG points will get one star, two stars!, three stars! and four stars! respectively. ( building scoring F< to <GG points will get the ma-imum rating vi,. five stars.
(oints scored Rating BGCG 9ne star C<-DG $wo star D<-EG $hree star E<-FG ;our star F<-<GG ;ive star 6valuation procedure o" criterion o" GRIHA :ist of criteria 8oints Remar's 1riteria <) #ite #election < 8artly mandatory 1riteria =) 8reserve and protect landscape during construction 5compensatory depository forestation. B 8artly mandatory 1riteria ?) #oil conservation 2post construction3 A 1riteria A) >esign to include e-isting site features = +andatory 1riteria B) Reduce hard paving on site = 8artly mandatory 1riteria C) Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency ?
1riteria D) 8lan utilities efficiently and optimi,e on site circulation efficiency ?
1riteria E) 8rovide, at least, minimum level of sanitation5safety facilities for construction wor'ers = +andatory 1riteria F) Reduce air pollution during construction = +andatory 1riteria <G) Reduce landscape water re%uirement ? 1riteria <<) Reduce building water use = 1riteria <=) Efficient water use during construction < 1riteria <?) 9ptimi,e building design to reduce conventional energy demand C +andatory 1riteria <A) 9ptimi,e energy performance of building within specified comfort <=
1riteria <B) .tili,ation of fly ash in building structure C
1riteria <C) Reduce volume, weight and time of construction by adopting efficient technology 2e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mi- concrete, etc.3 A
1riteria <D) .se low-energy material in interiors A 1riteria <E) Renewable energy utili,ation B 8artly mandatory 1riteria <F) Renewable energy based hot-water system ?
1riteria =G) "aste water treatment = 1riteria =<) "ater recycle and reuse 2including rainwater3 B
1riteria ==) Reduction in waste during construction = 1riteria =?) Efficient waste segregation = 1riteria =A) #torage and disposal of waste = 1riteria =B) Resource recovery from waste = 1riteria =C) .se of low - 091 paints5 adhesives5 sealants. A
1riteria =D) +inimi,e o,one depleting substances ? +andatory 1riteria =E) Ensure water %uality = +andatory 1riteria =F) (cceptable outdoor and indoor noise = levels 1riteria ?G) $obacco and smo'e control < 1riteria ?<) .niversal (ccessibility < 1riteria ?=) Energy audit and validation +andatory 1riteria ??) 9perations and maintenance protocol for electrical and mechanical e%uipment = +andatory $otal score <GG 1riteria ?A) &nnovation 2Beyond <GG3 A Total score <GA
9 Steps to get a building evaluated under GRIHA < Registration = #ubmission of documentation ? 8reiliminary evaluation by $ER& $echnical team A Evaluation by panel of e-perts B 8reliminary rating with comments sent to project team C ;inal submission of documents D ;inal evaluation by panel of e-perts E (pproval of rating by advisory committee F (ward of rating