• Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 introduction and need identification 1.2 Aim 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Scope and limitations 1.5 Methodology 1.6 Conclusion• Chapter 2 LITERATURE STUDY 2.1 Introduction – General bibliography 2.2 Unpublished works 2.3 Published works 2.4 Codes and Standards 2.5 Websites 2.6 Conclusion• Chapter 3 UNDERSTANDING ‘GRIHA’ AND THE ‘GRIHA’ RATING SYSTEM 3.1 What is GRIHA 3.2 The context and development 3.3 The Challenges

Chapterisation 3.4 The basic features 3.5 The Benefits 3.6 Why was GRIHA developed and how? 3.7 9 steps to get a building evaluated under GRIHA 3.8 Rating system

• Chapter 4 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GRIHA

WITH OTHER RATING SYSTEM

 

Chapter 5 DETAIL STUDY AND ANALYSIS “GRIHA”

CERTIFIED BUILDING (CESE , IIT KANPUR) IN INDIA

5.1.1 Architectural data about the building

5.1.2. Building orientation and architecture

5.1.3 Efficiency in HVAC design

5.1.4 Energy efficient lighting design.

5.1.5 Energy efficient plumbing and water

conservation

5.1.6 Soil conservation

5.1.7 Paved area and vegetation.

5.1.8 Renewable energy use.

5.1.9 Technical Data sheets

5.2 Fortis Hospital , New Delhi

5.3 Haryana Technology Park (Green Spaces) Faridabad

5.4 Hindustan Lever Limited ,Mumbai

5.5 ITC Chennai Hotel Project, Chennai

5.6 Metro Station - Sushant Lok, Gurgaon

5.7 Office of Public Works Department, Nashik

5.8 M.S P Infocity, Manesar

5.9 The Doon School , Uttranchal

5.10 Merlin Projects Ltd , Kolkata

5 .11 Conclusion

• Chapter 6 EQUIVALANCY ANALYSIS OF GRIHA CERTIFIED BUILDING WITH LEED CERTIFICATION

– Rating system comparison for the above projects and deduction of rating as per LEED framework, hence reaching the equivalency between the two system.

– Performa to make all these building in LEED certification.

• Chapter 7 CONCLUSIONS, SUGGETIONS

• APPENDIX: Relevant Literature, Data used

Chapterisation

Introduction• All over the world, the construction industry out of many other sectors, is one of the largest

energy consuming sectors. The construction sector has a major share in the usage of energy and resources on a global level.

• In Indian context, estimates suggest that about 20 to 25 percent of the total energy demand is due to manufacturing materials required in the building sector, while another 15 percent goes into the running needs of the building. The Ministry of Power estimate indicates that about 20 to 25 percent of the total electricity consumed in government buildings in India is wasted because of inefficient design parameters of buildings, which results in an annual energy related financial loss of about 1.5 billion Rupees.

• Here arises the need for sustainability in this sector. To achieve the collective objectives of energy security and environmental protection, eco-sensitive buildings or "Green Buildings' that utilize their resources judiciously, minimize their emissions and have efficient waste management systems, should be considered and designed.

• GRIHA, an acronym for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment, is the National Rating System of India. It has been conceived by TERI and developed jointly with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. It is a green building 'design evaluation system', and is suitable for all kinds of buildings in different climatic zones of the country.

Chapter 1

• 1.1 NEED:

Keeping in view, the growing ill effects of the building sector on the environment,

there is an urgent need to take steps towards sustainable development, towards

creating a built environment which will not contribute in deterioration of the nature.

• The Indian building industry is highly de-centralized with people and/ or groups

engaged in design, construction, equipment provision, installation, and renovation

working together. Each group may be organized to some extent, but there is limited

interaction among the groups, thus disabling the integrated green design and

application process.

• Hence the rating system should follow Indian context.

• Identification of Indian factors that should be maintained in case of a GREEN

BUILDING in India.

• Finding the appropriate approach to solve the problem in India.

 

Chapter 1

1.2 AIM

• The basic aim of the seminar is to identify various issues related to GRIHA certification and

green buildings in India, provide detailed investigation and analyze the guidelines specified in

the GRIHA rating system and give its implications and application in building project.

• Project specific Compliance to GRIHA Green Building. The seminar work provides with a

thorough understanding of designing and rating a GRIHA certified green building and

highlights the importance of acceptance of GRIHA with respect to the other existing rating

frameworks eg. LEED by the help of a thorough case studies of existing buildings in India.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

• To study the concept of GRIHA rating system in Indian context, the development in the field

up till date.

• To provide a thorough understanding of GRIHA points and give methods and alternatives for

their realization in a project.

• To study and analyze in detail some green buildings on GRIHA framework.

• Deduction of a comparative study of GRIHA and LEED rating system with a focus on the

relevancy in Indian context.

• Identification of reasons why GRIHA should be more used than the other rating system in

INDIA.

• Generate an equivalency matrix of rating between GRIHA and LEED with live case studies.

Chapter 1

• 1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:

The seminar work will involve a brief listing of the different rating systems followed for rating

green buildings, but only GRIHA India rating system will be discussed in detail with a

exhaustive study of all the points included, their possible alternatives and their application in

the form of rating a green building. Also the reasons why accept GRIHA , not the other rating

systems in India.

IntroductionChapter 1

DEFINING THE NEED , SCOPE, AIM AND LIMITATION OF STUDY

LITERATURE REVIEW

COMPARISION OF GRIHA WITH OTHER RATING SYSTEMS eg. LEED, BREEAM

1.5 METHODOLOGY:

Understanding a live case sudy of GRIHA certified building - hence understanding the procedures to achive.

Equivalency quotient between LEED and GRIHA.

CONCLUSIONSSUGGESSIONS

UPTO CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 4

UNDERSTANDING THE GRIHA AND ITS FRAMEWORK

CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 6

UPTO CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 7

A) Unpublished works: Thesis / Seminars

• Strategies for sustainable practices in building projects

(Thesis work) By Jyothi Subray Hegde, Jan 2003

• Sustainable Development: Policy Framework for CWG

2010 (Seminar work) By Neha Gupta, Jan 2008

• Holistic Approach to sustainable buildings (Thesis work)

By Tanushree Mohanty, May 2006

• Sustainable development related to building projects

(Thesis work) By Dependra Gabryal, May 2002

B) Published works: books

• Building materials in India: 50 years - A Commemorative

volume by BMTPC

• The journal of Indian institute of Architects

• "Material and construction techniques for sustainable

development", Feb. 2006

• Paper presented on “Green buildings" by Debajit Pal it

from TERI, June 2004

• Sustainable building Design Manual - Vol 2 by TERI..

Chapter 2

Literature study

Published articles:

• Carbon credits can't be traded for

long term- ECB s

• Tatas plan to tap carbon credit

mart]

C) Documents

•Energy conservation code

•Leed India document - Jan 2007

•TERl-Griha document

D) Websites

www.greenbuilding.com

www.wikipedia.com

www.usgbc.org/

www.terin.org

www.sustainable-buildings.org

www.cst.iisc.emet.in

http://urbanarchitecture.in/

What is GRIHA ?

• GRIHA is an acronym for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. GRIHA is a

Sanskrit word meaning – ‘Abode’. Human Habitats (Buildings) interact with the environment

in various ways. Throughout 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. GRIHA attempts to minimize a building’s resource consumption, waste

generation, and overall ecological impact to within certain nationally acceptable limits /

benchmarks.

The Context and Development

TERI took the responsibility of popularizing green building by developing a tool for measuring

and rating a building's environmental performance in the context of India's varied climate

and building practices. The green building rating system devised by TERI and the MNRE is a

voluntary scheme. It has derived useful inputs from the upcoming mandatory voluntary

building codes/guidelines being developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the Ministry of

Non-Conventional Energy Sources, MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests), Government

of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards. The rating system aims to achieve efficient

resource utilization, enhanced resource efficiency, and better quality of life in the buildings

Understanding ‘GRIHA’Chapter 3

Criteria of the Rating System• 1. Site Selection and Site PlanningCriterion 1 Site Selection Criterion 2 Preserve and protect the landscape during constructionCriterion 3 Soil conservation (till post-construction). Criterion 4 Design to include existing site features Criterion 5 Reduce hard paving on-site and /or provide shaded hard - paved surfacesCriterion 6 Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency. Criterion 7 Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on-site circulation efficiency Health and well being during construction Criterion 8 Provide at least, the minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers.Criterion 9 Reduce air pollution during construction. • 2. Building Planning and Construction StageWaterCriterion 10 Reduce landscape water requirementCriterion 11 Reduce building water use.Criterion 12 Efficient water use during construction.

Chapter 3

Understanding ‘GRIHA’

Energy: end useCriterion 13 Optimize building design to reduce the conventional energy demand.Criterion 14 Optimize the energy performance of the building within specified comfort limits.Criterion 15 Utilization of fly ash in the building structure.Criterion 16 Reduce volume, weight, and time of construction by adopting an efficient technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.).Criterion 17 Use low-energy material in the interiors.Energy: renewableCriterion 18 Renewable energy utilization.Criterion 19 Renewable energy - based hot- water system.Recycle, recharge, and reuse of waterCriterion 20 Wastewater treatmentCriterion 21 Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater).Waste managementCriterion 22 Reduction in waste during construction.Criterion 23 Efficient waste segregation. Criterion 24 Storage and disposal of waste.Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste.

Chapter 3

Understanding ‘GRIHA’Health and well-being during post-construction occupation

Criterion 26 Use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds)

paints/ adhesives / sealants.

Criterion 27 Minimize ozone – depleting substances

Criterion 28 Ensure water quality.

Criterion 29 Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels.

Criterion 30 Tobacco and smoke control.

Criterion 31 Provide the minimum level of accessibility

for persons with disabilities.

• 3. Building Operation and MaintenanceCriterion 32 Energy audit and validation.

Criterion 33 Building operation and maintenance.

• 4. InnovationCriterion 34 Innovation points.

1. Alternative transportation

2. Environmental education

3. Company policy on green supply chain

4. Lifecycle cost analysis

5. Enhanced accessibility for physically/mentally challenged.

6. Any other criteria proposed by the client

Chapter 3

Understanding ‘GRIHA’

Points scored Rating

50–60 One star

61-70 Two star

71-80 Three star

81-90 Four star

91-100 Five star

Evaluation procedure of criterion of GRIHA

List of criteria Points RemarksCriteria 1: Site Selection 1 Partly mandatory

Criteria 2: Preserve and protect landscape during construction /compensatory depository forestation.

5 Partly mandatory

Criteria 3: Soil conservation (post construction) 4  

Criteria 4: Design to include existing site features 2 Mandatory

Criteria 5: Reduce hard paving on site 2 Partly mandatoryCriteria 6: Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency

3

 Criteria 7: Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site circulation efficiency

3

 

Criteria 8: Provide, at least, minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers

2 Mandatory

Criteria 9: Reduce air pollution during construction 2

Mandatory

9 Steps to get a building evaluated Under GRIHA1. Registration2. Submission of documentation3. Preliminary evaluation by TERI

Technical team 4. Evaluation by panel of experts5. Preliminary rating with

comments sent to project team6. Final submission of documents7. Final evaluation by panel of

experts8. Approval of rating by advisory

committee9. Award of rating

Chapter 3

Understanding ‘GRIHA’Criteria 22: Reduction in waste during construction

2 

Criteria 23: Efficient waste segregation

2 

Criteria 24: Storage and disposal of waste

2 

Criteria 25: Resource recovery from waste

2 

Criteria 26: Use of low - VOC paints/ adhesives/ sealants.

4 

Criteria 27: Minimize ozone depleting substances

3 Mandatory

Criteria 28: Ensure water quality

2 Mandatory

Criteria 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels

2

 Criteria 30: Tobacco and smoke control

1 

Criteria 31: Universal Accessibility

1 

Criteria 32: Energy audit and validation

  Mandatory

Criteria 33: Operations and maintenance protocol for electrical and mechanical equipment

2 Mandatory

Total score 100  Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100)

4 

Total score 104  

Criteria 10: Reduce landscape water requirement

3

 Criteria 11: Reduce building water use

2

 Criteria 12: Efficient water use during construction

1

 Criteria 13: Optimize building design to reduce conventional energy demand

6 Mandatory

Criteria 14: Optimize energy performance of building within specified comfort

12

 Criteria 15: Utilization of fly ash in building structure

6

 Criteria 16: Reduce volume, weight and time of construction by adopting efficient technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.)

4

 Criteria 17: Use low-energy material in interiors

4

 Criteria 18: Renewable energy utilization

5

Partly mandatoryCriteria 19: Renewable energy based hot-water system

3

 Criteria 20: Waste water treatment

2

 Criteria 21: Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater)

5

 

INTRODUCTIONThe various rating systems discussed below provide a strategy to rate a building on some pre formulatedenergy efficiency parameters. They provide a way to measure the extent to which a building isenvironment friendly, sustainable and energy efficient in itself.These are: 1. TERI-GRIHA• This rating system is developed by TERI- The Energy and Research Institute.• The assessment is based on Energy and Environmental performance of buildings.• The certification is given in the form of stars (1 to 5) depending upon the points secured by buildings.2. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design• This rating system was developed by the U.S Green building council in 1993.• It evaluates and rates buildings on the basis of their energy and environmental performance,• The rating is given in the form of certification, silver, gold and platinum depending upon the points secured by

buildings.3. BREEAM - Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method

This rating system was developed by the United Kingdom in 1990.• It evaluates and rates buildings on the basis of building environment.• The rating Is given in the form of pass, good, very good and excellent depending upon the points seemed by

buildings.

Chapter 4

Comparison of GRIHA with other rating framework’

• The CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AND ENGINEERING is a research facility at the IIT

(Indian Institute of Technology), Kanpur on a plot

area of 175, 000 square metre (approximately 4.5

acres). Given the function of the building, it was

decided that it should be designed in an

environment friendly manner. It has been

conceptualized, designed and constructed as a

"building in the garden" that is sustainable and

environment friendly.

• The building is fully compliant with the ECBC

(Energy Conservation Building Code).

• The Centre has approximately 41% reduction in

energy consumption using the TERI-GRIHA

baseline.

• The building has completed its evaluation process

and has achieved FIVE STAR TERI GRIHA rating. The

evaluation committee has awarded a final score of

93/100 to the building.

Chapter 5DETAIL STUDY AND ANALYSIS “GRIHA” CERTIFIED BUILDING (CESE , IIT KANPUR) IN INDIA

Study of performance of existing buildingChapter 5

Architects : Kanvinde Rai and Chowdhury , NDConsultants:Structure : Planning and design bureau , NDElectrical : Kanwar Krishen AssociatesPlumbing : Deolalikar consultants , New delhiHVAC: Gupta Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Landscape : Yogesh Kapoor , New DelhiEnergy Efficiency : The energy and resources institute (TERI)Project Management: Institute works department,

Contractors:Gupta Enterprise, New DelhiKailash Electric , KanpurHilltop refrigeration , New DelhiVishnu saran and Co. , KanpurTATA BP Solar, New DelhiBHEL , Lucknow

Built Up Area: 4240 m2 (45640 ft2)Project Cost : 11.5 CroreLaboratories - 10 nos Faculty Rooms - 18 nos. Meeting Rooms - 4 nos. Library , Seminar Hall - 100 cap. Class Rooms - 60 cap. & 40 cap.Exhibition Area Amphitheatre integrated with Water BodyShaded Indoor Landscaped Court

Salient features of performance at a glance

1. The building is fully compliant with the ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code).

2. Sustainable site planning has been integrated to maintain favourable microclimate. The architectural

design has been optimized as per climate and sun path analysis.

3. The building has energy-efficient artificial lighting design and daylight integration.

4. It also has energy-efficient air conditioning design with controls integrated to reduce annual energy

consumption.

5. Passive strategies such as an earth air tunnel have been incorporated in the HVAC design to reduce

the cooling load.

6. The Centre has attempted to conserve and utilize resources efficiently; and recycle, reuse, and

recharge the systems at every stage of design and construction.

7. Conceptual Site Plan showing the orientation of the building to admit maximum daylight from three

sides and simultaneously making use of naturally low-lying area as a water body and providing

ambient temperature

8. The Centre conceptualized as a 'building in the garden' is sited adjoining the horticulture nursery to

the east. The development co-exists with nature, is sustainable and environment friendly.

9. The Centre is limited to ground and one upper floor so as to nestle it amidst the existing trees, thus

respecting the natural landscape of the site

10. The EPI (Energy Performance Index) of the building is predicted to be 45.43 kWh/m2/annum, which is

41.3% less than the TERI GRIHA benchmark. In comparison to a conventional building, 59% energy

savings are predicted in the CESE building.

Chapter 5

Study of performance of existing building

• The building is placed to preserve existing trees and

minimize road lengths. Access from the south, off

the campus arterial road brings visitors to the entry

point from where they are led through a shaded

path to the lobby.

• The building has been located with minimum

disturbance to the pre-construction topography &

slope of the land.

• The exterior building envelope is provided with

insulation in the cavity walls and within the

waterproofing of the roof which is finished with china

mosaic for heat reflectance.

• Insulated glass is used for the windows.

• The water body has been located in accordance to

the site contour, thus acting as a reservoir for the

storm water runoff from the building.

• In addition to maintaining an optimal microclimate,

the pond, located strategically in the landscape,

provides an interface between the built and open

spaces. The water body also helps in optimizing the

microclimate.

Study of performance of existing buildingChapter 5

• Links connecting laboratories are conceived as bridges floating amidst greenery with overhead skylights

• providing shafts of light and the curved roof allows hot air to escape, thereby ensuring air movement through the passages which are not conditioned.

• Ventilators facilitate the stack effect and thus provide air movement in the non conditioned spaces.

• The internal corridor and lab spaces get natural light from skylights on the roof.

Study of performance of existing buildingChapter 5

Salient Features: Towards Energy Efficient HVAC:• Integrating the water body in the design helps

maintain an optimal microclimate• Optimization of the building envelope by using

cavity walls with insulation, insulation of roof• and surface finishing with china mosaic, which

reflects a major part of the heat .• Efficient glazing for openings, which minimizes

solar gains in summer and heat losses in winter• Roof shaded by bamboo trellis with green cover to

cut the direct heat gain of the building.• Provision of an internal courtyard that is covered by

louvers allowing for free air movement and efficient shading from sunlight.

• It is estimated that after optimizing building envelope, thermal comfort conditions would be achieved for more than 90% of the occupied hours in the non conditioned spaces.

• Efficient HVAC system with controls adopted.• Architectural design has been optimized based on

the climate and sun path analysis, thereby achieving reduction in energy consumption.

• Pre cooling of fresh air supply to AHU's & corridor by passive techniques

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Study of performance of existing building

• Towards Energy Efficient Daylighting & Artificial lighting:

• Efficient glazing for openings, which maximizes on natural daylight.

• Provision of an internal courtyard that is covered by louvers allowing for free air movement and efficient shading from sunlight.

• Provision of skylights and ventilators in the common spaces such as corridors, ensuring good light and ventilation.

• Efficient lighting design with controls and integrated with daylighting.

• 30% of internal lighting demand met from renewable energy source through PV panels.

• Outdoor lighting demand met by solar energy.• The facility is fully ECBC (Energy Conservation Building

Code) compliant• Architectural design has been optimized based on the

climate and sun path analysis, thereby achieving reduction in energy consumption

Chapter 5

Study of performance of existing building

Towards Energy Efficient Plumbing & Water Conservation:

• Hot water requirement is met by solar hot water system.

• Reduction in water demand by selection of efficient fixtures.

• Dedicated sewage treatment plant provided and the grey water used for horticulture.

• Rain water from the building and immediate area around is collected and routed through a sedimentation tank to the water body that is used as spray pond. The overflow is connected to a groundwater recharge pit.

• All utility (services) lines, like sewer, water supply, electrical, etc. have been consolidated. This minimizes site disturbances due to trenching during laying as well as in the maintenance of these services.

Water Conservation• Water conservation and water retention is an integral

part of the design. The roof water and run-off from open spaces next to the buildings are drained through a system of catch basins, filtered and collected in the water body. Grass swales are constructed to collect the surface runoff from rest of the green and paved areas. The grass swales, with shallow longitudinal gradients, slope towards the lowest point in the northeast. Grass swales help in increased surface infiltration and reduction in the sediments transported from the site. The kerb edge is detailed to direct the road runoff to these grass swales.

Chapter 5

Study of performance of existing building

Other features

• Soil Conservation

• Existing landscape preserved and protected during construction.

• Limited area disturbed for construction activity.

• Areas with little or no vegetation and prone to erosion are stabilized by grassing, planting.

• Construction of silt fence, temporary grass swales, sedimentation basins, dust fence, protection of existing trees, followed as temporary measures for preventing soil and wind erosion during construction.

• Paved Areas and Vegetation

• Green areas are optimized to minimize paving.

• Use of pervious paving (gravel paths, grass pavers in parking), shading by louvers, existing and proposed vegetation over paved areas including roads helps to minimize the heat is land effect and also reduces the imperviousness of the site.

• Design of green areas is on an ecological rather than horticultural basis.

• A careful selection of naturalized and exotic species is planted to provide a sustainable landscape, reducing the use of water required for irrigation by more than 50%. Treated grey water used for irrigation.

• Grass and exotic shrubs requiring maximum amount of water for irrigation are limited to areas adjoining the buildings, grass swales, courtyards, entrances and small gardens near building.

Chapter 5

Study of performance of existing building

Why GRIHA is more suitable than LEED in Indian context?

LEED originated in the US, where basic construction norms and regulations such as construction

worker safety, health & sanitation, minimum visual and thermal comfort are strictly complied with

and without which construction approvals are not granted. LEED’s criteria assumes adherence to

these basic codes and norms which may not be mandatory in India.

• On the other hand, GRIHA requires compliance with certain basic codes and norms prescribed by

Indian standards such as the National Building Code (NBC), Energy Conservation Building Code

(ECBC) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), by selectively enforcing a few of these even though

they may not be required by local development authorities for construction approvals. This

approach ensures that these basic standards are also achieved along with environmental

performance. A few of these basic

• standards in GRIHA include:

• Minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers.

• Minimum natural day lighting requirements as per the NBC

• Minimum artificial lighting requirements as per the ECBC

• Urban context consideration

CONCLUSIONS, SUGGETIONS

The plus points to promote GRIHA in India.

Focus on non-airconditioned buildings:

• Traditionally, buildings in India have been designed with climate sensitivity in mind, trying to

achieve thermal comfort for occupants without the use of mechanical interventions. GRIHA’s

criteria provide more credit to climate responsive architecture and design to minimise energy use

compared to LEED criteria.

Mandatory minimum requirement for solar energy:

• Backed up by MNRE subsidies, GRIHA requires, as a mandatory criterion, 1 per cent of the total

energy needs for the development to be sourced from solar power.

Quality of ground water

• in India is not guaranteed as in other countries such as the U.S. GRIHA mandates the treatment of

ground water for drinking and irrigation to the norms as prescribed by ISI.

Noise pollution:

• LEED does not evaluate acoustical comfort. GRIHA requires adherence to Central Pollution Control

Board (CPCB) and NBC guidelines for acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels. All of the above

make GRIHA very comprehensive.

.

CONCLUSIONS, SUGGETIONS

Incentives and subsidies by the MNRE:

• Buildings that achieve a minimum of 3-star GRIHA rating will be eligible for reimbursement of

registration fees and cash incentives to their architects and consultants. Financial support for

solar PV installations is also being offered. In addition , the MNRE is also offering Rs.50 lakhs

to municipal corporations and Rs.25 lakhs to other urban local bodies that announce rebate

in property tax for GRIHA rated buildings and make it mandatory for new government and

public sector buildings to be rated under GRIHA

• Over the years, LEED has achieved global recognition as the rating system of choice for eco-friendly

development. On the other hand, the availability of MNRE incentives and its greater relevance to

the Indian context makes GRIHA an attractive option to government, quasi-government and private

corporations with a predominantly Indian customer base.

FUTURE OF GRIHA

• The next steps would be specific ratings for existing buildings and for low-income and rural housing

developments that would be formulated in collaboration with organisations such as the HUDCO. The

possibility of relaxation of FAR regulations for building developments with a GRIHA rating is also

being weighed.

CONCLUSIONS, SUGGESTIONS

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