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GRIHA - the gr~en building rating system evaluates the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for what constitutes a 'green building'. The rating system, based on accepted energy and environmental principles, strikes a balance between the established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international.

2. On a macro scale, the rating system seeks to benefit the community at lage through Reduced energy consumption, resulting in savings on account of reduced energy bills without compromising on achieving the human comfort levels Integration of solar energy devices, such as, solar water heating systems and roof top PV systems to generate on-site energy for various requirements Waste recycling and reuse Reduced water consumption Reduced air and water poilution (with direct health benefits) Reduced destruction of natural areas, habitats, and biodiversity, and reduced soil loss from erosion etc. Increased user productivity Enhanced image and marketability 3. The primary objective of the rating system is to help design green buildin jS and, in turn, help evaluate the 'greenness' of the buildings. The rating system follows best practices along with national/international codes that are applicable to achiev"ig the intent of green design. It has derived useful inputs from the building codes/guidelines being developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Union Ministries of New and Renewable Energy and Environment and Forests (MNRE and MoEF), and the Bureau of Indian Standards. 4. The rating system helps 'design and evaluate' new buildings (the rating proce~.:; is most useful to projects when implemented at their conceptual stage before desig' '3 and specifications are frozen). GRIHA Assessment is based on predicted builc;'IQ performance over its entire life cycle - inception through operation. The issues addressed at various stages are as follows. - Pre-construction stage (intra- and inter-site issues) - Building planning and construction stage (issues of resource conservation and reduction in resource demand, resource utilization efficiency, resource recover' and reuse, and provisions for worker and occupant health and well being). The prime resources that are considered in this section are land, water, energy, 8, and green cover. - Building operation and maintenance stage (issues of operation and maintenance of building systems and processes, monitoring and recording of consumption, and occupant health and well being, and also issues that affect the local and global environment). 5. GRIHA has 100 points distributed across 34 criteria. The framework consists cF some core criteria which are mandatory while the rest are optional. A project has ' , comply with all the mandatory requirements in order to contend for certification. :e.1~.~he project has to score points, which can be earned by complying with the
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commitment of the criterion against which the point is allocated. Different level~ ,. certification (one star to five star) are awarded based on the number of points e;' ... L The minimum score required for certification is 50. Buildings scoring 50 to 6C ,<lints, 61 to 70 points, 71 to 80 points, and 81 to 90 points will get one star, two star :', three stars and four stars,..respectively. A bUilding scoring 91 to 100 points wil!'et the maximum rating i.e. five stars. 6. It is also well recognized that some criteria may not apply to a particular project due to technical constraints that are specific to the particular project. In addition to t' , 100 points distributed against explicit requirements laid out in the rating systerr ,i ,e project can further claim four bonus points by showcasing achievements in dsign, construction, operation or maintenance of the building that have si! iificant environment benefits. As such theoretically a project can contend for 104 P(1tS but shall be judged only over 100 points. The rating system comprises of 34 criieria with maximum available score of 104. 7. In view of the uniqueness of each project and the design and developme . constraints out of control of the project proponent, it is permitted to claim exem'~'.,,,,, i from being evaluated against a criterion that doesn't apply to the projec' Such subjective criteria have been identified and the exemption clauses mentione( in the table that follows. In such cases, a pre-feasibility study shall be carried ou 'Jy the project team along with the GRIHA Secretariat to demonstrate that the projec;t can be exempt from attempting the specific criteria. IF a project gets exemption from attempting certain criteria, the project shall be rate on a percentage basis on applicable points only. IF a project chooses to attem'" ..c:: bonus points in addition to the applicable ones, the bonus points shall also be C ,unted in arriving at the percentage. The denominator in such case would be the sun- of the points remaining after excluding the non-applicable ones from the 100 and the -.Imber of bonus points opted by the project. Projects scoring over 71% on applicable points shall be GRIHA 3 star rated.
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8. Under MNRE scheme for Energy efficient Solar / Green BUildings, owners buildings proposed to be rated under GRIHA are to register with GRIHA Secn::f-:-at l arid to pay the Registration-Cum-Rating fee for the project at the time of regis! .;ition. 90% of this fee as given below for projects rated 3-Star and above, having bu ~area up to 5000 sq. m. and for projects rated 4-Star and above having built are2 above 5000 sq.,m. is reimbursable by MNRE to the owners through GRIHA Secretariat after validation of Star Rating (Post - Construction)' by the National Advisory Council.
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Project size (total built up area s 5000 sq. m. >5000 sq. m.

Rating cum registration fee Rs 3,14,000 (Rs 2,50,000 fixed cost for registratioi and secretariat fees + Rs 64,000 for evaluation)
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Rs 3,14,000 (fixed cost for projects up to 5000 sq. m.) + Rs 3.75/sq m over and above 5000 sq m of built area

9. With an aim to expedite implementation of the national rating system, M~" "I::, has modified the provisions of the scheme to exempt first 100 Govt. / Public ~ ,;ctor . BUildings from paying registration-cum-rating fee to the GRIHA Secretariat in ad mce

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at the time of registration. Projects desirous of availing this incentive however hae to commit for achieving a high rating. A minimum 3 star and above is prescribE..j for projects smaller than 5000 sq.m and a minimum 4 star and above is prescribed for projects larger than 5000 sq.m The prescribed format for 'undertaking' can be obtained from the GRn-tA Secretariat. Application for GRIHA rating consisting of registration form containing project details, the undertaking given by competent authority on the official letterhead and the project drawings can be submitted to fl j GRIHA Secretariat. The GRIHA Secretariat shall conduct a preliminary review of 1he documents and hold a meeting to confirm compliance with mandatory requirem ;nts and evaluate possible level of star rating. Based on the outcome of this meeting, [he GRIHA Secretariat shall recommend the sanction of incentives from the Ministry. Projects that are not likely to achieve more than 2 stars can still register with the GRIHA Secretariat for rating by paying the registration-cum-rating fees.

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Criterion 1 Site Selection

Partly Mandatory The selected site should be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/ UDPFI guidelines. This should comply with the provisions of ecosensitive zone regUlations, coastal zone regUlations, heritage areas, water body zones, 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.

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Criterion 2 Preserve and protect landscape dUring construction

Partly Mandatory Ensure proper timing of construction with respect to rain and confine construction activity to pre des' nated areas Proper implementation of staging and spill prevention plan and effective erosion and sedimentation control to prevent soil erosion. Preserve top soil by employing measures described in the Technical background Contaminated sites/sites that d'_ not have fertile top soil that is considered worth storing for relise Sites that are devoid of mature trees For above mentior ~d category; howeve demonstrated adequate tree plantation shall fetch 1 oint.

Preserve existing vegetation by means of non disturbance or damage to the trees and other form of vegetation OR , Trees/plants replanted within site premises in ratio of 1:3.

Make selection 1 point (mandatory IF trees exist on the site prior to construction)

Trees/plants replanted within site premises in excess of 25% than minimum requirement

Criterion 3 Soil conservation (till postconstruction) Proper top soil laying for supporting vegetative growth

Criterion 4 Design to include existing site features Zoning of areas on-site is appropriate to the existing site features (slopes, vegetation, water bodies and other natural formations . Carry out detail sit" analysis and ensure sustainable site planning

Criterion 5 Reduce hard paving on site/and or provide shaded hard paved surfaces

Partly Mandatory Total paved area of site under parking, roads, paths, or any other use not to exceed 25% of site area Total surface parking not to exceed the capacity permitted by local byelaw (mandatory) and a. More than 50% of the paved area to have pervious paving/open grid pevemenUgrass pavers OR

b. Minimum 50% of the paved area (including parking) to have shading by vegetated roof/pergola with planters OR c. Minimum 50% of the paved area (inclUding parking) to be topped with finishes with solar reflectance of 0.5 or higher.

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Criterion 6 Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency Luminous efficacy of 100% of lamps .used in outdoor lighting meets the corresponding lamp luminous efficacy prescribed in GRIHA Automatic control~ for 100% of outdoor lights Percentage of total outdoor lighting fixtures with solar lighting system, (~5% to 50% of total number or minimum of 15% of total connected load, whichever is higher).

Criterion 7 Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site Demonstrated use of minimization and consolidation of transportation/service corridors

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Use of aggregate utility corridors Consolidation of utility corridors along the previously disturbed areas or along the new roads, in orderto -minimize unnecessary cutting and trenching, and to ensure easy mmntenance

Criterion 8 Providing Sanitation Isafety facilities for construction workers

Mandatory Compliance with NBC norms on construction safety for ensuring safety during construction Provision for Health and sanitation facility as specified above

Criterion 10 Reduce landscape water requirement Reduction in water consumption Reduction in water consumption by 30% OR by 40% OR 1 point 1 point 1 point

Criterion 11 Reduce water use within the building

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Criterion 13 Optimize building design to reduce conventional energy demand

Partly Mandatory Climate responsive building design Adequate day-lighting in each functional area (minimum level mandatory and higher levels optional)

Partly Mandatory Compliance with Energy Conservation of the BEE Building Code 6 points (Mandatory)

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Reduction in energy consumption compared to benchmarked figure IF Reduction in energy consumption up to 10% of the benchmarked figure and the thermal comfort criteria arewlIy met IF Reduction in energy consumption between 11% and 20% of the benchmarked figure and the thermal comfort criteria are fully met IF Reduction ir. !rgy consumption between 21% and 30% of the 1 lchmarked figure and the thermal comfort criteria a : fully met IF Reduction in energy consumption between 31% and 40% of the benchmarked figure and the thermal comfort criteria are fully met IF Reduction in energy consumption by 40% of the benchmarked figure and the thermal comfort criteria are fully met

Criterion 15 Utilization of flyash in building structure IF Minimum 15% replacement of Portland cement with fly ash by weight of cement used in structural concrete IF the above is >30% IF Minimum 40% replacement of portland cement with fly ash by weight in Building blocks for wall IF the above is >40% IF Certify minimum 30% replacement of portland cement with fly ash in plaster/masonry mortar

Criterion 16 Reduce volume and weight, and time of construction by adopting efficient technologies (e.g. pre-cast systems, etc.)

Use of low-energy technologies in structural application clearly demonstrating a minimum five per cent reduction in high energy materials such as cement, concrete, steel, sand, brickS by absolute volume when compared with equivalent products for the same application, for 100% structural system used in a building, meeting the equivalent strength requirements, as per all compliance clauses. Non-structural application

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Use of low-energy technologies/materials (not based on the utilization of industrial waste), which are used for non-structural applications such as infill wall system and cause a minimum five per cent reduction in the use of high-energy materials such as cement, concrete, steel $ by absolute volume when compared with equivalent products for the same application, for 100% infill wall system used in a building, meeting the equivalent strength requirements. as per all the compliance clauses.

Use low energy material in interiors.

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Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system is equal to more than 1% of internal lighting and space conditioning connected loads or its equivalent in the building (1 point mandatory) IF Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system meets annual energy requirements equivalent to at least 5% of internal lighting connected load

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IF Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system meets annual energy requirements equivalent to at least 10% of internal lighting connected load IF Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system meets annual energy requirements equivalent to at least 20% of internal lighting connected load

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IF Rated capacity of proposed renewable energy system meets annual energy requirements equivalent to at least 30% of internal lighting connected load

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Renewable energy based hot water system

IF Annual energy saved by proposed renewable energy system is 20% to 50% of annual energy required for water heating to meet the hot water requirement of the occupants in the building. IF Annual energy saved by proposed renewable energy system is 60% to 70% of annual energy required for water heating to meet the hot water requirement of the occupants in the building.

If hot water requirement is less than 500 titre per c' _ y

IF Annual energy saved by proposed renewable energy system is more than 70% of annual energy required for water heating to meet the hot water requirement of the occupants in the building.

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Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater) For sites that have high water table where recharge is not feasible.

Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste

Zero waste generation through appropriate resource recovery measures

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Criterion 26 Use low-vac paints/ adhesives! sealants Zeroflow-VaC paints - zeroflow - vac paints for 100% of all painfl'tlsed in the interior of the building Low-VaC sealants and adhesives - 100% of all the sealants and adhesives used are water based rather than solvent based/low in solvent content 100% of composite wood products with no ureaformaldehyde resins

Mandatory Minimise ozone depleting substances All the insulation used in building are free of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) All the HVAC and refrigeration equipment are free of CFCs and HCFCs The fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers installed in the building are free of halon 1 point (Mandatory)

Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels

The outdoor noise levels are Within the acceptable limits as set in Central Pollution Control BoardEnvironmental Standards-Noise (ambient standards)

The indoor noise levels are within the acceptable limits as set in National Building Code of India-1984, Part VIII-Building Services, Section 4-Acoustics, Sound insulation and noise control.

Mandatory Tobacco and smoke control Company policy for ban/prohibition of smoking within the building premises or 1 point (Mandatory)

Universal accessibility

Ensure access to facilities and services by adopting appropriate site planning to eliminate barriers as per NBC2005 (BIS 2005f) Comply with planning .and design guidelines as per NBC2005~nex D (Clause 12.21)

Mandatory Appendage of speciFic clause in the contract document for commissioning of all electrical and mechanical systems to be maintained by the owner, supplier or operator. Provision of a core facility/service management group (IF applicable), or the owner or occupants themselves (in the case of single owner, commercial buildings) undertaking the respon~" 'Iity for the operation and maintenance of the bui g. Documentation of the op,~ration and maintenance best practices for the building, electrical and mechanical systems.

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! Innovation points The project team may identify other innovative interventions that have a significant positive environmental impact in the context of their project. Innovation Point 2 Innovation Point 3 Innovation Point 4

A list of various actions grouped under technical categories is suggested below as a possible strategy to achieve a minimum of 3 star rating. Suggestions in brac~~~.:) followed by a * shall enhance the score further and enable a 4 star rating. The Sf of actions suggested shall however be treated only as a pointers in the directio of
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Select appropriate site as per GRIHA guidelines Ensure sedimentation /erosion control/save trees (IF they exist) / plant more trees by appropriate planning of the construction work. Design the building as per site conditions Control Air pollution at all stages of construction Ensure safety and health of construction workers Control hard paving/run off/manage utilities efficiently Use energy efficient outdoor lighting (use RE based Iighting)* Use native trees and shrubs for landscaping to reduce landscape water demand over GRIHA benchmark by 40% (reduce by 50%)*

Reduce 25% water demand over GRIHA benchmarks (developed based on National Building Code) (by 50%)* Save water in construction Comply with the mandatory requirements within the ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) Meet prescriptive shading norms of ECBC, provide daylight, avoid over design of artIFicial lighting Reduce energy performance index over GRIHA benchmark by 10%(by 30%)* Provide 1% eqUivalent connected load of lighting and HVAC through Renewable Energy power (meet 10% lighting consumption through RE power)* Use fly ash based products in minimum two of the following three areas: (structure/wallinglfinishing) Recycle wastewater and reuse 25% of treated wastewater (IF wastewater quantity is higher than 10kUday) Segregate and store waste appropriately
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Minimize the usage of Ozone depleting products in the building structure and systems. Use low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints Ensure compliance of water quality with relevant BIS standards Restrict Smoking in the building Provide Universal accessibility

CPWD has adopted GRIHA as their reference for Green Building Design & Construction and has further embarked on a nation-wide capacity building drive for its officers. The Works Manual of CPWD is also being updated to facilitate green bUilding ...... ...." '~':'
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construction. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shall facilitate similar training of government officers engaged in the construction of buildings through the GRIHA Secretariat. Requests for capacity building in GRIHA mC" be sent to th" Director (Solar Thermal), Ministry for New and Renewable Ener~ Such reque'"' shall be sent to the ~IHA Secretariat for arranging training programmes or fea' 'Jllity studies for new building projects as per the requirement of the concerned gove .',ment department I agency. The Ministry is also pursuing the development of wet, based self-learning tools to initiate both the novices and the amateurs into green Juilding design principles and technology.

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Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, liT ITC Residential building Office of Public Works Department The Doon School Suzlon Energy Limited Fortis hospital Commonwealth Games Village GreenSpaces (PSC) Proiect Garden, Hindustan Unilever Crown Technopark Abacus Towers SP Infocity Police Training School, Tasgaon Fortis Hospital Municipal corporation of Delhi, Civic Centre (HQ) DMRC, Sushant Lok, HAREDA - Akshay Urja Bhawan National Fisheries Development Board Govardhan Eco Village IRDA Oil and National Gas Corporation National Hydel Power Corportaion ITC Grand Chola Hotel ITC Sonar Extension South Central Railways Rail Nirman Nilayam IISER IISER IISER AIIMS liT, New Lecture Theatre and Lab block Pimpri Chinchwad New Town Development Authority Civil Services Officers Institute, Vinay Marg Norwegian Embassy, Chanakyapuri Harvana Technology Park EmbassY Pristine 11M, ostel Complex H SIDBI CPCB

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