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17 questions across India’s national green rating (site, water, energy, materials and occupant health) before you register the project.
Checks againstGRIHA
Respect what was there
Existing natural features and topography are preserved in the design
Soil conservation during construction is planned (topsoil preservation, erosion control)
Landscape design uses native and adaptive species with low water demand
Demand down, recharge up
Building water demand is reduced versus a conventional baseline (efficient fixtures)
Rainwater harvesting has designed storage or recharge capacity
Greywater / wastewater is treated and reused on site
Envelope first, then systems
The building envelope approaches or beats ECBC requirements (orientation, shading, insulation)
Renewable energy covers part of the load (solar PV or thermal)
Energy metering and an audit pathway exist for operations
Local, recycled, healthy
Local and regional materials dominate the specification
Industrial-waste and recycled-content materials are used (fly-ash, blended cements)
Healthy materials are prioritised (low-VOC, lead-free, non-toxic finishes)
GRIHA’s social core
Daylight and natural ventilation reach occupied spaces
Thermal comfort is designed for the climate zone
Emission sources are controlled (generator stack design, kitchen/toilet exhaust)
Beyond the criteria
Innovative measures beyond standard criteria are proposed
Operations protocols exist for the certified building (maintenance, monitoring)
GRIHA readiness
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Getting started
Start with envelope + water, the two criteria clusters that carry the most weight in Indian climates.
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