GRIHA RATING SYSTEM

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About This Presentation

GRIHA – GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
• GRIHA is developed by TERI (The energy and resources Institute) for the ministry of new and Renewable energy.
This is the indigenous national rating system developed by the ministry to cover the climatic variations, architectural
practices...


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GRIHA RATING SYSTEM
PRESENTATION BY:
KRINAVESSUWALA SHREYA DADHANIA
ARPITA PATEL DHRITI PALIWAL

CONTENTS
1.BACKGROUND
2. GOALS AND NEED OF GREEN BUILDING
3. BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
4. INTRODUCTION OF GRIHA
5. EVOLUTION OF GRIHA
6. OBJECTIVES OF GRIHA
7. WHY CHOOSE GRIHA (COMPARE WITH LEED INDIA)
8. FIVE ‘R’ PHILOSOPHY
9. GRIHA PROCEDURE
10. GRIHA RATING SYSTEM
11. GRIHA OVERVIEW
12. GREEN BUILDING EXAMPLE USING GRIHA
13. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GRIHA WITH OTHER RATING
SYSTEM
14. CONCLUSION

BACKGROUND
WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING?
•A ‘green’ building is a building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts,
and can create positive impacts, on our climate and natural environment. Green buildings preserve precious natural
resources and improve our quality of life.
GOAL OF GREEN BUILDING
•To help to sustain the environment without disrupting the natural habitats around it
•To promote a better planet earth, and a better place for us all to live
•Reduce trash, pollution and degradation of environment. Create a sound indoor environment for living and working
purpose.
FEATURES WHICH CAN MAKE A BUILDING ‘GREEN’
•Efficient use of energy, water and other resources Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
•Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and recycling
•Good indoor environmental air quality
•Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable
•Creating resilient and flexible structures
•Consideration of the environment in design, construction and operation
•Consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design, construction and operation
•A design that enables adaptation to a changing environment

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WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM?
A rating system can be defined as a set of prerequisites and requirements that a project team
must fulfill in order to receive certification.
TYPES OF RATING SYSTEM
BREEAM-United Kingdom
LEED-United States
Green globes-Canada
Green star-Australia
BEAM-Hong Kong
EEWH-Taiwan
GBCS-South Korea
CASBEE-Japan
GRIHA-India
GRIHA –GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
• GRIHA is developed by TERI (The energy and resources Institute) for the ministry of new and Renewable energy.
This is the indigenous national rating system developed by the ministry to cover the climatic variations, architectural
practices, existing practices of construction and attempting to revive the passive architecture.
• GRIHA rating system takes into account the provisions of the National Building Codes 2005 , The energy
conservation Building Code 2007 announced by BEE and other IS codes
• The rating system based on accepted energy and environmental principles, seeks to strike a balance between the
established practices and emerging concepts, both national and international .
• GRIHA MEANING:GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Abode’. GRIHA promotes passive techniques to reduce
energy cost while keeping the optimum thermal comfort inside the build environment.

OBJECTIVE OF GRIHA
•Minimize a building’s resource consumption, waste generation, and overall ecological impact
•Evaluates the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a
definitive standard for what constitutes a ‘green building’
•Based on accepted energy and environmental principles, seeks to strike a balance between the established
practices and emerging concepts
•Reduced energy consumption without sacrificing the comfort level
•Reduced destruction of natural areas, habitats, and biodiversity, and reduced soil loss from erosion etc.
FIVE ‘R’ PHILOSOPHY
Refuse: To blindly adopt international trends, materials, technologies, products,
etc. Especially in areas where local substitutes are available.
Reduce: The dependence on high energy products, systems, processes, etc.
Reuse: Materials, products, traditional technologies so as to reduce the costs
incurred in designing buildings.
Recycle: All possible wastes generated from the building site, during
construction, operation and demolition.
Reinvent: Engineering systems, designs and practices such that India creates
global examples that the world can follow rather than India following the
international examples.

GRIHA PROCEDURE : EVALUATION PROCESS
1. Pre documentation stage:
A team from ADaRSHalong with the client’s Integrated Design Team meet and determine the points being
targeted by the project.
2. Post documentation stage:
All necessary proof through documents for the points targeted under various criteria is submitted.
Evaluation by third party regional evaluators. To determine the final rating that shall be awarded to the project.
The preliminary evaluation is done by a team of experts from ADaRSH.
•Reviewing of the mandatory points and checking for compliance. The project is rejected if mandatory criteria
are not complied with.
•Evaluation of the optional criteria and estimation of the total number of achievable points.
•All compliance documents are examined through the appraisal process as outlined by GRIHA.

VARIANTS OF GRIHA :
• SVAGRIHA FOR BUILDING AREA -100 –2499 sqm.
• GRIHA FOR BUILDING AREA -2500 –1,50,000 sqm.
• GRIHA LD FOR BUILDING AREA -> 50 hectare site area
GRIHA RATING SYSTEM:
• Point system with differential weight age on various Criteria
50-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
KEY POINTS ABOUT GRIHA:
• Sets out guidelines for design, construction and operation.
•Combination of qualitative and quantitative criteria.
•Sets performances benchmarks for key resources like, energy and water.
•Facilitates integration of traditional knowledge on architecture with present day technology.
•Integrates all relevant Indian codes and standards(e.gNational building code 2005, Energy
Conservation Building Code 2007, IS codes).
•Is in complete alignment with government policies and programs (e.gEnvironmental clearance by the
MoEF)

INTENT:
Site selection is the first step to a sustainable habitat and needs to be done carefully.
The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the site meets the relevant masterplan/local development
plans
Maximum Points: 1
APPRAISALS:
1. The site plan must be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI 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 waterspreadand buffer belt of 30 meter minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area
regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area -Mandatory
2.The project site is a brownfield site OR a redevelopment project–1 point
Services: Grocery store, pharmacy, Bank/ATM, Park, Restaurant, Community Centre, School, Gym, Metro
Station/Public transit stop
CRITERIA :1
SITE PLANNING
5 services within campus or within 500m
walking distance

COMPLIANCES:
1. Submit documentation to demonstrate conformity to local development plant/master-plan.
2. Submit documentation (narrative/site plan/photographs) to demonstrate either
• site was a brownfield site OR
• the project is a redevelopment project OR
• at least 5 basic services are located within 500 m walking distance from main entrance of project.

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote design strategies which enable the project to factor in ways in which the
natural site features (topographical/microclimatic) can be protected and/or incorporated into the projectdesign.
Maximum Points: 4
Appraisals:
1.Demonstrate reduction in environmental impact through design by adoption of various passive design and low-impact
site planningstrategies.
No. of strategiesadopted Points
2 1
3 2
4 4
1.Submit analysis to demonstrate compliance with the Low-Impact Design strategies mentioned in the Appraisal
2.Submit drawings to highlight the Low-Impact Design strategies integrated into the building design/siteplanning
3. Upload photographs, with descriptions, of the measuresincorporated
Compliances:
CRITERION 2:
LOW-IMPACTDESIGN

Strategy Analysisrequired
Control annual Heat Gain through favourable orientation and
designof facades
Submit analysis demonstrating that the heat gain in design case is lower than GRIHA basecase.
Formula: insolation x window area of specific orientation In the base case, the total window area to be
equally distributed on allorientations.
Internal zoning/layout of the floorplate Demonstrate that at least 50% of total external wall areaon unfavorable orientations like West, are abutting
buffer zones/serviceareas
Facilitating cross ventilation in naturally ventilated/mixed-mode
ventilationspaces
Submit CFD analysis to demonstrate cross ventilation in the naturally ventilated/mixed-mode ventilationspaces
Building design has been done in a manner to not obstruct the solar
access to the neighbouring buildings, especially if the neighbouring
building has solar photovoltaics and solar water heaters installed on
theroof
Annual sun path/shading analysis to demonstratecompliance
Massing of the building/campus done in a manner to reduce
insolation
Conduct insolation analysis for summer months (typically April to June) and demonstrate reduction against the
base case (in which there is no mutual shading/effect ofmassing)
Use of trees to control heatgain Demonstrate, through simulations, that insolation hasreduced by at least 25% (as compared to base case of no
trees) through planting of dense trees next to critical facades during Summer months (1
st
April to 30
th
June) –only
in case of up to G+3 structures. Assume tree size at maturity(5 years old)
Site planning according tocontours Demonstrate that site planning has been done according to site contours -for contours with slopes equal to or
greaterthan 1:4
Site plan designed to preserve existing vegetation/ existing water
bodies /other topographicalfeatures like bouldersetc.
Demonstrate at least 50% (by area) of such features onsite must bepreserved
Implementation of Sustainable Urban DrainageStrategies Submit layout to demonstrate incorporation of appropriate SUDS strategies for managing over 90% of the
stormwater quantity onsite
Any other passive designstrategy

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure incorporation of site design strategies which assist in reduction of Urban Heat Island
Effect(UHIE).
Maximum Points:2
Appraisals:
1:Morethan25%ofthesitesurfacesvisibletosky–1point
2:Morethan50%ofthesitesurfacesvisibletosky–2points
CRITERION 3:
DESIGN TO MITIGATEUHIE
Shaded by Trees, Shaded by vegetated pergola
And shaded by solar panels

Compliances:
1:SubmitcalculationstodemonstratecompliancewithAppraisal3.1.1/3.1.2.
2:Submitsiteplan,withareastatements,highlightingthesitesurfaces(asmentionedinAppraisal3.1.1/3.1.2)whichare
softpaved/coveredwithhighSRIcoating/shadedbytrees/vegetatedpergolas/solarpanels.
3:SubmitpurchaseordersforhighSRIpaints/tiles(ifusedintheproject)
4:Uploadphotographs,withdescription,ofthemeasuresimplemented

INTENT:
Highimperviousnessonsiteleadstorapidrunoffofrainwater,reducesurbanrainwaterrechargeandcontributesto
conditionsofurbanflooding.Theintentofthiscriterionistoensureimplementationofsitedesignmeasureswhichassistin
reductionofoverallsiteimperviousnessfactor.
Maximum Points:1
APPRAISALS:
1: Net Imperviousness factor of site meets the NBC 2005 norms & the site is designed such that post-construction storm
water discharge from the site is zero* –1point
CRITERION 4:
SITE IMPERVIOUSNESSFACTOR
1: Submit calculations and drawing demonstrating compliance with Net Imperviousness Factor of NBC2005
2: Submit calculations demonstrating that post construction, the site does notdischarge any storm
water outside thesite
3: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented
Compliances:

Compliances:
1: Submitrelevantsectionsof tenderdocumentshowingthatairpollutionpreventionmeasuresare required to be
implemented by the contractorduring construction on site.
2: Submit narrative describing the spill prevention plan, with description of spill control measures, adopted onsite
3: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 5:
AIR AND WATER POLLUTIONCONTROL
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to minimize air and waterpollution during construction on site
Maximum Points:1
Appraisals:
1. Adopt at least 3 measures (from the list given with first being mandatory) on site to curbairpollution during
construction –Mandatory
•Covering of fine aggregate and excavated earth on site with plastic/geotextilesheets
•Water sprinkling on fine aggregate (sand) and excavatedearth
•Alldieselgensetsonsitetohaveproperchimneyswiththeiroutletfacing
awayfromthesite
2. Developandimplementaspill preventionplan (tocontroleffectsofspill fromhazardous materials like bitumen,
diesel etc.) on site –1point
Wheel Washing System
Barricade at site

Compliances:
1: Submitrelevantsectionsof tenderdocumentshowingthatairpollutionpreventionmeasuresare required to be
implemented by the contractorduring construction on site.
2: Submit narrative describing the spill prevention plan, with description of spill control measures, adopted onsite
3: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 6:
PRESERVE AND PROTECT LANDSCAPE DURINGCONSTRUCTION
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure preservation of mature trees and fertile top soil on site, thereby minimizingthe
impactofconstructionactivitiesonexistinglandscape.
Maximum Points:4
Non-applicability:
•If there are no mature trees on site, then project is exempt from 1 &2
•If the top soil is not fertile & can’t be made fertile through organic means, then project is exempt from 3
1:EnsurethatnoexistingmaturetreeiscutonsiteORtransplantmaturetreeswithinthesiteandensurethey
surviveORPlant3treesforevery1treecutofthesamenative/naturalizedspeciesORanycombinationofthesefor
allmaturetreesonsite–Mandatory
Appraisals:

2:Increasetotalnumberoftreesonsiteby25%abovethepre-constructionphaseORPlant4treesforevery1treecutof
thesamenative/naturalizedspecies–2points
Preservetopsoilduringconstruction,maintainitsfertility(duringconstructionphase)anduseforlandscapepost-
construction–2points
Compliances:
1:Submitsiteplan(drawing)ofexistinglandscapeplanhighlighting(indifferentcolourcoding/layer)
thefollowing:
•Existing trees which have been protected and preserved, along with table listing theirspecies
•Existing trees which have beentransplanted
•Existing trees which have beenremoved
•Area from where top soil has beenremoved
•Location on site (or off-site) where top soil will bepreserved

CRITERION 7:
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure adoption ofgood construction management practices on site.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
1: Adopt staging during construction on site –1point
2: Adopt strategies to prevent/reduce movement of soil (not top soil) outside the site through adoptionofvariousstrategies(like soilerosionchannels,
sedimentationcontroletc.)–1point
3: Adopt strategies (at least 3 from the list below) to manage water during construction –1point
•Using gunny bags for curing and using ponding forcuring
•Monitoring to avoid leaks and waterwastage
•Use of additives to reduce water requirements duringcuring
•Use of treated waste water/captured stormwater
4: A construction waste management plan for segregation of construction waste, its safe storage andon-site/off-siterecyclingisdevelopedand
implementedintheproject–1point

Compliances:
1: Submit narrative detailing the following practices onsite:
•staging practices adopted duringconstruction
•strategies implemented to reduce soil erosion fromsite
•strategies adopted to reduce potable water duringconstruction
2: Submit a site plan (drawing) highlighting thefollowing:
•Site boundary, proposed building footprint and staging boundary onsite
•Location of measures to block soil erosion fromsite
•Construction waste storage locations (primary andsecondary)
3: Submit narrative highlighting the quantum of waste generated during construction, storage facilities for inert and
hazardous wastes and measures employed for its safedisposal/recycling
4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 8:
ENERGYEFFICIENCY
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure the energy efficiency of theproject.
Maximum Points:13
Non-applicability: Appraisal 2is applicable only for AC buildings (non-residential)
Appraisals:
1:EnsurethattheprojectmeetsthemandatoryrequirementsofECBC*&allfansmustbeBEEstar
rated –Mandatory
2: Peak heat gain through building envelope (for each AC building individually) should meet the GRIHA Building
Envelope Peak Heat Gain Factor thresholds –2points
GRIHA Thresholds for Building Envelope Peak Heat Gain Factor(W/sqm)
Climate Threshold
Composite/Hot &Dry 40
Warm andHumid 35
Moderate 30

3: Demonstrate that 100% of outdoor lighting fixtures (lamps + lamp housing) meet theluminous
efficacy requirements of GRIHA –1point
•All lamps + lamp housing must demonstrate luminous efficacy of at least 75lumens/watt.
4: Demonstrate (through simulations) that project EPI is below GRIHA benchmark
#
-Mandatory
5: Additional reduction in EPI will be awarded points as mentionedbelow:
Reduction from EPIbenchmark Points
10% 2
20% 3
30% 5
40% 7
50% 10
*For ECBC Mandatory requirements for different building typologies, please refer to Appendix2
*For Peak heat gain through building envelope calculation methodology, please refer to Appendix3
#
Please refer to Appendix 4 for Residential buildings’ assumption for EPI analysis using ResBuildtoolkit & Appendix
5 for EPI modifications for different occupancy schedules in Commercialbuildings

Energy Performance Index Benchmarks (EPI) –(kWh/m
2/year)
Climate Classification
Day timeoccupancy 24 hoursOccupancy
5 Days aweek 7 Days aweek
Commercial/Institutional/Academic/Hospitalbuildings
Moderate 75 225
Composite / Warm and humid/
hot anddry
90 300
Residentialbuildings/Hostels
Moderate 50
Composite / Warm and humid/
hot anddry
70

Compliances:
1: Submit documentation (narrative, specification sheets, purchase orders –reflecting full quantities)demonstrating
compliancewithallmandatoryrequirementsofECBC
2: Submit specification sheets and purchase orders to demonstrate that all fans being installed in the project at BEE star
rated
3: Submit analysis demonstrating that the project complies with the GRIHA Building Envelope Peak Heat Gain Factor
thresholds
4: Provide documentation (specification sheets & purchase orders) to demonstrate that all outdoor lamps meet the
luminous efficacy levels of 75lumens/watts
5: Submit narrative and drawings highlighting the various Energy ConservationMeasures
incorporated in theproject
6: Provide simulation reports (along with I/O file) to demonstrate annual energy consumption and reduction vis-a-vis
the GRIHABenchmarks
7: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 9:
RENEWABLE ENERGYUTILIZATION
INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistoensureincorporationofrenewableenergysourcesintheproject.
Maximum Points:7
Appraisals:
1: On-site/Off-site renewable energy system installation to offset a part of theannual energy consumptionof
internalartificiallightingandHVACsystemsasmentionedinthetablebelow:
Daytime Commercial/ Institutional
Buildings
ResidentialBuildings 24 X 7occupied buildings Points
2.5% (onlyOn-site) - 0.5% (onlyOn-site) Mandatory
5% 5% 1% 1
10% 10% 3% 2
15% 15% 5% 4
20% 20% 7% 5
25% 25% 10% 7
2: Off-site renewable energy system to offset 100% building energy demand (this appraisal is available for only non-
residential buildings) –Mandatory +7points

Compliances:
1: Submit calculations/simulations for renewable energy system sizing & on-site annual energy generationpotential
2: Submit specification sheets and purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) of the renewable energy system, highlighting
the panel performance (as tested under standard testconditions)
3:SubmitdrawingsinCADformattoshowlocationofrenewableenergysystems
4:Submitdocumentssupportingoff-sitegenerationofenergythroughrenewableenergysystems.Thesemaybeeither:
RenewableEnergyCertificates(RECs)foratleast2yearsalongwithadeclarationthattheRECsarenotbeingusedforany
otherobligatoryrequirementsandwillbepurchasedeveryyearORPowerPurchaseAgreementfromtheutilityforpurchase
ofgreenpower.Intheagreement,theaddressoftheparticularsitemustbementioned
5:Uploadphotographs,withdescription,ofthemeasuresimplemented

CRITERION 10:
LOW ODPMATERIALS
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure use of materials in building insulation, HVAC &refrigeration equipment and
fire fighting systems with low ozone depletingpotential.
Maximum Points: NoPoints
Appraisals:
1 All the insulation used in building should be CFCs and HCFCs free –Mandatory
2 All the refrigerant in the HVAC and refrigeration equipment should be CFCs free –Mandatory
3 The fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers installed in the building are free of halon –Mandatory
Compliances:
1: Submit specification sheets & purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) highlighting thatthe
insulation, HVAC system, refrigeration equipment and fire fighting systems comply with Appraisal1
–3

CRITERION 11:
ACHIEVING INDOOR COMFORT REQUIREMENTS (VISUAL/THERMAL/ACOUSTIC)
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the building spaces are designed to deliver visual, thermal and acoustical comfort to building
occupants.
Maximum Points:6
Appraisals:
Alternative 1 Alternative 2
The WWR and SRR to not exceed 60% & 5%respectively &;
All the fenestrations meet the SHGC requirement of ECBC-2007/Weighted Façade average SHGC
(foreach orientation) meets SHGC requirements of ECBC-2007 OR;
Alternatively use Tables 9 & 10 of SP 41 to design the shading device for the windows.OR;
Conduct solar path analysis for windows of AC as well as non-AC spaces, to ensure that the window
is completely shaded for the duration between 10:00 am on 1st Aprilto
15:00 on 30th SeptemberOR;
Any combination of the above strategies on 100% ofthe fenestrations –Mandatory
•Demonstrate that the mean DA requirements (300* lux or more) aremet
over the total living area for at least25% of total annual analysis hours
(area-weighted) –Mandatory
•Demonstrate that the mean DA requirements (3000 lux or more) are
never exceeded over the total living area for across the total annual
analysishours
–Mandatory
•Demonstrate that the mean DA requirements (300* lux or more) aremet
over the total living area for at least 50%/75% of total annual analysis
hours (area-weighted) –2/4points
annual analysis hours –800 to 1800 eachday
•Minimum of 25% of the living area should meet adequate level of daylight (daylight factors)
as prescribed in SP 41 –Mandatory
•If the adequate daylight factors are achieved inmore
than 50%/75% of total living area -2 /4points

INTENT:
Maintenanceofgoodindoorairqualityisimperativeforensuringhealthylivingconditionsforthebuildingoccupants.Theintentofthis
criterionistoensuredesignandmonitoringofventilationsystemssuchthatindoorairqualitymeetstheminimumrequirements,as
recommendedinthestandards.
CRITERION 12:
MAINTAINING GOODIAQ
Maximum Points:4
Non-applicability: Appraisal 1 is not applicable for non-AC spaces/residential spaces with operablewindows
Appraisals:
•1: Meet the minimum requirementsof
•CPCB National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)for quality of fresh air;and
•ASHRAEStandard62.1–2010,Sections4–7,VentilationforAcceptableIndoorAirQuality(with
errata), or a NBC-2005 for quantity of fresh air –2points
•The clause shall cover treatment of outdoor air for predominantly PM 10 and PM2.5
•2: Monitoring the CO
2, temperature and RH at the occupied spaces or at AHUs for the air conditioned spaces –2points

Compliances:
•1: Submit documentation detailing the specifications of the filtration system to demonstrate that fresh air quality meet the minimum
requirements of CPCBNAAQS
•.2:SubmitspacebyspacesheetHeatLoadSheethighlightingprovisionofsufficientfreshairinthe
HVAC system design as per the ASHRAE 62.1 or NBC 2005norms
•3: Submit drawings (floor plans and/or HVAC system plans) highlighting the location of various CO
2, temperature and RHsensors
•4: Submit specification sheets and purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) for the filters and sensors installed in theproject
•5: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 13:
USE OF LOW-VOC PAINTS AND OTHER COMPOUNDS IN BUILDINGINTERIORS
INTENT:
The intentofthiscriterionistopromoteuse oflow-VOCand lead-free interiorpaintsaswellaslow-VOC adhesivesand sealantsinordertomaintaingood
indoorairqualityfor theprojectoccupants.
Maximum Points:2
Appraisals:
•1: Ensure that all interior paints are low-VOC andlead-free
–1point
•2: Ensure that all adhesives and sealants used shall be low-VOC & that interior composite wood-products do not use urea-formaldehyde as a bonding
resin –1point
Compliances:
•1: Submit specification sheets for thefollowing:
•low-VOC and lead-free paints being used in buildinginteriors
•low-VOC adhesives, sealants used in buildinginteriors
•composite wood products demonstrating that they do not use urea-formaldehyde as a bonding resin
•2: Submit purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) for the abovematerials
•3: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure reduction in the building water consumption through the use of low-flowfixtures.
CRITERION 14:
USE OF LOW-FLOW FIXTURES ANDSYSTEMS
Maximum Points:4
Non-applicability: All faucets, which are installed in spaces with water head heights less than 5 m / 17 feet, in a gravity fed systems
(without pressure reduction) are exempt from calculations in thiscriterion
Appraisals:
•1: Reduce water demand through selection of low-flow fixtures by 30% below the GRIHA base case –Mandatory
•2: Reduce water demand through selection of low-flow fixtures by 50% below the GRIHA base case –2points
•3: Reduce water demand through selection of low-flow fixtures by 70% below the GRIHAbase
case –4points
Compliances:
•1: Provide calculations demonstrating compliance with Appraisals 1 –3
•2: Submit specification sheets from manufacturers for each fixture indicating the flow rates (at design pressure of 45 psi forfaucets)
•3: Submit purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) for the low-flow fixtures used in theproject
•4:Uploadphotographs,withdescription,ofthemeasuresimplemented

INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistopromotetheplantingofnative/naturalizedfloraand useofwaterefficient irrigation system to reduce the
demand for landscapewater.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
•1: Reduce landscape water demand by at least 30% from the GRIHA base case –1point
•2: Reduce landscape water demand by at least 40% from the GRIHA base case –2points
•3: Reduce landscape water demand by at least 50% from the GRIHA base case –4points
Compliances:
•1: Provide calculations demonstrating compliance with Appraisals 1 –3
•2:Submitlandscapeplanindicatingplantlist,alongwithareacoveredandspecies
•3: Submit manufacturer cut-sheets and purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) for the irrigation systems installed onsite
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented
CRITERION 15:
REDUCING LANDSCAPE WATERDEMAND

CRITERION 16:
WATERQUALITY
INTENT:
Ensuringqualityofwateravailableforuseduringbuildingoperationisimportantfromtwoperspectives–overallhygieneforbuilding
occupantsaswellaslongevityofplumbingsystems.Itisalsoimportanttoensurethatthewaterbeingdischargedfromthesitemeetsthe
relevantdisposalnorms.Theintentofthiscriterionistoensurethatthewaterbeingusedintheprojectmeetstherelevantnational
standards.
Maximum Points:2
Non-applicability:Ifthetotalwastewatergeneratedonsiteislessthan10kLD,thentheprojectisexemptfromappraisal2and1
Appraisals:
•1: Water used for various purposes like drinking, irrigation etc. shall conform to the BIS standards -Mandatory
•2: The STP installed on site meets the CPCB norms –2points

Compliances:
•1:Submitpotablewaterquality,treatedwastewaterandcapturedrainwaterqualitytestreportsfromvarioussourcesbeforeandafter
treatment(ifrequired)-fromanNABLaccreditedlaboratoryonthequalityofpotablewater
•2:Submitnarrative(includingcapacityofwatertreatment)ofthetypeoftreatmentplantinstalledonsitealongwithplumbingdrawings
ofthesystem
•3:Submitthespecificationdetailsindicatingthecapacityandcomponentsofthewatertreatmentplantalongwithdrawings(product
detailsfromthemanufacturer)
•4:Submitdocumentindicatingthequantumoftreatedwatergeneratedalongwiththeuse/disposalsteps
•5:Submitnarrativeondisposalandreuseofotherby-productssuchassludge
•6: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 17:
ON-SITE WATERREUSE
INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistopromoterecycleandreuseofwastewateraswellasreuseofcapturedrainwateronsitetomeetthewater
demand,therebyreducingthewaterrequiredfromthelocalmunicipalsupply/groundwateraquifers.
Appraisals:
•17.1.1:Demonstratethattheprojectmeetstheon-sitewaterreuserequirements(throughon-siterecycleandreuseofwastewater
anduseofon-siteharvestedrainwater)initsannualwaterrequirementsfordomesticuse,buildings,landscapeandutilitiesas
mentionedbelow:
On-site waterreuse Points
20% 1
40% 2
60% 4
80% 5

Compliances:
•1:Submitcalculations(WaterBalance)demonstratingthetotalquantityofwatertreatedandharvestedandtheamountbeingused
fordifferentapplicationsincludingusewithinthebuildingandirrigationandthatwhichisrechargedintoundergroundaquifers
•2:Submitdrawingsdetailingthedualplumbingsystemsand/ortreatedwastewaterstoragetanksand/orrainwatercaptureand
storagetanksonsite
•3:Submitsitelevelplumbingdrawingsindicatingdeliverylinesfortreatedwastewaterandcapturedrainwatertotheirrespective
pointsofuse
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 18:
RAINWATERRECHARGE
INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistopromotetherechargeofgroundwateraquifers.
Non-applicability:If the CGWB norms suggest that the ground water table is high and ground water
rechargingshouldnotbe done,thentheprojectisexemptfromthiscriterion
Maximum Points:2
Appraisals:
•1: Recharge of surplus rainwater into aquifer (through appropriate filtration measures) –2points
Compliances:
•1: Submit details of rainwater harvesting for ground water recharge and its filtration system to show that adequate preventive
measures are being taken to avoid damage to the aquifer by the rechargedrainwater
•2: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 19:
UTILIZATION OF BIS RECOMMENDED WASTE MATERIALS IN BUILDINGSTRUCTURE
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote use BIS recommended wastes (such as fly ash, blast furnace slag etc.), having properties similar
to conventional construction materials for building construction. These being low embodied energy materials as well as waste products,
reduce the need for virgin materials in the building structure and help divert waste fromlandfills.
Maximum Points:6
Appraisals:
•1 Minimum 15% replacement of Ordinary Portland cement with fly ash* by weight of cement used in structural concrete –1point
•If replacement is more than 25% -2points
•2 Minimum 40% composition of building blocks/bricks by fly ash* by volume, for 100% load bearing and non-load bearing masonry
walls –2points
•3 Certify minimum 15% replacement of Ordinary Portland cement with fly ash* in plaster/masonry mortar –1point
•If replacement is more than 25% -2points

Compliances:
•1:Submitdocumentation(calculations,manufacturescut-sheets&purchaseorders–reflectingfullquantities)demonstrating15%(or
higher)replacementofOPCinstructuralconcretebyflyash*
•2:Submitdocumentation(calculations,manufacturescut-sheets&purchaseorders–reflectingfullquantities)demonstratingthatfly
ash*constitutesatleast40%ofloadbearingandnon-loadbearingwalls(byvolumeofmaterials)
•3:Submitdocumentation(calculations,manufacturescut-sheets&purchaseorders–reflectingfullquantities)demonstrating15%(or
higher)replacementofOPCinplasterand/ormasonrymortarbyflyash*
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 20:
REDUCTION IN EMBODIED ENERGY OF BUILDINGSTRUCTURE
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote reduction in the embodied energy of the building structure through the use of low-embodied
energymaterials.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
•1: Demonstrate reduction in combined embodied energy of load-bearing structure and masonry walls by at least 10% below the base
case –1point
•2: Demonstrate reduction in combined embodied energy of load-bearing structure and masonry walls by at least 20% below the base
case –2points
•3: Demonstrate reduction in combined embodied energy of load-bearing structure andmasonry
wallsbyatleast30%belowthebasecase–4points
BaseCase:RCCstructurewithburntclaybrickmasonry.Theliveload,equipmentloadandspansbetweenthedesignandthebasecase
shouldbesame.Thetotallengthofmasonrywallsbetweendesignandbasecaseshouldbesame.

Compliances:
•1: Submit calculations (through software output files recommended) demonstrating reduction in embodied energy as per Appraisal 1 –
3
•2: Submit manufacturer cut-sheets of the low-energy materials used in building structureand
masonrywalls
•3: Submit CAD drawings highlighting the use of low embodied energy materials in the relevant floor plans, with cleardimensioning
•4: Submit purchase orders (reflecting full quantity) and relevant sections of the BOQ highlighting the low-energy materialsused

CRITERION 21:
USE OF LOW-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MATERIALS IN BUILDING INTERIORS
INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote installation of low environmental impact materials in the building interiors.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
•1: Project demonstrates that at least 25% of all materials (calculated by surface area) used for building interiors* meets the GRIHA criterion low-
impact material requirements–1 point
•2: Project demonstrates that at least 50% of all materials (calculated by surface area) used for building interiors* meets the GRIHA criterion low-
impact material requirements–2 points
•3: Project demonstrates that at least 75% of all materials (calculated by surface area) used for building interiors* meets the GRIHA criterion low-
impact material requirements–4 point
Following materials will be accepted as low-environmentalimpact:
•Stones fromIndia
•Composite wood basedproducts
•FSC Chain of Custody certifiedproducts
•Manufactured products with at least 5% recycledcontent
•Products with EPD (cradle to gate) analyzed and published as per ISO 14025 / ISO21930
•Products with water footprint (cradle to gate) analyzed and published as per ISO14046

Compliances:
•1: Provide manufacturer cut-sheets highlighting specifications of low environmental impact finishes/products used in the building
interiors
•2: Provide CAD drawings demarcating (by highlighting with clear dimensions) the use of aforesaid finishes/products in the interior
layouts/plans.
•3: Submit purchase orders (reflecting full quantities) and relevant sections of the BOQ for the low environmental impact materialsused
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

CRITERION 22:
AVOIDED POST-CONSTRUCTIONLANDFILL
INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistoprovideinfrastructuretofutureoccupantsoftheprojectsothattheycan sustainably manage on-site
solid waste during operationphase.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
•1: Provide infrastructure (multi-coloureddustbins/different garbage chutes) to building occupants to ensure segregation of waste at
source
•2: Provide dedicated, segregated and hygienic storage spaces in the project site to store different wastes before treatment/recycling
•3:Providecontractualtie-upswithwasterecyclersforsaferecyclingforrecyclablewasteslike metal, paper, plastic, glassetc.
Together –4points

Compliances:
•1: Submit the Solid Waste Management plan for the project –detailing the sizing of segregated wastestoragefacilities,strategyfor
primaryandsecondarycollectionandstorage.
•2:Submitsiteplanindicatinglocationofvariousprimary(multi-coloureddustbins)andsecondary storagefacilities
•3: Submit document highlighting tie-up with recyclers for ensuring safe recycling of recyclable wastes
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistopromoterecyclingandreuseoforganicwasteonsite.
Maximum Points:2
Non-applicability: If the total waste generation on site is less than 100 kg/day, then the projectis
exempt from thiscriterion.
Appraisals:
•1 Implement strategies to treat all organic (kitchen and landscape) waste on-site and to convert it into a resource (manure, biogas
etc.) -2points
Compliances:
•1: Submit narrative detailing the design and sizing of the on-site waste treatment strategy and highlight method of reuse onsite
•2:Uploadphotographs,withdescription,ofthemeasuresimplemented
CRITERION 23:
TREAT ORGANIC WASTE ONSITE

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to ensure safe, healthy and hygienic working & living conditions for construction workers working in theproject.
Maximum Points:1
Non-applicability:Ifnofamiliesareallowedtoworkandliveatconstructionsites,thenappraisal
3 is notapplicable
Appraisals:
•1: Ensure compliance with the NBC (2005) safety norms for providing the necessary safety equipment and measures for construction
workers –Mandatory
•2: Ensure provisions for drinking water, hygienic working & living conditions and sanitation facilities shall be provided for the workers –
Mandatory
•3: Provide a crèche facility for children of construction workers–1 point
CRITERION 24:
LABOUR SAFETY ANDSANITATION

Compliances:
•1: Submit relevant sections of tender document showing that the conditions mentioned inAppraisal
1 and 2 are required to be implemented by the contractor during construction onsite.
•2: Submit test reports demonstrating that the drinking water provided to workers meetsthe relevant BIS drinking waternorms
•3: Submit narrative on provision of crèche facility for children of constructionworkers
•4: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote adoption of measures in the project to make it universally accessible.
Maximum Points:2
Appraisals:
•1: Compliance with National Building Code norms on Requirements for Planning of Public Buildings Meant for Use of
Physically Challenged -2points
Compliances:
•1: Submit drawings demonstrating that the project incorporates design measures for Universal Accessibility as
recommended in NBC2005
•2: Upload photographs, with description, of the measuresimplemented
CRITERION 25:
DESIGN FOR UNIVERSALACCESSIBILITY

INTENT:
The intent of this criterion is to promote provision of resting spaces and toilets dedicated forproject’s servicestaff.
Maximum Points:2
Appraisals:
•1:Providededicatedrestingroomsfortheservicestaffonsite–1point
•2: Provide toilets for the service staff on site –1point
Guidance forestimation
Assume total service staff population to be about 5% of total fixed buildingoccupancy.
If staff works in shifts,count the position only once.
Fixtures Male Female
WCs 1 per25 1 per15
Washbasins 1 per25 1 per25
Urinals Nil up to6
1 for 7 –20
2 for 21 –45
3 for 46 –70
4 for 71 –100
Add 3% over 101 –200
Add 2.5% over200
Compliances:
•1:Submitdrawings demarcatingthelocationofvarioustoiletsand/orrestingroomsfor servicestaff
•2:Uploadphotographs,withdescription,ofthemeasuresimplemented
CRITERION 26:
DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR SERVICESTAFF

Intent:
The intentofthiscriterionis tocreateawarenessonsustainabilityamongstthe buildingusers &visitors.
Maximum Points:1 Appraisals:
•1: Adopt measures to create environmentalawareness –1 point
Compliances:
•1: Submit narrative with supporting photographs highlighting strategies implemented, in the project, to create environmental
awareness
CRITERION 27:
INCREASE IN ENVIRONMENTALAWARENESS

INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionis toensureimplementationofan OperationandMaintenanceprotocol.
Maximum Points: Nopoints
Appraisals:
•1:Provisionforacorefacility/servicegroupresponsiblefortheO&Mofthebuilding’ssystemsafterinstallationasperGRIHA
requirements.Inclusionofaspecificclauseinthecontractdocumentofthesystemssupplierforprovidingtrainingtothecore
facility/servicegroupresponsiblefortheO&Mofthebuildingsystemsafterinstallation,ontheoperatinginstructions/dosand
don’ts/maintenancerequirementsforthespecificsystem,asperGRIHArequirements.DevelopmentofafullydocumentedO&M
manual/CD/Multimedia/informationbrochureenlistingthebestpracticesforO&Mofthebuilding’ssystemsasperGRIHA
requirements–Mandatory
O&M protocol should be submittedfor
•HVAC plant-AHU, Cooling tower, Chillers and pumps ,VRF
•Electrical-Transformer, DG, HT & LTpanels
•Energy Systems: Solar PV, wind mill, bio gasifieretc.
CRITERION 29:
OPERATION & MAINTENANCEPROTOCOLS

Compliances:
•1:Submitproofofprovisionforacorefacility/servicegroupresponsiblefortheoperationandmaintenanceofthebuilding'ssystems
afterinstallation.Thisshouldbesupportedwiththecontract(mutuallysignedbetweentherespectiveparties)documentorsupportive
documents,verifiedandsignedbytheresponsibleparties).
O&M protocol should contain thefollowing:
•Provision of inspection as per respective systemschedules
•Correctivemeasurestobeimplementedaccordingtotheperiodicinspectionreport.
•Records tracking the periodic inspection andmaintenance
•Provision for training staffmembers

INTENT:
Theintentofthiscriterionistopromoteadoptionandimplementationofinnovativestrategiesinimproving the sustainability of the
project.
Maximum Points:4
Appraisals:
•1: 1 point per Innovation strategy up to a maximum of4.
•Examples ofinnovation:
•A GRIHA certified professional (Trainer or Evaluator) is involved in the project from beginning toend)
•First Mover: Implementation of a technology for the first time in thecountry.
•E-wasterecycling
•STP technologies which do not usechemicals
•Net-ZeroEnergy/Water
Compliances:
•1: Submit supporting documentation for each Innovationstrategy
CRITERION 31:
INNOVATION

TITAN INTEGRITY CAMPUS/Mindspace

TITAN NEW CORPORATE CAMPUS
Category : Offices
Location : 193, Veerasandra, Electronic City PO, Bangalore -560100
Site Area : 25,992.95 m2
Built-up Area : 22,860 m2
Lead Architects : Sanjay Mohe, SwethaA, Joseph K T, Er. Mahesh.
Energy Consumption Reduction : 30.39%
Energy Performance Index (EPI) : 83.52 kWh/sq.m/year GRIHA Provisional Rating :
5 Star Rating (Version 3.1)
Year of Completion : 2017

INTRODUCTION
Corporate office building is located on a 6.5acre site which has a lake on the
eastern side and road towards north.
The design has a very special connect with the site and the adjoining lake. The
idea is of exploiting every view possible to the lakeside makes any user a
spectator of this serene setting. Abio lakeis conceived towards eastern side of
the site which responds to the existing lake and would seem like an extension of
it. Office building with all its ancillaries is proposed around this bio lake.Porosity
in planning and form allows continuous movement of breeze with wind tunnels
creating venturieffect. Common areas are open and non-air conditioned.

THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES WERE ADOPTED TO REDUCE THE BUILDING IMPACT ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable Site Planning
Water Management
Energy Optimization & Occupant Comfort
Use of low energy materials

Sustainable Site Planning
• The existing tree was preserved and protected during construction and 411 new trees were planted.
• Temporary sedimentation tanks along with soil erosion channels were constructed on site.
• The preserved top soil was barricaded and temporary seeding was done to retain its fertility.

Water Management:
• Reduction of 59.45% from the GRIHA base case has been demonstrated in the building water use by
installing water efficient low flow fixtures.
• Reduction of 62% from the GRIHA base case has been demonstrated in landscape water demand by
using highly efficient drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
• Reduction of construction water consumption by the use of gunny bags for curing of columns and
ponding for curing of slabs.

Energy Optimization & Occupant Comfort:
• 60.96% of the habitable spaces are day lit and meet the daylight factors prescribed by
the National Building Code of India.
• Occupancy sensors have been provided in meeting rooms.
• Digital Timer control has been provided for 100% of the outdoor lighting system.

Use of low energy materials:
• 83.5% of the materials used for false ceiling, wall paneling, internal partitioning and in-built
furniture were of low-energy.
• AAC blocks were used for construction of load bearing and non-load bearing walls that
contained 68% of fly ash by volume.