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The GRIHA v.2015 has undergone an extensive revision to account for the ongoing advancements in the highly dynamic construction sector. This version (i.e. GRIHA v2019) integrates concepts like life cycle cost analysis, life cycle analysis, and water performance index to name a few. This version has taken into consideration the incorporation of user experience, market feedback, and enhanced ease of implementation and adoption.

GRIHA V2019:

Today, buildings have evolved into a diverse array of typologies designed to meet the highly specific requirements of the people who live and work in them. Over time, with our growing technological skills, these buildings have also been increasingly designed and operated to place exorbitant demands on natural resources, such as land, water, and energy, to mention a few. Therefore, incorporation of sustainable practices in building design and operation is no longer a choice but a necessity for a sustainable future.

The GRIHA v.2015 has undergone an extensive revision to account for the ongoing advancements in the highly dynamic construction sector. This version (i.e. GRIHA v2019) integrates concepts like life cycle cost analysis, life cycle analysis, and water performance index to name a few. This version has taken into consideration the incorporation of user experience, market feedback, and enhanced ease of implementation and adoption.

Eligibility

All new construction projects with built up area more than 2500 m2 (excluding parking, basement area, and typical buildings) are eligible for certification under GRIHA v.2019.

Rating Process
  • Online registration: The project team can initiate the registration process by filling the EOI Form available on the GRIHA website. The process of registration is completed after the successful payment of registration fees by the project team. Once the project is registered, the project team is provided with a username and password for submitting the documentation on the GRIHA online panel.
  • Orientation workshop: The registration is followed by an orientation workshop conducted by GRIHA Council officials, which intends to provide detailed information of the rating along with an elaborate explanation to all the criteria, and post addressing project-specific queries of the teams.
  • Due diligence I: The site visit shall be conducted by GRIHA Council officials to validate sustainable measures adopted during the construction phase. It will be scheduled post the project has reached its plinth level.
  • Due diligence II: The second site visit shall be conducted by the GRIHA Council officials to validate internal finishes, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical components installed during the construction phase. It is scheduled post completion of the building structure work.
  • Submission of documents: As the project is nearing completion, the project proponent will upload the documents for all criteria on the online panel using the username and password provided at the time of registration.
  • Preliminary evaluation: Preliminary evaluation is carried out by a team of professionals from GRIHA Council and external evaluators, who are experts in their respective fields recognized by GRIHA Council.
  • Final due diligence: The final site visit shall be conducted by the GRIHA Council officials to verify the submitted documentation with on-site implementation. The visit is done once the project is complete and all equipment and systems are installed and commissioned.
  • Final evaluation: The GRIHA Council officials along with external evaluators shall then evaluate the final round of submitted documentation and the final site visit report in response to the preliminary evaluation. The final rating is awarded based on the final evaluation and is valid up to 5 years.
  • Additional due diligence Green awareness drive: The GRIHA Council conducts an additional due diligence visit post the final rating, for green awareness and education amongst project occupants. This visit aims to impart basic knowledge and understanding on green buildings and their way of working.
  • Rating renewal: There are two ways in which the rating can be renewed and the project gets to enjoy the perks of being called a rated building. This can be done either by submitting an audit data report (over a span of three consecutive years) comprising energy, water, and waste (report to be prepared by BEE-certified energy auditor), or by enrolling the project for GRIHA EB rating to maintain its certification for the next cycle of 5 years.
Rating Threshold

GRIHA V 2019 Rating Thresholds                    GRIHA Rating

25-40                                                                             

41-55                                                                             

56-70                                                                             

71-85                                                                             

86 or more                                                                   

GRIHA v.2019 fees

Built-up Area (sqm)Fees
Till 10,000 sqmRs 3,74,000 + GST
For every sqm above 10,000Rs 7.5/sqm + GST

 

*A maximum fee of Rs 15,00,000 + GST only to be charged from projects not withstanding of built up area.

The fee includes:

  • GRIHA costs for preliminary assessment, administration, and coordination of online documentation submission, and support over the project duration.
  • Third party evaluator fees.
  • One-day training workshop for project team.

If the preliminary assessment or workshop or site visits are out of station for New Delhi, all expenditure incurred on travel by flight (to & fro) and accommodation shall be arranged by the project proponent. Two members from GRIHA Council will conduct 3 site visits, in the beginning of the project, middle and towards the end of the project execution stages. Their travel and accommodation arrangements will have to be made by the client.

Government taxes as applicable during registration are added to registration and rating fees.

It may be noted that award of the rating is subject to fulfilment of all requirements as elaborated in GRIHA document.

Option 1: Recertification

Recertification process fee
BUA less than 10,000 sq.m = 1.5 lakh + 18% GST
BUA above 10,001 sq.m = 2.5 lakh + 18% GST

The following parameters shall be evaluated under recertification

  • Energy consumption
  • Thermal comfort
  • Visual comfort
  • Water quality
  • Solid waste generation
  • Solid waste disposal process

Further details for evaluation will be shared with you by our technical team post-registration.

Option 2: GRIHA EB certification

Registration fee waiver of Rs 50,000

Built-up Area (sqm)Registration Fee *Certification Fee *
Built-up Area 5,000 sq.m & belowINR 50,000 (being waived off for GRIHA Rated projects)INR 1,50,000
5,001 sq.m to 50,000 sq.mINR 50,000 (being waived off for GRIHA Rated projects)INR 1,50,000 + INR 3.5 for every sq.m above 5,000 sq.m
50,001 sq.m & aboveINR 50,000 (being waived off for GRIHA Rated projects)INR 3,10,000