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Governance Knowledge CentrePromoted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public GrievancesMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsGovernment of IndiaCase StudyEnvironmental SustainabilityGreen Rating for Integrated HabitatTRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITYAssessmentAugust 2011Selection ofAlternative sustainable buildingecologicalsustainablematerial to reduce embodied energy ofbuildingmaterialsFigure 5 adapted from www.grihaindia.orgsolar thermal systems• Cement with fly ash (coalcombustion products) used forsoil stabilisation and improveconcrete performance. Fly ashis an alternative to conventionalcement which is a major energyuser and source of greenhousegas emissions.METHODOLOGYBased on its uniqueness and efforts to promote sustainable habitat in the country, the teamexpressed its interest to learn more about GRIHA and understand the rating system. Itgathered information based on online sources and prepared a semi structured questionnaire tolearn more about the initiative to the TERI Area Convener in New Delhi.Key Stakeholders1. TERI- Established in 1974, the Energy Resources Institute is committed in design,construction and operation of environment friendly homes and sustainable habitats.TERI experts study energy conservation solutions and set benchmarks to rate buildingsunder the national rating system GRIHA. TERI experts also conduct trainingprogrammes, workshops and seminars on sound architectural systems to developers,architects and designers.2. MNRE- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is nodal agency conducting researchand development on sustainable and renewable energy solutions. It funds thepromotional and organizational activities of GRIHA project; and offers incentives to thebuilders, architects and users to impact the Indian building industry3. ADARSH, Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats, ismandated to promote development of buildings and habitats in India through GRIHA.ADARSH an independent platform for the interaction on scientific and administrativeissues related to sustainable habitats in the Indian subcontinent. It was founded jointlyby TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi) and MNRE (Ministry of Newand Renewable Energy, Government of India) along with a handful of experts in thesustainability of built environment from across the country.13Researched and documented byOneWorld Foundation India
Governance Knowledge CentrePromoted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public GrievancesMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsGovernment of IndiaCase StudyEnvironmental SustainabilityGreen Rating for Integrated HabitatTRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITYAssessmentAugust 2011LESSONS LEARNEDGRIHA was initiated to improve the environment by reducing GHG (greenhouse gas)emissions, energy consumption and natural resources. Green designs, as promoted by GRIHAbenefits the building owner, user, and the society as a whole. GRIHA is a unique initiative as itsupports the integration of resource-efficient features in pre-design, site planning, buildingsystem design HVAC, construction, water and waste management, in selecting ecologicallysustainable materials and in providing indoor environmental quality. Following are the keylessons learned from this initiative:Integrated design approachThe ADARSH team uses an integrated approach in building and rating systems to reduceenvironmental footprint in all aspects: pre-construction state, planning and construction;operation and maintenance. The client, architect, engineers and consultants design buildingsbases on established environmental principles in a coordinated manner with a common goalwhich is sustainability.Complaint with national environmental and building codesGRIHA benchmarks are compliant with a wide range of building codes ECBC, NBC, BIS etc sothat both building systems and processes are well adapted to local Indian conditions of climateand technology.Optimum utlisation of ResourcesGRIHA supports sound architectural practices based on Indian’s traditional architecture. Ituses energy efficient technologies by adopting renewable energy sources. It utilizes locallyavailable construction materials to respond to local climate. It also refrains from wastingadditional building materials-water, electricity and natural resources thereby protectingenvironmental degradation.Promoting sustainable habitatsMonetary incentives and rebates on property tax are given to building owners, architects anddesign team for those who volunteer for GRIHA rating. Such incentives encourage builders toconstruct green designs and contribute to healthy ecosystem. The society also benefits fromGRIHA because it is an eco-friendly project that secures energy and resources through buildinggreen habitats.14Researched and documented byOneWorld Foundation India
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