GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 11. THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC COMFORT
INTENT
The intent of this criterion is to ensure that occupants of the building are thermally and acoustically comfortable, which would subsequently benefit their health and well-being, and ascertain improved performance.
Maximum Points: 5
APPRAISAL
- Demonstrate that all the habitable spaces meet the thermal comfort requirements as per NBC 2016.,ASHRAE 55, or Indian Adaptive Comfort Model.
- Mitigate sound levels by adopting different strategies as per NBC 2016.
COMPLIANCE
- The client needs to submit simulations reports to highlight that thermal comfort is met for habitable spaces.
- The client needs to submit noise indoor and outdoor test reports by third party to demonstrate that sound levels are within acceptable limits as per NBC 2016.