INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the site complies with the relevant master plan/local development plans and guidelines. This makes sure that the necessary compliance requirements for the building projects, along with applicable building regulatory requirements are adhered to. Additionally, it emphasizes on enhancing natural biodiversity Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote design strategies that enable the project to factor the ways in which natural site features (topographical /microclimatic) can be protected and/or incorporated in the project design. APPRAISAL 1.Demonstrate reduction in environmental impact by adoption of various passive, active, and low impact Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure incorporation of design strategies that will aid in the reduction of UHIE. Maximum Points: 2 APPRAISAL 1.Demonstrate the temperature reduction (in °C) from the GRIHA base case as per the alternatives mentioned below. Alternative 1 Demonstrate temperature reduction in the predicted Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to minimize air and soil pollution due to construction activities. Maximum Points: 1 APPRAISAL 1.Adopt at least six measures to minimize air and soil pollution during construction. Provide 3 m high continuous barricading along the site boundary. (Mandatory) Provide wheel washing facility/gravel bed Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure the preservation of available fertile soil on site and avoid its degradation during the process of construction. Maximum Points: 1 APPRAISAL Ensure that 90% of fertile topsoil from disturbed area (including building footprint vehicular pathways and material storage areas) is preserved. Read more…
New Delhi: The solar industry is headed for a legal battle as the ruling that set the goods and services tax (GST) rate for solar power projects at 18% has come as a dampener for the industry already facing import duty on solar panels. Maharashtra’s appellate authority for advance ruling (AAAR) Read more…
A utility-scale solar facility is one which generates solar power and feeds it into the grid, supplying a utility with energy. Layout designing is the major factor for installation of cost-effective solar plant. The general layout of the plant and the distance chosen between rows of mounting structures will be Read more…
1. Introduction Government of India is encouraging adoption of solar energy by every Indian. To promote convenient adoption and use of solar energy, public sector banks & private banks have been given statutory instruction by Ministry of Finance to offer loan at reasonable cost as per Government of India & Read more…
LEED in its Green building certification system version v4.1 has put a special emphasis to minimize light trespass from the building and site. The Intent to do so is To reduce sky-glow to increase night sky accessimprove nighttime visibility through glare reduction and reduce development impact from lighting on nocturnal Read more…
Intent To ensure that the sustainable site benefits achieved by the project continue, regardless of future changes in programs or demographics. Total No. of Possible Points – (1- point) This credit applies to- Schools only Requirements FOR SCHOOLS The project must achieve at least four of the following six credits, Read more…