Title: Understanding Carbon Credits: Calculating Emission Reductions from Plastic Waste Recycling Introduction: In the face of escalating concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, recycling has emerged as a crucial solution to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling not only diverts waste from landfills and incineration but also contributes to reducing Read more…
Introduction: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on building energy efficiency and sustainability, with various codes and standards being developed to guide the construction industry. In India, two prominent initiatives in this regard are the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Read more…
As sustainability becomes a top priority in building design and construction, green building certifications such as the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) are gaining prominence. GRIHA is a national green building rating system in India that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings based on various parameters, including energy Read more…
Introduction: Daylighting is an essential aspect of sustainable building design that not only reduces energy consumption but also promotes a healthy and productive indoor environment. GRIHA, India’s national green building rating system, recognizes the importance of daylighting and includes credits specifically focused on daylighting strategies. In this article, we will Read more…
In today’s world, where energy conservation and sustainability are top priorities, passive design strategies have gained significant importance in building design and construction. The Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is a widely recognized rating system in India that promotes sustainable building practices. In this article, we will delve Read more…
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is the amount of solar radiation that transmits through a window in the form of heat via three forms of thermodynamic heat transfer, i.e., conduction, convection, and radiation. the coefficient is expressed as a value between 0 and 1. the lower the SHGC, the lower Read more…
Window-to-Wall Ratio determines the amount of natural light that can enter a building through fenestration. To conduct the Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) compliance to meet GRIHA compliance, follow these steps: Determine the prescribed levels of WWR and/or Skylight-to-Roof Ratio (SSR) as per Appraisals 11.1.1 under Criterion 11: Achieving indoor comfort requirements Read more…
Daylight compliance is an essential aspect of green building design. It not only reduces energy consumption but also improves the occupant’s productivity and well-being. The GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is an Indian national green building rating system that provides guidelines for achieving sustainability in building design and Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote adoption and implementation of innovative strategies in enhancing the sustainability quotient of the project. Maximum Points: 5 APPRAISAL Adopt maximum five strategies different from the rest 29 criteria to make the project more sustainable. COMPLIANCE Submit narrative and documents for each Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure incorporation of detailed O&M procedures for various systems in the building and a compulsory requirement for the staff to undergo the necessary training Maximum Points: 0 APPRAISAL Ensure there is a group responsible for O&M of the building systems. Ensure development Read more…