ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRIHA – AH

LIVABILITY INDEX SITE SELECTION (MANDATORY) OPTIMUM AVAILABILITY

AFFORDABLE HOUSING The site plan must be in conformity with the development plan/ OF WATER
BUILT-UP AREA master plan/UDPFI guidelines . Compliance should be demonstrated (INDICATIVE)
THRESHOLDS (ESSENTIAL) with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone Detailing the total water requirement for the site
Submit approval letter issued by regulations, heritage areas (identified in the master plan or issued and submission of approval documents (with
government agency (Central/State/ separately as specific guidelines), water body zones (in such zones, assurance on the supply of the required water
ULB’s*) confirming that the project no construction is permitted in the water spread and buffer belt quantity) from the local municipal authority
is being developed as per PMAY of 30 meter minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area highlighting the total water which will be supplied
Scheme/guidelines. regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area. to the development.
*any other govt. agency
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and overall ecological impact
‘India’s Own rating system for Green Buildings ‘
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Points Building Water Savings Site Planning
Bonus Sustainable
DISTRIBUTION OF POINTS

GRIHA FOR
What is GRIHA AH? Fee STRUCTURE Unique Features of GRIHA AH
GRIHA for Affordable Housing  (AH) rating is
a dedicated assessment cum rating tool to GRIHA AH rating is a dedicated assessment-cum-rating tool.
integrate sustainability in the affordable housing S.No Built-up Area Registration Cum Rating Fee A simplified system which assists architects in designing as well as rating the affordable housing
to be constructed in line with Pradhan Mantri projects.
Awas Yojna (PMAY).  The rated buildings will Built-up Area
enjoy enhanced energy and water performance 1. INR 3,00,000 + taxes Entirely calculator based tool with pre-fed data (no simulation results required).
5,000 sq.m & below
and increased thermal and visual comfort; Designed for different climatic zones and incorporates regional variations.
INR 3,00,000 + additional
ultimately resulting in decreased operational 2. Above 5,001 sq.m built up charged @ INR 9/Sq. Point weightages of different sections (Based on AHP survey).
and maintenance costs. GRIHA for Affordable m + taxes No points for mandatory appraisal/criterion.
Housing rating is designed with underlining
• Fee for orientation workshop= INR15000 + taxes (optional). Non-linear point distribution.
objectives, such as reducing  costs, incorporation
• All travel and accommodation of GRIHA professionals, for outside Requirements modified specifically for Residential building typologies.
of cost - effective sustainability measures  Delhi projects, is not included in the above cost and shall be arranged
attaining environmental impact reduction, by the client. Post certification sensitization program for the residents.
simplicity in execution, alignment with local and
national goals, and cost effectiveness.

SECTIONS AND THEIR UNDERLYING CRITERIA

1 Site Planning

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Energy & 5 Sustainable
Building
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Material
Occupant
• Low Impact Design Comfort • Facilities for Construction

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Water Savings • Reduction in environmental
• Design to mitigate UHIE workers.
• Envelope Thermal Solid Waste impact of construction.
(Urban Heat Island • Use of low environmental • Universal accessibility.

Effect).
• Preservation and
Protection of Landscape
during Construction.
• Storm Water
Management.
• Reduction in Air and
Soil Pollution during
Construction.
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Performance. Management
• Efficient use of water impact materials in building • Proximity to Transport and Basic
• Occupant Visual during construction. interiors.
Services. Bonus Points
Comfort (Daylight). • Construction waste • Use of recycled content in
• Optimization of • Environmental awareness.
• Efficient Lighting. building & Landscape management. roads and pavement.
• Low VOC paints, adhesives, • Tobacco Smoke Control.
• Energy Efficient water demand. • Post construction • Bonus Points
Equipment . sealants and composite wood
• Water reuse. waste management. • Water Quality.
products.
• Renewable Energy. • Zero ODP insulation and fire • Provision of access to clean
• Water Metering.
• Energy Metering. systems. sources of cooking fuel.

THE RATING PROCESS

START

Additional
1st Due Final Due Due diligence
Online Orientation Submission of Preliminary Final
diligence diligence site visit
Registration workshop documents evaluation evaluation
site visit site visit (Green
Awareness
Drive)

FINISH