Critical Analysis of GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) Guidelines: -Analyzing the Resources Saved and GRIHA Methodology with the Help of a Case Study

Abstract

India being socially and politically so complex as a country combines with the degrading environmental conditions and depleting natural resources green rating system plays an important role in raising awareness among the public and driving the building makers in the right direction. The Construction Industry in India is Growing at A Fast Pace and Is Facing Environmental Challenges. The Government of India Recognized Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment as A National Tool, To Evaluate Greenhouse Gas Reduction From Habitats. Since the establishment of GRIHA in 2007 it has received many responses and reactions both good and bad for its process and its role in making buildings more sustainable. With the help of thorough study of GRIHA guidelines and criteria’s it helps in understanding the basics of it and the green rating system of India. The text carries on with studying different volumes of GRIHA comprising criteria required to achieve rating backed up by a case study. We observe the appreciable influence the system has had in the incorporation of green elements in building construction. Future evaluating the last two volumes of GRIHA draws attention to very important conclusion of degrading standard for achieving green rating with the change in point system of GRIHA. With the low rating standards in last edition it shows its bent towards more marketing ideology rather than quality and sustainability of project.