GRIHA Pre-certification rating is designed for projects intending to comply with the rating requirements in terms of the various criteria and their appraisals at design stage. It allows projects a room to reconsider and revamp their decisions based on critical parameters like design, equipment, material, and so on. Thereby strengthening the aspects of sustainability in the project to a greater level.
GRIHA Precertification Rating
Introduction
Intent
The GRIHA rating system promotes the built environment and sustainable habitat of green buildings for Indian climate zones.
Salient Features
Indigenous rating system
The system acknowledges the diverse climatic conditions of the country which become the underlying factor for the formulation of GRIHA rating. The rating system aims at providing inherent solutions for thermal comfort within each region.
Adoption of holistic approach towards sustainability
The rating system was developed with the intent to promote sustainability by not just underlining the environmental aspects but also focusing on the social and economic aspects as well.
Process driven and performance oriented
Every stage of construction, starting from design conception to execution, is vital to achieve sustainability. GRIHA takes into account all the stages, including design, procurement, and implementation to avoid disruption to the ecological system and construct high-performing sustainable structures.
Integrated team approach
With the aim to interact with the project team and guide them through the rating process, an orientation workshop is conducted by GRIHA Council where representatives from different divisions handling the project are present to understand their role in making the project GRIHA compliant.
Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA Precertification Rating
Reduced Energy Consumption
Encourages passive design strategies, energy-efficient systems, and renewable energy integration to reduce operational energy use.
Water Conservation
Promotes rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and water-efficient fixtures to enhance self-reliance for water consumption.
Waste Reduction
Incorporates solid waste management, construction waste minimization, and waste reuse and recycling to convert waste to resource.
Lower Carbon Footprint
Encourages the use of low-embodied energy materials and enhances the operational efficiency to reduce GHG emissions.
Lower Operating Costs
Reduced energy and water use directly translating into long-term savings for occupants and owners.
Enhanced Asset Value
Sustainable buildings offer higher marketability and occupancy rates.
Eligibility for Incentives
Governments offer fast-track approvals, extra FAR, and tax rebates for GRIHA-rated projects.
Eligibility & Virtual Boundary
Project Boundary
Virtual Boundary
Rating Fees
Fee Summary
The fee for the GRIHA Precertification is INR 1,00,000/- (Exclusive of GST).
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GRIHA Precertification Rating Thresholds
Percentile Threshold
Achievable Star Rating
25-40
41-55
56-70
71-85
86 and more
Fast-Track Process
The fast-track process is intended to provide handholding support to projects that need a faster clearance for various business and government approvals. It reduces the time required for rating while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the GRIHA rating system.
| GRIHA Process – Normal vs Fast Track | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review Stage | Normal Review Timeline | Fast Track Review timeline |
| Review of First Submission | Within 15-20 working days | Within 5-7 working days |
| Final Review | Done within 10-15 working days after receipt of 2nd documentation | Will be done within 3-5 working days after receipt of 2nd documentation |
Fast Track Fees: INR. 5 lakhs (Exclusive of GST). Register Now
Section Weightages
Grand Total
100 + 5
Points
