SRM Institute of Technology, Kattankulathur is registered as a Gold category GRIHA CATALYST member. Under the ambit of this membership, a 3-day training programme on GRIHA V.2019 was conducted on 14th to 16th September, 2022 at the SRM Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Interior Design (SAID), Kattankulathur

The programme was designed to facilitate the students and faculty members; and introduce them to green buildings and GRIHA. The sessions included active participation from PG students of Architecture and Faculties from the departments of Architecture and Electrical and Electronic Engineering .The sessions began with awareness on general concepts and processes under GRIHA V.2019. The programme focused on in-depth sessions of all the sections under this rating such as sustainable site planning, water and wastewater management, building design optimization, energy performance optimization, renewable energy utilization, solid waste management, sustainable building materials, construction management practices, life cycle cost analysis etc. Each session was carried out with presentations of the respective criteria followed by group and individual exercises for the participants.

The programme received an overwhelming response and was attended by approximately 40 members. The members were keen on taking the GRIHA CP examination after the course. Certificates jointly signed by GRIHA Council and the Institute were awarded to the participants.