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    Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment March 2024  
Sanjay Seth
Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council
 
Centred around the theme- ‘Water for Peace’, this year’s World Water Day, observed annually on 22nd March emphasizes acknowledging the critical role water in fostering peace, building resilience, and uniting communities and countries over this precious shared natural resource. Promoting water conservation in the built environment, the Water Positive Certification of GRIHA Council offers organizations/ companies/ individuals the opportunity to reduce their water footprint by promoting the adoption of water efficient solutions thereby, safeguarding the intrinsic natural resource- Water.

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  Updates
Amendment for GRIHA v.2015 & GRIHA v.2019 Alternative option for SHGC requirements in retail typology only.

Projects may opt to select the revised SHGC limits for retail typology with updated appraisal requirements as defined below for GRIHA v.2015 & GRIHA v.2019 projects as an alternative option to the defined SHGC requirements of GRIHA v.2015 & GRIHA v.2019 rating.

For mor details refer to the link below:
https://www.grihaindia.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Manuals/SHGC_requirements_for_retail_typology.pdf
 
16th GRIHA Summit 2024

GRIHA Council is delighted to announce the dates for 16th GRIHA Summit. The dates are 4th and 5th December 2024.
Last year, 15th GRIHA Summit was held on 23rd and 24th November 2023 under the theme ‘Empowering Sustainable and Resilient Communities’. Aligned with the theme, the Summit witnessed deliberations on various aspects of sustainable development and role of empowered communities in sustainability. During the Summit, new publications were released which includes- GRIHA for Interior Spaces, 10th Edition of annual Shashwat Magazine, GRIHA for Existing Schools Manual V3 and GRIHA ’50 Stories- Case Studies’.
Proceedings for the 15th GRIHA Summit have been complied. Refer to the link given below to access the same:

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GRIHA Council at Global Sustainability Summit 2024

Ms Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO-cum-Secretary and Treasurer, GRIHA Council and Director, TERI was invited to the Global Sustainability Summit scheduled on 9th February 2024, Friday organized by Delhi Management Association (DMA), ESG Committee. As one of the panelists for the session on ‘Circular Economy and LiFE’, Ms Shabnam Bassi deliberated on sustainable transformation of the construction and building sector based on the circular economy model. Aligning with the Government of India’s Mission LiFE, she highlighted on inculcating behavioral change, investing in R&D for developing sustainable technologies and identifying pragmatic strategies. She emphasized on informed decision making for promoting circularity in the built environment thereby, fostering sustainable development and bolstering economic resilience.
 
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GRIHA Council and BVDU College of Architecture, Pune

GRIHA Council and BVDU College of Architecture, Pune signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work with a common vision of promoting sustainability in the built environment and disseminating knowledge through awareness & education.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & Chief Executive Officer of GRIHA Council and Senior Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI and Prof. Dr. KAVITA MURUGKAR, Principal, BVDU College of Architecture, Pune in the presence of Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer-Cum-Secretary & Treasurer, GRIHA Council and Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI and Dr. Shashank Joshi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, BVDU Pune.
The MoU intends to share knowledge & networking between the members of the two parties, for outreach and information exchange. It marks a significant milestone for both the organizations for commitment to sustainability and capacity building for the holistic growth of its students.
 
  Rated Projects
 
 
  New Products added in the GRIHA Product Catalogue
 
Company Name: BNAL Prefab

Typology: Insulation
Company Name: Orient Bell Limited

Typology: High SRI external tiles
Company Name:Gujarat Guardian

Typology: External Glazing
 
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