SVAGRIHA Precertification

Registration Rating Fast Track Manual Self-Evaluation Checklist

Introduction

Simple, Versatile, and Affordable GRIHA (SVAGRIHA) Rating, has been developed to promote the concept of green buildings and sustainability among small-scale stakeholders, such as owners of bungalows and small offices. It serves as a simple guidance-cum-rating tool for the general public, aimed at minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from small-scale constructions.

Intent

The intent of the rating is to encourage small-scale buildings to adopt sustainable practices and transition towards green building principles.

Salient Features

Designed for small projects

The system acknowledges the requirement of rating tool for small projects thus integrating features applicable to smaller projects. The rating system will also help the project team to understand the qualitative and/or quantitative impact of their project on the environment.

Good Life Goals

The Good Life Goals (GLGs) were rolled out by the United Nations to encourage, individuals to participate in improving the health of our planet and live in harmony with the nature and other beings. The GLGs aim at the larger goal of achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ‘The SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity’ (UNDP 2021). SVAGRIHA targets to achieve a few of the GLGs by adopting the design guidelines specified in various sections of the rating system.

Integration with Standards, Codes and Policies

SVAGRIHA has been formulated in accordance with the various national and international standards, codes and policies like BEE Standards & Labelling Programme, Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and Eco-Niwas Samhita (ECBC-R), ASHRAE 62.1-2019 and National Building Code.

Benefits/Advantages of adopting SVAGRIHA Precertification

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Ergonomics

It aims at creating user satisfaction through optimized design solutions.

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User friendly and easy to implement

With minimum requirements for extensive documentation, the rating is suitable for smaller projects with limited dependency on all the stakeholders of the project.

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Enhanced recognition

With small projects being limited to a smaller segment, the rating enhances the visibility of the project in the market.

Eligibility & Virtual Boundary

Project Boundary

Virtual Boundary

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Required Criterion

Residential Project:

Projects with a built-up area between 100 sq.m to 5,000 sq.m are eligible, provided that at least 80% of the total built-up area is dedicated to residential use. This doesn't include hotels, service apartments, etc.

Non-Residential Project:

Projects with a built-up area between 100 sq.m to 2,500 sq.m are eligible.

Important Note:

The following areas are excluded from the built-up area -

Parking area (Stilt/Basement)
Non-habitable basement spaces
Service rooms: These are spaces that are dedicated to building services, such as electrical room, server room, meter room, etc., with no occupancy.

Rating Fees

Fee Summary

Project Typology	Built-Up Area (BUA)	Fees (exclusive of GST)
Residential	100 sq. m. ≤ BUA ≤ 5,000 sq. m.	INR 30,000 /-
Non-Residential	100 sq. m. ≤ BUA ≤ 2,500 sq. m.	INR 30,000 /-

Note:

This is non-refundable and needs to be paid upfront on registration of the project for the rating.
All expenditure incurred on travel, accommodation and logistics for 2 GRIHA council professionals shall be arranged by the project proponent. Their travel and accommodation arrangements will have to be made by the client.
Government taxes as applicable during registration are added to registration and rating fees.
It may be noted that award of the rating is subject to fulfilment of all requirements as elaborated in GRIHA document.