GRIHA Council is pleased to announce the upcoming GRIHA Regional Conclave in Gandhinagar on 11th May 2026 at The Leela Gandhinagar, Gujarat, centered on the theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World”.

The Green Building tour is being organized subsequent to the conclave on 21 May 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar).

IIT Gandhinagar has achieved a 5-Star GRIHA for Large Developments (GRIHA LD) rating. Key highlights of the project include:
The buildings are designed to be about 36% more energy efficient than GRIHA LD base case. 

• The buildings are designed to reduce its annual water demand by 30% through reuse of treated wastewater and captured rainwater.
• DEWATS system is installed for treating wastewater to be reused in the campus.
• Site planning done to improve walkability of the campus through continuous and universally accessible footpaths.
• The project is converting all its organic kitchen waste into biogas. 

The tour would demonstrate the various sustainable strategies being incorporated in the campus design to make it an energy efficient and sustainable campus. It is an exciting opportunity to explore green buildings and help create awareness about the importance of going green and can also serve as a case study reference for the delegates. The site visit will help to disseminate knowledge and create awareness on sustainable habitats.

The warming of the planet is expected to have far-reaching, long-lasting and even disastrous environmental consequences. Longer droughts, increased intensities of rainfall, frequent flooding and bushfires are just a few outcomes of climate change that have manifested in recent years. The urgency of this crisis was emphasised by the recent report "Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis" by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which reiterates that human activity is the cause of climate change and we need to take immediate steps to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The primary requisite now is to ensure preparedness and action for the sustenance of our planet through carbon negative interventions.

The year 2019 also introduced the world to the COVID-19 pandemic which brought both health and environmental concerns to the forefront. It also resulted in an onslaught of the global economy. To combat the same, countries began developing and implementing a range of expansionary fiscal and monetary measures. In line with the impacts of climate changes, some concerns have become pertinent to this process of economic recovery, the primary being how the economic stimulus can be made "green".

A green economy is one where income growth and employment is driven by both public and private investments that reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency and prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The overall aim of transitioning to a green economy would be ensuring economic reforms that are green, fair and inclusive. Efforts must be directed toward leveraging technology to build back healthier and better.

Green recovery, environmental resilience and sustainability at large are at the forefront of national discourse and to deliberate on that same, on 10th December 2021, GRIHA Council is hosting "The GRIHA Event". The theme for the event is "Restoring Green Economy" with the aim that it will generate a dialogue about taking decisive steps to go beyond the conventional GDP and measure it inclusive of environmental consequences.

Note: This is an invite only event.

Speakers

Shri. Bhupender Yadav

Hon'ble Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

Mr. Atul Bagai

Head of Country Office, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), India

H.E. Mr. Hans Jacob Frydenlund

Ambassador, Royal Norwegian Embassy in India

H. E. Mr. Freddy Svane

Ambassador, Royal Danish Embassy in India

Mr. Anand Santhanam

National Head – Sales and Marketing, Saint-Gobain India Private Limited

Dr. Vibha Dhawan

President, GRIHA Council and Director General, TERI

Mr. Sanjay Seth

CEO, GRIHA Council & Senior Director – Sustainable Habitat Programme, TERI

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GRIHA Council is organizing a One-Day ‘Hands-On Workshop on Sustainable Construction Practices’ at the LBC, Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The programme is being held as a prelude to the 10th GRIHA Regional Conclave, scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram on 20th February 2026.

The Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies is a nationally and internationally recognised institution dedicated to promoting cost-effective, climate-responsive, and resourceefficient construction practices inspired by the philosophy of the late architect LaurieBaker. The Centre functions as a living laboratory for sustainable habitat practices, demonstrating the use of local materials, traditional knowledge systems, and low-energy construction techniques suited for tropical climates. 

The one-day workshop aims to provide participants with hands-on exposure to alternative building technologies that emphasise material efficiency, reduced embodied energy, and affordability. The programme will include live demonstrations and participant engagement in the construction of bamboo wattle and daub walls, fabrication of bamboo beams, and preparation of bamboo slabs with mud screeding. These techniques showcase the potential of renewable materials and vernacular methods in achieving environmentally responsible and context-sensitive built forms. 

This workshop offers a unique opportunity for professionals, practitioners, and students to engage directly with sustainable construction practices, while also serving as a platform for interaction and knowledge exchange among stakeholders committed to advancing climate-responsive and low-impact development in line with the objectives of GRIHA Council.

The built environment, which accounts for a significant share of global emissions and resource consumption, plays an instrumental role in either exacerbating the climate crisis or mitigating impacts and enabling adaptation. Cities and built infrastructure areand will continue to be exposed to higher climate stresses and frequent climate shocks, thereby disrupting lives, damaging property and harming the natural environment. Therefore, it is imperative to build climate-resilient infrastructure and adaptive cities that continue to protect, provide, and thrive sustainably in harmony with nature.

Nations around the world are united by a shared goal of building a sustainable and climate-resilient future. While each country faces distinct challenges owing to its development stage and resource availability, collective action remains fundamental. In this global transition, India emerges as a catalyst driving scalable, inclusive solutions, advancing clean energy transitions, and shaping policies that strive to prioritize both environmental stewardship and equitable growth.

Now is the time to embark on transformative efforts and revolutionise our design processes, construction practices, and operation and management of built spaces. As the urgency for climate action intensifies, traditional approaches, while foundational, are not sufficient considering the pace and complexities of the challenges ahead. Innovation must be the driving force in shaping a resilient future across sectors and scales. It must steer the next phase of global, national and regional efforts, making climate action inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Innovation propels the development of novel technologies and approaches; however, it alone is not sufficient. It must be coupled with resilience- the ability to respond, adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of shocks. Together, innovation and resilience form the bedrock for building a sustainable future.

In our drive towards creating inclusive and climate-resilient infrastructure, GRIHA Council is hosting its annual 17th GRIHA Summit centred around the theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World”, which is scheduled for 3rd – 4th November 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India.

Advancing the idea to augment the development of sustainable habitats and resilient communities at the regional levels in the country, GRIHA Council will be hosting GRIHA Regional Conclaves in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kochi and Ahmedabad in this fiscal year around the common theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World”.

Both Summit and regional conclaves intend to serve as a platform to deliberate innovative and actionable strategies that can transform our climate ambitions into tangible outcomes. We invite all stakeholders- innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, architects, engineers, product manufacturers, researchers, and urban practitioners to convene for two days to ‘discuss, innovate, adapt’ and ‘collaborate & act’ on strategies that have the potential to build a climate-resilient world.

'Registrations Opening Soon'

Previous GRIHA Summit: https://grihaindia.org/summit-conclaves

We are delighted to invite you to participate in our upcoming Two-Day Training Programme on “Daylight Simulation Workshop – Practical Approach to Daylight Analysis using Ladybug Tools.”

This workshop is designed to equip professionals and students with hands-on experience in daylight simulation and performance evaluation, with a special focus on practical applications using Ladybug tools. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and applied skills that can be directly implemented in real-world projects.

Dates: 10 October & 11 October 2025

Mode: In person

Location: Delhi & Bengaluru

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Who can attend: Professionals and Students

• Professionals: ₹9,440/- (inclusive of GST)
• Students: ₹7,080/- (inclusive of GST)

Registration:

Registrations are now open! Secure your seat by clicking at the registration link. For any assistance with registration, please write back to us at events@grihaindia.org We look forward to your active participation in the workshop.

Across India and the world, industries stand at a crossroads. Water, once abundant, is now a growing risk — disrupting operations, inflating costs, and exposing organizations to regulatory and reputational challenges.

Jal Samvaada — meaning dialogue on water — is designed as a platform where industry leaders, sustainability experts, regulators, and technology innovators come together to chart a collective path towards a water-positive future. This one-day knowledge-sharing forum is hosted jointly by the GRIHA Council and FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, bringing perspectives that blend compliance, sustainability, and cutting-edge innovation.

The event is built around four pillars:

1. Knowledge & Inspiration – Keynotes by thematic speakers will highlight the scale of the water crisis and outline opportunities for industries to lead in conservation and resilience.

2. Compliance & Certification – GRIHA Council will share critical insights into regulatory frameworks, equipping participants to align their operations with national and global standards.

3. Innovation & Technology – FluxGen will showcase its AI and IoT-powered digital water management platform, demonstrating how real-time dashboards, leakage detection, and prescriptive alerts can reduce industrial water consumption by up to 30%.

4. Collaboration & Action – Industry case studies and interactive roundtables will open the floor for practical knowledge exchange. Participants will explore what has worked, what challenges remain, and how cross-sector partnerships can accelerate solutions.

Participants will also engage in HydroMingle, a collaborative roundtable where peers co-create responses to shared challenges.

Jal Samvaada ensures an intimate yet high-impact experience, designed for plant heads, EHS managers, sustainability leaders, and government representatives. It is not only a chance to learn, but also to contribute — to share your organization’s journey, shape solutions with peers, and take away actionable insights that de-risk your facilities from the looming water crisis.

For more details, contact:

• arjun.babu@grihaindia.org
• manasa@fluxgentech.com

About GRIHA Council:

GRIHA, recognized as India’s own rating system for sustainable habitats, was jointly developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

GRIHA Council evaluates the environmental performance of a building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for green buildings and sustainable habitats. The Government of India has recognized 'GRIHA' as an indigenous tool to evaluate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction from habitats under its obligations to mitigate climate change as contained in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) documentation submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India, in its fourth biennial report submitted to the UNFCCC, has recognised GRIHA as India’s own national rating system for green buildings.

About FluxGen Sustainable Technologies:

FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, based in Bangalore, offers an innovative AI and IoT-connected digital water management system. Their flagship product, AquaGen, enables companies to reduce water consumption by up to 30%. This wireless system collects data from SCADA and uses Gen AI and cloud analytics to identify inefficiencies, automate monitoring, and detect leakage, wastage or excessive usage. With tailored services for Rainwater harvesting, Wastewater intelligence and Water Risk mitigation, FluxGen stands out in the industry and is poised for national scale.

GRIHA Council has been organising the annual consultants' meet to provide a platform for all our green building consultants to convene and discuss various aspects of green building rating systems, the associated processes, challenges, and solutions. It also serves as an opportunity to foster new partnerships. Since the previous consultants' meeting, the GRIHA Council has achieved numerous significant milestones and forged partnerships with multiple international and national stakeholders. We have also listened to industry concerns and endeavoured to serve our clients with solutions that address their issues.

This year, the 7th GRIHA Consultant Meet will be held on 26th September 2025, Friday, at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

During the event, the winners of the GRIHA Valuable Contributor Awards 2025 will be announced and honoured. The categories of awards (applicable for projects in FY 2024-25) are:

• Maximum number of projects registered
• Maximum number of projects rated
• Emerging Consultant of the Year
• Fastest Rated Project
• Special Mentions

Every year, GRIHA Council has been organizing the annual Stakeholders’ Meet, with an intent to connect all stakeholders and provide a platform to product manufacturers, developers & builders, green building consultants, architects, government officials, finance institutes, research & technology experts to showcase their products and services to a diverse stakeholder group.

This year, the annual Stakeholder Meet 2025 is being hosted on 26th September 2025, Friday at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

It provides a pivotal opportunity for industry professionals to come together, share knowledge, and explore new avenues for collaboration in the realm of sustainable buildings. Presentations by various stakeholders will showcase the role of different stakeholders in climate action.

Key Highlights of the Meet:

• Gain Insights to Innovations: Experience cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions from across the industry.
• Foster Collaboration: Network with professionals and changemakers driving India’s green building movement.
• Promote Knowledge Sharing: Gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and research in sustainable development.
• Celebrate Excellence: Join us in honouring our partners and recognising exceptional product teams for their innovation and contribution to sustainable building practices.

This year, we are also pleased to announce the launch of various categories of recognition under the Product Excellence and Stakeholder Impact Awards.

We look forward to your participation and believe your presence will add immense value to the dialogue on advancing sustainability in the built environment.

GRIHA Council is organizing a Green Building Tour of ABB India Ltd.’s Nelamangala Campus in Bengaluru—a GRIHA Water Positive certified campus—on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The tour will be held as a prelude to the GRIHA Regional Conclave, scheduled for Friday, 20 June 2025, in Raddison Blu Atria, Bengaluru.

The Nelamangala campus is one of ABB India’s flagship facilities, employing nearly 1,500 people and features a cutting-edge robotics centre spread across 3,600 square meters. It delivers advanced robotic applications and digital solutions tailored to the needs of Indian industries. The site also hosts one of Bengaluru’s first smart factories, dedicated to manufacturing ABB’s full range of smart power products.

A standout achievement of the Nelamangala unit is its recognition as the first project to obtain the ‘GRIHA Water Positive Certification’ by GRIHA Council. The Water Positivity Index of the Nelamangala plant stands at 1.25, indicating that the facility replenishes significantly more water than it consumes, while also reducing reliance on groundwater by utilizing secondary sources like rainwater and treated wastewater.

A key highlight of the tour will be the adoption of innovative 6R approach to water sustainability, going beyond traditional water conservation —focusing on rainwater harvesting and recharge; reduction in freshwater usage; recycling of water; real-time monitoring of water consumption and recharge; reuse of treated wastewater; and responsible landscaping practices.

The tour will also serve as a valuable networking platform, bringing together stakeholders from the building industry to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and explore the future of water sustainability.