GRIHA LD Rating

Introduction

GRIHA LD Rating:

A large project comprises of multiple buildings and other infrastructural facilities, on a single site. Environmental Performance Assessment for such projects goes beyond the environmental design of each building, and calls for assessment of larger environmental issues, and their effects that are brought out by the built environment. GRIHA LD provides framework for new large-scale developments/ townships/ neighbourhoods and the growth of the older ones.

GRIHA LD framework stresses on two aspects; first – reduction of detrimental impacts of the projects on the surroundings and secondly; attempt to achieve self-sufficiency in aspects like energy, water, etc. Therefore, a development with low impact on its surroundings will achieve a higher GRIHA LD rating.

Intent

The intent of GRIHA LD is to provide a consolidated framework for assessment of environmental impacts of large-scale developments.

Salients Features

Provides framework for reducing the detrimental impact on surroundings

reduces detrimental impact on the surroundings to the minimum and attempt to become self-sufficient in aspects like energy, water, etc.

Promotes self-sufficiency

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Evaluates development quality

the rating includes several parameters enabling qualitative assessment of the development. For example, implementation of Smart Mini-Grids, meeting water quality norms, transport planning, planning for low-income group populations etc.

Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA LD Rating

Holistic Campus Level Sustainability

It evaluates aspects like land use, site planning, mobility, stormwater management, energy infrastructure, waste, and biodiversity ensuring the entire development is sustainable, not just individual buildings.

Phased Development Flexibility

It allows assessment in stages (planning → implementation → operation), making it more adaptable for large townships, SEZs, industrial parks, and housing colonies.

Better Commercial Viability

Developers can market the entire township/estate as sustainable, enhancing investor confidence, improving sales, and aligning with government-backed incentives for green urban infrastructure.

Mobility & Accessibility Integration

It emphasizes public transport access, pedestrian pathways, and reduced vehicular impact, improving livability and reducing carbon emissions at the community level.

Eligibility

All projects with total site area greater than or equal to 50 hectares (125 acres) may apply for a GRIHA LD rating.

GRIHA LD Rating Process

GRIHA LD Rating Thresholds

Sub-sections	Overall Weights (A)	Maximum Sub-section Score (B)	Weighted Score ( C) = (A) X (B)
Self-Sufficiency Appraisals
Energy	0.18	100	18
Water	0.23	100	23
Organic solid waste treatment	0.12	100	12
Development Quality
Site Planning	0.08	100	8
Energy	0.09	100	9
Water	0.12	100	12
Solid Waste Management	0.06	100	6
Transport	0.06	100	6
Social	0.06	100	6
Total Score	1		100

Total Score	GRIHA LD Rating
25 – 40	1 star
41 – 55	2 star
56 – 70	3 star
71 – 85	4 star
Above 85	5 star

Fast-Track Registration Process

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