GRIHA for Interior Spaces Rating:
The GRIHA for Interior Spaces (InS) emerges as a groundbreaking framework, addressing the pressing need for sustainable, eco-conscious, and socially responsible interior spaces. At its core, GRIHA for Interior Spaces is a comprehensive solution, integrating diverse aspects of interior design.
GRIHA for Interior Spaces redefines the approach to interior spaces. It signifies a paradigm shift—a commitment to creating spaces that are in harmony with the nature, promoting occupant wellbeing, and uphold the principles of environmental stewardship. By embracing the principles outlined in GRIHA for Interior Spaces, designers, architects, and all stakeholders contribute significantly to a sustainable future, shaping interior spaces that resonate with the ethos of our culture & traditions.
The rating encourages use of recycled materials, Low-VOC paints and adhesives, Sustainable furniture and finishes.
GRIHA for Interior Spaces is specially designed for projects that focus on interior design offering a flexible, relevant, and practical tool to improve the sustainability of interior environments—without requiring control over the entire building.
The GRIHA for Interiors rating system is designed keeping in mind India’s diverse climatic conditions and the operational challenges of existing buildings. It offers region-specific strategies to enhance comfort.
Ensures healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces by enhancing thermal, visual, and acoustic conditions, along with maintaining high indoor air quality (IAQ) through improved ventilation and air filtration practices.
With minimum requirements for extensive documentation, the rating is suitable for operational buildings, including those with limited resources or stakeholder involvement.
The rating highlights the project’s interior space commitment to sustainable operation and maintenance, improving its visibility, credibility, and market value. The commercial buildings especially stand to benefit even more with the optimized value of the property cost and increased tenant retention of the rated buildings.
| Rating Threshold | GRIHA for Interior Spaces |
|---|---|
| 25-40 | ⭐ |
| 41-55 | ⭐⭐ |
| 56-70 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 71-85 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 86 and more | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
The fast-track process is intended to provide handholding support to projects that need a faster clearance for various business and government approvals. It reduces the time required for rating while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the GRIHA rating system.
| REVIEW STAGE | REVIEW PROCESS | FAST TRACK |
|---|---|---|
| Review of 1st Submission | Within 20-25 Working Days | Within 5-7 working days |
| Final Site Visit | Done within 20-30 days after sending review comments | Will be done within 5-7 working days after sending the review |
| Due Diligence report | Sent within 15 Working days after site visit | Will be sent within 2 working days after site visit |
| Final Review | Done within 8-10 Working days after receipt of 2nd documentation | Will be done within 3-5 working days after receipt of 2nd documentation |
Fast Track Fees: Rs. 1 lakhs+ Taxes Applicable as per the Government norms.
| Sections | Criterion Number | Criterion Name | Maximum Points | Section Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1. Energy & Water Efficiency | 1 | Energy optimization using efficient appliances | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Lighting Power Density (LPD) Optimization | 3 | ||
| 3 | Renewable Energy Utilization | 4 | ||
| 4 | Water conservation | 5 | ||
| 5 | Water quality | 0 | ||
| Section 2A. Low Impact Materials | 6 | Procurement of materials | 7 | 17 |
| 7 | Use of contaminant free building materials | 6 | ||
| 8 | Design optimization | 4 | ||
| Section 2B. Life Cycle Assessment | 9 | Material & product life cycle assessment | 13 | 13 |
| Section 3. Occupant Health & Comfort | 10 | Thermal comfort | 2 | 28 |
| 11 | Visual comfort | 16 | ||
| 12 | Acoustic comfort | 5 | ||
| 13 | Indoor air quality | 5 | ||
| Section 4. Solid Waste Management | 14 | Segregation and reduction of waste | 6 | 6 |
| Section 5. Social & Well-Being | 15 | Social | 5 | 10 |
| 16 | Wellbeing | 5 | ||
| Section 6. Housekeeping & Maintenance | 17 | Green housekeeping | 4 | 10 |
| 18 | Operation and maintenance | 6 | ||
| 19 | Innovation | 4 | 10 | |
| Grand Total (Innovation points are above 100 points) | 100 + 4 | 100 + 4 | ||
The fee for rating system is mentioned below:
Rs. 70,000 + Taxes (including Workshop) + Rs. 10,000 feasibility study