Evaluation procedure of criterion of GRIHA, an Indian rating system

List of criteria	Points	Remarks
Criteria 1: Site Selection	1	Partly mandatory
Criteria 2: Preserve and protect landscape during construction /compensatory depository forestation.	5	Partly mandatory
Criteria 3: Soil conservation (post construction)	4
Criteria 4: Design to include existing site features	2	Mandatory
Criteria 5: Reduce hard paving on site	2	Partly mandatory
Criteria 6: Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency	3
Criteria 7: Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site circulation efficiency	3
Criteria 8: Provide, at least, minimum level of sanitation/safety facilities for construction workers	2	Mandatory
Criteria 9: Reduce air pollution during construction	2	Mandatory
Criteria 10: Reduce landscape water requirement	3
Criteria 11: Reduce building water use	2
Criteria 12: Efficient water use during construction	1
Criteria 13: Optimize building design to reduce conventional energy demand	6	Mandatory
Criteria 14: Optimize energy performance of building within specified comfort	12
Criteria 15: Utilization of flyash in building structure	6
Criteria 16: Reduce volume, weight and time of construction by adopting efficient technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.)	4
Criteria 17: Use low-energy material in interiors	4
Criteria 18: Renewable energy utilization	5
Criteria 19: Renewable energy based hot-water system	3
Criteria 20: Waste water treatment	2
Criteria 21: Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater)	5
Criteria 22: Reduction in waste during construction	2
Criteria 23: Efficient waste segregation	2
Criteria 24: Storage and disposal of waste	2
Criteria 25: Resource recovery from waste	2
Criteria 26: Use of low - VOC paints/ adhesives/ sealants.	4
Criteria 27: Minimize ozone depleting substances	3	Mandatory
Criteria 28: Ensure water quality	2	Mandatory
Criteria 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels	2
Criteria 30: Tobacco and smoke control	1
Criteria 31: Universal Accessibility	1
Criteria 32: Energy audit and validation		Mandatory
Criteria 33: Operations and maintenance protocol for electrical and mechanical equipment	2	Mandatory
Total score	100
Criteria 34: Innovation (Beyond 100)	4
Total score	104