PARAMETERS GRIHA

Standards/Regulations adopted BEE, MNRE, NBC-2005

Availability Availabe only in INDIA
Adaptability
Can be adapted internationally with certain changes
in standards
Applicability Applicable to all sort of projects
Sustainability
approaches sustainability considering all the factors
no HVAC rules, and continues to assess the
buildings life cycle
Transparency
All data easily available on website, one on one
interactions
System Maturity Since 2007
Communicability well defined and results easily communicated
Usability
high registration and evaluation cost, provides case
studies, training, FAQ
Development
considers system management, assesses life cylce
analysis and provides expert opinions
Process
introduction to green building design and the rating
system, site visits, online tool, documentation and
LEED BREEAM
IBC(modified by USGBC), ASHRAE Handbook Country specific building code and regulations
Availble in USA, INDIA and countries that have
adopted it Predominantly in Europe
can be adapted internationally can be adapted internationally
Applicable to all sort of projects Applicable to all sort of projects
approaches sustainability emphasizing on water
and energy,includes HVAC, no life cycle analysis
approaches sustainability,emphasis on site planning
includes HVAC, no life cycle analysis
Easy interactive website for data, one on one
interactions interactive website, less clarity of criterias
Since 1998 Since 1990
well defined and results easily communicated well defined and results easily communicated
high registration and evaluation cost, provides
training, case studies, FAQ
no registration cost but step by step evaluation cost,
provides only training, no FAQ
It follows up with system management and
expert opinion, but no assessment to life cycle
Focuses on system management but no
consideration to life cycle analysis or expert opinion
Selection of project type,submit application,
satisfy prerequisites, satisfy various criteria to
Select scheme, Contact assessor, register, get
certified