Preparation of Green Building Template Irrespective of Nature Based on GRIHA and IGBC Comparison

Abstract

The global concern for climate change, global warming and increasing pollution has made it
imperative for the policy makers throughout the world to devise green strategies for
sustainable future. The policy makers have set up the bench marks for green buildings as
rating tools. In India, the most commonly used rating tools are GRIHA (Green Rating for
Integrated Habitat Assessment) and IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) rating systems.
In this paper a comparison between GRIHA and IGBC rating systems for large developments
such as institutions and hospitals were made. This study attempts to develop a roadmap
which will cover some basic guidelines to achieve minimum green building rating for
buildings irrespective in nature.