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1.9 Synopsis of the criteria for rating (Mandatory and
optional/non mandatory clauses as per GRIHA rating system)
The criteria have been categorized as follows.
Sustainable site planning
Conservation and effi cient utilization of resources
Objective
To maximize the conservation and utilization of resources (land, water, natural habitat, avid fauna,
and energy) and enhance effi ciency of the systems and operations.
Criterion 1 Site selection
Mandatory clause
The site plan must be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines
(mandatory). This should comply with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone
regulations, heritage areas (identifi ed in the master plan or issued separately as specifi c guidelines),
water body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water-spread and buff er belt
of 30 metre minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area regulations, and others if the site
falls under any such area (mandatory with no point allocation).
Responsibility: Project Manager, Architect
Optional clause
The site should be located within ½ km radius of an existing bus stop, commuter rail, light rail or
metro station and/or the proposed site must be a Brownfi eld site (to rehabilitate damaged sites
where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on
undeveloped land) (1 point)
Responsibility: Project Manager, Architect
Criterion 2 Preserve and protect landscape during construction (selectively applicable)
Commitment
Proper timing of the construction, preserve topsoil and existing vegetation, staging and spill
prevention, and erosion and sedimentation control. Replant on-site trees in the ratio of 3:1 to those
removed during construction, for every removal one tree plant 3 saplings.
Mandatory clause
Preserve existing vegetation by means of non-disturbance or damage to trees and other forms of
vegetation, as per GRIHA
OR
Trees/plants replanted within site premises in ratio of 3:1, as per GRIHA (1 point – mandatory, if
applicable).
Responsibility: Landscape Architect
1.9 Synopsis of the criteria for rating (Mandatory and
optional/non mandatory clauses as per GRIHA rating system)
The criteria have been categorized as follows.
Sustainable site planning
Conservation and effi cient utilization of resources
Objective
To maximize the conservation and utilization of resources (land, water, natural habitat, avid fauna,
and energy) and enhance effi ciency of the systems and operations.
Criterion 1 Site selection
Mandatory clause
The site plan must be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI guidelines
(mandatory). This should comply with the provisions of eco-sensitive zone regulations, coastal zone
regulations, heritage areas (identifi ed in the master plan or issued separately as specifi c guidelines),
water body zones (in such zones, no construction is permitted in the water-spread and buff er belt
of 30 metre minimum around the FTL), various hazard prone area regulations, and others if the site
falls under any such area (mandatory with no point allocation).
Responsibility: Project Manager, Architect
Optional clause
The site should be located within ½ km radius of an existing bus stop, commuter rail, light rail or
metro station and/or the proposed site must be a Brownfi eld site (to rehabilitate damaged sites
where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on
undeveloped land) (1 point)
Responsibility: Project Manager, Architect
Criterion 2 Preserve and protect landscape during construction (selectively applicable)
Commitment
Proper timing of the construction, preserve topsoil and existing vegetation, staging and spill
prevention, and erosion and sedimentation control. Replant on-site trees in the ratio of 3:1 to those
removed during construction, for every removal one tree plant 3 saplings.
Mandatory clause
Preserve existing vegetation by means of non-disturbance or damage to trees and other forms of
vegetation, as per GRIHA
OR
Trees/plants replanted within site premises in ratio of 3:1, as per GRIHA (1 point – mandatory, if
applicable).
Responsibility: Landscape Architect
