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Mandatory clause
Demonstrated use of air pollution preventive measures, as per clauses in GRIHA (2 points).
Responsibility: Project Manager
Building planning and construction
Conservation and effi cient utilization of resources
Objectives
To maximize resource (water, energy, and materials) conservation and enhance effi ciency of the
system and operations.
Water
Criterion 10 Reduce landscape water requirement
Commitment
Landscape using native species and reduce lawn areas while enhancing the irrigation effi ciency and
reducing the water requirement for landscaping purposes. (3 points)
Optional clause
Reduction in water consumption by 30%, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Reduction in water consumption by 40%, as per GRIHA (additional 1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Reduction in water consumption by 50%, as per GRIHA (additional 1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Criterion 11 Reduce water use in the building
Commitment
Reduce building water use by applying low-fl ow fi xtures and other similar tools. (2 points)
Optional clause
Reduction in water consumption by 25%. For calculation, refer to Table 11.1 as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Plumbing Consultant and Water Consultant
Water-use reduction by 50%. For calculation, refer to Table 11.1 as per GRIHA (additional 1point).
Responsibility: Plumbing Consultant and Water Consultant
Criterion 12 Effi cient water use during construction
Commitment
Use materials such as pre-mixed concrete for preventing loss during mixing. Use recycled treated
water and control the waste of curing water.
Optional clause
Eff orts to minimize potable water use for construction, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Project Manager and Architect
Mandatory clause
Demonstrated use of air pollution preventive measures, as per clauses in GRIHA (2 points).
Responsibility: Project Manager
Building planning and construction
Conservation and effi cient utilization of resources
Objectives
To maximize resource (water, energy, and materials) conservation and enhance effi ciency of the
system and operations.
Water
Criterion 10 Reduce landscape water requirement
Commitment
Landscape using native species and reduce lawn areas while enhancing the irrigation effi ciency and
reducing the water requirement for landscaping purposes. (3 points)
Optional clause
Reduction in water consumption by 30%, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Reduction in water consumption by 40%, as per GRIHA (additional 1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Reduction in water consumption by 50%, as per GRIHA (additional 1 point).
Responsibility: Landscape Consultant and Water Consultant
Criterion 11 Reduce water use in the building
Commitment
Reduce building water use by applying low-fl ow fi xtures and other similar tools. (2 points)
Optional clause
Reduction in water consumption by 25%. For calculation, refer to Table 11.1 as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Plumbing Consultant and Water Consultant
Water-use reduction by 50%. For calculation, refer to Table 11.1 as per GRIHA (additional 1point).
Responsibility: Plumbing Consultant and Water Consultant
Criterion 12 Effi cient water use during construction
Commitment
Use materials such as pre-mixed concrete for preventing loss during mixing. Use recycled treated
water and control the waste of curing water.
Optional clause
Eff orts to minimize potable water use for construction, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Project Manager and Architect
