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Criteria for GRIHA rating 57
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
AND EFFICIENT UTILIZATION
OF RESOURCES
Sustainable site planning
The process of site selection for sustainable development involves identifying and analysing the site
with respect to the sustainable building design criteria. The development of the site for building
purposes requires disruption and interventions. The most sustainable and environment-sensitive
development is one that entails minimal site disturbance. Thus, resource conservation in a given site
is of prime importance. The criteria for getting points under this head have been elaborated below.
The resource effi ciency measures are aimed at applying appropriate site planning techniques,
concepts and design utilization of site resources, minimize on-site vehicular pollution, enhance
energy effi ciency of site lighting, and enhance functional effi ciency of the utility lines.
Criterion 1 Site selection
Objective
Site selection is the fi rst step to a sustainable habitat and needs to be done appropriately, prior
to commencement of design phase. Site selection and analysis should be carried out to create
living spaces that are in harmony with the local environment. The development of a project should
not cause damage to the natural surroundings of the site but, in fact, should try to improve it by
restoring its balance. Thus, site selection should be carried out in light of a holistic perspective of
# Preservation and optimal use of the environment
# Land use
# Development intensity
# Social well-being
(in accordance with NBC 2005 Part 3 development control rules and general building requirements)
1.1 Commitment
1.1.1 The selected site should be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI
(Urban Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) 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 m minimum around the FTL [full tank level]), various hazard
prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area.
1.1.2 The selected site should be located within ½ km radius of an existing bus stop, commuter
rail, light rail or metro station and/or select Brownfi eld site (to rehabilitate damaged sites
where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing
pressure on undeveloped land.
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
AND EFFICIENT UTILIZATION
OF RESOURCES
Sustainable site planning
The process of site selection for sustainable development involves identifying and analysing the site
with respect to the sustainable building design criteria. The development of the site for building
purposes requires disruption and interventions. The most sustainable and environment-sensitive
development is one that entails minimal site disturbance. Thus, resource conservation in a given site
is of prime importance. The criteria for getting points under this head have been elaborated below.
The resource effi ciency measures are aimed at applying appropriate site planning techniques,
concepts and design utilization of site resources, minimize on-site vehicular pollution, enhance
energy effi ciency of site lighting, and enhance functional effi ciency of the utility lines.
Criterion 1 Site selection
Objective
Site selection is the fi rst step to a sustainable habitat and needs to be done appropriately, prior
to commencement of design phase. Site selection and analysis should be carried out to create
living spaces that are in harmony with the local environment. The development of a project should
not cause damage to the natural surroundings of the site but, in fact, should try to improve it by
restoring its balance. Thus, site selection should be carried out in light of a holistic perspective of
# Preservation and optimal use of the environment
# Land use
# Development intensity
# Social well-being
(in accordance with NBC 2005 Part 3 development control rules and general building requirements)
1.1 Commitment
1.1.1 The selected site should be in conformity with the development plan/master plan/UDPFI
(Urban Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) 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 m minimum around the FTL [full tank level]), various hazard
prone area regulations, and others if the site falls under any such area.
1.1.2 The selected site should be located within ½ km radius of an existing bus stop, commuter
rail, light rail or metro station and/or select Brownfi eld site (to rehabilitate damaged sites
where development is hindered by environmental contamination, thereby reducing
pressure on undeveloped land.
