GRIHA for Interior Spaces Rating

Introduction

 
 

The GRIHA for Interior Spaces (InS) emerges as a framework, addressing the pressing need for sustainable, eco-conscious, and socially responsible interior spaces. At its core, GRIHA for Interior Spaces is a comprehensive solution, integrating diverse aspects of interior design.

Intent

 
 

GRIHA for Interior Spaces redefines the approach to interior spaces. It signifies a paradigm shift—a commitment to creating spaces that are in harmony with the nature, promoting occupant wellbeing, and uphold the principles of environmental stewardship. By embracing the principles outlined in GRIHA for Interior Spaces, designers, architects, and all stakeholders contribute significantly to a sustainable future, shaping interior spaces that resonate with the ethos of our culture & traditions.

Salient Features

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Encourages Use of Eco-Friendly Materials

The rating encourages use of recycled materials, Low-VOC paints and adhesives, Sustainable furniture and finishes.

Focus on Interiors

GRIHA for Interior Spaces is specially designed for projects that focus on interior design offering a flexible, relevant, and practical tool to improve the sustainability of interior environments—without requiring control over the entire building.

Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA for Interior Spaces Rating

Indoor environment quality

Ensures healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces by enhancing thermal, visual, and acoustic conditions, along with maintaining high indoor air quality (IAQ) through improved ventilation and air filtration practices.

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User friendly and easy to implement

With minimum requirements for extensive documentation, the rating is suitable for operational buildings, including those with limited resources or stakeholder involvement.

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Enhanced recognition

The rating highlights the project’s interior space commitment to sustainable operation and maintenance, improving its visibility, credibility, and market value. The commercial buildings especially stand to benefit even more with the optimized value of the property cost and increased tenant retention of the rated buildings.

Eligibility

REQUIRED CRITERION

All projects with a minimum carpet area of 25 sq.m. are eligible for certification under GRIHA Interiors rating.

The following areas are excluded, which shall not be considered for registration fees calculation:

Parking area (Stilt/Basement) 
Non-habitable basement spaces 
Service rooms: These are spaces that are dedicated to building services, such as electrical room, server room, meter room, etc., with no occupancy.

Rating Fees

Fee Summary

Built-Up AreaInteriors Rating fee
500 sq.m & belowINR 1,00,000
501 sq.m to 1000 sq.mINR 1,50,000
1001 sq.m to 1500 sq.m INR 2,00,000
1501 sq.m & aboveINR 2,00,000 + INR 7.5 per additional sq.m over 1500 sq.m

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GRIHA for Interior Spaces Rating Process

Design Stage
Construction Stage
Post Completional/Operational Stage
Certification Stage
1

Online Registration

2

Orientation Workshop

3

Online Video Documentation (Optional)

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Project Monitoring and Documentation

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First Submission of Documents

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Review by GRIHA Council

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Preliminary Rating -> Accepted by Client? 
Yes

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Award of Rating

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Preliminary Rating -> Accepted by Client? 
No

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Final Submission of Documents

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Site visit (Online/Physical)

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Final Review by GRIHA Council

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Award of Rating

GRIHA for Interior Spaces Rating Thresholds

Rating ThresholdGRIHA for Interior Spaces
25-40
41-55⭐⭐
56-70⭐⭐⭐
71-85⭐⭐⭐⭐
86 and more⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fast-Track Process

The fast-track process is intended to provide handholding support to projects that need a faster clearance for various business and government approvals. It reduces the time required for rating while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the GRIHA rating system.

GRIHA Process – Normal vs Fast Track
Review StageNormal Review TimelineFast Track Review timeline
Review of 1st SubmissionWithin 20-25 Working DaysWithin 5-7 working days
Final Site VisitDone within 20-30 days after sending review commentsWill be done within 5-7 working days after sending the review
Due Diligence reportSent within 15 Working days after site visitWill be sent within 2 working days after site visit
Final ReviewDone within 8-10 Working days after receipt of 2nd documentationWill be done within 3-5 working days after receipt of 2nd documentation

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Section Weightages

Grand Total
100 + 4
Points