Empowering Institutions to Nurture Sustainability Champions
GRIHA CATALYST MEMBERSHIP BROCHUREAcademic institutions are the bedrock of societal transformation as they shape young minds, instill values, and prepare students to address real-world challenges with critical thinking, innovation, and responsibility. Recognizing this vital role, the GRIHA Council has introduced the CATALYST Membership, a unique initiative designed specifically for educational institutions across India.
The CATALYST Membership is a dedicated program for schools, colleges, and universities that are committed to promoting sustainability in education. It serves as a platform to integrate green building concepts and sustainable development principles into academic environments, while giving students the opportunity to engage actively with India’s leading green rating system — GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment).
How to Apply?
Interested individuals can follow the steps below:
- Download and fill out the CATALYST Membership Form.
- Submit the form along with the nominal registration fee.
- Await confirmation and start availing membership benefits.
| Category | Membership | Fees/ year (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Silver | 10,000 |
| Category 2 | Gold | 20,000 |
*The fees mentioned above are inclusive of taxes
Institutions that join as CATALYST members enjoy a wide range of benefits, designed to enrich both faculty and student experience:
- Students and faculty can participate in GRIHA conferences, site visits, and training sessions at nominal or discounted rates.
- Access to GRIHA manuals, case studies, technical papers, and sustainability toolkits for academic use.
- Opportunity for students to join ACE (Achieving Campus Excellence), GRIHA’s student membership program, and contribute to the GRIHA magazine or competitions.
- Priority invitations for on-campus workshops, webinars, and lectures by GRIHA experts on green building, climate resilience, and sustainable practices.
- Member institutions may be featured on the GRIHA website and publications, showcasing their commitment to sustainability in education.
| Logo | Designation | Organization | Location |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture | Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra-74 |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | Ranganathan Architecture College | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641109 |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641022 |
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GRIHA Silver CATALYST Member | University Institute of Architecture Chandigarh University | Chandigarh |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | SRMIST - Kattankulathur campus | Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | School of Architecture, (V-SPARC), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) | Tamil Nadu |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology | Murthal, Haryana |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | School of Architecture, KLE Technological University | Hubbali, Karnataka |
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GRIHA Gold CATALYST Member | School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (SPAV) | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |