GRIHA

Question 1

Full form of GRIHA ?

Answer 1

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

Question 2

What is Griha ?

Answer 2

It is a rating tool that helps people assess the performance of their building against set benchmarks

Question 3

Who gives these ratings ?

Answer 3

GRIHA council - A non profit society jointly setup by TERI and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Question 4

TERI ?

Answer 4

The Energy Resources Institute

Question 5

Objective of GRIHA council ?

Answer 5

To promote Green buildings in India

Question 6

When was TERI established ?

Answer 6

1974, it was then called Tata Energy and Research Insitute

Question 7

India Green Building Council (IGBC) facts ?

Answer 7

1st rating programme exclusively for residential sector

Question 8

LEED-India facts ?

Answer 8

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is developed by IGBC

Question 9

Energy Saving Building Code facts ?

Answer 9

Developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) under Ministry of Power . Sets minimum energy standards for commercial buildings

Question 10

ECO-NIWAS portal ?

Answer 10

Launched by Govt to increase awareness about sustainable building and energy efficient homes. Developed by BEE