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TESTIMONIAL EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL
E DS (Global) has been closely BUILDING, BANGALORE
associated with GRIHA for
over a decade through several
projects, and has indeed been a
rewarding experience in terms ITC MUD FORT, GRIHA’S
of knowledge enhancement of
green buildings. FIRST 5-STAR-RATED
The ITC Mud Fort residential project
has achieved the distinction of being the RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
first residential complex in the country
to acquire a ‘5-star’ GRIHA rating.
The GRIHA rating system had
holistically guided our project team
through all the stages, right from the
inception stage to the execution and
operational stages. The guidelines of
GRIHA certification had helped us
to lay a disciplined path for the entire
construction process. The well-defined
criteria of the GRIHA rating covered
the entire life cycle of the project.
Incorporation of passive design
strategies through building an envelope
design development had been a prime
focus for the design team. The GRIHA
criteria further helped to develop an
understanding of the impact of the same
on the overall project energy efficiency.
Achieving efficient energy performance
index (EPI) through the various energy
efficiency measures, use of renewable
energy, use of solar water heating
systems, motors and pumps, energy and
water metering and efficient lighting
systems were some of the highlights.
Raksha SR Yashita Golwala Harshal Gupta
The use of sustainable building materials and good construction practises, mentioned
in the GRIHA manual, further enhanced the sustainability quotient of the project and
helped the execution team to discipline itself. Periodic site audits from the GRIHA team
kept the project on track. As a green building consultant, it’s always been an uphill task
to maintain the true intent of sustainability in the process of making a building. But with
the GRIHA certification and the ITC Ltd as client, it has been a pleasure to see the true
meaning of sustainability maintained throughout the project. p
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E DS (Global) has been closely BUILDING, BANGALORE
associated with GRIHA for
over a decade through several
projects, and has indeed been a
rewarding experience in terms ITC MUD FORT, GRIHA’S
of knowledge enhancement of
green buildings. FIRST 5-STAR-RATED
The ITC Mud Fort residential project
has achieved the distinction of being the RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
first residential complex in the country
to acquire a ‘5-star’ GRIHA rating.
The GRIHA rating system had
holistically guided our project team
through all the stages, right from the
inception stage to the execution and
operational stages. The guidelines of
GRIHA certification had helped us
to lay a disciplined path for the entire
construction process. The well-defined
criteria of the GRIHA rating covered
the entire life cycle of the project.
Incorporation of passive design
strategies through building an envelope
design development had been a prime
focus for the design team. The GRIHA
criteria further helped to develop an
understanding of the impact of the same
on the overall project energy efficiency.
Achieving efficient energy performance
index (EPI) through the various energy
efficiency measures, use of renewable
energy, use of solar water heating
systems, motors and pumps, energy and
water metering and efficient lighting
systems were some of the highlights.
Raksha SR Yashita Golwala Harshal Gupta
The use of sustainable building materials and good construction practises, mentioned
in the GRIHA manual, further enhanced the sustainability quotient of the project and
helped the execution team to discipline itself. Periodic site audits from the GRIHA team
kept the project on track. As a green building consultant, it’s always been an uphill task
to maintain the true intent of sustainability in the process of making a building. But with
the GRIHA certification and the ITC Ltd as client, it has been a pleasure to see the true
meaning of sustainability maintained throughout the project. p
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