GRIHA Council is pleased to announce the upcoming GRIHA Regional Conclave in Gandhinagar on 11th May 2026 at The Leela Gandhinagar, Gujarat, centered on the theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World”.

The Green Building tour is being organized subsequent to the conclave on 21 May 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar).

IIT Gandhinagar has achieved a 5-Star GRIHA for Large Developments (GRIHA LD) rating. Key highlights of the project include:

• The buildings are designed to be about 36% more energy efficient than GRIHA LD base case
• The buildings are designed to reduce its annual water demand by 30% through reuse of treated wastewater and captured rainwater.
• DEWATS system is installed for treating wastewater to be reused in the campus
• Site planning done to improve walkability of the campus through continuous and universally accessible footpaths.
• The project is converting all its organic kitchen waste into biogas.

The tour would demonstrate the various sustainable strategies being incorporated in the campus design to make it an energy efficient and sustainable campus. It is an exciting opportunity to explore green buildings and help create awareness about the importance of going green and can also serve as a case study reference for the delegates. The site visit will help to disseminate knowledge and create awareness on sustainable habitats.