GRIHA Council is pleased to announce the 8th Regional Conclave, themed “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World”, scheduled on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the Noor-us-Sabah Palace, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

This regional conclave serves as a significant milestone in the lead-up to the 17th GRIHA Summit, GRIHA Council’s flagship national event, scheduled for 3rd – 4th November 2025 in New Delhi.

In the spirit of showcasing sustainable practices and built environment excellence, a Green Building Tour is being organized on 11th September 2025, a day prior to the conclave. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the GRIHA-rated New Office Building for the Income Tax Department located at Plot No. 47, Arera Hills, Bhopal.

Some highlights of the Project:

• The building uses a passive design technology that help in minimizing environmental effects:
• Provision of jali’s to allow natural air flow
• Ventilators on the roof to create stack effect
• Cavity walls to keep the building thermally comfortable
• The Building Management Systems (BMS) is programmed to put a cap on the building load and optimize the running of various systems.
• The project has installed 150 kWp capacity solar PV system on site which is placed on the terrace in a manner that it not only facilitates RE generation but, also provides shade to the users.

The tour would demonstrate the various sustainable strategies being incorporated in the building design to make it an energy efficient and sustainable building. 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.