# What is GRIHA?

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is India's national green building rating system, developed by TERI with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. GRIHA ratings are required or encouraged for many government and institutional buildings in India. Simulation and data tools help design teams test energy and daylight performance against its criteria.

## Why does GRIHA matter for architects, engineers and contractors in India?

GRIHA ratings are required or encouraged for many government and institutional buildings in India. Simulation and data tools help design teams test energy and daylight performance against its criteria.

## What is an example of GRIHA?

A college campus project is designed to meet GRIHA criteria for energy, water and daylight, and documents compliance for each criterion.

## Where does CloudBrain come in?

Our [BIM and data integration](/services/bim-data-integration) service helps architecture, engineering and construction firms put this into practice. See the related terms below, or browse the full [AEC × AI glossary](/glossary).