The document discusses the GRIHA green building rating system in India. GRIHA was developed by TERI for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to address climate variations and revive passive architecture techniques. It takes into account national building codes and seeks to balance established practices with emerging concepts. GRIHA promotes passive design to reduce energy costs while ensuring thermal comfort. It encourages non-air conditioning systems and solar heating to reduce energy loads. GRIHA also focuses on energy efficiency in existing urban buildings. The rating system uses criteria across various categories and assigns points to determine certification levels.