CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING CRITERION 1: SITE SELECTION 5 Introduction 5 Solutions 7 GRIHA-specific information 10 Methodology 11 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 12 CRITERION 2: PRESERVE AND PROTECT LANDSCAPE DURING CONSTRUCTION 15 Introduction 15 Solutions 17 GRIHA-specific information 21 Methodology. 23 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 28 CRITERION 3: SOIL CONSERVATION (TILL POST-CONSTRUCTION) 33 Introduction 33 Solutions 37 GRIHA-specific information 37 Methodology 38 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 41 CRITERION 4: DESIGN TO INCLUDE EXISTING SITE FEATURES 43 Introduction 43 Solutions 45 GRIHA-specific information 49 Methodology 50 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 50 CRITERION 5: REDUCE HARD PAVING ON-SITE AND/OR PROVIDE SHADED HARD-PAVED SURFACES 53 Introduction 53 Solutions 54 GRIHA-specific information 57 Methodology 59 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 64 CRITERION 6: ENHANCE OUTDOOR - LIGHTING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY AND USE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM FOR MEETING OUTDOOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS 69 Introduction 69 Solutions 69 GRIHA-specific information 75 Methodology 76 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 79 CRITERION 7: PLAN UTILITIES EFFICIENTLY AND OPTIMIZE ON-SITE CIRCULATION EFFICIENCY Introduction 81 Solutions 81 GRIHA-specific information 82 Methodology 83 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 85 CRITERION 10: REDUCE LANDSCAPE WATER REQUIREMENT 89 Introduction 89 Solutions 89 GRIHA-specific information (commitments, compliances, appraisal) 102 Methodology 103 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 104 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CRITERION 8: PROVIDE MINIMUM LEVEL OF SANITATION/SAFETY FACILITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS 109 Introduction 109 Solutions 109 GRIHA-specific information 110 Methodology 111 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 113 CRITERION 9: REDUCE AIR POLLUTION DURING CONSTRUCTION 115 Introduction 115 Solutions 115 GRIHA-specific information 116 Methodology 117 Guide to use GRIHA online evaluation tool 120 GLOSSARY 123 REFERENCES 125 ANNEXURE 127