With reference to criterion 13, GRIHA Version 3, while calculating daylight area and daylight factor, should the kitchen be considered as well? Is kitchen considered as regularly occupied area or is exempted?

Query

With reference to criterion 13, GRIHA Version 3, while calculating daylight area and daylight factor, should the kitchen be considered as well? Is kitchen considered as regularly occupied area or is exempted?

Solution

Yes, as per SP 41, kitchens are included in regularly occupied areas. The daylight factor for the same is mentioned in SP 41 and GRIHA