thesis - envisioning a sustainable future, iiph - tanay jaithalia

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THESIS REPORT

ENVISIONING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

SUBMITTED BY

TANAY JAITHALIA

0271731605

GUIDE

VIJAY MATANGE

COURSE CO-ORDINATOR

ASHOK B. LALL

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY

Kashmere Gate, Delhi - 110006


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UNIVERSITY S

GURU G

THESIS TITLE:

This following study is hereby a

presented in a manner sufficientl

which it has been submitted.

It is understood by this approv

statement made, opinion expres

purpose for which it has been sub

committee.

Ashok B.Lall

DISSERTATION CO-ORDIN

HOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLAN

BIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY

Kashmere Gate, Delhi

CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

NVISIONING A SUSTAINABLE FUTU

proved as a creditable work on the approved

satisfactory to warrant acceptance as a pre re

l that the undersigned does not necessarily e

sed or conclusion drawn therein but approves

mitted and satisfies as per the requirements laid

TOR T

NING

ated: 14th June, 2010

E IIPH

ubject, carried out and

uisite to the degree for

ndorse or approve any

the study only for the

own by the dissertation

ijay Matange

HESIS GUIDE


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Just as mankind has the power to push the world to the brink so, too, do we have the

power to bring it back into balance?

- HRH The Prince of Wales addressing UN climate conference COP15, Copenhagen (December 2009)

In the RED or the in the GREEN?

The typical Modern lifestyle, with its linear metabolism, puts us in the red on the resources scales

for future generations. To make the needle swing the other way we must devise circular

metabolisms using green principles.


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ABSTRACT

As the dawn of the twenty-first c

unstable asymmetric demographic

together in facing a critical challen

needs, aspirations and desires, wi

needs?

The development path that we have

the health of our surrounding eco

resources available to us on this pl

.This is a result of a growing popu

natural resources and also require t

result of linear rather than cyclic th

design is the crux of the shift from u

The principal objectives of this thes

and then to discuss the implica

technologies, and opportunities are

true sustainability will require a par

along with lifestyle change which c

Keywords: Sustainable Developm

I

ntury approaches, the current pattern of unsu

and economic growth has forced many seg

e: How can societies across the world meet th

hout compromising the ability of future gener

been taking, in the past few centuries, has been

logical context. We are consuming an increa

net, and we are creating sufficiently large amou

lation as well as new technologies which make

e consumption of more resources. Unsustainabl

inking. The paradigm shift from linear to cyclic

nsustainability to sustainability.

is is to present a brief overview of an overall fr

tions of the building design and constructi

used to improve the sustainability of the built en

adigm shift that brings together sustainable tech

n bring about social change through sustainable

ent, Sustainable Technology, Lifestyle Change,

i

tainable, inequitable and

ents of society to come

eir current basic human

ations to meet their own

ultimately detrimental to

ing share of the natural

nts of waste and pollution

it easier for us to access

technology has been the

thinking in technological

mework for sustainability

n industries. Strategies,

ironment. But, Achieving

ologies for built facilities

patterns of consumption.

reen Lifestyle.


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ACKNOWLEDG

I would like to thank all the people

like to express my in depthness to

grateful to Prof. Ashok B. Lall for

various stages of my work.

I would also like to thank all the

comments. I would like to express

encouragement during my research

I am deeply indebted to my family

force for me.

II MENT

who have helped me in the successful completi

y guide Ar. Vijay Matange for his guidance

helping me to explore a viable topic for my resea

faculty members for their special interest in

my thanks to my friends and seniors for thei

.

for all their love and emotional support that h

ii

on of my Thesis . I would

hroughout this . I am also

rch and for his guidance at

my research and valuable

r comments , support and

s been a constant driving


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CONTENTS

I. ABSTRACTII. ACKNOWLEDGMENT1 INTRODUCTION

1.1. General1.2. Need Identification1.3. Scope1.4. Objective1.5. Methodology1.6. Limitation

2. THE PROJECT2.1. General2.2. Indian Institute Of P2.3. Project Brief

3. SITE AND CONTEXT3.1. Introduction3.2. Site3.3. Site 3D3.4. Site Drainage3.5. Site Photographs3.6. Site Appraisel

3A. CLIMATIC STUDY

3.7. Temperature Range3.8. Monthly Diurnal Av3.9. Wind Pattern and H

4. DESIGN PRINCIPLES4.1. One Planet Living Pr4.2. Principles for A Com4.3. Self Sustainable Syst

5. CASE STUDIES5.1. Bed ZED5.2. Mahindra United W

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6. CONCEPT6.1. General6.2. Climate Change Caus6.3. What We Have as Sol6.4.

Concept Plan

6.5. Site Plan (Sketch)7. DESIGN INTENT AND S

7.1. Design Intent7.2. Institutional Image7.3. Campus Life7.4. Environmental Resp7.5. Entrance and Admi7.6. Convocation Lawn a7.7. Academic Block7.8. Common Facilities7.9. Hostels7.10. Community Blocks7.11. Housing7.12. Circulation and Vehi7.13. Traffic Noise Control7.14. Thermal Comfort7.15. Water Supply7.16. Electricity Supply an7.17. Sewage Treatment a

8. ARCHITECTURAL DRAW8.1. Site Plan8.2. Access Level Plan8.3. Academic Block I8.4. Academic Block II8.5. Faculty Residence8.6. Principal Bungalows8.7. Community Centre8.8. Students Hostel8.9. Family Hostels8.10. Students Centre

III. BIBLIOGRAPHY

s and Implications

tions

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INTRODU

Coal and oil paved the way f

countries are taking the same p

dangerous greenhouse gas habit.

of greenhouse gases in the atmos

We dont just burn carbon in the

felled for timber and making pa

a growing demand for biofuels.

vast amounts of CO2, in fact it

contributing to climate change l

Degradation and Extinction of fl

The environmental, economic a

Ecosystems from the mountain

Low-lying cities face inundatio

becoming ever more unpredictab

Climate change is the defining i

politician making at least one re

effects and, in the longer term, t

us, and the problem is here to

influence just how serious the pr

by supporting the transition to a

Although, there is a huge gulf be

are to achieve sustainable develo

that there are other gains to. It wi

To achieve a better future, the on

CHAPTER-1 CTION

r the developed worlds industrial progress.

ath in search of improved living standards that

Our dependence on carbon-based energy has ca

phere and consequently to environmental degrad

form of fossil fuels. But, throughout the tropics,

er, for pasture and arable land and, increasingly

his further manifestation of our greenhouse gas

is destroying a valuable resource for absorbing

ading to threats like Global Warming , Polluti

ra and fauna .

nd political implications of these environmenta

to the ocean, from the Poles to the tropics are

, Foreword fertile lands are turning to deserts,

le.

sue of our era. Hardly a day passes without a ne

erence to the threats it poses and the urgency of

adapt to the changes that are sure to come. For

stay. But it is still in our control as individ

oblem will become. We have the choice how to

limate neutral world.

tween where we are now and the climate-neutral

pment, but the message of this study is that the g

ill require patience, persistence and determinatio

ly possible way is to aim for Sustainable Devel

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nd now the developing

leads us in the grip of a

sed a significant build-up

ation.

valuable forests are being

, for plantations to supply

habit is not only releasing

atmospheric CO2, further

n ,Ozone Depletion, Soil

l problems are profound.

undergoing rapid change.

and weather patterns are

wspaper, a broadcast or a

taking action, to limit the

climate change, it is upon

uals and communities, to

act and make a difference

future that we need if we

ulf is not uncrossable and

, but it can be done.

pment.


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Sustainable development may be

"Development that meets

futu

Sustainable development is a pat

better quality of life for everyon

in the present, but also for futur

be summarized as meeting four

Social progress which re

Effective protection of t

Prudent use of natural re

Maintenance of high and

Maintaining a standard o

Sustainable development is three

along with environmental devel

human activities on the enviro

destruction and resource depleti

survival of many species, includi

Humanitys demand on the plan

growth and increasing individua

human impact can be controlled.

1Brundtland, Our common future , 19

2WWF, living planet report, 2008

defined as:

he needs of the present without compromi

e generations to meet their own needs."1

tern of resource consumption that aims to meet

while preserving the environment so that these

generations. The word need which forms the b

ey objectives at the same time in the world as a

cognizes the needs of everyone ;

e environment;

sources; and

stable levels of economic growth and employm

f living for everyone, but not at the expanse of q

dimensional processes which cater to economic

lopment. But this development is hindered by

ment. Human-induced global warming, polluti

ion are contributing to an environmental crisis

ng the human themselves.

et has more than doubled over the past 45 year

l consumption (world wildlife federation)2. This s

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sing on the ability of

uman needs and ensure a

needs can be met not only

ase for this definition can

hole:

nt.

ality of life.

al and social development

the pressure imposed by

on, deforestation, habitat

which is threatening the

as a result of population

tudy focuses on how this


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The main cause, Carbon emissi

summarized as result of four dri

POPULATION: the total n

yet at peak population).

SERVICES: the things tha

poverty and because no glo

demand for the services that

ENERGY: the amount of

peaking population uses as

goods and services).

CARBON: the amount of

prosperity.

These four, essentially define o

values has to fall to zero. But wh

In essence, the lesson is simple

happen in the following ways:

Reducing the number of pe

Improving the efficiency an

By changing lifestyles.

on is the byproduct of all the human desires

ing forces:

umber of people on the planet (which is still incr

t provide prosperity (and because billions of pe

al system will work unless it's fair, we can exp

provide prosperity).

energy it takes to produce and provide the go

it grows more prosperous (what some might c

limate emissions generated in order to produce

r emissions. In order to reach zero emissions, t

ich one?

; reducing the overall impact that people have

ple on the planet ;

d effectiveness of technology ; and

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nd activities and can be

easing because we are not

ople are still rising out of

ect a massively increased

ods and services that our

ll the energy intensity of

the energy it takes to fuel

hen, at least one of these

on the environment can


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The question of population is cl

growth- rate, which is one of th

women, education and access t

rate. But, as it is a slow process,

We can improve energy efficien

energy demand and can try to ac

aspirations, and though consu

efficiency will lead to higher rat

of greater concern, reduction in

with a lifestyle change which m

the goal of one planet living.

It is our duty as men and wo

1.2 NEED IDENTIFIC

In the conventional economic vi

the better off they are deemed to

resource consumption.

With increase in environmental

technology is viewed as a simple

With such a notion, much of bu

disposal, have a significant imp

This rest on the fact that buildin

huge number for a single sector

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arly critical. We cant reduce the existing popu

e factors that scale humanitys impact on the

voluntary family planning can slow or even re

it will be less effective through short term planni

y in industries, buildings and all forms of transp

hieve maximum possible gain. But without chan

ption pattern. Advancement in technology

of consumption. In present situation when env

resource consumption is of greater importance

ans adopting a greener lifestyle to become carb

en to proceed as though the limits of our abil

Pierre Teilhard De Chardin

ATION

w, consumption is the route to human well-bein

be. This notion along with advancement in tech

degradation due to higher rate of resource cons

st and faster means to achieve sustainable develo

rden has been on the Building sector because t

ct on the Natural environment, which is the so

gs are responsible for about 40% of the global

nd obviously this is where a big difference can b

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lation, but can control its

planet. Empowerment of

verse population growth-

ng.

ort to stabilize the overall

ging our expectations and

ill fail and increase in

ironmental degradation is

. It can only be achieved

on neutral and to achieve

ities do not exist

g. The more people have,

nology is leading to more

umption, advancement in

pment.

eir construction, use and

cial fabric of our society.

energy consumption. It is

e made. (Gupta)


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But 40% is only a minor ratio of

spend, out of 24 hours in a day,

account for 87.5% of our time

building activities account for 1

dieting habits, travel, clothing, e

are more energy efficient than

Sustainable architecture can help

thats not the case, in present d

rather than a community develop

This study focuses on the idea -

bring upon sustainable developm

1.2 SCOPE

To address the question,

How do we live upon the plan

It is intended that this thesis wi

cant bring about sustainable d

environmental degradation. Th

healthy indoor environment, ene

in will lead to sustainable consu

So, the study is aimed at an ide

achieve Sustainable Developm

sustainable lifestyle, which will

1.3

100% where much greater savings in energy co

about 21 hours in a building, which is 87.5% o

re associated with just 40% of our energy cons

2.5 % of the time, with 60% of energy consum

ntertainment and our waste disposal. Now, can

other places where human beings spend time?

, when put into practice and even encourage a s

ay scenario; sustainable architecture is limited

ment.

what else along with sustainable architecture ca

ent.

et as responsible citizen in a way that add to r

destroy the earth resources?

ll provide the brief introduction on the idea of

evelopment and how sustainable lifestyle can

design will also focus on how community pl

gy efficient design, use of renewable energy and

ption and hence can provide for sustainable life

a that Improvement in building technology is

nt. But the use of the same as a tool which ca

finally help to reduce our impact on the natu

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sumption is possible. We

f the time. Buildings that

umption, while other non

ption which includes our

anyone say that buildings

stainable way of life. But

to an individual building

be incorporated that can

ather than diminish and

why cant only buildings

cater to the problem of

nning, site development,

building dynamics which

tyle.

not only the sole idea to

promote and furbish a

e.


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1.2 OBJECTIVE

To understand causes of cli

To study Sustainable Devel

To focus on the strategies t

To understand role of techn

To analyze human activities

To understand how the b

greener ones.

To focus on the idea of one

Also finding a futuristic sol

1.2 METHODOLOGY

Defining sustainable devel

byproduct of human aspirat

Queuing the strategies (alon

Understanding why the id

sustainable medium.

Understanding Sustainable

Emphasizing the idea of on

LIMITATION

Neither enough secondary

present day lifestyle choic

and the internet.

Also , the scale of project

planning level with an idea

1.3

1.4

1.5

ate change and the requirement of sustainable d

opment, as the solution to environmental degrad

achieve sustainable development.

ology as the solution to achieve sustainable devel

and examine how change in lifestyle can reduce

ilt environment will help people discard old h

planet living and its benefits

lution as part of the conclusion.

opment as a solution by Understanding of envir

ions and needs

g with building strategies) to achieve sustainable

ea of lifestyle change is discouraged with the

lifestyle (Green Living) with sustainable consum

e planet living along with lifestyle change as the

ata has been collected, nor has any scientific ev

s. Research is based on the readings and data

hich would have been an urban planning scale

to work on small scale as a cosmos of a city life .

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evelopment.

tion.

lopment.

resource consumption.

abits and form healthier,

nmental degradation as a

development.

use of technology as a

ption as the basis.

solution

luation been made on the

ollected through surveys

has been scaled to a site


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THE PRO

Improvement of Technology is tak

results in name of development. W

economic growth of nations has al

brought up the rate of consumpti

accumulation.

Building Industry, the advanceme

future alone cannot bring about sus

function properly, they depend on

Building construction and manage

for the comfort of users inhabiting t

But we now recognize that half o

and its in our hand to be efficient

by reducing our Ecological Footprin

So, to achieve sustainable develo

the medium of Sustainable Tech

and aspirations w

The lesson is simple,

We are standing at the verge

an acceptable lifestyle for mos

think and act sustainably , b

goal

CHAPTER-2 JECT

n as the present day solution for sustainability

ith its benefits of increase in efficiency, mass p

ost doubled. But this increase in the availability

on, which is further leading to environmenta

t in building technology which is considered

ainability because buildings are a part of the lar

that system for bringing goods, services and

ent consume less amount of energy when com

hem.

more of all resource-impacts arise from every

in terms of resource consumption and to achiev

t and going Carbon Neutral.

ment we have to first achieve the goal of On

ologies which minimize the use of resources a

ithout any negative impact on the Earths Eco

f total destruction, but to remain safe, we

of us, that is to become responsible towa

cause this is the only solution through wh

f SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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and it has brought mixed

roduction and quality, the

of disposable income has

l degradation and waste

a solution to sustainable

er system and in order to

people to the buildings.

ared to energy consumed

ay behavior and habits...

sustainable development

Planet Livingthrough

nd satisfy human needs

systems.

have to define what is

ds our ecosystem and

ich we can achieve a


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So with this lesson in mind the fo

lesser consumption of resources al

Urban Planning (sustainable technol

The idea of one planet lifestyle is t

is totally dependent on our surrou

which is a planning of spaces used

viable, short and easily approachabl

AND COMBINE along with sust

which would further help to desig

greener lifestyle . Along with this

wherever possible and if possible, t

Using the principle of REDUCE,

waste, water, solar and biomass will

But , Community planning is a lar

main theme and to achieve this in g

functional a small scale project ,wit

an institute can be considered as a

professions along with various acti

case of a city .

So this study is based on this micr

and can become an ideal module wh

Project: Indian Institute o

Location : Gandhinagar ,

us is on the idea of one planet living i.e. sus

ng with replenishing the same, through the me

logies).

tally based on our actions as individual in habit

dings. So this can be achieved through a medi

by a human being in his daily life in a way, suc

le. this will be done with the principle of 3Cs C

inable building design strategies to plan a buil

a sustainable community which is not only

he main idea is to minimize consumption of en

an to generate our own energy and to decompos

EUSE, RECYCLE at first place and the gen

l surely lead us to a sustainable future.

e scale project and is to be done at a city level

reater detail may not be possible in an academic

h a similar baseline as, which is an institutional

cosmos of a city life , as it deals with people

ities of work , living and recreation and commu

cosm of a city life which would be designed as

ich can further be tested on a larger scale of a cit

f Public Health.

Gujarat

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ainable lifestyle which is

dium of Architecture and

ing them, but our lifestyle

um of community design

h that the connections are

ONNECT, COMPRESS

ding and their relations ,

reen but also promotes a

rgy and waste generation

our own waste.

ration of energy through

with urban planning as a

course, so to get the idea

l campus is taken because

of all ages, cultures and

ity participation as in the

a solution to the problem

y.


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Function : Institutional c

centre , hostels , married p

centre , service block etc .

All these functions are a

User group :

o students of age 17-

o staff of age 18-65

1.2 INDIAN INSTITUTE

Public Health foundation of India

and concern in the country. It re

imperative to a sustained and holi

requires health care to be addressed

social perspective of, who needs it t

capacity of existing multiple institu

for the PHFI will include strength

program development.

NO. OF STUDENTS TO BE TA

The campus would cater 1000 people at

Masters in Public Health (MPH

Diploma in Public Health (DPH

BSc in Public health

Short Term training Programme

2.2

mpus with academic rooms(, administration ro

ople hostels , staff housing, community centre ,

small scale version on the city level activi

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o staff fam

OF PUBLIC HEALTH

as conceptualized as a response to the emergin

cognizes the fact that meeting the shortfall o

tic response to the public health concerns in t

not only from the scientific perspective of wha

he most. PHFI thus will establish schools of pub

ions and agencies with convergent interests. Th

ning public health research, training, translatin

GHT AT IIPH GANDHINAGAR

a time, out of which 700 would be resident and 300

PHASE - 1

75

) 50

NIL

(STP) 50

9

oms, auditorium, dinning

medical centre , shopping

ies.

ily members of age 0-75

g public health challenge

f health professionals is

he country which in turn

works, but also from the

lic health and enhance the

core area of intervention

g research, advocacy and

ould be the visitors.

PHASE - 2

75

50

100

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.2 PROJECT BRIEF

SUS.NO.

1 Academic Block2 Ancillary Block

3 Medical Centre

4 MPH Hostel

5 STP Hostel

6 Faculty accommodation

7 Centre for excellence

8 Community centre

9 Shopping Centre

GROSS BUILT UP AREA FOR ITE

*all areas are in sq.ft.

The MPH Programme [For 150batch]

Regular class rooms

Special class rooms

LaboratoriesComputer labs

Study rooms

The STP Programme [For 200batch]

Regular class rooms

Special class rooms

Laboratories

Computer labs

Study rooms

Common facilities

Multipurpose hall

Store

Lobby for Multipurpose hall

F&B pantry

Office for the Hall Manager astaff

Library

Lobby for Library

Support offices for Library

Librarian's officeOffice for staff members

2.3

MARY OF TOTAL AREA FOR IIPHAREAS / BLOCKS TOTAL AREA

5798823212

3962

117774

39620

91316

19138

10290

4410

1 TO 9

THE ACADEMIC BLOCK

no. unitcapacity

unitarea

students per

6 50 750

6 25 450

4 25 7502 25 500

4 12 240

students per

4 50 750

4 25 450

2 25 750

2 25 500

2 12 240

1 150 2250

1 250

1 200 1000

1 100

nd support 1 3 140

1 100 3000

1 25 250

1 1001 4 200

10

GRAND TOTAL AREA

367710

totalarea

grand totalarea

4500

2700

30001000

960

12160

3000

1800

1500

1000

480

7780

2250

250

1000

100

140

3000

250

100200


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Ladies' toilet

Gents' toilet

Drinking water facility

Offices for Teaching staff

Visiting ProfessorProfessor

Assistant Professor

Lecturer

Clerical support staff

Offices for Administrative sta Principal

Vice-Principal

Secretary to Principals

Cubicles

Open workstations -- Hal Meeting rooms-type A

Meeting rooms-type B

Meeting rooms-type C

Store room

Reception

Visitors' room

Stores

Record roomAudio-visual aids

Toilets

For teaching faculty (Lad For teaching faculty (Ge

For students (Ladies)

For students (Gents)

Janitor room

Room for security staff

Engineering store

TOTAL NET AREA

Circulation + wall thickness +(@40%)

GROSS BUILDING AREA

1 150

1 150

1 20

10 1 10010 1 100

10 2 150

4 5 250

1 4 200

ff

1 1 200

1 1 150

1 2 160

10 1 80

ll 1 40 20001 24 480

2 12 240

4 6 120

4 80

1 2 100

1 50 1000

1 3001 50 1000

ies) 4 30

ts) 4 30

4 150

4 150

2 30

1 100

1 100

levator + stair

11

150

150

20

10001000

1500

1000

200

200

150

160

800

2000480

480

480

320

100

1000

3001000

120

120

600

600

60

100

100

21480

41420

57988


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Auditorium

Store

Lobby for Auditorium

Ladies' toiletGents' toilet


Sports

Gymnasium

Change room (Ladies)

Change room (Gents)

Hall

Cards room

Store

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Pantry for restaurant

Dining Hall for students

Dining Hall for faculty memb

Help desk

Lounge for students

Lounge for faculty

Toilets

For teaching faculty (Ladies)

For teaching faculty (Gents)

For students (Ladies)

For students (Gents)

For staff (Ladies)

For staff (Gents)

Janitor room

Kitchen

Laundry

Housekeeping store


Engineering store

TOTAL NET AREA

Circulation + wall thickness + ele

GROSS BUILDING AREA

THE ANCILLARY BLOCKno. unit capacity unit area

1 250 5000

1 250

1 250 1250

2 1502 150

2 20

1 500

1 40

1 40

1 1040

1 1 600

1 120

1 40 800

1 150

1 100 1500

rs 1 20 300

1 1 50

1 50 1000

1 20 400

1 90

1 90

1 150

1 150

1 150

1 150

2 30

1 1500

0 0

1 400

1 80

1 80

ator + stair (@40%)

12

total area grand total area

5000

250

1250

300300

40

9996

500

40

40

1040

600

120

800

150

1500

300

50

1000

400

90

90

150

150

150

150

60

1500

0

400

80

80

16580

23212


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Single accommodation

Single room with attached

Single room with shared t

Toilets shared between tw

Toilets shared among four

Family accommodation

Living/ dining room

Bedroom

Toilet

Common services

Reception

Visitors' room

Manager's office

Manager's accommodatio


Janitor room

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS BUILDING AREA

Single accommodation

Single room with shared t

Toilets shared between t

Toilets shared among fou

Common services

Reception

Visitors' room

Manager's office


Janitor room

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS BUILDING AREA

THE MPH HOSTEL BLOCK

no. unit capacity unit area

toilet 30 1 210

ilet 120 1 160

o rooms 30 2 80

rooms 15 4 80

150 352

1 150

1 120

1 50

2

1 80

1 20 400

1 80

1 352

1 80

4 30

ator + stair (@40%)

THE STP HOSTEL BLOCK


oilet 150 1 160

o rooms 15 2 80

r rooms 30 4 80

1 80

1 20 400

1 80

1 80

2 30

ator+ stair (@40%)

13


6300

19200

2400

1200

29100

52800

52800

1112

80

400

80

352

80

120

2224

84124

117774


24000

1200

2400

27600

80

400

80

80

60

700

28300

39620


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Reception/ registration/ cash

Waiting area

Toilet (ladies)

Toilet (gents)Drinking water facility

Triage room

Procedure room

Store for Triage

Dirty utility

Consultation rooms

Specialist consultation room

Nursing office

Store

F&B pantry

Sample collection room


Engineering store

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS BUILDING AREA

Common area

Toilet (ladies)

Toilet (gents)


shops

Engineering area

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS BUILDING AREA

THE MEDICAL CENTRE


1 2 80

1 20 300

1 80

1 801 10

1 250

1 150

1 80

1 60

4 130

4 180

1 120

1 80

1 60

1 80

1 80

1 80

ator + stair (@40%)

.

SHOPPING CENTRE


1 20 300

1 80

1 80

1 10

10 250

1 180

ator + stair (@40%)

14


80

300

80

8010

250

150

80

60

520

720

120

80

60

80

80

80

2830

3962


300

80

80

10

2500

180

3150

4410


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A

Principal's bungalow

Entrance foyer

Living roomMaster bedroom

Other bedrooms

Study room

Dining room

Kitchen

Master toilet

Other toilets

Powder room

Store

Verandah

Professors' bungalow

Entrance verandah

Living room

Master bedroom

Other bedrooms

Dining room

Kitchen

Master toilet

Other toilets

Powder room

Store

Verandah

Assistant Professors' apartment

Living/ dining room

Master bedroom

Other bedrooms

Kitchen

Toilets

Verandah

Lecturers' apartment

Living/ dining room

Bedroom

Kitchen

Toilets

Powder room

Verandah

COMMODATION FOR FACULTY

no. unit area tot

1

1 100

1 2001 150

2 120

1 120

1 120

1 120

1 80

1 50

1 30

1 80

3 80

11

1 80

1 150

1 150

2 120

1 120

1 100

1 80

1 50

1 30

1 80

1 80

20

1 180

1 150

1 120

1 80

2 50

1 80

20

1 180

1 150

1 60

1 50

1 30

1 80

15

l area grand total area

1530

100

200150

240

120

120

120

80

50

30

80

240

2142

1624

80

150

150

240

120

100

80

50

30

80

80

17864

994

180

150

120

80

100

8019880

770

180

150

60

50

30

80

15400


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Visiting Professors' apartment

Living/ dining room

Bedroom

Kitchen

Toilets

Powder roomVerandah

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS AREA

Reception

Toilet (ladies)

Toilet (gents)


Library

Main Hall

Store

Office for staff

Stage area

Dressing Room

Carom room

Dry Kitchen

TOTAL NET AREA


GROSS BUILDING AREA

10

1 240

1 150

1 80

1 80

1 401 120

ator + stair (@40%)

COMMUNITY CENTRE

no. unit capacity unit area1 20 400

2 80

2 80

2 10

1 500

1 350 4500

1 80

1 150

1 500

2 250

1 200

1 180

ator + stair (@40%)

16

994

240

150

80

80

40120

9940

65226

91316

total area grand total area400

160

160

20

500

4500

80

150

500

500

200

180

7350

10290


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SITE AND

The Land: Situated near the C

power station (about 750 mtr a

the land is attached for your ref

Attributes of the Site:Flat la

of trees and most of them woul

Orientation: The plot is situate

to chiloda from Gandhinagar. It

West side, approach road and

side.

Vegetation:Heavy Plantation

plantation is on the edges of the

Land use: The Area is a prop

authority, which is a part of the

Access: Two entrances from th

approach to be planned from th

Size: The area of the plot is 49.

Slope: Sloping from East to W

Soils: Mostly clayey.

CHAPTER-3 CONTEXT

hiloda Bridge on the banks of Sabarmati Riv

ay) and Akshardham Temple (about 2 km). Co

rence.

d with rain water gullies as indicated in the sit

be retained during the design consideration

djust across the Sabarmati River on the Nati

is bound by National Highway on the North si

Air Force station on the East side and another p

, with a thick forest on the edge where the two

site.

sed site for institutional purpose as per the Gu

proposed riverfront development suggested at G

e East side approach road and one from the sou

National Highway (north) side.

83 acres.

st.

17

er. It is very close to the

y of the Google image of

drawing. The area is full

nal Highway 8C on way

e, Sabarmati river on the

roposed road on the south

roads meet, and a heavy

jarat Urban Development

ndhinagar.

h side proposed road. No


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Location plan, Gandhinagar city and the

Context plan, Site with immediate conte

GANDHINAGAR

CITY

site

xt

THERMAL

POWER

PLANT

NH

SABARM

RIVE

18

Site

Site

8C

CHIDOLA

VILLAGE

ATI


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1.2 SITE

1.2 SITE 3D

3.2

3.3

N

N

Dense

TO GA

SAB

R

H 8C

vegetation

Rain Water gul

NDHINAGAR

19

RMATI

IVER

lies

TO CHIDOLA

VILLAGE


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1.2 SITE DRAINAGE3.4

20


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The natural drainage chanpotential runoff utilized f

To reduce cut and fill andare to be avoided.

The topography of the aredrainage and the tree cov

Tree cover

1.2 SITE PHOTOGRAP

Panoramic View of the Site From other si

3.5

nels and the nallah which cuts across the site nee

r harvesting rainwater.

minimize disturbance to the natural topography,

a requires demarcation of land suitable for buildi

r.

Site slope gradient

HS

ide of the river

21

d to be preserved and the

areas with slopes > 15%

ng with consideration to


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S

Land Available for construction in the site

View of river bed and cooling towers from the site

Various topographical features on site

ite edge condition and view from the river

22


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1.2 SITE APPRAISEL

The critical and potential natur

3.6

Corner of the site with dense vegetation

l features of the site and its ecology are identi

23

fied


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CLIMATI

1.2 TEMPERATURE

1.2 MONTHLY DIUR

3.7

CHAPTER-3A

3.8

STUDY

ANGE

AL AVERAGES

24


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1.2 WIND PATTERN3.9

AND HUMIDITY

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DESIGN P

.2 ONE PLANET LIVIN

Globally we are consuming resour

such as disappearing forests, declin

Europeans do, we would need thre

natural resources and polluting the

lifestyle requires the equivalent of

large population that its rapid dev

planets natural resources.

The challenge that faces us all, th

How can people everywhere enjo

For people living in developed c

footprint. In Europe a two thirds

achieve a sustainable and globally e

sustainable way that has the advan

Europe, North America and Austral

If One Planet Living is to become t

range of people and cultures. It mu

education, energy, transport and lei

live unsustainably. However, it is

consequences, and too difficult to c

be able to change the defaults of o

The goal is simple: create neighb

quality of life, and restore nature wi

CHAPTER-4

4.1

RINCIPLES

G PRINCIPLE

es at a faster rate than the planet can replenis

ing fisheries and climate change. If everyone i

planets to support us. People in other parts of

nvironment at different levels. For example, the

five planets. China, although currently at the on

elopment is likely to lead to a massive increa

refore, is:

a high quality of life, within the carrying cap

untries, this means finding ways to reduce th

reduction in consumption of fossil fuels and vir

quitable level. For developing countries it means

tage of avoiding the problems now being expe

ia.

he norm around the world, it must be affordable

st address key human needs including housing,

sure. One Planet Living must also be easy fe

often too easy to make decisions that have

hoose more sustainable options. To live at a on

ur daily lifestyle decisions to ones which are sust

rhoods across the world that strengthen comm

th an 80% ecological footprint reduction - One P

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them, causing problems

the world lived as most

the world are consuming

average North American

e planet level, has such a

e in its impact upon the

city of one planet?

eir impact or ecological

gin materials is needed to

enabling growth, but in a

rienced in places such as

and attractive to a diverse

lothing, food, healthcare,

people actually want to

damaging, unsustainable

planet level, we need to

ainable.

unity, provide a healthier

lanet Communities


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ONE PLANET LIVING COM

One Planet Living Communities w

such as schools, factories, health an

will make it possible to show that

facilitate the development of thes

expertise to deliver them.OPL wi

development.

The One Planet Living programme

the sustainability challenge in a giv

GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Zero Carbon

Climate change due to human-induced builcarbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere

Zero Waste

Waste from discarded products and packaga huge disposal challenge while squanderinresources

Sustainable Transport

Travel by fossil fuel based car and airplaneclimate change, air & noise pollution, and c

Local & Sustainable MaDestructive patterns of resource exploitatioof non-local materials in construction and mincrease environmental harm and reduce glocal economy

UNITIES

ill encompass not only homes and workspace,

d leisure facilities, and transport and food links.

people can live within their fair share of the E

e Communities, by forming partnerships wit

ll bring skills and know-how about sustainab

is based on ten guiding principles which act as

n situation and as a mechanism for developing a

OPC GOAL and S

up of

Achieve net CO2 emissions of zero tonesin OPC developments

Implement energy efficiency in buildings andfrom on-site renewable sources, topped up bsupply where necessary.

ing createg valuable

Eliminate waste flows to landfill and for iReduce waste generation through improvedrecycling and composting; generate energy fconcept of waste as part of a resource-effici

can causengestion

Reduce reliance on private vehicles and aCO2 emissions from transportProvide transport systems and infrastructurefossil fuel use, e.g., by cars and airplanes. Otravel and perhaps car travel.

terials

and useanufactureins to the

Transform materials supply to the pointimpact on the environment and local ecoWhere possible, use local, reclaimed, renewconstruction and products, which minimizes tinvestment in local (non-fossil fuel) natural relocal economy.

27

but also shared facilities

This kind of development

arths resources.OPL will

sufficient capacity and

le living and sustainable

a framework to highlight

nd presenting solutions.

RATEGY

from operation of buildings

infrastructure; supply energyy new off-site renewable

cineration

design; encourage re-use,rom waste; eliminate thent society.

chieve major reductions of

that reduce dependence onffset carbon emissions from air

here it has a net positiveomy

ble and recycled materials inransport emissions, spurssource stocks and boosts the


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Local & Sustainable FoIndustrial agriculture produces food of unce

and harms local ecosystems, while consumnon-local food imposes high transport impa

Sustainable Water

Local supplies of freshwater are often insuffmeet human needs due to pollution, disruptihydrological cycles and depletion of existin

Natural Habitats & WildLoss of biodiversity and habitats due to devnatural areas and overexploitation of natura

Culture & Heritage

Local cultural heritage is being lost throughworld due to globalization, resulting in a losidentity and wisdom

Equity & Fair Trade

Some in the industrialized world live in relatiwhile many in the developing world cannotbasic needs from what they produce or sell

Health & Happiness

Rising wealth and greater health and happiincreasingly diverge, raising questions aboubasis of well-being and contentment

od

rtain quality

ption ofts

Transform food supply to the point whereon the environment, local economy and pSupport local and low impact food productiofood while boosting the local economy in an

manner; showcase examples of low-impactdisposal; highlight benefits of a low-impact di

icient toion ofstocks

Achieve a positive impact on local water

Implement water use efficiency measures, rewater extraction and pollution; foster sustainmanagement in the landscape; restore natur

life

elopment inl resources

Regenerate degraded environments and

Protect or regenerate existing natural enviroprovide to fauna and flora; create new habita

ut theof local

Protect and enhance on local cultural her

Celebrate and revive cultural heritage and thidentity; choose structures and systems thatnew culture of sustainability.

ive poverty,eet their

Ensure that the OPC community's impactpositive

Promote equity and fair trading relationshipshas a beneficial impact on other communitienotably disadvantaged communities.

esst the true

Increase health and quality of life of OPCothers

Promote healthy lifestyles and physical, menthrough well-designed structures and commwell as by delivering on social and environm

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it has a net positive impacteoples' well-being

that provides healthy, qualityenvironmentally beneficial

ackaging, processing andet.

esources and supply

-use and recycling; minimizeble water and sewagel water cycles.

alt biodiversity loss

ments and the habitats theyts.

itage and diversity

e sense of local and regionalbuild on this heritage; foster a

on other communities is

to ensure the OPC communityboth locally and globally,

community members and

tal & spiritual well-beingnity engagement measures, asntal targets.


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.2 PRINCIPLES FOR

Various design ideas would be us

design buildings but to attain the

of a sustainable community, t

planning of a site and the built fa

very much essential. So these de

principles give us an outline of

can be done to achieve a goo

community planning.

4.2 COMMUNITY DESIGN

Design principle one: Respec

Responsive Design Settlement Patterns Landscape Building Form Building Design

Design principle two: Sense o

Creating Distinctive Places Thinking About Space Defining Space Contrast & Variety Views Road Layout Landscaping

Design principle three: Good

Order & Balance Human Scale Detail Expression

Design principle four: Sustain

Reducing Energy Use Lifetime Costs Microclimate & Ecology Water Wind

Design principle five: A safe

Safety Amenity

ed to

goal

e

ric is

sign

hat

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t for context

place

ooking buildings

ability

nvironment


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.2 DIAGRAM FOR SE

This chart portrays the strategy

and food (eco-village). However

biomass, crops and dairy/ fishe

economic sustainability in these

4.3 F SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM

towards localized self- sufficiency particularly

it continues to be a system integrated with exter

ry would be exportable if surpluses are genera

sectors.

30

in terms of energy, water

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Using the above discussed strate

idea of one planet lifestyle su

community as a whole along wi

waste generated.

The building design strategies w

focus on individual built enviro

everyone, now and will lead to a

The self sustainable idea is to u

devise services and facilities whi

This also focuses on self generat

of waste thus produced.

If all the above strategies used,

of one planet lifestyle, which wo

gies the idea is to design a self contained comm

h that it incorporates features which would

th self generation of energy, facilities and servi

ill help in designing a system of a built environ

nment and community planning but will ensure

lifestyle which would help for generations to co

se renewable natural resources such as solar, wi

ch lead to no or less carbon emission along with

ion of energy required as much as possible alon

ill provide us with a module which can surely l

uld be very easy to replicate in a city life.

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unity, which based on the

help in functioning of a

es and decomposition of

ment which will not only

a better quality of life for

me.

nd, biomass and use it to

lesser waste generation.

g with self decomposition

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CASE STUD

.2 BEDZED (Bedding

Bed ZED is a mixed-use schem

initiated by Bioregional Devel

Bill Dunster Architects. Bed

developed by Londons largest h

the Peabody Trust. The sche

homes and 2,500m2 of comm

space. The scheme was complet

2002.

The scheme helps people to live

resources, without sacrificing a

to housing by tackling sustainab

greatly reduced. Facilities and se

Waste and to reduce car use.

Contents Force report whilst stil

space and sunlight.

In addition to the sustainabilit

considered in terms of its enviro

CHAPTER-5

5.1

IES

on Zero Energy Development)

in South London

pment Group and

ZED has been

ousing association,

me comprises 82

rcial or live/work

d and occupied in

more sustainably, perhaps even within their sha

odern, urban and mobile lifestyle. It challenges

ility in every area from the outset. Heat, electrici

rvices are designed to make it easy to reduce was

ed ZED achieves the high densities recomm

l providing a healthy internal environment with

of the finished Bed ZED product, every as

nmental impact. Materials used in construction

Birds eye vi

Typical site section 32

e of the earth's renewable

conventional approaches

ty and water demands are

te to landfill, to recycle

nded in the Urban Task

generous access to green

pect of construction was

ere carefully selected for

iew of the site


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low environmental impact, sour

where possible. This approach

impact of Bed ZED by some 20-

People move to Bed ZED with

The holistic design works on thr

such as heating and water usage; the design and services offered h The community has created the

environmental impact.

Reducing energy demand

81% reduction in energy use fo

45% reduction in electricity us

Bed ZED homes are kept at co

techniques rather than high tec

meters have led to behavior chan

Zero carbon energy provision

Local waste wood CHP (efficie

electrical demand. The combine

hot water through a district heati

Sustainable transport

64% reduction in car mileage 2,

Introduced Londons first car cl

zone layout to de-prioritize car

provision for cyclists. Bedding

ing locally where possible and sourcing reclaim

t construction stage succeeded in reducing the

30%.

typical lifestyles, and over the years change th

e levels: the design solves problems

elp people make sustainable choices such as wal

ir own facilities and groups to improve qualit

r heating 5.2kWh/person/day

3.4 kWh/person/day

mfortable temperatures with fresh air using si

h solutions. Energy efficient appliances, good

ges.

nt and zero carbon) and solar PV Solar PV p

heat and power plant (CHP) delivers the remai

ng system, using local waste wood from our Cro

318 km/year. A comprehensive transport plan red

b; provides free electric car charging points; us

s; located Bed ZED with good public transpo

on Zero Energy Development is the UKs larg

33

ed and recycled materials

embodied environmental

ir behavior significantly.

ing rather than driving;

of life and reduce their

ple passive architectural

day lighting and visible

nels provide 20% of the

ing electricity and all the

don Tree Station.

uced car parking spaces;

es a living streets / home

t links; and made ample

st mixed use sustainable


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community. It was designed to

quality of life, while living withi

Bed ZED - the UKs largest mi

Key achievements:

1. Higher reported quality of life

2. Keen resident reduces ecologi

3. Significant behavior change a

Water

58% reduction in water use Sustainable drainage syste

recycling and efficient fixtu

Waste

60% waste recycled Recycling and compostin

initiatives, peer pressure an

Food

86% of residents buy organ Allotments and a vegetable

organic vegetable market an

The community

Residents know 20 neighbors by

made the strong community the mo

(The detail case study is in CD attac

reate a thriving community in which ordinary

n their fair share of the Earths resources.

xed use zero carbon community

with a strong sense of community

al footprint by 43% (average reduction is 11%)

ongst average UK citizens From Bed ZED

72 liters/person/day

s (SUDS) reduced flooding whilst boosting

res and fittings reduced mains water consumptio

is made easy, but the biggest increase has

education.

ic food

box scheme were provided; the community has

d regular cafes.

ame on average Good place making and com

t popular aspect of Bed ZED for residents and w

hed in the report Bed ZED: Toolkit Part II)

34

eople could enjoy a high

iodiversity. Waste water

n.

come from community

initiated a local, seasonal

unity-managed facilities

orkers.


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.2 MAHINDRA UNITE

The Mahindra United World Colle

College banner, lead by Nelson

International Bachelorette two-yea

members, on a residential campus f

The self-sufficient campus is locate

Bombay on a plateau three hundre

composing part of the Western Gh

road up the mountain side; tube we

electrification grid, backed by tran

plant; and an independent satellite l

community.

5.2 WORLD SCHOOL

e of India is one of the ten campuses worldwid

Mandela and Queen Noor of Jordan. The

r Diploma, houses about two hundred student

r the nine month academic year.

d in the Sahayadri Mountains, about one hundr

feet above the Mula river basin. It is surround

ts range. The campus infrastructure includes a

lls and water lift system from the river; a water

sformers and generators, internal distribution c

link for communications. Thus, the campus is a

Birds eye view of the Campus

35

e under the United World

ollege, which offers an

and twenty-five faculty

d kilometers southeast of

d by mountains above it,

wo kilometer long access

purification plant; a rural

bles; a sewage treatment

self- sufficient residential


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The campus plan is divided into

campus is totally pedestrian. The

composed of classrooms, faculty ro

or 'Mahadwara', which frames an

auspicious north-south axis, whic

Administration, the Science centre,

Centre, Library and the Art Cent

catching the daily clock of shadow

'Kund' like steps are drawn from tra

The residential village centers on a

their own gates and entrance areas

courtyard and mini-amphi-theatre.

cottages house eight students each,

n academic area and a residential "village". M

learning area is centered around the Acade

ms and movement areas. One enters the campus

ancient wooden door, and delineates a mov

h intersects the solar east-west axis. Along

the Amphi-theatre and the Multi-purpose Hall

e fall on the east-west axis, welcoming sunri

movement. A number of connecting devices li

itional Indian settings and encourage informal

student centre, medical facility and a walking

ivide the college into four smaller communities

Within each hamlet there is a faculty garden

re clustered on contours around the student gard

Site plan

36

vement within the entire

ic Quadrangle which is

through an entrance gate,

ment corridor along the

these cardinal lines the

re laid out. The Catering

ses, framing sunsets and

ke ramps, seating 'ottlas',

eetings and interaction.

all. Four hamlets, having

focused on a community

and student garden. Six

ens.


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Each cottage has a private courtya

each. Adjacent to the Community

cottages clustered along the contour

The material system is one used in t

and capture views. A major visual

ensemble into vast angular geometr

rd, verandah, box-room, "wet core" and two dor

Centre in each hamlet or "Wada" is the faculty

s. Thus, a social hierarchy structures the campus

he local region are used in new, innovative ways

oncern of the project was the integration of the

of the overpowering mountainous landscape.

The residential village plan

37

mitories for four students

garden with five faculty

plan.

to focus on hills; sun sets

geometric "construction"


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Thus, silhouettes of the stone walls

walls and concrete slabs, insulated

variety of interior rooms and also to

The physical plan of the campu

small group interactions. Various h

between structures are activity area

linking the Academic Quadrangle

lawn which allows a view over Mu

Art Centre and the Library. These

young people to enjoy the sun and t

The climate of Mulshi ranges from

In such a climate one can use door

from June to August. This tempera

extend into courtyards, allowing a

teaching areas provide hangout are

project meetings and contemplation

All materials are energy efficie

nurture and respect the skills of c

buildings is also low maintenance

insulation from extreme heat and sh

(The detail case study is in CD attac

were inspired by the angles of the surrounding

and waterproofed with tiles, were formed in a pl

merge with the landscape.

encourages personal development and

ang out spaces have been created. Links

themselves, like the Amphi-theatre steps

ith the Multipurpose-Hall, or the sunset

lshi Lake in the evenings, framed by the

spaces transform into urban beaches for

he view.

'hot-dry' in the spring to cool-rainy in the fall an

spaces and areas year round. The school is clos

te context is exploited in the design. All classr

ctivities to spill out into the open areas. Low-

as. Covered porches in many buildings act as

.

t and techniques demand

raftsmen. The fabric of the

and climate friendly, giving

ade from the sun.

hed in the report - Mahindra United World Sc

38

mountains. Stone bearing

astic manner to provide a

d chilly-dry in the winter.

ed during the heavy rains

oms have verandahs and

overed walkways in the

pavilions for discussions,

ool)


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CONCEPT

Following considerations were ta

Site Topography (Flatsbuildable areas with slop

Context: context in terlocated accordingly.

Zoning (Public to Privat Entry/Exit are market a Blocking is done on the Drainage: site drainage Combining of Identical Scale, Variety, Contras Axis according to topog Noise Buffer from High Ecological Assets (Bio

planning.

Nodes are marked out at End Junctions of axis a View/Sun/Wind is the g Use ofgreen building Strategies for sustaina

(Refer the Consecutive Dra

6.2 CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSE AN

6.3 WHAT WE HAVE AS SOLUTIO

6.4 CONCEPT PLAN

6.5 SITE PLAN (Sketch)

CHAPTER-6

en to devise a basic form and zoning for the si

+ Runoffs): the site drainage is considered, and

e less than 40% are demarcated.

s of highway, river edges etc. are considered

e + Formal to Informal)

cording to the possibilities of turns and view axi

basis ofMinimum Cut/Fill

irection derives Orientation of building other th

Functions leads to less built-up.

t according to the contours of the site and the vie

aphy and views are marked.

way is kept and tree cover is considered.

-swale + Vegetation + River) are conserved

various junction points as common interaction s

re defined with Community Functions.

uiding factor for building orientations.

aterials along with recycled materials.

le Cooling, Energy Generation is considered.

ings for Details)

IMPLICATION

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te.

the possible flat areas and

and various functions are

s

an sun and wind.

ws are maintained.

and regenerated trough

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DESIGN I

The scheme helps people to live

resources, without sacrificing a

to housing and work place by t

water demands are greatly reduc

landfill, to recycle Waste and to

access to green space and sunlig

In addition to the sustainability o

terms of its environmental im

environmental impact, sourcing

where possible. This approach a

some 20-30%.

The holistic design works on thr

such as cooling , lighting and w the design and services offered h The community has their own fa

The design for the campus of th

institutional culture of sharing and

enquiry. The members of the in

support personnel, many of whom

campus life.

CHAPTER-7 TENT AND SALIENT FEATURES

more sustainably, perhaps even within their sha

odern, urban and mobile lifestyle. It challenges

ackling sustainability in every area from the ou

ed. Facilities and services are designed to make

reduce car use. This achieves healthy internal e

t.

f the finished product, every aspect of constructi

act. Materials used in construction will be c

locally where possible and sourcing reclaime

t construction stage would reduce the embodied

e levels: the design solves problems

ter usage;

elp people make sustainable choices such as wal

ilities to improve quality of life and reduce their

Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhina

exchange of knowledge and experience and o

titutions community: students and faculty, w

would be residents of the campus, are seen as

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e of the earth's renewable

conventional approaches

tset. Heat, electricity and

it easy to reduce waste to

vironment with generous

n would be considered in

arefully selected for low

d and recycled materials

environmental impact by

ing rather than driving;

environmental impact.

gar seeks to promote an

f systematic research and

ith the management and

synergetic participants in


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The Plan takes advantage of the un

with the Sabarmati River, and its p

institutes facilities and activities w

development along river-edge conn

.2 INSTITUTIONAL IM

The institutions presence in the ur

when the site becomes visible fro

several institutions are planned. Th

administration establishes the face o

7.2

ique natural character of the site, its ravenous to

tential of a rich and diverse ecology of flora an

ith the landscape. The Gandhinagar master Pla

cted to institutional and other developments on

GE

banscape is established on two fronts: at the ap

the bridge crossing the river, and along the m

e main Institutional Block housing the audito

f the institution towards approach road leading t

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pography, its relationship

fauna, and integrates the

envisages a recreational

djacent lands.

proach from Gandhinagar

ain access road on which

ium, public facilities and

the entrance.


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The Campus Master Plan builds

hierarchical academic culture while

and the axial promenade with stude

While the Master Plan plans for the

institution and of campus communi

addition and expansion.

.2 CAMPUS LIFE

The academic and congregational f

the site located at its North- East qu

Residences occupy the flat areas in

connected with the entrance road,

city beyond the campus.

Students hostels, of three types ri

greenery of cool & breezy mornings

These are connected with cycling

located, forming a network of move

.2 ENVIRONMENTAL R

The buildings tread gently on the gr

construction to flat gently sloping l

7.3

7.4

framework of links and nodes that expresse

establishing the dignity and stature of the instit

ts centre at one end and amphitheatre becomes i

development of the campus in phases, it establi

y life at its initial stage. It also reserves space fo

acilities of the campus occupy the prominent an

adrant. These are connected by shaded connectin

the site to accommodate a place for recreation a

ince families and households would have more

e the great ridge that faces the Sabarmati, taki

and evenings at the riverside.

nd pedestrian paths that converge at nodes wh

ment and meeting places.

ESPONSE

ound to minimize the impact on the frail ecolog

nd.

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s a democratic and non-

tion. The Entrance Court

s gravitational centre.

shes a strong sense of the

r unforeseen demands for

relatively flat ground of

g paths.

d interaction while being

of a connection with the

ng advantage of the open

re common facilities are

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The natural flora and fauna is soug

erosion, encouraging water retent

declaration by the Gujarat State to

provision of photovoltaic trees

points in the campus , supplement

In the design of the buildings spe

thermal comfort and vertical trans

natural water courses.

Vehicular movement is kept to the

earth structure is proposed to cut ou

The buildings are proposed to be a

lifts and reduces the cost of earthq

land in the future, multi storied buil

.2 ENTRANCE AND A

The entrance to the campus leads

organized around a central court, a

visitors will arrive here. The main

hall is located here. This court

facilities and the academic block

The entrance court is supposed t

structure that carries photovoltaic p

7.5

ht to be regenerated by management of the gul

ion and integrating waste water treatment b

ake Gandhinagar a model solar city publi

, architecturally integrating them as great sha

the electricity demand of the Campus and for re

ial attention is paid toward minimizing electri

ort. All sewerage is treated to international sta

eriphery, leaving the centre as a pedestrian, and

t the noise from the main approach road.

maximum of three stories above the plateau leve

ake resistance. In the event of a demand for m

ings would be developed along the eastern edge

MINISTRATION BLOCK

directly to this bock which is

a double storied building. All

auditorium and multipurpose

is connected to the teaching

eyond by a shaded walkway.

be shaded by a lightweight

nels.

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lies and nallahs, stopping

reed-bed systems. The

facilities is supported by

es umbrellas at various

charging vehicles as well.

city demand for lighting,

dards before release into

safe, quiet zone. A buffer

l. This obviates the use of

re intensive utilization of

of the campus.


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.2 CONVOCATION LA

Amphitheatre and the multipurp

basement level of the administrativ

with a separate access from the dro

skylights and the roof of amp

administrative block, is a green roo

This is the place for public gatherin

.2 ACADEMIC BLOCK

The academic blocks are designe

lecture rooms, meeting rooms and

atrium. It is intended that all ac

jointly accommodated and will sha

will provide for flexible arrange

academic requirements. Labs ar

identity at one side of academic blo

.2 COMMON FACILITI

The community centre, faculty co

rooms and the dining centre are loc

academic blocks and the hostels.

places of common interests and at

culminate as places of community

7.6

7.7

7.8

N AND AMPHITHEATRE

se hall are located at semi

e block and its entrance court,

p off. It is a well lit space with

hitheatre, the lobby of the

f with stepped open air sitting.

s and convocations etc.

as compact groups of labs,

faculty rooms around a shaded

demic departments would be

re facilities in this blocks. This

ents to respond to evolving

located as an independent

k.

ES

mon rooms, student common

ated on the routes between the

These are placed at nodes as

nd junctions where the routes

athering.

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Whereas the entrance court and the

which are informal in nature, respon

.2 HOSTELS

The student hostels occupy the flat

are designed as blocks having a

which can be attached accordin

pedestrian path connects all the ho

community facilities through whic

of the campus.

There are 3 types of hostel arrange

Hostels for STP and Diplomas small flats with 2 and 4 sin

and a common lounge. Each f

2m wide and have a green terr

Hostel for MPH students: Tbe junior and their accommod

sharing toilets and a small loun

Hostels for Married Personssets with a toilet and an open

be used for senior students as

faculty and visiting scholars.

7.9

academic facilities are located on the high grou

d to the undulating landscape on the way to the

ridge facing the river view and

aximum height of 3 storeys,

to phasing requirement. A

stels together and meets at the

they are connected to the rest

ents

Students: These are designed

gle rooms, with attached toilets

lat is connected with a corridor

ce of 36sq. m approx.

hese students are considered to

tion is designed as 4 single rooms

ge.

: These are designed as 2 room

offee counter. These hostels can

well as young members of the

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.2 COMMUNITY BLO

Community facilities are seen as fa

families and hostellers. The entranc

is through a promenade leading t

indoor tennis court and a stadium li

the football ground.

The student centre is a nodal point

from hostels and academic block.

like gymnasium and recreation roo

terrace as a river view deck and a

river bed.

.2 HOUSING

Consistent with the idea that hiera

minimized, only three categories o

are planned: three bedroom (120 s

units (100 sq. mts. approx.), and o

approx.) These are all apartmen

buildings. The residential blocks a

types of apartments are combined

have two entrances the front one

duplex and the rear one leads to ap

Each unit has an independent green

7.10

7.11

KS

ilities shared by faculty, their

e to the residential bungalows

o a community hall with an

ke seating facing the river and

which is a junction for routes

It houses common functions

along with a big open green

ghat like steps leading to the

rchical distinction should be

f residential accommodation

.mts. approx.), two bedroom

e bedroom units (55 sq. mts

ts in two to three storied

re so designed that the three

within the blocks and they

leads to bungalows with a

artments on the upper floors.

terrace.

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.2 CIRCULATION AN

Vehicular movement of cars is kept

The vehicular roads provide serv

arrival and departure from the camp

(for residences, academic, dining

parking near the entrances with

facilities are provided. The internal

provides for safe, pollution free, q

for pedestrians and bicycles.

.2 TRAFFIC NOISE

The national highway on the northe

side of the campus is also expect

environment from noise, the acade

existing neem plantation and additi

.2 THERMAL COMF

The campus facilities are divided in

a plan progressive addition over tim

For areas that will call for air-condi

chilled water will be pumped to air

and consequent electricity demand,

different campus facilities.

7.12

7.13

7.14

D VEHICULAR ACESS

to the periphery of the site.

ice access and access for

us. So convenient locations

centre, services block) - for

sheltered walkways to all

movement and circulation

iet and sheltered pathways

ONTROL

rn side of the campus is extremely noisy and the

ed to become busy in the near future. In ord

ic facilities are kept at a substantial distance fr

nal plantation as a buffer against noise

RT

to four categories according to comfort standard

e. This is a most significant strategy for energy c

tioned comfort it is proposed to install a central

-handling units. Centralization enables a minimi

by taking advantage of diversities and varying t

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access road on the eastern

r to protect the campus

m the highway using the

s sought and according to

onservation.

chilling plant from where

ing of chilling plant size,

ime cycles of demand for


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For areas that do not call for air-con

is proposed. This will provide subs

conditioners for spaces that call for

.2 WATER SUPPLY

Ground Water will be drawn from

the main water course of the site

energy and will be stored in a co

tank. The water will be treated f

organic impurities.

Waste water which will be trea

recycling will also be stored in an i

to be supplied to flushing cisterns,

irrigation by gravity.

All sanitary fixtures and fittings

rooftop plantations shall be irrigated

.2 EL ELECTRICITY SUP

Electricity will be received at hig

generators will be located at the util

would be fed into the campus di

Electricity storage is limited to req

lead to environmental degradation.

7.15

7.16

ditioning, a built in evaporative cooling system

tantial comfort. The system allows the flexibilit

upgradation of comfort.

ore wells along

using the wind

mmon overhead

r hardness and

ed on site for

ndependent tank

urinals and for

ill be selected for water conservation and lim

by a drip irrigation system.

PLY AND DISTRIBUTION

voltage from GSEB for distribution to the c

ities building. Electricity will be generated from

tribution grid and would supplement the day

uirements of essential lighting during night bec

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ith proper passive design

y of adding split-unit air-

ited areas of ground and

mpus. Transformers and

he photovoltaic array and

time electricity demand.

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.2 EL SEWERAGE TREA

Water borne waste is segregated

soil water. Grey water is passed t

beds. Soil water will be treated b

reed-bed systems. Flow will be

Treated will be collected in at a low

site where it will be polished and

storage at the overhead storage

recycled for use in flushing c

dripping irrigation. Organic wast

from the treatment systems will

manure.

Disposal of solid wastes will be in

centrally composted. Recyclable w

neutralized / collected locally and s

7.16 MENT & WASTE DISPOSAL

y grey and

rough filter

y root zone

by gravity.

point of the

pumped for

tank to be

isterns, and

e recovered

be used as

ifferentiated bins provided at all relevant locati

aste will be sold to city recycling traders. Toxi

all have special arrangements for safe disposal.

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8.2 ACCESS LEVEL PLA

8. 3 ACADEMIC BLOCK

8. 4 ACADEMIC BLOCK

8. 5 FACULTY RESIDEN

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8. 6 PRINCIPA

8. 7 COMMUNI

8. 8 STUDENT

8. 9 FAMILY H

8. 10 STUDENT

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