Architectural Appraisal - CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Hyderabad

Architectural Appraisal - CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Hyderabad

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  1 CII-Sohrabji Godrej GreenBusiness Centre Hyderabad ARCHITECTURAL APPRAISAL CODE -207 PRAKASH RATHOD THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, MUMBAI. DECEMBER 2019
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  2 Annexure-2: Specimen forIntroduction to Building Project Title CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Hyderabad Building Photograph (650*450) Building Typology Commercial, Institutional Present Use of Building Commercial, Institutional Address / Location Madhapur, Hyderabad Owner CII – Confederation of Indian Industry Conception Year 2000 Completion Year July 2004 Architectural Style Modern , Traditional - Green Building Architect Ar. Karan Grover, Contractors Consolidated Construction Consortium Limited Consultants Landscape Architect : Arati Chari & Associates Structural Consultants : Comten Engineers Commissioning Authority – C R Narayana Rao Architects & Engineers MEP – Dr.P.C.Jain & Mr, Ashish Raheja Energy & Water Consultant - TERI Service Consultant - SPECTAL Passive Cooling Consultants - PANASIA Interiors and Furniture - Godrej furnitures Signages - Signs and Display System pvt.ltd Cost Of Building 8 Crores for Land contributed By Govt of AP. 5 Crores by Godrej for building construction Comments: India’s FIRST LEED PLATINUM in 2004 Rated Building.& AWARDED IGBC- NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING IN 2019.
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  3 1.Focus of Interestin Building: The CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad inaugrated by Dr. A P J Abdula Kalam on 14th July 2004 and, is the first LEED Platinum rated building in India. The building is a perfect blend of India’s rich architectural splendor and technological innovations, incorporating traditional concepts into modern and contemporary architecture. Extensive energy simulation exercises were undertaken to orient the building in such a way that minimizes the heat ingress while allowing natural daylight to penetrate abundantly. The building incorporates several world-class energy and environment friendly features, including solar PV systems, indoor air quality monitoring, a high efficiency HVAC system, a passive cooling system using wind towers, high performance glass, aesthetic roof gardens, rain water harvesting, root zone treatment system, etc. The extensive landscape is also home to 600 varieties of trees, most of which are native and adaptive to local climatic conditions. The green building boasts a 50% saving in overall energy consumption, 35 % reduction in potable water consumption and usage of 80% of recycled / recyclable material. It offers the Advisory services to the industry in the areas of Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Water Management, Environmental Management, Renewable energy, Green Business incubation and Climate Change Activities. Environmental Benefits Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems  Improve air and water quality  Reduce waste streams  Conserve and restore natural resources Economic Benefits  Reduce operating costs  Improve occupant productivity  Enhance asset value and profits  Optimize life-cycle economic performance Social Benefits  Enhance occupant health and comfort  Improve indoor air quality  Minimize strain on local utility infrastructure  Improve overall quality of life
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  4 2. Site Location: TheCII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre is High end Financial District of Hyderabad, it is surrounded by Landmarks Such as Shilparamam, Hitex Exhibition Center are it is surrounded by some business centers such as Cyber Towers, Google, Oracle, Delloitte. The Site is surrounded with Medium Rise Commercial Buildings. The Main entrance is at a secondary Road linked with the main road, so that strategic entrance route escapes any conflict with the traffic at main road.
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  5 3. Exploring SiteContext and Potential: Project is located in the Hi-Tech City of Hyderabad and has all the basic amenities nearby. Public Transport is very easily available at the distance of 100m from the location. The extensive landscape is home to 1000 varieties of trees, most of which are native and adaptive to local climatic conditions. More than 70% of the existing landscape and contour was retained on the surface. Site Preservation is very important to minimize the site damage and associated negative environmental impacts The water body is preserved at site in the northern side of site. Site is flat on southwest side and plateau on the east side. Site is densely covered with vegetation and various species of animals and birds. SITE PLAN- SHOWING EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY.
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  6 Influential Factors Natural Drainagepattern utilized to harvest rain water at point of maximum accumulation.
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  7 4. Brief ofClimate  It remains fairly warm most of the year.  Receive less rainfall in the monsoon.  Temperatures come down in the months of December and January and the nights become quite cool in and around the Hyderabad city.  During the summer months, the mercury goes as high as 42° C while in winters the minimum temperature may come down to as low as 12° C. Humidity in the morning is very high exceeding 80 per cent from July to September. In the dry months of March, April and May, humidity is generally low with an average of 25 to 30 per cent and decreases to 20 per cent at individual stations.
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  9 5. Brief writeup on site planning Pancha Bhutas ancient belief states that life exists because of the presence and balance of the five classical elements They are associated with the five senses They act as the gross medium for the experience of sensations The Concept : What derives itself from nature returns to it. This is applied in the practice of Architecture: a building gives back to nature even as it takes from it thus reducing the ecological footprint(void). An attempt to make a positive change in design by Reducing the negative impact on the environment in terms of: •Use of materials •Water Management •Energy Efficiency •Sustainability •Natural Ventilation •Reuse and Recycle •Renewable Energy •Effective Land Use •Ecological footprint •Carbon Footprint •Socio Cultural Response etc
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  What is GreenArchitecture? Using processes that are environmentally throughout a building's life Expanding and complementing the classical building design in matters of economy, utility, durability, and comfort Designing to reduce the overall impact of the buil and the natural environment by: •Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources •Protecting occupants’ health and improving productivity •Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation •.Ensuring sustainability •Natural building - use of natural materials available locally. Built VS Unbuilt area • Site Area : 4.5 acres. •Built Up Area : 20000 sq ft • Building footprint: Only 9.2% of site • Minimum disturbance to the existing • Large area for landscape to enhance What is Green Architecture? Using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from cradle to grave Expanding and complementing the classical building design in matters of economy, utility, durability, and comfort Designing to reduce the overall impact of the built-up environment on human health and the natural environment by: •Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources •Protecting occupants’ health and improving productivity •Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation use of natural materials available locally. •Built Up Area : 20000 sq ft. • Building footprint: Only 9.2% of site. • Minimum disturbance to the existing site features. landscape to enhance micro climate and for visual delight 10 efficient Expanding and complementing the classical building design in matters of economy, up environment on human health micro climate and for visual delight.
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  11 Zoning for campusbuilding • Located on the flattest zone available on site, • Easy access from main road • Centrally located to site • Scope to create buffer zone surrounding the building for effective design according to the site climate. •Less prone to pollution.  Main Entrance. The site has access from the secondary road which subdues the traffic load to and from the campus. The circular form carves a arc route frames by trees and shrubs, further gets divided towards parking. Such an arrangement ensures security and privacy.
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  12  Parking The parkingarea is located in close vicinity to the entrance, yet placed on oblique axis to minimize visibility. the core around entrance reduces the impact of the mechanical vehicles making the site more alive and green.  Porch Dwelling through curve path from the entrance, the porch gives a firm sign of welcome. Standing on two columns, the curved shape sweeps one into the building. The entrance to the building is vastly open and stands tall to enclose the scenic beauty of the rear garden into its frame.  Foyer The curved foyer is framed by the walls of the office buildings on two sides painted with light colors of yellow and white inviting to enclose in its semi open environment. The curved creek of lights leads one into the bright courtyard and in the backdrops.
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  13  Courtyard The traditionalIndia courtyard is built on the principles of vaastu shastra, which state that all spaces emerging from a single point, that is, the centre of the house. All other activities revolve around this centre, which has some divine power and energy associated with it. a courtyard acts as a bridge of common space for everyone and has many impacts social, security, privacy, micro*climate and articulation of space.
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  The campus courtyardis framed by curvaceous arrangement of offices and halls located equidistant from appropriate accessibility. The buildings in the backdrop seem to fade by the charm of vegetations in the courtyard. space of diffused light that just adds more to the liveliness. The courtyard is perfect place for the dwelling or sitting to capture a moment of restfulness. Circular loop beholds a collection of views distinctive to an canteen, halls, etc. the curved path of step stones marks path for dwellers to connect at opposite ends at shorter distance. The courtyard itself is a large light well spreading coming atop. the 20,000 square foot building was designed around a courtyard intellectual encounters, cultural functions and social interactions* which acts as a light well. , providing light to the adjoining rooms. The helps in stack ventilation and forms a safe inside yet outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined with energy efficient lighting systems, result in 88 % savings, higher than that of an electrically lit building of the same size. Some 90% building space have daylight access and views to the outside. This building caters very well to differently abled and senior citizens. There is a preferred car park space, easy access to the main entrance of the building, the main walkways have adequate width and separate washrooms for differently abled. The campus courtyard is framed by curvaceous arrangement of offices and halls located equidistant from appropriate accessibility. The buildings in the backdrop seem to fade by the charm of vegetations in the courtyard. The plants collectively create a space of diffused light that just adds more to the liveliness. The courtyard is perfect place for the dwelling or sitting to capture a moment of restfulness. Circular loop beholds a collection of views distinctive to another whether from office, canteen, halls, etc. the curved path of step stones marks path for dwellers to connect at opposite ends at shorter distance. The courtyard itself is a large light well spreading coming atop. the 20,000 square foot signed around a courtyard- a traditional gathering place for intellectual encounters, cultural functions and social interactions* which acts as a light well. , providing light to the adjoining rooms. The helps in stack ventilation and forms yet outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined with energy efficient lighting systems, result in 88 % savings, higher than that of an electrically lit building of the same size. Some 90% building space have daylight s to the outside. This building caters very well to differently abled and senior citizens. There is a preferred car park space, easy access to the main entrance of the building, the main walkways have adequate width and separate washrooms for differently 14 The campus courtyard is framed by curvaceous arrangement of offices and halls located equidistant from appropriate accessibility. The buildings in the backdrop seem The plants collectively create a space of diffused light that just adds more to the liveliness. The courtyard is perfect other whether from office, canteen, halls, etc. the curved path of step stones marks path for dwellers to connect at The courtyard itself is a large light well spreading coming atop. the 20,000 square foot a traditional gathering place for intellectual encounters, cultural functions and social interactions* which acts as a light well. , providing light to the adjoining rooms. The helps in stack ventilation and forms yet outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined with energy efficient lighting systems, result in 88 % savings, higher than that of an electrically lit building of the same size. Some 90% building space have daylight There is a preferred car park space, easy access to the main entrance of the building, the main walkways have adequate width and separate washrooms for differently
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  15 BUBBLE DIAGRAM OFBUILING Zoning
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  16 AREAS SHOWING GREENPOCKETS The Plan is closed formation of concentric spaces with courtyard in the middle. The plan is derived from subtractive combination of several built spaces and green pockets. the arrangement of spaces is radial: similarly the structure is also radial. The structural formation is derived from circular arrangement of columns and slanted combination of radial beams. The building has ban semi open circulation though public and semi public spaces, the pattern of circulation is in two forms- radial and circulates merging to complete the free and open flow throughout the building. The Spaces are vastly open to give maximum exterior green view.
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  17 GROUND FLOOR –RECEPTION – OFFICE AREA – INFORMATION CENTRE
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  18 FIRST FLOOR –OFFICE AREA – INFORMATION CENTRE
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  19 PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Easycirculation in block organization Sufficient Diffused Daylight for all areas through recessed courtyards and North light Glazing Naturally lit throughout the day
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  20 ELEMENTS OF TRANSITION Spaceslocated in the overlap between inside and outside create informal spaces for interaction
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  21 SEMINAR HALL Can bedivided using partition walls to create smaller meeting rooms – flexibility of spaces
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  22 SECTIONS
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  A Wind catcher AWind catcher, Wind scoop or Badgir is a traditional Persian architectural element to create natural ventilation in buildings. Energy savings are achieved by the GBCs two wind towers •Air, cooled by up to 8 ^C, is supplied to the AHUs, substantially reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. • A heavily insulated roof further reduces the cooling load. Due to the unpredictable wind direction, opening on all four sides are provided with an additional affect due to wind pressure. The rate of heat transfer mainly depends on surface area with which, the air comes in contact. Here the surface area is increase A Wind catcher, Wind scoop or Badgir is a traditional Persian architectural element to create natural ventilation in buildings. Energy savings are achieved by the GBCs two wind towers by up to 8 ^C, is supplied to the AHUs, substantially reducing the load conditioning system. • A heavily insulated roof further reduces the cooling load. Due to the unpredictable wind direction, opening on all four sides are provided with an additional affect due to wind pressure. The rate of heat transfer mainly depends on surface area with which, the air comes in contact. Here the surface area is increase 23 A Wind catcher, Wind scoop or Badgir is a traditional Persian architectural element to by up to 8 ^C, is supplied to the AHUs, substantially reducing the load Due to the unpredictable wind direction, opening on all four sides are provided with an additional affect due to wind pressure. The rate of heat transfer mainly depends on surface area with which, the air comes in contact. Here the surface area is increased
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  by having verticalconduits, which gives less resistance to air flow. Further, the effectiveness is increased by having sprinklers to promote the evaporative cooling The hot ambient air enters the tower through the openings in the tower and is cooled, when it comes in contact with the cool tower and thus becomes heavier and sinks down. When an inlet is provided to the rooms with an outlet on the other side, there is a draft of cool air. After a whole of heat exchange, the wind towers become warm in the evening. During night the reverse happens; due to warm surface of wind tower and drop in temperature of ambient air due to buoyancy effect, warm air rises upwards. As a result, cooler ambient air is sucked into the room through the window. As a bye product of this process, wind tower loses the heat that was collected during the day time and it becomes ready for use in cold condition up to the morning. Roof Garden Absorbing heat and radiating it into the building. This is minimized through the roof gardens covering 55% of the roof area. by having vertical conduits, which gives less resistance to air flow. Further, the effectiveness is increased by having sprinklers to promote the evaporative cooling The hot ambient air enters the tower through the openings in the tower and is cooled, when it comes in contact with the cool tower and thus becomes heavier and sinks down. When an inlet is provided to the rooms with an outlet on the other side, there is a draft of cool air. After a whole of heat exchange, the wind towers become warm in During night the reverse happens; due to warm surface of wind tower and drop in temperature of ambient air due to buoyancy effect, warm air rises upwards. As a result, cooler ambient air is sucked into the room through the window. As a bye of this process, wind tower loses the heat that was collected during the day time and it becomes ready for use in cold condition up to the morning. Absorbing heat and radiating it into the building. This is minimized through the roof gardens covering 55% of the roof area. 24 by having vertical conduits, which gives less resistance to air flow. Further, the effectiveness is increased by having sprinklers to promote the evaporative cooling The hot ambient air enters the tower through the openings in the tower and is cooled, when it comes in contact with the cool tower and thus becomes heavier and sinks down. When an inlet is provided to the rooms with an outlet on the other side, there is a draft of cool air. After a whole of heat exchange, the wind towers become warm in During night the reverse happens; due to warm surface of wind tower and drop in temperature of ambient air due to buoyancy effect, warm air rises upwards. As a result, cooler ambient air is sucked into the room through the window. As a bye- of this process, wind tower loses the heat that was collected during the day Absorbing heat and radiating it into the building. This is minimized through the roof
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  25 Supportive Structure forphysically challenged Wheelchair friendly washrooms Easy navigation - use of ramps for circulation
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  26 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS •A largeamount of energy — and pollution — was also reduced through choices in the production and transportation of building materials. •An impressive 77 percent of the building materials use recycled content in the form of fly ash, broken glass, broken tiles, recycled paper, recycled aluminum, cinder from industrial furnaces, bagasse (an agricultural waste from sugar cane), mineral fibers, cellulose fibers, and quarry dust. •The building reuses a significant amount of material salvaged from other construction sites like toilet doors, interlocking pavement blocks, stone slabs, scrap steel, scrap glazed tiles, shuttering material and, interestingly, the furniture in the cafeteria. •A waste management plan ensured that 96 percent of construction waste was recycled. All of the new wood used was sustainably harvested, as certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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  27 Reuse of asignificant amount of material salvaged from other construction sites like toilet doors, interlocking pavement blocks, stone slabs, scrap steel, scrap glazed tiles, shuttering material and, Mthe furniture in the cafeteria. Stone grid pavers used on roads for easy drainage of water Reuse of construction waste stone in paving the gardens
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  28 Furniture in thecanteen with local Tandur stone flooring Use of bamboo as landscape elements Clay tile paving in the gardens
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  29 FLY ASH BRICK •Manufacturingmethod saves energy, reduces mercury pollution, •costs 20% less than traditional clay brick manufacturing. •Low embodied energy, High recycled content, low CO2 emission •Lighter than clay bricks. •High strength, practically no breakage during transport •Uniform size of bricks reduces mortar required for joints and plaster by 50%. •Lower water penetration, considerably reducing seepage of water through bricks • Gypsum plaster (plaster of Paris) can be directly applied on these bricks without a backing coat of lime plaster
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  30 6. Note onrequirement There are presently around 80 employees work in the campus. Most of the employees are on site visits. This building designed for further extension of building. AREA STATEMENT: PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE - 372 S.MT. – 40 EMPLOYEES INFORMATION CENTRE- 62 S.MT. – 32 EMPLOYEES OFFICE/ RECEPTION/LIBRARY - 70 S.MT. - 12 PERSONS CAFETERIA - 41 S.MT. KITCHEN - 24 S.MT TOILETS - 60 S.MT SEMINAR HALL- 230 S.MT MEETING 1 - 40 S.MT MEETING 2 - 40 S.MT CENTRAL COURTYARD- 167 S.MT PLANT ROOM - 32 S.MT CORRIDORS - 508S.MT
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  7. Form andElevation. Why circular?  Unrestricted circulation of Air  Limitless flexibility of design layout  The round shape can support the concrete roof which gives uncompromised strength & security from any kind of  At least 10 times strong then convectional square construction  Take advantage of  The roof design is  Orientation to the sun for optimum solar gain. Approx. 25% less surface area exposed weather and possible heat loss.  The Circular foot print creates approx, 25% more square footage than a square building, using the same amount of materials Formation of positive and negative pressure zones when wind flows rectangular and circular bodies. The pressure coefficient cp can be used with the wind velocity to calculate positive and negative pressure loads. Unrestricted circulation of Air Limitless flexibility of design layout shape can support the concrete roof which gives uncompromised urity from any kind of disaster. At least 10 times strong then convectional square construction. of whatever view there is. The roof design is self-supporting which allows unlimited floor plan design. Orientation to the sun for optimum solar gain. Approx. 25% less exterior surface area exposed weather and possible heat loss. The Circular foot print creates approx, 25% more square footage than a square building, using the same amount of materials Formation of positive and negative pressure zones when wind flows around rectangular and circular bodies. The pressure coefficient cp can be used with the wind velocity to calculate positive and negative pressure loads. 31 shape can support the concrete roof which gives uncompromised which allows unlimited floor plan design. exterior The Circular foot print creates approx, 25% more square footage than a square around The pressure coefficient cp can be used with the wind velocity to calculate
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  USE OF TRADITIONALJALI Jaali walls are used which are a good source of ventilation and daylight. from trees are provided adjacent to the walls which reduces the heat transmitted through the walls because of direct sunlight. The jaali walls are feature in Indian architecture. commonly experimented feature in aesthetics with several arrangement and patterns. The walls allow a controlled flow of air and light into the interior space. jaali walls increase the surface mass of the facade to cool breeze in the passage. •Allow controlled passage of air a into the interior space. •Ensure constant flow of breeze into the interior - occupant comfort cools the interiors. •Throw patterns of light and shadow on the floor enhancing aesthetics. •An alternative to costly window construction. •Diffuse the glare of sunlight. Function of Jali in the rains. USE OF TRADITIONAL JALI Jaali walls are used which are a good source of ventilation and daylight. Shading from trees are provided adjacent to the walls which reduces the heat transmitted through the walls because of direct jaali walls are important architecture. The walls are commonly experimented feature in ith several arrangement and walls allow a controlled flow of air and light into the interior space. The jaali walls increase the surface area and mass of the facade to cool much of the •Allow controlled passage of air and light •Ensure constant flow of breeze into the occupant comfort cools the •Throw patterns of light and shadow on the floor enhancing aesthetics. •An alternative to costly window construction. e glare of sunlight. Function of Jali in the rains. 32
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  33 Vertical landscaping isan essential feature of the building. Some have been used as facade element while some as partition. The plants are layed on pouch of dark plastic containers stacked in the series and rows, the plants come as filler element, the set is hanging with ceiling or stuck on walls. Vertical landscaping is an influential element to enhance the vibrance of green buildings, apart from the aesthetics, this act as additional mass to the wall and reduce the heat load in the building. The columns in the Indian architecture are widely ornate feature in the building, though the composition in the building is plain and simple. The randomness of mosaic chips gives a pretty ornamentation, white the composition gives a salient uniformity. The chips on the columns are of blue mosaic tiles giving contrast to the yellow walls. The columns mark the edge and give a proper direction for circulation.
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  34 Landscape •Influences microclimate andhence human comfort •the outside brought in –COURTYARDS •Contributes color and is a visual delight •Defines and articulates space •Greenery and Landscape is proven to be therapeutic and a stress buster •Green cover acts as modifier of micro climate
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  35 CANOPY TREES •Create massfrom the outside, for a canopied space from the inside • Trunks imply but do not enclose space • Spaces formed have ceiling, no walls, only columns •fairly open at eye level • Tree trunks act as landscape columns and give architectural character to the site • Modify the natural light quality Penetrating sunlight adds to the dynamism of the space • Extend lines or rhythm of architecture into exterior space
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  36 UNDERSTOREY TREES • Suitablefor small, intimate courtyards • Provide color, shade without overpowering the space • Used as accent plants or focal plants • Are effective in screening mid or low angle sun SHRUBS •Define and separate spaces without blocking vision •Shrubs can effectively unify a composition
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  37 GROUND COVER • Unifygroups of plants into a composition • Creates edges • Lead the eye to focal points, building gentries • Can create lines of visual character overlapping with paving • Beneficial in stabilizing slopes, preventing erosion Bio degradable plastic grass crates used to hold grass– easy removal and maintenance Large expanse of ground cover used to create focus on Local craftwork as landscape elements Tree trunks and columns lined with gravel stone – attention to detail – aesthetics Defined pathways in landscape to reduce disturbance to plant species
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  38 Unique Plant Species AshokaTree - Saraca asoca • Ashoka is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India • Ashok means without grief or that which gives no grief Coral Jasmine - Nycthanthes arbortistis • Tree of Sorrow • The tree flowers only at night and sheds them like tear drops before the sun rises • Leaf is rough and the abrasive nature of the leaf is employed to scrub metallic vessel, to give them a shine. • Has medicinal properties and is used in Ayurveda
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  39 The Sensitive Plant/Touch-me-not - Mimosa pudica • A prickly plant spreading on the ground or on the herbs • The plant uses its ability to shrink as a defense from predators. • It is used to reduce toxicity of venoms and fixes nitrogen in soil for plans to utilize Joy perfume tree/Champa - Magnolia champaca • This tree is regarded to be the personification of Goddess Lakshmi • Increases the wealth of the family • Its timber is used in urban landscaping • Flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' in America • Used as an ornamental tree
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  40 Bottle Gourd orCalabash - Lagenaria siceraria • Dried Calabash is used as bottle, Utensil or Pipe. • Used to Prevent chicken pox • Popular vegetable in many world cuisines, • In parts of India, the dried, unpunctured gourd is used as a float for swimming • Indian instruments, such as the tanpura, sitar and rudra veena, are constructed from dried calabash gourds • Used as a utensil for water or drinks in many countries Spear mint - Mentha spicata • Mint is a symbol of hospitality • Often cultivated for its aromatic and carminative oil, referred to as oil of spearmint. • Has medicinal properties • Ingredient in several mixed drinks and teas • Also used in flavouring
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  41 Basil - Ocimumbasilicum • Culinary herb • A full, fresh leaf, in a cash register or wallet, is said to draw money • Very characteristic smell • Basil seeds used in Asian drinks and desserts such as faluda and sherbet • Used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, Siddha medicine Sarpagandha - Rauvolfia serpentine • Mahatma Gandhi was said to have ‘Snake root tea’ on a regular basis • Used to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders including schizophrenia, • It has been used for millennia as an antidote against bites of venomous reptiles. Other plant species such as • Canna • Coral flower • Black magicplant • Hibiscus • Ruffled fan palm • Mondo grass • Golden duranta • Screw palm • Bougainvillea • Crossandra • Marigold • Guava
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  42 8. Building Condition. Highlysuited, optimally matched to the original design intent and configuration of the space. The architectural features of the space support the use and activity. 9. Building Services Lighting & Ventilation: Building layout ensures that 90 % of spaces have daylight access and views to the outside. • North facades are glazed for efficient diffused light. • Low heat transmitting glass used. • Double glass to further reduce heat gain. • Natural lighting - no lights are used until late in the evening. • Minimum lux levels for all work stations have been ensured.
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  Water management : RainWater Harvest : • Some rainwater goes into the soil by the use of permeable grid pavers. •The remaining rainwater follows existing flow patterns and is collected in a water pond another traditional method of rain water harvesting, constructed at a lower end of the site. •In addition, the building achieves a 35 % reduction of municipally supplied potable water, in part through the use of low Waste Water Treatment. • Some rainwater goes into the soil by the use of permeable grid pavers. rainwater follows existing flow patterns and is collected in a water pond another traditional method of rain water harvesting, constructed at a lower end •In addition, the building achieves a 35 % reduction of municipally supplied potable r, in part through the use of low-flush toilets and waterless urinals. Waste Water Treatment. - Root Zone Treatment 44 rainwater follows existing flow patterns and is collected in a water pond another traditional method of rain water harvesting, constructed at a lower end •In addition, the building achieves a 35 % reduction of municipally supplied potable
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  45 Artificially prepared wetlandscomprising of clay or plastic lined excavation and emergent vegetation growing on gravel/sand mixtures. All wastewater generated - recycled by "root zone treatment" - simultaneously irrigates the vegetation. •Low operating cost , less energy requirement and ease of maintenance •Attractive alternative for wastewater management •Enhances the Landscape Energy Efficiency • Design-Orientation for maximum day light. • Avoiding Green wall and Green roof. • Use of neutral glass to reduce heat gain. • Usage of energy efficient white goods. • Use of Zero CFG refrigerators in refrigerators and air-condition. • Online monitoring system to monitor the energy performance. • Establishing baseline data for energy consumption.
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  46 10. Identified Elementsof Interest: Windvane in the colours of our national flag Rain water collection chamber
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  47 HVAC chiller planhidden with jaali wall BIO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC grass crate to hold soil and water and to create pave path for circulation.
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  48 Car charging station Columnsacting as recharge & "Contour trenching" adopted to avoid erosion and sedimentation
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  49 11. Findings andObservations:  The building boasts of lighting energy savings of 88 percent compared to an electrically lit building of the same size.  Vegetation that was lost to the built area was replaced by gardens on 55 percent of the roof area.  The building achieves a 35 percent reduction of municipally supplied potable water, in part through the use of low-flush toilets and waterless urinals.  Thirty percent of users have shifted to alternative modes of transportation: carpools, bicycles, and cars that run on liquefied petroleum gas, a low-polluting alternative to conventional gasoline and diesel.  95 percent of the raw material was extracted or harvested locally.  An impressive 77 percent of the building materials use recycled content.  A waste management plan ensured that 96 percent of construction waste was recycled. ..GO GREEN..