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1. Powerpoint Presentation
on Case Study
Efforts by…
1)Uday Solanki
2)Yash Modi
3)Ashutosh Patel
4)Ojas Bamrolia
5)Parth Shah
6)Neel Parekh

2. Case Study
on
Twin Bungalows

3. Sandipani Bungalows

4. Location
Sandipani Bungalows,Nr.Thaltej Rlr. Crossing,Thaltej-Shilaj
Road,Ahmedabad

5. Site Image from Satellite Map

11. Basement Plan

12. Ground Floor Plan

13. First Floor Plan

14. Second Floor Plan

15. Details
Developer - SANDIPANI INFRASTRUCTURES
Architect & Landscape Design - HIREN PATEL ARCHITECTS,
AHMEDABAD
Structural Engineers - MILLIMETER DESIGNS,
AHMEDABAD

16. Points For Observation ,
Study ,
&
Analysis

17. Site Conditions
 Site is away from city traffic and situated in a very
peaceful area.
 In front of Main Gate of the site ,there is a 30mt. Wide
road.
 There is a Railway Crossing near the site.
 The site is fully covered with newly developed
residential and commercial schemes.
Importance to greenery is given optimum.
 At backside of the Site, there is small piece of unused
open land.

18. Microclimate
 The climate of Ahmedabad is Generally Dry. The
temperature varies here from 5°C to 47°C. here Annual
Rainfall is of about 93.2 cm.
 Here summer lasts from months of March to June.
Monsoon from July to October, 7 Winter from
November to February.
 In summer ,there is Hot weather with humidity.
 In Monsoon ,south west monsoon brings rain.
 In Winter ,the climate is dry and Chill due to cold
Northerly Winds.

19. Climatic chart of Ahmedabad

20. Surroundings
 The Site is surrounded by Residential schemes on
either sides.
 In the front of the site ,there is a 30mt. Wide Road.
 There is a small piece of unused land at Backside of
the side.
 There are also Bungalows ,corporate offices ,and a
Railway Crossing near the Site.
 The Site is also nearby the hospital, party plot, Bus
stop, and Super market.
 Sarkhej - Gandhinagar Highway is 2km and Sardar
Patel Ring Road is 1km away from the site.

21. Topography
 Ahmedabad is situated in the center of Gujarat.
 There are no notable hilly areas in Ahmedabad but the
central portion of ahmedabad is Elevated somewhat
high.
 The sabarmati river also effects the topography of
Ahmedabad.
 Topography of the Site is Elevated to 88.69m or 88.69ft
from the Sea level.

22. Existing Greenery & Landscape
 Green spaces are adding a great look and also a
requirement of clean and cool air.
 There are Total 98 no. o trees are planted on an
average of 1 trees per every 75 sq.mts. Area.
 Common plot of 649.11 sq.mts. is also covered with
grass and small plants and herbs at boundaries.
Every Bungalow has given a personal garden and splash
Pool.
 At the backside of every bungalow and at the
Boundaries of whole plot, trees are planted.
 Tree plantation & Water bodies proves best
landscaping on the site.

23. Green Areas

24. Design philosophy and Concept
 Here, the planning have been done on a philosophy
that residents can use maximum Natural Light, Air
openness.
 Design is done after taking In mind the Parking
Problems and also the traffic problems on the Internal
and external Roads.
 Planning is done for 4 BHK and 2 Lounges.
Toilets, Kitchen, Bedroom, stairs & Lift have easy
accessibility and also reduces cross-circulation of people.
 Planning of Bungalow is done on a linear concept.
 Individual Parking and easy accessibility from Terrace
to Parking plays major role in these design.

25. Functions & their Interrelationships
On Ground floor, There is
1 Living room
1 Dining area
1 Kitchen
1 Bedroom
1 Store area
1 Wash area
2 Toilets
1 Out door sitting
1 Lift
And a beautiful Garden with Splash pool at the entrance
of the Bungalow.

26. Interrelationships of functions
Staircase
& Lift
Living
room &
Dining
Kitchen &
Wash area
Bedroom
& outdoor
Sittings
Toilets

27. Structure
 Here the structure is Framed Structure.
 Safe and Sound Quality controlled R.C.C. Frame
Structure with best material component is made.
 Earthquake Resistant Structure as per 1893 and IS
4326 criteria is made.

28. Form & Shape
 The form and Shape of the Bungalow is Rectangular.
 The Garden and splash pool are also kept in
Rectangular shape.
 Small Ventilators are also kept in Rectangular shape.

29. Building Construction Techniques
 Concrete was made in large concrete mixtures.
 Formwork was done with the help of timber and Steel
was mostly used.
 Holes were made and huge PVC pipes were passed
through by providing a steel duct around them.

30. Building Materials
There were Various materials used...
1) Sand
2) Cement
3) Water
4) Aggregate
5) Bricks
6) Low weight Blocks
7) 800×800 mm vitrified Tiles in Kitchen & Guest Bedroom and
1200×600 mm Vitrified Tiles on Ground Floor
8) Wood for Flooring in Master Bedroom
9) Granite for Sill in Windows & Frames of doors and also for
Kitchen Platform

31. 10) White China Mosaic on Terrace
11) Stainless Steel (S.S.) in Hardware Fittings and Sink in
Kitchen
12) UPVC for Windows & Pipes
13) Acrylic paint on External Walls
14) Acrylic based putty on Internal Walls
15) Water Repellent Chemical coating treatment on all
External Walls
16) Glass for Sliding doors ,Walls and Balcony Weather
shed
17) Fibre sheet for roofing OTS of Parking
18) High Quality Sanitary Fittings in Toilet & Bathroom

33. Parking
 Individual parking for every Individual Bungalow is
provided in the basement.
 Entry-Exit of the Parking for society members is
provided from outside of the site , so there would no
vehicle visible on the society roads.
 Size of the Parking is 7.03 × 5.14 m. Which is enough
to park at least 3 small Cars.
 Residents can reach the parking from their own
Bungalow , by Lift also.
 For providing Natural light in Parking, OTS are
provided Individual with fibre rooftop.
 The Internal roads of Parking are 4.57 m. Wide.

35. Public Utility & Amenities
There are Various Common Features for Public Utilities..
 Visitor’s Parking is provided in the Entrance of the
Site which is around 3.5 m. Wide and as long as Site.
A Special room for Servant is provided in the
Basement with a Spiral Stair for easy and fast
connectivity.

36. There are Various Amenities provided to the Residents..
1) Yoga Centre
2) Jogging Track
3) Gymnasium
4) Senior Citizen Sittings
5) Lush green central courtyard
6) Indoor Games
7) Vehicle free common area
8) Visitor’s parking
9) Modern Security Systems in Bungalows & Common
areas
10)Bus Pick-Up stand
11)Maintenance & Admin Office

38. Courtyard , Green Spaces.etc
 The Courtyard is covered with Lawn and have
Attached Splash pool.
 Small Plants and Herbs are planted in the Courtyard.
 In the lawn , there are paths having pebbles on the
top

40. Lighting and Ventilation
 There is a Glass wall in the Living room For better
lighting and also protects glare coming from Sun.
 There is a skylight provided from Basement to
Terrace which is useful for both lighting and
Ventilation.
 Wash area & Out door Sittings were provided out in
the nature.
 There are couple of Rectangular Ventilators on the
wall of Skylight.
 Combined OTS between two Bungalows are
provided for utilizing natural sunlight in the
Basement Parking.

43. Internal Circulation
Living
Room
Dining
Toilet Kitchen
Wash
Area
Bedroom
Outdoor
seating
Staircase
& Lift
First floor
or
Basement

44. Built-up Area
32%
23%
21%
16%
8%
B.Area of Cellar B.Area of G.Floor
B.Area of F.Floor B.Area of S.Floor
B.Area on Stair & Cabin & O.H.W.T.

45. Functions In Percentage
24%
7%
4%
20%
3%
0%1%
2%
1%
13%
8%
17%
Parking Living Room Dinning Bed Rooms
Kitchen Lift Sky Light Wash Area
Store Room Toilets Lounge Terrace

46. Thank
You
so
much