The document provides details on the site location, physical features, site plan, zoning, and climate responsive design of an institutional housing project located on a sloping site in Pune. Key aspects include a compact planned layout with residential areas oriented north-south, interconnected open courtyards, extensive use of local and sustainable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar energy systems.

1. CENTRE FOR
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
AND ACTIVITIES
INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING

2. LOCATION MAP AND PHYSICAL FEATURES
OF THE SITE
• THE SITE LIES ON THE PUNE
PASHAN HIGHWAY.
• THE SITE IS SLIGHTLY
INWARDS FROM THE ROAD.
• IT IS A CONTOURED SITE.
• THE LAND IS FAIRLY BARREN.
• THE CONTOURS ARE VERY
WELL USED IN PLACING THE
STRUCTURES ACCORDING TO
THE HIERARCHY.
• ALSO STRONG WESTERLY
WINDS HAVE ENABLED THE USE
OF HIP ROOFS.
• PHYSICAL FEATURES THUS
EXPLORED TO THE MAXIMUM.

3. SITE PLAN
9
8 7
WIND
DIRECTI
ON
8 5 3
8
5
SUN PATH
6
4
2
8
1
1 entrance
2 administration N
3 director’s office
4 podium
5 classroom ZONING
6 wet core
INSTITUTIONAL
7 club house
8 guest house
RESIDENTIAL
9 library

4. SITE SECTIONS – SCIOGRAPHY WITH
RESPECT TO SCALE AND PROPORTION
CATABATIC WINDS STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT
MOVE DOWN IN OF BUILDINGS
THE NIGHT DURING
SUMMERS AND
WINTERS
WINDS MOVE UP
IN THE DAY
DURING SUMMERS
AND WINTERS
SECTION SHOWING THE DIURNAL MOVEMENT OF
AIR FOR CONTOURED LAND

5. SECTION OF THE INTERACTION SPACE
SITE ELEVATION

6. ORIENTATION OF BUILDINGS ON THE SITE
EAST-WEST SECTION
NORTH-SOUTH SECTION

7. AIRFLOW AND WIND SHADOW PATTERN
 WIND SHADOWS ARE TAKEN
INTO CONSIDERATION HERE
 THUS, THE ORIENTATION OF
THE UNITS IS STAGGERED IN
8 PLAN AS SHOWN IN THE FIG.
WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE
CHECKER BOARD LAYOUT
8
8
8
- AIRFLOW
- WIND SHADOW

8. RELATIONSHIP OF OPEN SPACES WITH THE
BUILT SPACES
INTERACTION SPACE
PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
BUILT SPACE

9. FAÇADE TREATMENT
RECESSED WINDOW OPENINGS ON NORTH
AND SOUTH FACADES
WEST FACADE GUTTER

10. RESPONSE TO CLIMATE
1. MATERIALS
• WALLS - 450MM THK BASALT
STONE
• FLOORING – KOTA STONE
SHAHABAD STONE
2. OPENINGS
• WINDOWS – LARGE WINDOWS ON
THE WESTERN FAÇADE
• DOORS - TYPICAL TIMBER DOORS,
PVC DOORS IN PLACES
3. ROOFS
• INSULATED GLASS BLOCKS IN ROOF
CUT OUTS
• SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED ON THE
ROOF TOPS
4. DAY LIGHT PENETRATION
• 90% IN THE WINTER
• LESS IN SUMMER
5. OVERHANGS
• 500MM ON THE WESTERN SIDE
• 1200MM ON THE EASTERN SIDE

11. CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS
APPLICABLE
To protect park land, forest Not applicable – 0
land/heritage belt from disturbance due built on hill slopes
to construction
To discourage the use of vehicles for
common chores
1. Bank/ATM Not applicable
2. Child care Not applicable
3. Post Office Not applicable
4. Library Applicable 1
5. Grocery Applicable 1
Biodiversity conservation and
preservation.
1. Conservation of existing natural Applicable 2.5
habitat
2. Measures to promote natural Applicable 2.5
biodiversity
To preserve and re-use nutrient rich top Applicable – large 10
soil for landscaping chunks of land are
permeable
To prevent soil erosion by proper storm Applicable –designed 10
water management channelisation of
storm water
To protect vegetation, carbon Applicable 15
sequestration, reduce soil erosion
To compensate for removed vegetation Applicable – replaced 10
by sufficient green
cover

12. CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS
APPLICABLE
Minimise erosion, designed with Applicable–designed 10
minimum disruption of site, drainage, with respect to
following existing slopes or contours existing contours,
would minimise additional pumping sufficient plantation
costs binds the soil
To prevent contamination of ground Applicable 10
water during construction
To stop spillage of hazardous materials Applicable – built 5
on site largely using natural
materials
To facilitate easy maintenance and Applicable – Use of 10
minimise site destruction natural materials and
unplastered concrete
To reduce micro-climate temperature Applicable – climate 10
rise responsive planning
and extensive
vegetation
To facilitate ground water recharge and Applicable – 10
restrict run-off availability of
permeable land and
vegetation
To promote use of clean or green sources Applicable – minimal 20
of energy use of artificial
energy, use of solar
energy and Rain
Water Harvesting

13. CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS
APPLICABLE
Reduce conventional energy demand Applicable – Use of 30
for water heating solar panels
Prevent use of conventional electric Not Applicable 0
energy for backup heating
Provision for future integration of Not Applicable 0
solar water heating system
To re-use or recycle waste products Not Applicable 0
and prevent landfills
To use lesser quantities of material and Applicable – optimum 25
reduce site wastage use of materials with
respect to built volume
Masonry – locally available material Applicable - Polygonal 12
stone masonry
Reduce water consumption Not Applicable 0
Minimise water use Not Applicable 0
Reduce water consumption for Not Applicable – 0
outdoor use sprinklers are not used
for gardening
Re-use of collected rainwater for Applicable – RWH 10
gardening, washing and other system installed
applications
Install an eco-friendly treatment Not Applicable 0
system for combined stream, grey and
black water

14. CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS
APPLICABLE
Re-use of treated water Not Applicable 0
Contract with local dealers for collection Not Applicable 0
and transportation of recyclable
materials
Provide facilities for handicap access Not Applicable 0
To ensure integrated design approach Applicable – proper 10
massing with good
built-unbuilt ratio
which facilitates
natural light and
ventilation
To enable energy efficiency, thermal and 25
visual comfort
1. Orientation – N-S facing Applicable
2. Provide buffer spaces Applicable
3. Windows shading Applicable
4. Total area of openings (min 30% of Applicable
floor area)
5. Provide verandahs or balconies Applicable
To prevent roof heat gain Not Applicable – use 0
of concrete slab roof
Adequate daylight Applicable – 10
strategically
positioned openings
Ensure thermal comfort in regularly Applicable – 450mm 25
occupied spaces thick stone masonry
walls

15. DISTRIBUTION OF BUILT-UNBUILT SPACES
A SERIES OF OPEN AND SEMI-COVERED SPACES
ACTS A S A CORRIDOR

16. LANDSCAPE
• LANDSCAPING IS A
GOOD BALANCE OF
HARDSCAPE AND
SOFTSCAPE
• HARDSCAPE CONSISTS
OF NATURAL STONE
SLABS (SHAHBAD) WHICH
COMPLIMENTS THE
BLACK BASALT OF THE
STRUCTURES
• VEGETATION CONSISTS
OF ORNAMENTAL TREES
LIKE CHAMPA AND
SHORT PALMS

17. LANDSCAPE

18. CONNECTING OPEN COURTYARDS
STEPS CONNECTING DIFFERENT LEVELS

19. PROJECT CDSA CONCLUSION
ANALYSIS
SITE Well connected to the major
city roads.
ACTIVITIES Residential areas with
interaction spaces
Educational campus with
residential facilities for
students as well as staff
N with interesting interacting
ENTRANCE spaces
PLANNING Compact planning with
Open Space
adequate buffer zones
Institution
Residential
ENTRANCE
MAGNET Open court in the admin
area, small courts in the
residential area
Rectangle
FORM Rectangle as the basic form
for the open spaces and the
built spaces around it.
VISUAL MATERIAL COLOUR Front and back courts to the
Stone masonry Black and Grey residential units, Projecting
R.C.C. Grey R.C.C gutters, Box
Shahabad Flooring Light grey windows on the north and
Polished kota (interior) Black south directions
Glass Blue

20. PROJECT CDSA
POINTS
ANALYSIS
SITE • Sloping site with residential units oriented
PLANNING towards north-south and open courts on
east-west.
ENVIRONMENTAL • Vehicle-free zone
ARCHITECTURE • Rain water harvesting
• Trees preserved
ENERGY • Glass facades permitting light in the
EFFICIENT interiors.
LIGHTING • 450 thick stone masonry acts as a heat
insulator creating cool interiors.
SOLAR WATER • All the residential units are provided with
HEATERS solar water heating systems.
EFFICIENT Few materials like :
BUILDING • Basalt stone which is locally available.
MATERIALS • Shahabad stone used in the exteriors.
• Polished quota used in the interiors.
WATER • Rainwater harvesting system widely used.
CONSERVATION
SOLID WASTE • Eco friendly sustainable garbage disposal
MANAGEMENT systems.

21. COMPILED BY
MADHUBANTI DEB
SWATI KHEDEKAR
ANKITA KOLAMKAR
SNEHA KORE
NEEKETA MAHAJAN
MRUDULA MANE
AMRUTA PADHYE
MANASI PARKHI
FOURTH YEAR B.ARCH (GEN) 2009-2010