Report on the existing framework of one the upcoming Engineering college in South India . The focus of the report was to give suggestion to the board on how they can improve upon the existing campus .

1. AXIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
A Framework for campus planning

2. “A first challenge in the design of a new campus is not to
create new buildings, but to create a shared vision”.

3. Buildings and Spaces that Promote
Intellectual and Social Exchange.
The purpose of a campus is to bring together diverse
people and their ideas in an environment that creates
potential for intellectual and social exchange.

4. EXISTING
ENTRANCE TO THE CAMPUS
VISION
Campus entrance should be visible to
those arriving on the campus, and
should contribute to the life and
activity of streets and walks.
The choice of material should be more
sensitive , since it’s located in green
surrounding . Guard room looks out of
place , with different material usage. Grand entrance
Proper monitoring of public
movement

5. ENTRANCE ROAD
EXISTING VISION
Sensitive landscaping with proper
slope correction required.
Usage of local flora and faun to add
colour to the entrance , to make it
more vibrant and lively .

6. SITE PLAN - EXISTING
Building 103
Building 104
Existing Buildings
Proposed Buildings
Site Boundary
Entry
to the site
Other’s
Property
Other’s
Property

7. SITE PLAN
101 – Administrative Block
102 – Electronic & Telecommunication
103 – Electrical & Electronics
104 – Applied Science & Humanities
105 – Lecture Hall
106 – Computer Engineering Dept.
107 – Civil Engineering Dept.
108 – Library Block.
109 – Utility Block.
110 – Workshop
101
Entry
to the site
Other’s
Property
Other’s
Property

8. EXISTING BUILDINGS
BUILDING 103 ANALYSIS
“A building is not just a frame to be
erected. It is itself a device for
cultivating communication.”
Buildings in campus should reflect the
Philosophy of the university through
its architectural expression .
Façade can be amalgamation of global
as well as cultural expressions.
Use of different materials on facade
can make buildings much vibrant and
interesting .
Canopy at the entrance will add more
warmth and make the entrance more
interactive.

9. EXISTING BUILDINGS
BUILDING 104
Building entrances are frequently the
meeting places, and gathering places of
those using buildings, and should be
designed to encourage interaction.

10. VEHICULAR – PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
VEHICULAR MOVEMENT
Entry
to the site
Other’s
Property
Other’s
Property
PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT
GREEN INTERACTIVE ZONES
Connections between the different parts
of campus are critical to establishing a
continuous fabric.
Vehicular Movement can be restricted
till Administrative Block and parking
should be placed at the entrance only
, so as to avoid disturbance in Academic
areas.
‘MOVEMENT SEGREGATION”
NEED

11. “Open spaces, in the form of
courtyards and landscaped green
areas, should be the building
blocks of the campus, and they
should be the focus of the
campus neighborhoods.”
NEED
INTEGRATED SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPT

12. LANDSCAPE, STREETSCAPE & SIGNAGE
The campus palate of landscape
materials, walkways, lighting, signage and
street furniture must be used on all public
spaces that are part of building projects.
These elements should be used to create
both active gathering and contemplative
spaces, and to reinforce linkages and
gateways within the campus and at its edge.
EXISTING NEED

13. LANDSCAPE, STREETSCAPE & SIGNAGE
NEED
Street lighting enhances the
landscape and make those spaces
usable in evenings as well.
Hoardings, sign boards, directional
boards, bill boards, neon sign
bards, banners etc. have become
symbols of present day urban scape
and important instruments of
outdoor publicity and public
“Signage's help in path finding for any
newcomer in the campus. “

14. LANDSCAPE, STREETSCAPE & SIGNAGE
NEED
While the physical character and
quality of a campus is defined by
both its buildings and its open
space, it is the open space which
has the greatest potential for
unifying and equalizing the shared
space of the campus.
“Design must reflect respect
to pedestrians and physically
challenged people.”

15. LANDSCAPE – INTERACTIVE SPACES
NEEDEXISTING
Spaces between the buildings can be
used as landscape courtyards which will
add vibrancy to the space.
Exposed piping need to be concealed
with landscaping elements , to give a
nicer view .
Piping should be concealed rather than
on the façade.

16. LANDSCAPE – INTERACTIVE SPACES
EXISTING NEED
Street furniture for students –
interactive spaces.
Soft and hard landscape
Un-utilized spaces in-
between the buildings.

17. COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
NEEDEXISTING
Buildings required to be barrier –free
must comply with all requirements
designed to assist person with
physical , sensory and development
disabilities.
Access from the exterior to the
buildings and movement throughout
the interior of the building shall be by
a barrier –free path of travel.
Barrier free

18. EXISTING
BEAUTIFICATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE
NEED
Exposed structural beams can be a part
of landscape with creepers hanged on
them, which will give a nicer view from
the classrooms and courtyard below.

19. BEUTIFICATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE
EXISTING NEED
Structure need revamping with
respect to the elevational elements .

20. THE WATER CONSERVATION
A System can be suggested to collect and
force rainwater to filter into the
ground, applied in all roadsides and
green areas in streets throughout the
Campus which will have an interesting
landscape and earth profile as shown in
the picture here.

21. ENERGY : SOLAR POWER
One of the most important sources
of energy i.e. the solar energy can
be collected by means of solar
energy panels installed on the roof
terrace of the building which can
be taken into account at the time
of design and the energy thus
retained can be used in getting the
hot water supply, cooking and
emergency lighting etc. The
pictures showing installed systems
can be referred to.

22. Solar street lights are recommended
for the main road .
28 street lights each having 11 W CFL
(compact fluorescent light) tube light
covering 5 m radius area are
recommended.
Total expected annual electrical
savings from each light would be 48
kWh.
Each light would cost Rs 22 000 Solar
water heating system
SOLAR STREET LIGHTS

23. Solar water heating system of 200 lit
per day capacity is recommended for
hostels.
A solar flat plate collector based
system with an electrical back up of 3
kW is recommended.
Each solar water heating system
would save 2450 kWh of electrical
energy per annum.
A solar water heating system would
cost between Rs 30000 and 40000
,such buildings save 55.75% energy
over conventional buildings.
SOLAR WATER HEATER

24. The clean, litter free public spaces
add to the pleasant built
environment.
Thus the design , location and
maintenance of public amenities
such as public toilets, garbage
bins, bus stops, etc. determine the
quality of public spaces.
PUBLIC AMENITIES

25. INTERIORS
EXISTING NEED
Existing interiors are very basic and
bland.
To make an world class institute the
entrance foyer should be attractive
keeping with the functional aspects.

26. INTERIORS
EXISTING NEED
Classroom are yet to be properly
arranged with required lighting and
orderly furniture .
Classroom need better furniture and
require wall treatment .
The wall plaster is raking off and the
crakes are visible .

27. INTERIORS
EXISTING NEED
Lecture hall does not have any
furniture and the board is small as
per the area of the hall.
Lecture hall function on the stepped
sitting format , because the length
at time is too large for the last
students to understand the Teacher.No furniture

28. INTERIORS
EXISTING NEED
Central space of the building should be
more interactive , with general
information to students .
The interior design and concept is
underpinned by four key principles; the
careful consideration of the interior
form, selection of materials, application
of colour and the utilization of natural
Central Courtyard

29. INTERIORS
EXISTING
Toilets
central courtyard
space
Interior spaces need
to designed according
to the requirement.

30. Each project should undertake a comprehensive analysis to diminish the use of energy
and reduce the use of non-renewable resources.
Creating a campus environment that moves beyond merely sustainable, to one that
actively improves the quality of life and the environment for its users is the need of
the hour.
The goals should include:
• Reducing dependence on non-renewable resources by using appropriate recycled
materials and by promoting adaptive reuse of existing structures.
• Reducing marginal energy costs by promoting selection of locally manufactured or
fabricated products and materials.
•Sitting new structures mindful of orientation, shading and the effect on adjacent
buildings and spaces .
•Using landscape design to create healthy and ecologically appropriate
spaces, provide pleasant outdoor environments, reduce exterior lighting demand and
minimize storm water runoff.
Responsible Use of Energy and Natural Resources

31. •Minimizing maintenance and operating costs by employing whole-systems lifecycle
evaluation to determine the true project costs, and by integrating innovative
day lighting and building engineering solutions at project inception.
• Improving indoor environmental quality
•Adopting monitoring, measuring and feedback systems to establish baselines of
energy usage and building performance, against which the university can evaluate
improvements and set goals for future projects.
• Maximizing building flexibility to satisfy the varied demands of current and future
users and residents.
• Reduce energy consumption of building and site systems (HVAC, hot
water, lighting)through the use of appropriate mechanical and construction
technology (natural cooling, light recovery, passive solar design, etc.)
•The construction, as well as design, process should also respect these goals.

32. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
GRIHA

33. • Govt. of India promulgated Energy Conservation Act in 2001.The Act provides for
efficient use of energy and its conservation.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEF) was set up and to regulate the mechanism Energy
Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was formally launched in 2007 by Ministry of Power
for its adoption in the country.
• Construction of Green Buildings got started all over the country to take care of Energy
Conservation, water and waste management, Environmental Impact, and minimum
destruction of natural resources, and also to address the concern of environment and
climate change.
• Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is a Comprehensive Building
Rating system and was formally brought in for implementation in at least all the
buildings of Govt. of India / PSU’s by Cabinet Secretary, GOI in 2009.
• It is brought out that the buildings hence forth would at least meet the requirements of
GRIHA- 3 star though every effort would be made to achieve higher star rating whenever
site conditions permit to do so.
Various incentives which are available under different schemes
for Deployment of
• Solar Hot Water System.
• Roof top PV Systems and
• Waste Recycling for Energy Conservation
GREEN BUILDINGS

34. GREEN RATING FOR INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
(GRIHA)
1. GRIHA – the green building rating system evaluates the environmental performance of
a building holistically over its entire life cycle.
2. On a macro scale, the rating system seeks to benefit the community at large through
• Reduced energy consumption, resulting in savings on account of reduced energy bills without
compromising on achieving the human comfort levels.
• Integration of solar energy devices such as solar water heating systems and roof top PV
systems to generate on-site energy for various requirements.
• Waste recycling and reuse.
• Reduced water consumption.
• Reduced air and water pollution (with direct health benefits)
• Reduced destruction of natural areas, habitats and biodiversity and reduced soil loss from
erosion etc.
• Increased user productivity.
• Enhanced image and marketability.
3. GRIHA has 100 points distributed across 34 criteria. Different levels of certification are
as below:
• Minimum score required for certification is 50.
• Building scoring 50-60 points - 1 star.
• Building scoring 61-70 points - 2 star.
• Building scoring 71-80 points - 3 star.
• Building scoring 81-90 points - 4 star.
• Building scoring 91-100 points - 5 star.

35. CRITERIA INVOLVED IN GRIHA
Criteria 1 - Site Selection
Criteria 2 - Preserve and protect landscape during construction / compensatory
depository forestation
Criteria 3 - Soil conservation (post construction)
Criteria 4 - Design to include existing site features.
Criteria 5 - Reduce hard paving on site.
Criteria 6 - Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency and use RE system for meeting
outdoor lighting requirement
Criteria 7 - Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on site circulation efficiency.
Criteria 8 - Provide, at least, minimum level of sanitation / safety facilities for
construction workers.
Criteria 9 - Reduce air pollution during construction.
Criteria 10 - Efficient water use during construction.
Criteria 11 - Reduce building water use.
Criteria 12 - Reduce landscape water requirement.
Criteria 13 - Efficient water use during construction.

36. Criteria 15 - Utilization of fly ash in building structure.
Criteria 16 - Reduce volume, weight and time of construction by adopting
efficient technology
(e.g. pre-cast systems, ready- mix concrete, etc.
Criteria 17 - Use low-energy material in interiors.
Criteria 18 - Renewable energy utilization.
Criteria 19 - Renewable energy based hot water system.
Criteria 20 - Waste water treatment.
Criteria 21 - Water re-cycle and re-use (including rain water).
Criteria 22 - Reduction in waste during construction.
Criteria 23 - Efficient waste segregation.
Criteria 24 - Storage and disposal of waste.
Criteria 25 - Resource recovery from waste.
Criteria 26 - Use of low VOC paints/adhesives/sealants.
Criteria 27 - Minimize Ozone depleting substances.
Criteria 28 - Ensure water quality.
Criteria 29 - Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels.
Criteria 30 - Tobacco and smoke control.
Criteria 31 - Universal Accessibility.
Criteria 32 - Energy audit and validation.
Criteria 33 - Operations and Maintenance protocol for electrical and
mechanical equipment.
Criteria 34 - Innovation

37. COURSE OF ACTION FOR MAKING IT GREEN
BUILDING (GHRIHA COMPLIANT)
1. Totally barrier free accessed building.
2. Efficient window design thro’ highly reflective tinted and insulated glass.
3. External shade for glazing by means of louvers on façade and trees around the
building.
4. Adequate natural light for common circulation space through central atrium
by means of PV Cell glass panels on top.
5. Roof shaded by terrace garden to insulate the roof top and reduce external
solar heat gains.
6. Water cooler chiller selected for greater efficiency recommended by ECBC.
7. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) installed in AHU’s
8. Low energy strategies such as replacement of water cooler by water body to
cool the condenser loop, integration of thermal energy storage and earth air
tunnel enabled reduction in chiller capacity.
9. Energy efficient lighting design that complies to ECBC such as use of CFL, LED
and energy efficient light fittings/ fixtures.
10. Integration of day light with Artificial lighting.
11. To use fly ash concrete blocks in place of bricks.
12. Aluminum windows in place of natural wood’s door window. Door shutters to
be used from the materials that are byproducts of processed waste wood.

38. 13. Use of glass/ steel and other eco-friendly materials in place of natural wood in
Interiors.
14. Hot water demand met by Solar Hot water System.
15. Photovoltaic cell panels to supplement the energy requirements equivalent to
30% of internal light connected loads.
16. To have cavity walls for thermal insulation from incident solar radiation on the
building.
17. Reduction of total water consumption in the building by 25% by using Low
Flow fixtures.
18. Rain Water Harvesting of Roof top rain water and area drainage of the
building.
19. Uses of low energy material in Interiors.
20. Efficient waste segregation by using different coloured bins for the different
categories of waste from the building.
21. Employing resources recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per solid
waste management and Handling rules 2000 of MOEF.
22. Arrangement of recycling of waste thro local dealers.
23. Use of non-toxic paints/ interior finishes .
24. Use of zero ODP ( Ozone Depleting Potential) substances/materials and avoid
materials like polyurethene foams.
25. Water to be used to meet water quality norms.
26. To maintain acceptable Indoor and Outdoor NOISE levels.
27. To ensure zero exposure of nonsmokers to the tobacco smoke in AC/non AC
building areas.
28. After building’s occupancy to get the energy audit done.

39. LIST OF PROJECTS REGISTERED/ BEING REGISTERED WITH GRIHA
1. Suzlon Energy Limited. - Pune - Commercial
2. Fortis Hospital. - New Delhi - Institutional
3. Fortis Hospital - Gurgaon - Institutional
4. AIIMS - Bhubaneswar - Institutional
5. Central Library for BBRAU - Lucknow - Institutional
6. Academic Building, Mechanical Building
& Lecture Hall complex at NIT Rourkela - Rourkela - Institutional
8 Auditorium for BBRAU - Lucknow - Institutional
9. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation - Noida - Residential
10. National Hydro Power Corporation - Hyderabad - Residential
11. IISER - Pune - Institutional
12. IISER - Bhopal - Institutional
13. IISER - Trivandrum - Institutional
14 HAREDA – Akshay Urja Bhawan - Chandigarh - Institutional
15 IIT, New Lecture Theatre and Lab block - New Delhi - Institutional
16 Haryana Technology Park - Faridabad - IT,ITES
17 IIM Hostel Complex - Ahmadabad - Residential
18 SIDBI - Bhubaneswar - Commercial

40. INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
LEED
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED-INDIA)

41. WHAT IS LEED?
• LEED is the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design building rating program.
• The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally
accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation
of high performance green buildings.
• LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by
recognizing performance in five key areas of human and
environmental health:
 sustainable site development
 water savings
 indoor environmental quality

42. LEED CERTIFIED BUILDING
• Are leading the transformation of the built environment
• Are built as designed and perform as expected
• Have lower operating costs and increased asset value
• Are healthy and comfortable for their occupants
• To Reduce waste sent to landfills
• Conserve energy and water
• To reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in
hundreds of cities

43. • Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship
and social responsibility
• LEED designation has 4 possible levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and
Platinum
• LEED applies to both new construction and existing buildings.
• Since its inception in 1998, LEED has grown to encompass over 14,000
projects in all 50 US States.

44. COST OF GREEN BUILDING
•Initial costs are approximately 2% to 5% more than traditional building
• Lifecycle savings will yield more than 10 times the initial investment, or 20% of
the construction costs.
SOME FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDING
•Energy and water savings.
• Reduced environmental costs from pollution.
• Occupant health and safety- improved employee efficiency.
• Reduced maintenance/replacement costs over the life of the building.