Architectural Appraisal - CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Hyderabad

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CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre Hyderabad
ARCHITECTURAL APPRAISAL
CODE -207
PRAKASH RATHOD
THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, MUMBAI.
DECEMBER 2019

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Annexure-2: Specimen for Introduction 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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1.Focus of Interest in 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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2. Site Location:
The CII - 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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3. Exploring Site Context 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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Influential Factors
Natural Drainage pattern utilized to harvest rain water at point of maximum
accumulation.

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4. Brief of Climate
 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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5. Brief write up 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

What is Green Architecture?
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
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
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efficient
up environment on human health
micro climate and for visual delight.

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Zoning for campus building
• 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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 Parking
The parking area 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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 Courtyard
The traditional India 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.

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.
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.
to fade by the charm of vegetations in the courtyard. The plants collectively create a
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,
opposite ends at shorter distance.
signed around a courtyard- a traditional gathering place for
yet outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined
s to the outside.
This building caters very well to differently abled and senior citizens.
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The plants collectively create a
other whether from office,
a traditional gathering place for
yet outside environment. The natural light from the courtyard, combined

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BUBBLE DIAGRAM OF BUILING
Zoning

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AREAS SHOWING GREEN POCKETS
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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GROUND FLOOR – RECEPTION – OFFICE AREA – INFORMATION
CENTRE

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FIRST FLOOR – OFFICE AREA – INFORMATION CENTRE

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PERMANENT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Easy circulation 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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ELEMENTS OF TRANSITION
Spaces located in the overlap between inside and outside create informal spaces for
interaction

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SEMINAR HALL
Can be divided using partition walls to create smaller meeting rooms – flexibility
of spaces

A Wind catcher
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
•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
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.
surface area with which, the air comes in contact. Here the surface area is increase
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by up to 8 ^C, is supplied to the AHUs, substantially reducing the load
surface area with which, the air comes in contact. Here the surface area is increased

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
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.
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.
gardens covering 55% of the roof area.
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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

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Supportive Structure for physically challenged
Wheelchair friendly washrooms
Easy navigation - use of ramps for circulation

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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
•A large amount 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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Reuse of 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,
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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Furniture in the canteen with local Tandur stone flooring
Use of bamboo as landscape elements Clay tile paving in the gardens

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FLY ASH BRICK
•Manufacturing method 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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6. Note on requirement
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

7. Form and Elevation.
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.
positive and negative pressure loads.
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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

USE OF TRADITIONAL JALI
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.
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Vertical landscaping is an 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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Landscape
•Influences microclimate and hence 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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CANOPY TREES
•Create mass from 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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UNDERSTOREY TREES
• Suitable for 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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GROUND COVER
• Unify groups 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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Unique Plant Species
Ashoka Tree - 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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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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Bottle Gourd or Calabash - 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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Basil - Ocimum basilicum
• 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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8. Building Condition.
Highly suited, 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.

Water management :
Rain Water 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
r, in part through the use of low-flush toilets and waterless urinals.
Waste Water Treatment. - Root Zone Treatment
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rainwater follows existing flow patterns and is collected in a water

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Artificially prepared wetlands comprising 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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10. Identified Elements of Interest:
Windvane in the colours of our national flag
Rain water collection chamber

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HVAC chiller plan hidden with jaali wall
BIO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC grass crate to hold soil and water and to create
pave path for circulation.

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Car charging station
Columns acting as recharge
& "Contour trenching" adopted to avoid erosion and sedimentation

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11. Findings and Observations:
 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..

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