The document outlines the sustainable initiatives and future plans of Acharya's NRV School of Architecture in Bangalore, India. It discusses the school's 120 acre eco-friendly campus, workshops on sustainable design, and goals to reduce the campus' environmental footprint and establish research centers for sustainable urban development. It also details the school's roadmap to expand its academic programs and establish an Acharya Built Environment Academy with five schools and research centers by 2015.

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4. Acharya Campus- Distinct & Different Student-centric campus Acharya is a campus that is a learning home for over 8000 students of its eleven institutions. It is a mini township by itself, spread across 120 acres of land in the outskirts of Bangalore. Located just a few minutes drive away from top-notch corporates, it rests atop a raised scenic spot, surrounded by gentle and gradient landforms. The design of the campus is very student centric, predominantly pedestrian with vehicular traffic secluded from the learning zones. The Academic, Residential, Student Activity and Landscaped Zones of the campus are interestingly isolated and integrated with one another. Solid and Void The architecture reflects cheerfulness inside-out with refreshing colour schemes, shapes, forms, levels and spaces. The concept of solid and void permeates every constructed area bringing with it the feel of academic seriousness and intellectual freedom. The design emphasis is on breaking the monotony with interlocked walls, open spaces, nooks, corridors, courtyards that encourage one-to-one contact and lively interaction . ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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6. Unity of purpose in Design Diversity Each of the dozen buildings in the campus are unique in itself. If on the one hand, you have the Initiation Block that exudes the comfort of a traditional home with tiled roof and centre courtyard of landscaped garden, on the other extreme, you find the 500-seat Seminar Hall that’s completely modern, highly techno-savvy and futuristic in style, design and furniture, with a aqueduct running over the roof. The 10,000+ seating stadium is truly Olympic size that’s the centre-stage for extra-curricular activity. The snugly food court is both inviting and invigorating, offering an eating-out experience in the open landscaped area. Encouraging academics, Love for nature The class rooms are large, airy and well lit, tucked away from noise. The Student Activity Centre, in contrast is compact, cheerful and engaging. The laboratories are designed to enable explorative activity, ensure hygiene and prevent accident hazards. The campus is completely wired with Wi-Fi enablement. The concern for environment is innate to the design. Vast forestation, rain water harvest, a man-made 4-acre lake with water treatment plant, use of alternative energy sources, ban on use of environment harming substances reflect this concern. In the short time that the campus has come up in, it has been awe-inspiring for both national and international visitors ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

7. ASArch is one of the few architecture Schools to have adopted from the inception the 2010 Imperative in the curriculum & facilities and committed to implement the 2030 Challenge. (For details, visit http://architecture2030.org ) A e-Newsletter by the name ‘ASArch Footsteps’ was started with the initiative of students and the inaugural issue released during the Acharya Habba 2010.This will share all the trials & tribulations students undergo in the beginning of their professional journey . Adopters, Supporters, Collaborators - The 2010 Imperative & 2030 Challenge http://www.architecture2030.org/2010_imperative/2010PresChanDeanadoptions.php http://www.architecture2030.org/2030_challenge/2030busadoptions.php ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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9. ASArch conducted a 3-day capacity building workshop on ‘Sustainable Built Environments’ during 27-29 August, 2009. It was held in the eco-friendly campus of Acharya Institutes spread over 120 acres at Soladevanahalli on Hesaraghatta Road that showcases various novel initiatives for conservation of natural resources and energy . This was participated by about 30 architects, engineers, teachers & students.The workshop was coordinated by Director, ASArch in collaboration with two Professors from the School of Planning & Architecture, Delhi. The Workshop was well appreciated by the participants. ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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11. ASArch has created a web-based platform which shares all subjects of academic and general interest between students & faculty. Information from the faculty related to the lessons, assignments and other important notices are posted on the site. The site can be accessed by invitation and members share information. All students, faculty & invited guests are members and this has to a considerable extent bridged all communication gaps. The site can be accessed at http://asarch.ning.com . ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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14. The Theme ‘Footprints’ for the Acharya Habba 2010 held on April 9 & 10 April was proposed by ASArch. On this occasion of rejoice and celebrations, various activities happened to create campus social responsibility among all stakeholders of Acharya community towards reducing our ecological footprints. Events to mark the festival include cultural & sport competitions, Quizzes, skits/ street plays, posters/banners, statues etc. A platform to create awareness on relevant issues can be accessed at http://acharyafootprints.ning.com ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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23. Future road map Assessment has been made of the additional faculty requirements and potential candidates identified keeping in view the future road map (on a timeline) that has been visualized: 2009- Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture ASArch (40) 2010- ASArch ( 40 +80) 2011- ARCHIN School of Architecture & Interiors (120+ 120 ) 80 in B.Arch & 40 in B.Arch (Interior Architecture) 2012- ARCHIN+PLUS School of Planning & Urban Studies (240+ 160 ) 120 & 40 in B.Planning 2012- ARCHIN+PLUS+BUSCOM School of Building Science & Construction Management (240+ 200 ) 160 & 40 in B.Arch (Construction Technology) 2012- CAPABLE Capacity Building in Built Environment 2012- CUBECS Centre for Urban & Built Environment Consultancy Services 2012- SUBURB Sustainable Urban & Built Environment Research Bureau 2012- INDIAD Information Dissemination & Advocacy 2012- ABeACUS Acharya Built Environment Academy for Urban Studies (3 Schools: ARCHIN+ PLUS+ BUSCOM with CAPABLE, CUBECS, SUBURB & INDIAD) 2013- DEFINE School of Design & Applied Fine Arts (600+ 240 ) 200 & 40 B.Design 2013- REIN Real Estate & Infrastructure Development 2013-ABeACUS Acharya Built Environment Academy for Urban Studies (5 Schools: ARCHIN+ PLUS+BUSCOM+ DEFINE +REIN with CAPABLE, CUBECS, SUBURB & INDIAD) ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

24. Structure of the ABeACUS Program starting in Course duration and proposed student strength 20 students Masters Architecture (2014) 10 students Masters Interior Architecture(2014) 20 students Masters Planning CAP A BLE Centre for Capacity Buiilding in Built Environment CUBE C S Centre for Urban & Built Environment Consultancy Services InDiAd Information Dissemination & Advocacy ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

26. PROPOSALS PREPARED FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ON: 1. INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT IN BUILDINGS NEAR HIGH TRAFFIC CORRIDORS 2. ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE BANGALORE METRO PROJECT 3 .PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS HELD WITH CENTRE FOR POLICY RESEARCH, IIM, BANGALORE FOR INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION ACHARYA’S NRV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (ASArch)

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