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Table of Contents
A. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................... 4
Kingdom of Sirmaur................................................................................................................ 5
Language and Culture ............................................................................................................ 5
Himachal – The Land of Gods and Goddesses ....................................................................... 6
Heritage .................................................................................................................................. 6
Geological Background ........................................................................................................... 7
Climate, flora and fauna ......................................................................................................... 7
Major rivers ............................................................................................................................ 8
Caution ................................................................................................................................... 8
B. ACADEMICS ........................................................................................................................... 8
IIM Sirmaur Vision and Mission ............................................................................................. 8
Reflection of Identity of State .............................................................................................. 10
C. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH ............................................................................... 11
Academic Value .................................................................................................................... 12
Associative Value.................................................................................................................. 13
Architectural Design Value ................................................................................................... 15
D. SITE AND TOPOGRAPHY ..................................................................................................... 20
E. CAMPUS DETAILS ................................................................................................................ 23
Designing a Campus ............................................................................................................. 23
Framework of Development ................................................................................................ 23
Built up Area Required ......................................................................................................... 24
Intangibles ............................................................................................................................ 26
Tangibles .............................................................................................................................. 27
F. INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS ............................................................................................ 27
Inclusions .............................................................................................................................. 27
Exclusions ............................................................................................................................. 28

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Annexure-A …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29

Annexure-B …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….30

List of Figures
Figure 1 District Sirmaur ............................................................................................................ 4
Figure 2 .................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3 ....................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 4 Backdrop of the forest ............................................................................................... 22
Figure 5 Pristine site with gentle slopes ................................................................................. 22
Figure 6 Water bodies passing through site ............................................................................ 22

List of Tables
Table 1 Phasing of Construction ........................................................................................ 25-26

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A. INTRODUCTION
The campus of a management institute is a unique place with special resonance. It’s
architecture and planning has in it the power to complement the academic
performance. It is the supportive environment of the campus generated with
thoughtful development and a set of fundamental planning principles of the factors
such as campus social development, campus population and the growth plan,
residential accommodation, land use, environment impact, sustainability, local
community impact and interaction, transportation, provision of utilities and
communication infrastructure that aids in the in-campus growth and contributes to
the overall community development.
The campus is a complex composition consisting of designed sub sets of varied
functions. Each sub set, in turn, is a composition made of other compositions such as
buildings, open spaces, and site features. Therefore, the construct is a complex nested
arrangement of functional spaces down to the smallest detail. Thus, the campus
becomes a layered tapestry of spaces, buildings, road networks, landscapes, and
other site features, as well as colours, materials, scales, textures, and patterns that
need to be blend with the surroundings and settlement of the region resolved when
designing new campus buildings and spaces.

Region

The area of present investigation, District Sirmaur is

geographically located in the outer Himalayan ranges
between 77° 01' 12" and 77° 49' 40" east longitudes and 30°
22' 30" and 31° 01' 20" north latitude. Besides, the broad plain
of Kayarda Dun, it is essentially a mountainous region with
deep valleys lying between the ranges of various elevations
which are locally known as dhars. The maximum width from

Figure 1 District Sirmaur east to west is 77 kms and the length from north to south is
approximates 80 kms aerially. It is surrounded by Mahasu
district (Shimla) on the north, Solan on the west, by the river Tons/Dehradun on the
east, the river Yamuna on the south-east and the districts of Yamunanagar and
Ambala on the south.

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Kingdom of Sirmaur

Sirmaur was an independent kingdom in India, founded in about 1090 by Raja Rasaloo
of Jaisalmer, one of whose ancestors was named Sirmaur. It became an 11 Gun Salute
princely state in British India, The premier ruler of the Punjab Hills, is now the Sirmaur
district of Himachal Pradesh. The state was also known as Nahan, after its main city,
Nahan. Sirmaur was ruled by the chiefs of Rajput lineage, who used the title
"Maharaja".

The erstwhile Kingdom is presently the south-eastern district of Himachal Pradesh,

India. It is largely mountainous and rural, with 90% of its population still living in villages.
It includes the towns of Nahan (its capital), Paonta Sahib, Rajgarh and Shillai. It has
the Shivalik Fossil Park at Suketi, where fossils over 85 million years old have been found.

There are six tehsils in this district, namely Nahan, Renuka, Shillai, Rajgarh, Pachhad
and Paonta Sahib. The Giri River divides the district into almost two equal parts i.e.
Giripar and Giriawar.

Language and Culture

The people of Trans-Giri valley mostly converse in Giri-Pahari, though in Giri valley they
use Sirmauri, or what is locally known as Dharthi dialect. However, people today, are
conversant with Hindi, Punjabi and Pahari - the last being a loose nomenclature for
the dialects of these lower Himalayan hilly tracts. In terms of costumes, the people of
Giriawar area dress themselves in Kurta and Pyjama. The Giripar people, however, use
a traditional dress. The men wear a white unbuttoned coat, Lohiya, a black woollen
tight Pyjama and a woollen cap. The women traditionally wear the Lehnga and Kurti,
which is fast giving way to Salvar and Kameez. Their traditional head dress is Dhattu
(a triangular piece of coloured cloth tied on the head) is soon being replaced by a
loose drapping, the Duppata. In Sirmaur. Maize and wheat are the staple food of the
people. Usually, the people consume three-four meals a day. People also consume
sattu, especially in Sain and Dharthi aras, as well as mutton, fish and the milk products.
Religion has played a great part in the life of the people. Each hamlet has its own
local deity besides, there are also influences of Siva, Sakti/Devi, Vishnu, Surya,
Ganapati, Naga, Gugga and Buddhism in various parts of the state and the area of
research as well. On special occasions processions of local deities and fairs such as

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Renuka fair in the memory of goddess Renuka are being held. The fairs/festivals of
Renuka and Trilokpur are very famous and draw several lakhs of devotees and pilgrims
every year.

Himachal – The Land of Gods and Goddesses

Himachal Pradesh which is known as 'Dev Bhumi' is situated in the North of Himalayas.
The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain ranges. Himalayas are sacred to
Hindus because it is believed that Hindu God Lord Shiva has his abode on the sacred
mountain Kailash and married Parvati, the daughter of Himalaya. The state has its
capital at Shimla which is historically very popular place, and which is not only known
at national level but at world’s level also as it was the summer capital of the country
during the British rule. The famous Shimla pact between Pakistan and India was signed
at here in 1972.

 The traditional architecture in HP is highly evolved and functional.

 It is a cliché example of Vernacular Architecture. (Grown out of the land,
fulfilled local needs, uses local materials, drew on local culture)
 Over the centuries, building methods had successfully discharged domestic,
temporal and religious requirements.
 The most elementary form of hill architecture is still found in the old temples.
These temples are widely scattered everywhere all along the mountain slopes
and in the valleys.
 Layout plans and construction of buildings is much more complicated in hills
than in plains.

Heritage

The people of Himachal Pradesh are amongst the most delight fully coloured in the
country. They are humorous and light hearted even in adversities and are found of
good living. They are honest, they have generally a great regard for truthfulness. They
mostly depend on agriculture. The villages are generally self-sustaining units. Every
village has temple where people congregate for meetings/worship.

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Geological Background

Sirmaur District is largely a mountainous region. The geological sequence of the rock
formations as seen in the area can be categorized into two main groups:

(i) The Himalayan Group of metamorphic rocks.

(ii) The Sub-Himalayan Group of metamorphosed hills.

The rocks of the Himalayan group comprise high mountain ranges. Most of these hills
are made up of rocks of granite gneisses, schists, slates, carbonaceous slates,
dolomitic limestone and silicious conglomerates. The geological age of the Krol and
Infrakrol formations has been defined as Permian and Permo-Carboniferous. All these
rocks are usually unfossiliferous in nature. Therefore, it seems that the Tethys Sea which
is considered as the womb of Himalayas was filled up with these sediments derived
from Peninsular India from the south and Atthe Euroasiatic landmass on the north. This
basin was upheaved and converted into an upland area for a very long time

Climate, flora and fauna

The climate of the district is sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the elevation.
The winter extends from Nov to February; summer season from March to June followed
by the monsoon period extending from July to September end. Maximum
precipitation is in the form of rain occurs during July to September. Average annual
rainfall in the district is about 1405 mm, out of which 90% occurs during monsoon
season. In the non-monsoon season precipitation as snowfall also occurs in the higher
reaches above 1500 m from msl, the highest peaks of Choordhar remains covered by
snow all year around. During winter period rainfall also occurs in lower hills and valleys
parts. Mean maximum and minimum temperature of 30°C and -0°C respectively.

The natural vegetation of the area includes thorny shrubs and bushes besides trees
like Khair (Acacia cazachu) , Babool Kikar (Acacia leucopholea) , Neem (Terminalia
indica) , Rati (Abrus precatovius) , Shisham (Dalbergra sisso), Nalloh (Ziziphus
numarlaria) , Dau (Woodforlhia floriburda) , Pipal (Ficus religiosa) , Bargad (F.
bengalensis) , Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris) , Bamboo (Dandrocalums stricta), Mango
(Magnifera indica) and Sarkanda (Saccharum bengalense) . The higher altitudes are
covered by pines, deodar and Rhododendron. The cultivated crops comprise wheat

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(Zritcum vulgare), maize (Zea mays) rice (Oriza sativa), patoto (Solanum tuberosum)
and ginger (Zingiber officinalis). The wild life includes diverse varieties of langurs
(Presbylia entellus), monkeys (Macaca mulata), boars (Sus oristalus), bears (Ur
sustorantus), pigs (Sus scrofa), jackals (Canus sureus), cats (Felis domestica), squirrels
(Funambulus pennanti), rabbits (Oryotolaqus cunicuius) and snakes (Hydropsis). The
domesticated fauna includes cow (Bos JLHu2 CUS) f buffalos (Bison), goats (Capra
hircus), sheep (Ovisaries) and mules (Equus seinus).

The district's economy is based mainly on agriculture, including potatoes, ginger,

tomatoes, apples, mangoes and peaches in the Rajgarh region, known locally as "the
Peach Bowl". At Dhaula Kuan near Paonta Sahib there is a government-operated fruit
research centre. At the village Lana-cheta, farmers grow mainly grain.

Major rivers

The Giri River enters the district lengthwise at one end and emerges on the other,
dividing the whole territory into almost two equal parts: the Giri- awar, region and the
trans-Giri or Giri-par region. Besides the Giri, there are some other small rivers or rivulets,
such as the Bata, the Jalal, the Kawal and the Markanda.

Caution

The entire district of Sirmaur falls under Seismic Zone IV (as per the Seismic Zoning Map
of India (ISCode: 1893:2002) which makes it likely to be affected by earthquake. The
Main Boundary thrust (MBT) fault passes across the district and this is in continuation of
the same fault which caused the1905 Kangra earthquake. As mentioned in the
previous section, there are also several smaller faults that can also generate
earthquakes of high intensities within Sirmaur district.

B. ACADEMICS

IIM Sirmaur Vision and Mission

The Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur envisions “To be a Globally Respected

Institution for Management Excellence”. IIM Sirmaur envisions inclusivity, integration
and collaboration as its interlocking building blocks. This means that both research
as well as pedagogy must become a collaborative effort between the various

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stakeholders. Envisioned as a knowledge hub that will evolve into its own ecosystem
seamlessly integrated into local, regional and transnational communities, IIM Sirmaur
is committed to not only achieving but also significantly redefining world-class
excellence in education, training and research in the management sciences.

As a management Institution of National Importance the mission of IIM Sirmaur is “To

develop and foster professionals with competences in creating and leading future
oriented solutions for sustainable growth adhering to the highest standards of ethical
and human aspects of work in Himachal Pradesh, India and the world”.

This mission will be achieved by:

 Preparing future leaders equipped with the required contemporary

competencies to build, grow and develop organizations
 Contributing to up gradation and renewal of the competencies of
organizations
 Guiding organizations to grow, renew, turnaround and sustain competition.
 Contributing to the need of developing the faculty pool of high quality
management faculty in the country and world

In view of the Vision and Mission of the institute, the objectives set out for the institution
are as follows: To develop competence, conduct research, and prepare
professionals and advice small, medium and large organizations on core values. More
specifically, the excellence in management education at IIM Sirmaur will be achieved
through following practices:

- Focus on high quality Research.

- Incorporating unique and latest and best in class methodologies in teaching
pedagogy.
- By developing state of art, vibrant, tranquil and homogeneous campus.
- World-class institutions vis-à-vis internationalization
- Development of indigenous knowledge
- Community and industry engagement

At the same time IIM Sirmaur is poised to go beyond these five key differentiators by
focusing on developing a culture of contribution by integrating value-orientation to
every functional area of management education.

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Reflection of Identity of State

Since the inception of the first generation IIMs, times have changed, and so have the
needs of the stakeholders. While initial structures were adapted from established
foreign models of business education, it is now important, as the country has grown
into a regional powerhouse; to respond to new needs emerging from fast paced
technological disruptions and a thriving start-up culture.

Also, it is extremely important that the premier business institutions in India work should
be done to create and effectively disseminate indigenous knowledge. As a young
third generation institution, IIM Sirmaur has the opportunity to address this need by
developing a holistic approach to higher education and research in the
management sciences that incorporates context specific best practices from globally
recognized programs and institutions, and is also committed to indigenous
innovations that can be replicated and scaled.

IIM Sirmaur seeks to shape corporate and entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow who
are driven to make societies better places to transact ethical practices in business. IIM
Sirmaur envisions fostering leadership skills that incorporate a firm sense of ethics and
social responsibility. This kind of ethical managerial and entrepreneurial leadership will
also be environmentally conscious and naturally future-aware.

IIM Sirmaur envisions itself as an inclusive and integrated institutional space rather than
a disconnected site wherein there is a concentration of high-quality resources. As a
knowledge ecosystem that will eventually be self-sustaining, IIM Sirmaur could serve
the community and also become a nodal entity connecting different communities
and generating creative solutions to diverse problems.

In order to achieve these goals and ideals, IIM Sirmaur places a great emphasis on
interdisciplinary and collaboration. Interdisciplinary research allows for a particularly
generative cross-pollination of ideas from across specialisations that lead to
productive trans disciplinary research activity. Trans disciplinary research activity is the
order of the day and savvy world-class institutions are moving rapidly to incentivise it.
This kind of interdisciplinary is thus vital for creating new, home-grown knowledge with
a global scope.

In summary, as it grows into a self-sustaining, inclusive knowledge ecosystem, IIM

Sirmaur will set the standard for the production, dissemination and application of

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indigenous knowledge for the betterment of communities at the local, regional and
transnational levels. From providing foundational management education to creating
specialised indigenous knowledge, IIM Sirmaur is driven by principles of ethical social
responsibility and oriented toward generating leadership standards for the future.

IIM Sirmaur to be built up at Dhaula Kuan, Sirmaur (H.P.) will therefore reflect the
specifics of Himachal Pradesh. The specifics of Himachal Pradesh those build up its
unique identity and differentiate it from the rest of the Indian states, which can be
summarized as: culture, traditions, ascriptive and civic. The culture of Himachal
Pradesh is composed of many components such as handicrafts, local music, dance,
fairs and festivals. These components are being reflected in the architecture of
different monuments, buildings and temples built up in Himachal Pradesh over a
period of time. The prime examples are IIT Mandi, NIT hamirpur, Katoch Palace (Tira
Sujanpur, Hamirpur), Baijnath temple (Baijnath, Kangra) and Rock cut temple with
sculptures (Masrur, Kangra).

IIM Sirmaur seeks to offer programmes at postgraduate and doctoral level across
relevant sectors like tourism, agriculture, health care, education management, liberal
science etc. Therefore, it becomes imperative that work in these sectors be
undertaken by institute that is responsible and aims for the best in all aspects of
working. Specialized faculty, resources required to offer such a specializations and a
strong collaborative network of organizations from the sectors shall be made
available to ensure that the sector specific programmes succeed in offering the best
in class knowledge, skills, attitude that are required to perform in the sector chosen.

C. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH

This Vision document is basically conceptualizing the value of the campus that we
envisage. While referring to academic campuses, following are the major values one
would associate with to quantitatively assess the qualitative character:

-Academic value
-Associative value
-Architectural Design Value

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Academic Value

Academic value is the enrichment factor that campus should provide for enhancing
an academic environment. It is created by the architecture and building planning of
the campus and is the most important factor affecting the educational environment.

For IIM Sirmaur the academic value shall be achieved through the following:

1) Character and environment

a. Support academic excellence,
b. Integrate places for learning and campus life
c. Architectural coherence in the campus
d. Co-existence of the built and natural environment

While the overall design should be iconic, at the same time it should assimilate
with its local environment. The design should ensure the institute is a local
feature capable of standing up to the rigrous associated with its location.
The institute should present an image consistent with the local environment and
current ecological sustainable development (ESD) principles without
dominating the landscape. It should be:
 Constructed of high quality, durable materials
 Include principles of ESD design
 Maximize the use of the available open site
 Seamlessly integrate with the local environment
 Minimize the impact of the built environment on its surroundings
 Express image and functions of a world class institute
 Repeat, borrow or redefine landscape and building elements from
the local surrounding area

2) Gathering spaces
a. Foster living, learning and discover – integrated social and academic
activities
b. Informal gathering spaces in places which are convenient, comfortable
and effective

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 3) Learning environment
a. Quality, enhanced to be equipped with technology, increased flexibility
and interaction,
b. A stimulated campus setting
c. Promote interdisciplinary learning

 Comfort conditions and level of user control.

 Acoustic requirements.
 Well-equipped labs and workshops with all modern equipment’s.
 Specialist requirements for furniture, finishes, fixtures and fittings.

4) Research facilities
a. Recognition to the research needs
Materials used should be of the best quality and be leading edge in
terms of their capabilities in the areas of sustainability and durability. At
this time focus should be on local and regional unique and best
materials.

Research has showcased that usage of due architectural vocabulary and building
elements can enhance building performance affecting performance of students and
faculty positively. In addition to this proper deliberation on Lighting, Acoustics and Air
environment generates a healthy facility, thus harnessing good academic value in a
campus master-plan which can bring in an overall positive performance of all the
users/occupants.

Associative Value

It is the value which defines the interface of the user with the campus.
Residents of the campus including students, faculty and staff share a very significant
relationship with the campus which could be expressed in terms of associative value,
social adjunction, building character and various building typologies are a measure
of this. Being a residential campus, people spend a significant component of their life
in the campus and these people are bright minds shaping the country and its future,
therefore the association with the campus becomes a very important factor of their

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day to day life. The building environment cannot afford to generate any sense of
monotony or lethargy by any means in the minds of residents which the associative
value has to take care of.
Elements leading up to the Associative value would be:
1) Neighbourhood
a. Contribution towards enhancement of social environment of
neighbouring communities – the nalah and river which are the lifelines
for the people in neighbouring villages should be integrated with design
in such a way that there would be no restriction in its flow lines.
b. Reinforce a sense of community – unify the campus using clear sightlines
and circulation spines
c. Encouraging commingling of functions and promotion of dynamic
range of social activities
d. Engaging neighbourhood environments
e. An appropriate balance of buildings and landscape
f. Respect adjacent neighbourhoods

2) Building typologies
a. Create a campus identity – uniqueness of the building and landscape
which shape these spaces
b. Mix of building typologies celebrating the vernacular configurations in a
classical set-up
c. Scale and character to campus area
d. Integration of public art
e. Utilization of regional crafts
f. Universally accessibly design
The building’s siting and orientation should:
 Take advantage of the views (where possible)
 Minimize the impact of prevailing winds
 Encourage passive solar design
 Have a clear and identifiable main entry
 Provide good pedestrian and vehicular access

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Architectural Design Value

The campus in its full strength would be housing more than 3000 people and it
becomes a very important core urban element, thereby generating an unparalleled
urban value. This urban value is expressed in terms of landscape, water, energy,
waste, traffic, services and utilities context with regards to campus and regional level.

The connection methodology that the campus would have to get integrated with the
outskirts would form a very integral component of this value. Moreover, it would be an
expanding campus, thus it should be made sure of that expansion doesn’t
hamper/affect the lives of existing residents in any manner, thereby making Phasing
plan also an integral component of the urban value.
Urban value could be enhanced with:

1) Campus edges and gateways

a. Celebrating arrival on campus
b. Preservation of campus biodiversity and habitat for flora and fauna
c. Campus open space and landscape systems to integrate with the
buildings

2) Natural features
a. Reinforce the enduring qualities
b. High quality memorable landscape
Landscape design shall conform to contemporary public landscape
standards. All planting shall be able to withstand the local climate and
soil conditions.
c. Unique topographical features should be preserved

The site is almost flat land. The shape of the land irregular with narrow road on
north side. All the contour levels are mentioned in the attached in land survey
plan annexure ‘A’

3) Campus Circulation
Separate Pedestrian access

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 Separate Vehicular access - Openings should be generous in width and high
enough to cater for 4WD vehicles with equipment mounted to roof racks. Fire
Tender access must be there as per NBC 2016. A drop off point for taxis and
non-commercial vehicles delivering facility users – ambulant and otherwise –
should be considered. The chosen site may have an influence on the solutions
provided for vehicular access. There should be a central parking system at the
gate for visitors, near the hostels for students and near residential
accommodation for faculty and staff. As far as possible the campus should be
a vehicle free campus running on self-sufficient battery vehicles.
Proposed Bicycle Storage Access by cyclists should be encouraged with the
provision of lockable, sheltered bicycle storage within reasonable access of
the buildings.

a. Ceremonial pedestrian walks walk able and quality pedestrian

experience having an innovative design for protection from direct sun
in summers.
Innovative materials, like solar panels etc. may be used to shade the
walks
A drop off point for taxis and non-commercial vehicles delivering
facility users – ambulant and otherwise – should be considered.
b. Promotion of alternative modes to have zero vehicular traffic
Separate cycle tracks should be the part of the design.
Adequate provision of charging points should be the considered for
EMV’s.
4) Storm water management
a. Storm water control technology that leverages natural systems
b. Protect and preserve the river front and flow lines

5) Utility infrastructure
The Building services component of the building will require a further detailed
analysis once a building services engineer has been appointed. As a beginning, it
is anticipated the institute building’s services will comprise the following:

Mechanical

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 o Heating and Cooling
o Allow zoning of areas
o Exhaust to all kitchens and toilet facilities

Electrical

o Three phase power required.

o Lighting (general, feature, security, emergency, exit, etc.)
o Power – electrical (provision for expansion)
o Emergency equipment and systems
o Explore use of Photovoltaic Panels
o Security access control, CCTV, intercom
o Smoke detectors / Sensors
o UPS
o Audio visual

Communications

o Telephone
o Data
o All data cabling to be Cat 6
o Wireless LAN
o Cable TV / Free to Air TV

Water Supply, Plumbing, Firefighting and Drainage

o Hot and cold-water supply

o Sewerage
o Rainwater harvesting
o Fire protection services
o Drinking water etc.

a. Maximize opportunities for generating and using renewable energy

b. Appropriate centralized and distributed systems while enforcing local
systems with latest technologies
The designed built facilities to be environmentally friendly, with a view of
reducing running costs of the building where possible.

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  Load reduction by integrating the building with the site; adjustment
of building orientation and fenestration; optimizing the building
envelope (decreasing infiltration, increasing insulation), etc.
 Correctly sizing the ventilating and air-conditioning systems
 Installing high-efficiency equipment—mechanical, electrical, and
lighting
 Incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) principles in the site
design.
 Designing to Minimize Lifecycle Costs. As well as the initial capital
cost, the ongoing lifecycle costs should be considered when
comparing different products.
 The Project is to be designed to minimize energy operating costs
while at the same time providing reasonable comfort for the
occupants. A life cycle analysis including capital, operational and
maintenance costs of proposed energy saving options should
always be included.
 Wind protection during winters is highly recommended especially in
public spaces and gathering points.
 Solar control shall be provided to all facades to ensure comfort of
building occupants and conservation of energy. This is to be
provided via means of external shading, high performance glazing,
window treatments or a combination of these means to mitigate
radiant heat and glare appropriate to the orientation of each
facade

c. Campus waste to be treated as resource

d. Resilience towards disaster management (primarily flooding)

Reduction in environmental impacts is a priority. The design should include as

many practical and affordable environmentally sustainable initiatives as
possible, including passive, active and other energy and waste minimization
measures in the design, construction and operation of the facility. The Institute
is obliged to represent itself as a responsible ambassador and promoter of
sustainable design to the wider community. From the use of water tanks and

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 solar systems, to recycling as appropriate, all established and new sustainability
measures need to be considered during the design process.

6) Sustainability
a. Environment sustainability through a holistic approach that unifies
meaningful qualitative and quantitative strategies.
The project is to be designed in a manner consistent with the principles
of sustainable development. The project must incorporate the principles
of solar orientation, natural lighting and ventilation, energy efficiency,
water efficiency and reuse, accessible design, and other sustainability
innovations.
Sustainability initiatives adopted must be demonstrated to be
economically practical. It is expected that any initiative adopted will
provide cost savings through reduced resource consumption, or
reduced maintenance costs through increased durability

b. Passive design strategies, Low energy planning principles and initiative

towards being an energy positive campus
Performance w.r.t. climatic considerations;
Design strategies to achieve sustainability may involve:
 Response to site context, landscape and locality;
 Minimizing the need for and duration between maintenance;
 Minimizing the embodied energy required during manufacture and
transport to site;
 Maximize the use of appropriate recycled materials;
 The types of materials to be used for the construction are to be high
quality, robust and low maintenance and must contribute to the
overall attractiveness of the Facilities, in reflecting the qualities of
permanence, stability and strength without being ostentatious
c. Carbon reduction strategies
Reduction in environmental impacts is a priority. The design should
include as many practical and affordable environmentally sustainable
initiatives as possible, including passive, active and other energy and
waste minimization measures in the design, construction and operation

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 of the facility. The Institute shall represent itself as a responsible
ambassador and promoter of sustainable design to the wider
community. From the use of water tanks and solar systems, to recycling
as appropriate, all established and new sustainability measures need to
be considered during the design process.
d. Innovative building initiatives will all come together
e. Minimizing impact of built environment
This project shall address environmental initiatives including, but not
limited to:

 Low carbon footprint

 Rainwater harvesting and re-use opportunities
 Efficient and innovative HVAC
 Efficient water fittings
 Energy efficient light fittings
 Innovative use of solar energy
 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
 Response to site context, landscape and locality;
 Minimizing the need for and duration between maintenance;
 Minimizing the embodied energy required during manufacture and transport
to site;
 Maximize the use of appropriate recycled materials;

D. SITE AND TOPOGRAPHY

Approx. 210 acres of land has been acquired in Dhaula Kuan for the permanent
campus of the institute. Dhaula Kuan is a Village in Paonta Sahib Tehsil in Sirmaur
District of Himachal Pradesh State, India. The site is connected directly to Ambala.

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Figure 2

Dehradun road by the village road which divide

the site into two parts. In west side the site is
surrounded with Tata global beverages limited on
North, (marked A on the plan) and with small
village on the South.

Figure 3

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Figure 4 Backdrop of the forest

The topography of the site is almost flat with a very gentle slope from west to east.
The seasonal river is flowing across the site which again divides the east side of the
site into two. Out of which, in north there is a Fruit garden and in south there is few
residential units for police, both are the part of the site. In south the site shares the
common boundary with Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary. A nalah is passing adjacent to
western site boundary and flown into the seasonal river.

Figure 5 Pristine site with gentle slopes Figure 6 Water bodies passing through site

As per the topographical survey almost 40.2 acres of land is under influence of the
river Sankhul and its bed. 52.6 acres is under plantation of orchard and various other
kinds. This means that almost half of the area under research is non-build able as of
now. Annexure ‘B’

The surroundings comprise of salient features like:

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Himalayas

Nallah

Riverbed

Wildlife Sanctuary

Orchard

Connectivity: Dehradun Railway Station is the nearest major railway station which is
about 60 Kms away from the upcoming IIM Sirmaur. The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant
Airport Dehradun and Chandigarh Airport is also about 100 Kms away.

E. CAMPUS DETAILS

Designing a Campus

While designing a new campus, it is very important to reflect on the famous quote,
“Sense of place is the emotional bond that exists between an individual or group with
a geographic location (Bott et al., 2006). To sense a place is to know it through sight,
hearing, touch, smell and taste.” In order to achieve success of our endeavour, our
campus should reflect a sense of place comforting to all of them. Considering above,
we aim to evolve IIM Sirmaur campus to become an intrinsically beautiful place
known for its scenic landscapes, pleasing architecture, environmental sustainability,
vibrant community that is exceptionally comfortable and desirable as a place to live,
work and learn.

Framework of Development

In this conceptualised vision document, we elaborate upon the principles, goals,

objectives, ideas and recommendations that would provide for a starting point for
development of the IIM Sirmaur campus. As the physical environment can contribute
to an institute’s development, we have explored the following two ways, wherein, first,
the actual features of the physical environment may encourage or discourage the
process of learning development by its design; and second, the process of designing
the physical environment could promote the acquisition of skills at the core of student
development. Therefore, through this document there is a framework of a

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concept/vision being presented, which will help in designing a model campus
leading to beneficial physical environment development.

Built up Area Required

The campus shall host 1170 students in 11 years. It is envisaged to complete the
construction in 5 years or earlier. It means AY 4 (2018-19) to AY 8 (2022-23).

Academic block comprises of the following building in a cluster.

 Faculty Office Building Block,

 Library,
 Computer Centre,
 Virtual learning Centre,
 Class room complex,
 Conference Centre.

IIM, Sirmaur is envisaged to be a fully residential institute with respect to student’s

access to the prevailing practice in the IIM system. Hence, on campus
accommodation would need to be provided in student’s hostels for full student
strength i.e. 1170 students. Out of total 1170 students it is assumed that 50 nos. Students
will fall under married category, around 20% of the rest (1120) students i.e. 224 has
been assumed as female and 80% i.e. 896 students assumed to be male. It would be
necessary to provide on campus hostel accommodation for say 224 female students
and 896 male students keeping the above proportion in view it is proposed to provide
in the phased manner. Also, it has been proposed that during construction of the
hostels provision to be made for swapping of girls & boys hostels in case of large
variation in the above assumption.

It is proposed to supplement the conventional chalk and blackboard methodology

of lecture delivery with technological inputs as well as to move off-campus with its
academic programs in the synchronous e-learning mode of delivery.

A student activities Center with a built-up area of 2500 sqm, proposed to be provided
to serve as a hub for all student activities

It is proposed that 100% on-campus housing to be provided to the Institute’s core

teaching, research faculty.

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It is proposed that the institute may set-up a MDP Centre fully equipped with required
classrooms, equipment etc. of 2090 sqm to serve as the hub for the offering of MDP’s
on the IIM Sirmaur.

As per the details given in the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the Phasing of
construction for development of infrastructure would be:

Table 1 Phasing of Construction

Phase 1 - Phase 2 - Phase 3 -

No. 55% 29% 15%
Zon Buildin of (July (July (July Total
Building Type
e g Code Storie 2017 - 2019 - 2021 - (Sq.M)
s July July July
2019) 2021) 2023)
B16 G+3 Boys Hostel 6962.5 6962.5 6962.5 20887.5
B17 G+5 Mixed Hostel 9206 9206
HOSTEL BLOCK

Kitchen - cum - Dining Hall

B16a G+1 Complex 1750 1750 3500
Student Activity Centre 2500 2500
B19 G+2 Satellite Shopping Complex 250 250
Student Canteen 350 350

Type VII - Director's

B1 GF Residence 370.5 370.5
B2 G+3 Type Vi - Professor 4833 4833
B3 G+5 Type V - Associate
Professor 3609 3609 6616.5
Type V Chief
Administration Officer 1
No. + Finance Account 401 401
B3.1 G+4 Type IV (Special) - Assistant
Professor
STAFF RESIDENCES

6632 4226 10212

Type IV (Special) - Medical
Officer 1No. 148 148
Type IV - Non - Teaching
Staff 1600 1600 3200
B4 G+5 Type III - Non Teaching
Staff 3120 3120
Type II - Non - Teaching
Staff 945 945 1890
Type I - Non - Teaching
Staff 1874 1874
B21 G+1 Faculty Club 1500 1500
B6.1 GF Community Centre 2000 2000
Commercial Facilities for
B7.1 GF Staff 1000 1000

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 B9 GF+4 Class Rooms Complex 4710 1570 1570 7850
B8 GF+2 Faculty Building 4500 1500 1500 7500
Computer Centre &
Communication Service-
Telephone Exchange
ACADEMIC

B12 G+4 3000 3000

Virtual Learning
Centre/Audio Visual
B13 G+4 Classrooms 3000 3000
B14 G+2 Central Library 3000 3000
Auditorium/Conference
B26 G+1 Centre 4000 4000
B20 G+1 MDP Centre 2090 2090

B27 G+3 Administrative Complex +

ADMINISTRATION

Engineering Workshop 3300 1100 1100 5500

B7 G+3 Guest House 680 1820 2500
B18 GF Health Centre 1000 1000
B20 G+1 Incubation Centre 850 850
B23 GF Worship/Meditation Place 650 650
B27 GF Electrical Substation 1000 1000
GRAND TOTAL 115798.
65790 34083 14632.5 5

Area As per DPR (Page

59020 36853 18633 115800
128)

6770
Sqm. 2770 4000
increme Sqm. Sqm.
Change in Area
nt in Reductio Reductio
area of n in area n in area
PH 1 of PH 2 of PH 3

Intangibles

Travel, ecology, agro business, tourism to be integrated as a centre for development

 Distressing spaces
 All spaces be relaxed and ensure most productive output
 Offering peace of mind
 Legibility and way finding
 Clear privacy gradient ( Public, semi-public, semi private, private)

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  Unobtrusive surveillance when required

Tangibles

Meditation centre, music, dance, amphitheatre etc. - A non-denominational prayer

hall or meditation centre of 650 sq.mt area to be provided for the worship place for
all religion groups on campus on basis of prior reservation with the Caretaker. This
would circumvent the demand by followers of individual religious faiths for allotting to
them on-campus land for construction of specific religion based places of worship.
Such a place should be there in the space of learning for reflection and
contemplation.

The entire campus must consider the earthquake design considerations & develop its
disaster management plan and mitigate the risk to life and property due to
earthquake prone area. The earthquakes cause lot of destruction and the
dependency of local inhabitants on the secured or functional interaction becomes
essential for temporary shelters. Along with earthquake the flood control strategy such
as flood walls and/or land raising will be required. These should be fully integrated into
the overall design concept. It is suggested that a risk management plan in
consultation with guidelines of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
is essential.

For a self-contained campus provision of security is very important. It is further

suggested that the campus be protected by a high compound wall with a limited
number of access/exit points. In addition to security at the access/exit points,
watchtowers and other modern surveillance techniques should be integrated with
overall design.

F. INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

o All mandatory compliances laid out by the state/central Government to be

studied and in cooperated.

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 o The design of the campus must blend with the natural surroundings to ensure
the creation of theupetic open spaces as integral part of the design solution.
These ‘healing spaces’ are the need of the hour in a world full of worldly
stresses.
o The design may suggest the inclusion of vastu guided planning principles
incorporated in the master plan, though this would not be considered a
qualifying criterion for the design.
o To look after the requirements of the Faculty and staff children it is proposed
that a space for school, may be planned as there is hardly a good school in
the area.
o It is a thought to incorporate a helipad/runway on the site. Suggestions to this
effect without compromising the serenity or loss of space of the proposed
campus are to be made.

Exclusions

o Imposing modern structure disregarding pristinely site.

o Disjoint far off spaces leading to campus traffic.
o Large Hardscapes.
o High building surface area to the carpet area ratio.
o Huge accumulated mass

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