1)RETHINKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME GROUPS

INTRO & JUSTIFICATION:

The tamilnadu slum clearance board provides housing to slum dwellers and low income groups
to erradicate slums.While the Government is taking efforts to improve the quality of life for
economically concerned section,At some point they do not deal with their daily issues in
housing such as lack of parking spaces,lack of light and ventilation,Negative spaces between
two blocks,Lack of community space,no chance for future expantion for individual dwellings
and no maintainance and services.Thus the focus of the thesis is to provide better spatial
utilization and better quality of habitat housing than the typical substandard housing provided
by the government.

AIM:
 To provide a Live proposal of green affordable housing targeting low-income groups,
encouraging the integration between them and the urban core, in order to avoid getting
a gated community.
 Create a self-efficient community and Exploring and incorporating a sustainable
planning.
 Healthy dwelling, access to light, air, sun,parking,etc.

SCOPE:
• To save money and energy, as it will consider sustainable issues and green strategies, which
reduce the costs.
• Promote more interactive role for residents to do different kind of activities.
• Exploring and developing local construction materials and techniques that can reduce cost.
 To achieve well space utilization and better quality of habitat.
 To provide spaces for interactive,social,educational,health and recreational amenities.
REQUIREMENTS:
 Housing units
 Parks
 Health care clinic
 Primary school
 Shops
 Amphitheatre
 Parking space
 STP,WTP
 Sports area

NET CASE STUDY:

The V.M. house by Bjarke ingels

Monterry housing by elemental

Dortheavej residence by Bjarke ingels:

LIVE CASE STUDY:

 Aranya housing by B.Doshi
 Sacred groves,Auroville
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SITE:
KABALITHOTTAM REDEVELOPMENT BY TNSCB
Site consists of existing tnscb block to be redeveloped(red blocks) and playground.
Area-33000sqm
2)RETHINKING OF OFFICE SPACES:
INTRO:

Most commercial buildings in cities like Chennai, especially the smaller ones, look mundane
because the limited ground space doesn’t allow an aesthetic architectural design, or ends up
getting Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) on its street-facing walls to get a sleek
appearance.But the problem is that such panelling traps heat into these buildings, which in turn,
brings about huge electricity bills for air conditioning.In a hot city like Chennai it is not suitable
,but unfortunately, this has become a trend

Typical Commercial office buildings are Highly energy consuming air conditioned boxes with
similar facades. Air-conditioning is important, but a trend of increased energy use with height
is also found in naturally ventilated buildings. Newer buildings are not in general more
efficient: the intensity of electricity use is greater in offices built in recent decades, without a
compensating decrease in fossil fuel use. The evidence suggests it is likely – although not
proven – that much of the increase in energy use with height is due to the greater exposure of
taller buildings to lower temperatures, stronger winds and more solar gains.The thesis focuses
on providing a solution for these issues.
AIM:
The thesis essence is rethinking work space through out the understanding of the current
typology and architectural solution to the office building, which is in most cases the air-
conditioned glass-box, and coming up with a more suitable solution that respects: Urban
Realm and Context, Technology,Sustainability and better Spatial Relationships for better work
experience.

OBJECTIVES:
 To study how architecture contribute to the development of Office buildings.
 Analyse bioclimatic design principles for Medium storey buildings.
 Study existing standards and codes for Commercial buildings.
 To design spaces which are close to nature and environment.
 Priortise sustainable materials and techniques in building and incorporating services

SCOPE:
 Analysis and incorporation of bioclimatic design principles in office building
 Analysis and implementation of cost efficient and eco-friendly design techniques.
REQUIREMENTS:
 Office,conference,admin,lobby etc.
 Park
 Recreational space
 Parking space
 Caffeteria
 gyms

LIVE CASE STUDY:

Arcot plaza ,Chennai.

Titan Integrity campus by sanjay mohe,Bangalore.

NET CASE STUDY:

 The edge by PLP architects,Amsterdam
 Bullit centre,Seattle
 CH2 Melbourne city council house
3)LIVE PROPOSAL OF YACHT CLUB AND SAILING ACADEMY,CHENNAI
INTRO & JUSTIFICATION:
The Tamil Nadu Sailing Association, supported by the Yachting Association of India, the
governing body for the sport, has been spearheading the demand for a modern marina for
yachts and the establishment of a sailing academy in Chennai. Boating and sailing enthusiasts
in Chennai could get a modern marina with facility to berth luxury yachts and leisure boats,
with the Centre willing to consider a public-private partnership and the setting up of a sailing
academy which will encourage the youths to try sailing and other activities at marina.Thus,the
thesis focuses on providing a proposal of sailing academy at Chennai according to the criteria
requested by the government.

AIM:
To propose a Climatic oriented design of the Sailing academy according to the criteria
requested by Tamilnadu sailing association.

OBJECTIVES:
 To provide cost efficient design for the sailing academy
 To prioritize sustainable and energy efficient design practices in the construction of the
project.
 To emphasize the art of a sailing and its benefits

REQUIREMENTS:
Teaching space,classrooms,Training halls
Training space,Amphitheatre
Swimming pools
Cafeteria,Dining
Hostels
Boats Dock area,Deck space,warehouse
Boat repair and service area
Training walls
Recreational space
Sports area
Locker rooms
LIVE CASE STUDY:
 Chennai Yachts club
 Tamilnadu sailing academy
NET CASE STUDY:
The Welsh National sailing academy,Pwllheli

SITE:
2.75 acres area at the mouth of cooum river near anna sqaure