MIX USE ECO TOWER Noida, sector 15 i MY REPORT Content Introduction to projret Literature study Casestudy/ Literature case study Study of codal provision Introduction to site “a green building should look like what the term indicates—green.’ It should look like @ human-made ecosystem—a balance of organic and inorganic mass that works as a whole ands [connected] to the landscape at the ground. Itshould look, Ibelieve, indeterminate, fuzzy orhairy.” KEN YEANG HARDEEP SINGHACKNOWLEDGEMENT ry | would like to express my sincere gratitude to the department of architecture ,guru Nanak dev university for letting me fulfill my dream of being a student here. | would also like to thank the head of department, Dr. Sandeep Dua for guiding throughout the graduation . to my thesis penel Ar. Meenakshi AR. Ranbir kaur Ar. Pankaj chhabra Ar. parul minhah, lam extremely grateful for your assistance and suggestions throughout my thesis project . | am thankful to all the teachers for the constant guidance during the course of this workto all my friends and family for helping and not letting me give up . | would like to express my gratitude to the thesis coordinator ar. pinto Emerson and Ar. Amanpreet singh for constant supervision throughout whole course of thesis,Introduction to project ry Content + Introduction... + Validity + Challenges... + ii) Objectives + Introduction to Site. + Scope of work... + Methodolog;INTRODUCTION Introduction + Eco Architecture seeks to minimize the negative environmental impacts of structures through improved efficiency and the use of sustainable construction materials. Beautiful buildings that work with the environment are the heart and soul of ecoarchitecture, + An Ecosystem is 2 community of living organisms (plants, animals and microbes) in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water), interacting as a system. Sustainable Sustainable Design that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Environment vesting Bioclimatic architecture Bioclimatic is a sector of architecture that dominated by the principles of ecology and. —— synopsis Content Tower Tower is a tall structure, taller than it is wide, often by a significant margin. A_skyscraper can be distingue from tower by its special emphasis on structure design to counter wind load prominent on height. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as 0 skyscraper and at which height itmay not be considered o high-rise anymore. Mix Use Mix Use Combines different uses in the same building. Lower floors should have more public uses with more private uses on the upper floors. For example, the ground floor could have retail, second floor and up having professional offices, ‘ond uppermost floors being some form of residential, such as flats or @ hotel. Mix Use Eco Tower A tower as an ecosystem is the collection of biotic and | | wméue abiotic processes and components that dictates the life in a Tower. This project is a self-sufficient “farm”, a community capable of surviving entirely from the building activities and resources, Its two main components are the living ‘ond working areas. bepttomairemenieconcoartintee 1VALIDITY Why Eco..? Eco tower will be located in NCR , one of the most polluted area in the world due to the exponential increase in population causing urban sprawl. To combat this reality | will design a Tower which will convert all the unwanted ‘energies into useful one makingit sustainable Current city problem This project examines a possible solution to the multiple environmental problem we facing every year. If the city will continue with the same year to year increment in air pollutants it will no longer be safe to breathe in the outdoors without a filtering device. Eco skyscraper will be the solution proposed in this thesis that will include how to integrated the latest green Content technologies in major residential and commercial development. All the waste produced at the building is recycled at the site itself Land crisis + Noida lies in N.C.R (National Capital Region) developing atavery fast pace. + This automatically calls in for new and favorable construction projects in the region leading to greater level of development. + The accelerated rate of growth of thecity as a commercial hub provides the impetus for investing in various construction projects like mix use development ete + Thereby Noida is seen as a potential city for large scale investments justifying the purpose of the upcoming project. SITE PROPOSAL Site's proposed by Aims Sanya Developers Sector 15, Noida for mixuse tower. Aims & Sanya Group Are Developing a world class super luxury Commercial Complex “MIX USE TOWERS" ~ in Noida Sec-15The concept offers the Commercial Green Building in NOIDA. The projectis set to be on a plot size of 3.7 Acres of development With luxury Hotel in the campus. The Green Building is designed by Renowned Master Architect Agency DFA known for Beautifully designed building all over. Mix use Towers Noida will emerge in the pulsating 2 EcoToWwER hub of Sector-15, right in the heart of Noida’s business district. A towering edifice rising against breathtaking landscaped grounds in the green, pollution-free atmosphere, the project offers a seamless blend of retail space, smart office space, vital leisure zones and abundant Ain anya ep fawnergnengeap ca are uhatiageemitngCHALLENGES Aim Content Since the vertical developments considered as the most unsustainable form of architecture, my main design challenge is to make that sustainable. Not only achieving Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability, The design is going to bea resource for Food and Water, to make a Self Sufficient. + To put up an Eco Friendly faci ‘+ Unique icon (IDENTITY) + Self Sustainable + Design Approach Objectives Eco Tower This is evident that designing with “green” or ecologically responsive design objectives in minds vital indeed, 1) Providing eco friendly facility To approach eco friendly design various technique tobe follow + Energy Production: The building will be Self Sustainable and this can be done by reducing energy requirement by using a number of passive technologies and generating energy using renewable sources like Sola, Speed Breaker And Wind Mills. + Waste Management: A lot of energy is wasted in transporting the waste from source to the treatment plant. So that a waste water treatment plant will be the part of the site. The treated water will be used for toilets, terrace gardens and daily use and the organic waste from residents of the building, is used as manure for the gardens. + Eco skin (Air Pollution Reduction); The structure will be equipped with filtering system for air and water. Its high-per formative green facade is covered with vegetation that filters rain water and releases oxygen into the toned synopsis atmosphere. 2) Unique form structure will be signature image for the Noida region by Some Aerodynamic modification in architectural design to reduce the effect of the lateral wind force and Vertical landscaping invite the people inside the site and also balance with bulky exterior mirrors. 3) Design approach For designing of environment friendly High rise eco building greater emphasis onthe following factors. + Structure + Climatic condition of that place + Watermanagementtechniques + Energy production techniques verical bans ian debian consents figure 5: Theasavertical urban design ho dtawnersneeneraecconiartdesuhaiserentutdine 3SCOPE Scope of Work The scope of the work will have following functional components: Spread over 3.7 acres approach fromoneside 1. RESIDENTIAL 1) Simplex( 1BHK,28HK) Duplex (38HK,48hk) 2. SUPER LUXURY FACILITIES i) Specialty restaurants ii) Spa ii) Salon iv) Night Club, ete. 3. OFFICE i) Entrance Foyer ii) MeetingRooms iii) Conventional Center iv) Discussion Rooms 4. COMMERCIAL 1) Showrooms, Anchor Shops ii) Restaurants ill) Café iv) Food Court v) Library vi) Multiplex 5. PARKING 1) Basements Multilevel Thrust Area Sustainable Design, Eco Architecture and bioclimaticarchitecture Case study and Literature case study + Spire Edge, Maneser + Signature Tower, Gurgaon + Adobe Inaia, Noida + Shanghai World Trade Center, China + Solaris, Singapore 6 ECOTOWER Content Area calculation Total site area... Total Ground coverage 50%... Residential... Flat Area 85 to 200 Parking Space 351 cars commercial offices 30411.5 sqm Office Size 70 sqm to 140 sam Parking Space 608 cars Retail Area with clubs .22808.62 sqm Shop Size 55 sqm to 300 sqm Multiplexes 2 Parking Space 456 cars = Recall with us ‘= Commercial Office ss Services Apanment fewers:necan owe: ea bie SectionContent METHODOLOGY 1. UNDERSTANDING THE PROJECT ‘An understanding of the project will be required to move further and it can be done by studying the briefs made by the NDA and by having discussions with their concerned people. Discussion with architects involvedin the high rise development will also become helpful to understand the context of the sitewithin the overall program. 2. SITE ANALYSIS Site need to be analyzed firstly in its urban context, studying and plotting the inter connectivity of the site with its surroundings, topography i.e vegetation , soil type etc. It will also include a climatic evaluation of the site in terms of temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, wind direction and solar analysis. 3. CASE STUDIES AND LITERATURE STUDIES It can be analyzed by collection and studying the selection its plans, services, materials and construction techniques, building management system, structure mechanism, space requirementetc. SYNTHESIS OF ANALYZES DATA All the inferences and observation which are drawn from the studies are then need to be carefully analyzed to develop a design solution based on them. Understanding the relationship between technology and architecture and to arrive possible solution to be accommodated in the design. 5. EVOLUTION OF THE DESIGN After getting design concept, the design is put on the paper. and then preliminary design leads to the final design synopsis 7LITERATURE STUDY ry Contents ‘+ Introduction to Eco Architecture © Tall Buildings nessesINTRODUCTION TO pee ECO ARCHITECTURE What is Eco architecture? + Eco Architecture seeks to minimize the negative environmental impacts of structures through improved efficiency and the use of sustainable construction materials. The idea of not harming, the environment plus using the most ecologically friendly construction materials is becoming the norm for designers and builders around the world, Beautiful buildings that work with the environment are the heart and soul of ecoarchitecture. Besides concentrating on using sustainable materials, eco architecture seeks to significantly reduce a building’s energy needs. The most Solar panel on a red roof eco-friendly buildings are designed and built with no need for external heating or cooling systems. When this level of zero demand isn’t practical, eco architects use building materials which capture heat during the winter and repel it in the summer. Energy consumption is slashed in addition to avoiding the expensive maintenance costs of elaborate environmental systems within the building itself. + Ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals) in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting asa system. Sustainabilty + Sustainability can be defined as the continued ability of a society , an ecosystem, or any such interactive system to function without exhausting key resources and without adversely affecting environment. + Sustainable Design that meets the needs of the / present without compromising the ability of | Pnvironment \ | | Economic future generations to meet their own needs. \_ Sustainable development can be thought of as = development with low environmental impact ‘= ?tmierenwsniensons while maximizing environmental, economicand social gains. sustainable developmentis therefore a very broad subject that goes beyond just conserving the environmental capital. Literature study Nance taiaweerecces 1Green building concept Green Buil ing refers to the incorporation of environment friendly and resource efficient processes at each stage of construction, right from site selection and designing to construction, operation followed bymaintenance, renovation or even demolition. The endeavours to seek minimum possibleimpact on environment. The concept of Green Building concentrates mainly on two points: + Increasing the efficiency with which buildings use energy, water and materials + Reducing building impacts of human health and the environment, through better site selection, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal throughout the complete lifecycle. Why we need green buildings? ‘We are loading our atmosphere with thousands of pounds of COs every year. To offset this COs, more trees need to be planted. As per the estimates, in 2% 85%, Le US only, to offset the huge amount of CO:, trees need to be planted on 2.15 billion acres of Jand!(The total land in USis 2.3 billion acres). According to US Green Building Council's study of _ tms#=wsametaangncannen Environmental impact of buildings (2007), Buildings in the United States contribute 38.9 percent of the nation’s total carbon dioxide emissions, (including 20.8 percent from the residential sector and 18.0 percent from the commercial sector), 39 percent of tatal energy use, 12 percent of the total water consumption, 71 percent of total electricity consumption. History of green building The increase of fuel costs in 1970's along with the concern for environment kindled the awareness and encouragement towards Green Buildings. Architects and ecologists started looking for solutions to achieve energy savings. But with the decrease of fuel prices, the Green movement was slowed down and did not receive much encouragement. It was later in early 90's that the movement got kick start and awareness began to =" spread about need for sustainable buildings. An official Green home building program started in Austin, Texas in 1991. The movement has gradually gained momentum since then and we can now find significantchanges in the newer buildings Five elements of a green building projects. + Sustainable Site Design .. + Water Conservation and Quality + Energy and Environment... + Indoor Environmental Quality . 1D*OO + Conservation of Materials and Resources 1 EcoTOWER ep fawnergnengeap ca are uhatiageemitngBioclimatic architecture Bioclimaticisa sector of architecture that dominated by the principles of ecology and sustainability. The term "bioclimatic design" implies design which aimsto protect the environment and natural resources, Aspects of bioclimatic design Green balconies The west side of a building can be made with small openings, be blind or be protected by appropriate shading (deciduous trees, awnings, plant hedges, etc.). The choice of plant species, the size at maturity, the way of pruning and the exact sitting of solar light trajectory is important for effective protection. Evergreen vegetation layout can be designed, with a preference for trees with dense foliage in combination with deciduous trees, in order to direct winter winds out of the building while achieving coolingin summer. Green roofs By implementing a green roof on the roof of a building reduces significantly the cost of heating the building, because the multi layered stratification reduces heat loss, depending on its thickness. Vegetation as well, acts as extra insulation depending on the coverage and density of foliage. Simultaneously reduces cooling costs by saving energy, as the temperature inside the building during the summer months, may be kept up to 10- 15 degrees below the outside. archer Note-The choice of bioclimatic design for the building and its surroundings can likely increase the total construction cost, but that can be depreciated by the limited use of units of conventional heating and air conditioning units. Furthermore, the indicators of fertility and living standards will be optimized. Vertical Gardens The term "vertical garden or green walls" means the planting on a vertical surface of a building, This is achieved by specialized systems and a particular variety of plants which are vertically attached to them. The natural benefits of a Vertical Garden + Improved air quality + Lower energy consumption + Providing a natural shield between weather and inhabitants Literature study ieitertoernbnrice-theicorenstsatiom 1Landscaped sky gardens ct of buffets ftom the uss, heat and lashing rain, They “Beard Te patiern giving ceuble height spocing between the goidehs onda pructe uninterupied Energy Efficient Spaces Use of a combination of laterite blocks, hollow ter cota blocks and wie-cut breks for the exiernal walls to create thermally comfortable ond energy efficient spaces Conservation of feSOUrCes cchieved wsing appropiate electrical and woter man: agement systéms Timer centralled systems and low ehergy fitings common areas and for extemal ligh The Ecological Footprint is a measure of the amount of nature it takes to sustain a given population over the course af a year. Ecological Footprint analysis suggests whether ar nat that population is living within its ecological means Water Harvesting -N/ Rainwater harvesting refers to the accumulation and storage of rain water before it reaches the aquifer. Rainwater collected from roof tops can be Dire generally used as drinking water, for irrigation, —_ * landscaping, cleaning etc. Installation of water efficient or low flow equipments in kitchens and bathrooms to reduce water consumption 1 EcoToweR a tterkn fener Henne orcasContent Tall building Introduction to tall buildings Today, itis virtually impossible to imagine a majority Prog without tall buildings. Tall buildings are the most famous landmarks of cities, symbols of power, dominance of human ingenuity over natural world, confidence in technology and a mark of national pride. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper and at which height it may not be considered a high-rise anymore. A skyscraper can be distingue from tower by itsspecial emphasis on structure design to counter wind load prominent on height. Mix Use Tall buildings are designed primarily to provide the needs of the occupancy, whether single use or mixed-use, which include different types of functions such as commercial, business, hotel, residential, recreational, parking and like. That is, the “human centered design’, which means that the design should focus on people and be done for the people, is ‘the keyword in the design of tall buildings. History of tall buildings Atall buildingboom in the late 1920s and early 1930s in urban centers Chicagoand New York + Home Insurance Building located in Chicago (1885)- 12 stories tall with a height of 55 m (cast iron), is considered the first skyscraper ‘Skyscrapers also began to appear in other parts of the world (Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Jakarta, etc.). + Modern multistory buildings use steel for the main structural members (or in combination with concrete-compositestructure) = Despite the recent events that threatened the construction of very tall buildings, their developments have been continuously increasing worldwide. + Dubai has 18 completed buildings that rise at least 300 metres Literature study otha mimeo rsrcnes bates 1CASE STUDY ry Contents + Literature case study Solaris, Singapore Shanghai World Financial Center, China + Live case study Spire Edge Signature Tower Unitech Signature Towerliterature case study 1 SOLARIS, SINGAPORE TRHamzah and ken Yeang selection criteria This will help me in understanding of sustainability/bioclimatic theory and design for natural ventilation, climatic responsive facade Introduction The site of Solaris is part of a Zaha Hadid- master-planned office park in central Singapore called Fusionopolis 2B. A March 2008 competition held by the Jurong Town Council. TR Hamzah & Yeang won the competition with a distinctively green articulation of Hadid's fluid envelope. The facade is covered with sun-shading louvers to mitigate the tropical heat of the region, 9 and the entire structure is interpolated by a continuous band of vegetation, running in a spiral from the basement to the roof. Literature case study p-eww ereenroof com/eontent/arteslati Project Information Building Name: Site: Location: Type: Location: Climate Zone: Vegetation Zone: SiteArea Gross Building Area: Height: Start of Construction: Scheduled Completion: Tower A: Tower 8 Total Landscaped Area Solaris Fusionopolis [Phase 28] ‘onenorth, Singapore Vertical Eco Infrastructure Singapore Tropical Rainforest 7,734m* 51,282m* 79.2 meters (15 storeys excluding 2 basement floors) Sep 2008 ‘Aug 2010 15 Storeys + roof garden 8 Storeys + roof gardens 8,363m Consultant Team Client & Land Owner: JTC Corporation Architect of Design’ T. R. Hamzah & YeangSdn Bhd ‘Awards First Prize-Skyrise Greenery Award 2009 Singapore Institute of Architects & Singapore National Parks “Best Tall Building award” CTBUH Awards 2012 Table of Landscaped Areas Roof Gardens: 2,987 m* Atrium Planter Boxes: 304m? EcoCell 83m? Green Ramp: 4,115 m* Solar Shaft: 223 m* Ground Level Landscaping: 487 m* Green Walls: 164m? Total Landscaped Area: 8,363 m* hips wwacearchitctco.uk/singaporeficlarisingapore+ SOLARIS is a 15 story office building located in the Fusionopolis hub in central Singapore's one north business park, an area dedicated to research and developmentin technology, media, physical sciences & engineering industries. Site Context Fusionopolisis an integral part of the larger one- north master plan that is developed by JTC Corporation. Together with the adjacent Biopolis and Mediapolis land parcels, the three entities within one-north aim to become incubators for biomedical research, new media production and high-tech software engineering development in Singapore and in South East Asia. Literature case stud + The site was originally a military base, which meant that most of the original ecological system had been destroyed.ari FLOOR PLANS Site Plan SITEAREA —:7,734m* FAR 66 ClimateZone :Tropical Height :79.2meters Ye :Rainforest Gro :6599m* approx. c peda road= == == sun pata _—_—— AR ECO TOWER TH aayit from Basement 2 easement 2 ol to level ah \) * » & “er The site was originally a military base, which meant that most of the original ecological system had beer destroyed. The architect’s response was to conserv what little greenery there was by building on area: which would cause the least ecological damage, helping to improve the site’s biodiversity simply’ through the positioning of the building. Ground Floor Plaza |__| UTILITY ROOMS RETAIL = ECOCELL, GREENERY ] lz! TOWER LOBBY VERTICAL CIRCULATION 66CGean. DEPARTURE DROP-OFF twtpy PEDESTRIAN AROUND ourume ArRvaL /TOPARKING ZONE THE BUILDING = ’ = Literature case study — Te enna PRTC |solacis GROUND FLOOR PLAN (LEVEL 1) * GROUND FLOOR AREA = 6599 m* approx. + FLOORTOFLOORHEIGHT =6m + ENTRIES =3nos. + Divided into two tower with Grand ATRIUM. and towers are connected with each other by bridges. + Ground floor has Retails , Large Shops, Lobby for each tower, Utility rooms * Ground level landscaping, linking to one- north Park across the street, allows for cross ventilation of the ground floor plaza and provides a venue for social/interactive events. The receptions and lounge in the buildingisalsolocatedin the grand atrium. Two Tower HH Fire exit Staircase ontwoends of each tower Hbiittlobbies — siiftsfortower A+1 service lift 8liftsfortower B +1 service lift PoE pilineretacomtaferosean)lar Level-Basement 1 Mezzanine Floortofloorheight__:3.5m ss Car parking :50no. 7 Disable parking :1no. Scooter parking floortofloorheight _:3.2m Car parking :102no. Disable parking :1no. Scooter parking :10n0. loading/unloading —:5no, - wit OFFICES GREEN RAMP FIRE EXIT a UFTS: CARPARKING — CIRCULATION = = = = = ECO TOWER odjinvaactelaconilneaias)Level-Basement 2 FloortoFloorheight _:3.5m Car parking :136no. Disable parking | | arate er ground rnp to top floor only 2) 4, Coming from top Literature case stud onuartacomlntraeesst)Level-3 plan FloortoFloorheight _:4.5m a On this floor the building is divided into two towers (tower A and Tower B) by grand atrium Tower A and B includes two offices each ofresearch and development asa Light shaft 12mx6m 4 Green, Ramp. uFTS fireexit Toilets dLevel-8 plan FloortoFloorheight _:4.5m Tower A has a terrace garden on this floor and access to terrace garden is though lift lobby of towerA The 8th floor of tower A is a double height 9m Pret bppFloarteFloorheight _:4.5m + This flooris onlya Tower B. +» Tower Ahasaterracegarden: = Green Roof Garden on 10th story of ~tower A Roof Garden is Approached by ramp and : taircase from Lower floor ~ } HH oe ECO TOWER. :Level-15plan_FloortoFloorheight_:4.5m Terrace plan FloortoFloorheight _:10m Continues Green Ramp and Gardens around the buildings replaced the original site with a ratio of 108% of landscape to site area. The architect designed over 8,000 square meters of landscaping, a total more than the area of building ——_lar Skylight Low SOLARIS is comprised of two towers connected with a passivelyventilated central atrium. Office floors are linked by a series of sky terraces which span the atrium at upper floors. The architect designed over 8,000 square meters of landscaping, a total more than the area of East Elevation EcoToWweR building. The “ecobuilding” replaced the original site with a ratio of 108% of landscape to site area. Through the ecobuilding, sustainable design features and innovative vertical green concept, SOLARIS strives to enhance the site's existing ecosystems, rather than replace them. West Elevation+ The featured part of the building the 1.5km spiral landscape ramp is maintained via a parallel pathway which allows for servicing or the continuous planters without requiring access from internal tenanted spaces. The pathway also serves as a linear park that stretches all the way from the ground plane to the uppermost roofareas. + The building's continuous spiral landscaped deck are irrigated via a large-scale rainwater recycling system. Rainwater collected fram the rainwater down pipes is stored in rooftop tanks and at the lowest basement level, beneath the Eco- cell. satel + All materials and plants were carefully specified to suit Singapore's local climate and requires very low maintenance. This is part of the project's sustainability design:-lowering the operational and maintenance cost throughout the entire building's life-cyclePLANT SELECTION: The continuity or the landscaping is a key component of the project's ecological design concept. The selection of plant species was done to mimic the natural topical landscape environment. The variety lighting condition on each or the building's facade was also a consideration factor in the selection process to ensure the chosen species could strive in its snecific location 8th LEVELbuilding areas areas follows: Continuous Perimeter Landscape Ramp Rainwater Harvesting/Recycling Roof Gardensand Corner Sky Terraces Naturally Ventilated and Day Lit Grand Atrium Pocket Park / Plaza SolarShaft Extensive Sun Shading Louvers Ecocell Eco Cell Climate Responsive Facade solarshaft Literature case study itufbogJanenhin cmmfndin, aha/2034/96/14solaris Continuous Perimeter Landscape Ramp + An uninterrupted 1.5 kilometer long ecological armature connects the adjacent one-north Park at ground level and the basement Ecocell with the cascading equence of roof-gardens at the building's highest levels. The ramp has a minimum width of 3 meters. + Maintenance of the spiral landscaped ramp is achieved via a parallel pathway which allows for servicing of the continuous planters without requiring access from internal tenanted spaces. The pathway also servesasa linear park. + The continuity of the landscaping is a key component of the project's ecological design concept. + The ramp, with its deep overhangsand large concentrations of shade plants, is also one element in a comprehensive strategy for the ambient cooling of the building facade. Solar Shaft + A diagonal shaft that cuts through the upper floors of Tower B allows daylight to penetrate deep into the building's interior. + Internal lighting operates on a system of sensors which reduces energy use by Eco Tower automatically turning off lights when adequate day lightingis available. + Landscaped Terraces within the solar shaft bring added quality to adjacent spaces and enhance views up into the building from the street below. Located at the building’s northeast corner where the spiral ramp meets the ground, the Ecocell allows vegetation, daylight and natural ventilation to extend into the carpark levels below. The lowest level of the Ecacell contains the storage tank and pump room of the rainwater recycling system. Geo ears ncn mp fog aati cmNaturally Ventilated and Daylight Grand Atrium + A public plaza between the two tower blocks provides a space for communal activities and creative performances. + This naturally ventilated ground floor operates as a mixedmode (nonair conditioned) zone with an operable glass louvered roof over the atrium providing protection from the elements while enabling full ventilation when needed. + CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations were used to analyse thermal conditions and wind speed within the atrium. Pocket Park / Plaza Ground Level landscaping, linking to one-north Park across the street, allows for cross ventilation of the groundfloor plaza and provides avenue for social/interactive events Extensive SunShading Louvers Singaporeis at the equator andthe sunpath is almost exactly eastwest. Facade studies analyzing the solarpath determined the shape and depth of the sunshade louvers, which alsodouble as lightshelves. + This solar shading strategy further reduces heat transfer across the building’s lower doubleglazed perimeter facade, contributing to an extremely low External Thermal Transfer Value (ETTV) of 39 W/m2. + The combined linear length of the building’s sunshade louvers exceeds 10km. Roof Gardens and Corner Sky Terraces Vertical landscaping acts asa thermal buffer and creates areas for relaxation and eventspaces. Gardens allow building occupants to interact with nature and also offers opportunities to experience the external environment and enjoy views of the treetops of onenorth Park. Rainwater Harvesting/Recycling Rainwater is collected from the drainage downpipes of the perimeter landscaped ramp and from the roof of tower A via Siphonic drainage. It is stored in rooftop tanks and at the lowest basement level, beneath the Ecocell. Astorage capacity of over 700 m? allows for over five days of irrigation via recycled water Ils. im meas ilar Analysis Singapore climate analysis Annual temperature ‘One-North, Singapore's Climate Temperature: verge ana treme —— eee — SPIEL OOOEPS SZ + No have clear-cut seasons like summer, spring, autumn and winter throughout the year. = In Singapore, the average temperature is between 25 degrees Celsius and 31 degrees Celsius. SUNSHINE HOURS For One-North, Singapore, the average amount of sunshine hours in Singapore is 7.6 hours. Average rainfall each year is around 1500 mm and 2700 mm. ECOTOWER uniorry Mh ee In the morning, percentage of humidity could reach 90% and drop to a 60% during the mid- afternoon for sunny days. The average relative humidity level in Singapore is 84.2%. Ae et te WIND SPEED [KM/H] eee The wind speed of both locations depends on the location of site. Singapore being an island, this factor has caused irregular wind speed as throughout the year. Wind direction distribution in 0) ‘Source: hip /mmacholitay-weather.comisentosalaverages!Sun analysis on the effectiveness of Grand Atrium & Solar Shaft + Grand atrium that utilizes the natural environment by including consideration on the macro-climate of Singapore as the design strategy; this idea has allowed a passive driven feature. + This naturally-ventilated atrium has operable slanted louvers glass roof was adjusted through mechanical systems. It is sensor- operated thus protects the interior from extreme weather condition and it also designed to functions asa smoke vent during emergency situation. 23September gam The east direction of the sun showered on the lower tower of Solaris. Based on the _ diagram, sunlight shines into | the atrium and lights up the upper floors of the higher In the afternoon, sunlight ‘\.showers directly into the ‘atrium with most of the floors © exposedto sunlight. The west direction of the sun showered on the lower tower of Solaris. Based on the diagram, sunlight shines into | the atrium and lights up the upper floors of the lower Literature case study+ The slanted louvers glass roof allows for stack effect ventilation which is well-suitable for warm climate in Singapore. This is proved using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulator. + This increases the thermal comfort level and improves the air flow throughout the building. Asa result, it reduces excessive use of active energy sources thus making it a more environmental conscious building. + This passively ventilated atrium gained points from BCA Green Mark Marking scheme. This was because it fitted into the criteria of part 1- energy efficiency under NRB 1-8 Ventilation in Common Areas. Solar shaft + Solarshaftisa diagonal cut through the office units. The units connected with the solar shaft have automatic light sensors to control lighting and reduce energy usage. + Plants was added on the south west positioned solar shaft as solar screens to reduce heatgain into the units. + With this feature this building had scored points from the green mark marking scheme under part 1~ energy efficiency of NRB 1-10 Energy Efficient Practices & Features + The design also works as a stack well that ventilates adjacent interior spaces where it displaces large volumes of air which satisfied the MS 1525 regulation. _| Hotandcaldair movement throughout the buildingSun analysis on the effectiveness of the extensive sun-shading louvers 23September + Fromthe: ram onthe left, the shadow pattern shows that the building's interioris well shaded by the louvers at 9a.m. * At12p.m. the louvers was not effective due to direct sunlight on top of the building. Therefore itis only shaded along the parameter of the louvers. ‘12pm (averall —————,. + From the diagram on theleft, the shadow pattern shows that the building's interior is slightly shaded by the louvers at 3p.m. 3pm (West elevation) + Maximum the use of natural light without the problems of glare or excessive solar heatgain. * The sun-shading louvers are design for different sun angles as they subtend into the building through windows in the exterior space of the building. + Itimproved the thermal and visual comfort of the user in the building. + Curtain wall was installed with sensor- operated lighting system. These sensors are able to reduce energy usage for artificial lightings and when there is a minimum detection of 500lux external luminance, artificial lights off automatically. Literature case studh This passive feature of extending solar shading louvers had screened of excessive sun light thus decreased the amount of heat transfer through the low-e double glazed curtain walls. As a result, contributes to a lower overall External Thermal Transfer Value (ETTV) of 40W/m2or less. Vertical distances between the louvers are further at strategic locations to reveal high volume entrances and sky terrace activity areas, The passive design of these sun-shading louvers complies with the MS 1525 requirement. Archtecturethe wotkol Ken eang ls. publ.)literature Case study 2 SHANGHAI WORLD faueay TRADE CENTER, CHINA Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates Selection criteria structural element study of One of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, the Shanghai World Financial Center offers a mix of office, hospitality, meeting and conference space to multiple tenants. Johnson Controls provided its innovative Technology Contracting™ solution that supports all of the property's business and building system needs while meeting its high standards for security and system redundancy.Project information Project Name Construction year Use Number of floors height Structure Steel Use Site area Building site area Totalfloor area Total rentable area Parking spaces Elevators Project Owner Project architect & engineer Design architect Constructor Literature case stud : Shanghai World Financial Center :2008 :Mixuse :3 underground and 101 above ground Building 292m frame and reinforced-concrete composite, Steel frame :Office, Shop, Hotel, Conference, Observatory :30,000sq.m. :14,400sq.m. :381,600sq.m. :137,600.00sq.m. :1,100 vehicles (self-drive and lift system) 1:44 for office use (including 32 double deck) :Shanghai World Financial Center Co., Ltd. Mori Buil ing Co., Ltd. :Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates P.C. (KPF) :China State Construction Engineering Corporation Shanghai Construction Groupshanghai world financal center Floor Plans Site plan + Itison an outstanding site of 30,000m? adjacent tothe Jin Mao Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world, facing the 100m-wide Century. + The building program included four functions: retail at the lower levels, office above for a majority of the building's area and a five star hotel above the office space. + In addition, the building was to be "crowned" with @ dramatic exhibition and museum space which would be accessible to visitors and building occupants. + The tower is divided into five primary zones- entrance lobby, museum, office, hotel, and observation functions, + Refuge floors are located approximately every 12 floors and contain mechanical rooms and primary elements of the structural mega-frame (outriggerai\tbdt treshe s Laue Le : Lujiazui Ring Rd. EcoTOWwERTypical Floor Plan + The Shanghai World Financial Centers a business, culture and entertainment hub for Shanghai, with the World's highest observatory, a five-star hotel, commercial space and excellent conference facilities. The structure features 3 floors of underground parking,shops and a conference center on floors 1 through 5,offices on floors 7 through 77, a hotel located on floors 79 through 93 and finally observation and exhibition areas on floors 94 through 100. The facade of the building, its structure and its gy yep mechanical systems are @ seamlessly integrated and ©) arranged in modules that are repeatedafterevery13floos. © 5,6.9.8.9.0.5.6.0.8.8.8.8.8.shanghai world financal center Section queue, and restaurants. additional retail + The remaining facilitie summit mythology 492m 101F + In the podium, the first floor is primarily 94-100F dedicated to car circulation, bus and taxi bei ratory + The second and third floors feature a retail environment containing mostly boutiques 79-93F ATW +The first basement level features a sunken > garden and food court accessed from Street level. The second basement floor contains a multi-purpose hall and foyer as well as in the basement ~~) 55-77F levels include mechanical support spaces, AVIA automated parking, maintenance | Office office, and truck docks. + Its most distinctive feature is the roughly SO- metre wide portal created in the topmost, floors, which helps reduce the stresses of wind pressure acting on the building at its __| 52-53F Anqoe— Sky Lobby rae 7 z 31-51F ‘+ The most distinctive feature in the design of the building is a trapezoid aperture at the Aza peak. The original design specified a circular aperture, 46 m(151 ft) in diameter, toreduce ‘the stresses of wind pressure,as well as serve as a subtext for the design, since "Chinese | 28-29F An{Oe- Sey Lobby 7-21F | A242 once Fe eS Le Feo TOWERSTRUCTURAL EFFICIENCY The Shanghai World Financial Tower is a very tall tower from which the floor plans that are at the lower levels have a size from 58 meters by 58 meters. That it is a difficult business to transfer the lateral forces down tothe foundation, ‘Tubestructure + Atubestructure is in facta spatial truss which stands up vertically. tis located at the facade ofthe building. The vertical columns of the tubestructure are located at the corners of the building and consist of steel columns which are afterwards being encased in reinforced concrete. Steel reinforced concrete structure (SRC) and steel-framed structure. IT Is enveloped ina laminated glass curtain wall that gives it a silvery appearance from the outside but inside it is highly transparent. The tower's trapezoid apertureis made up of structural steel andreinforced concrete ‘A large number of forces, such as wind loads, the people in the building and heavy \“H PONIA—MR l Out ger ts nH | Vege bate | Amnon } | fetes rons: Outrigger trus belt truss eareeptuel diagram ep cola equipment housed in the building, act on the SWFC'sstructure, ‘These compressive and bending forces are carried down to the ground by the diagonal-braced frame (with added outrigger trusses). In addition to these components, a diagonal bracing filled with concrete, decreases the amountof steel required. Overall, the tower uses significantly less material than other comparable skyscrapers, such as the adjacent Jin Mao Tower. About every 30 floors, there is a belt truss that connects each of the mega columns around thestructure eoubh oa felt res PONE 9) atrnger ens Core wal eo Mega cele FRA ARREA, shh NepaCairm aroy=2 ore ml mee Ar Ama Structural system diagram Bt7 2k RES Typiea office floor diagram __literature case study tr snort archintnudioreenMstudieteis2007shangbai warld financal center Mega braces The last elements of the tubestructure are the mega braces. These are connected with the mega columns and the belt trusses. They transfer loads that are carried with the mega columns, belt trusses and other elements of the building to the entire building. These loads will be divided. Belt-truss Mega- diagonal Mega-structure « Core Wall + Core wall has a size about 30 meters by 30 meters and it reaches to the 79th floor of the building + The core wall will be constructed with steel encased reinforced concrete. The tubestructure is connected with the core wall. + There are two ways of ensuring the stability of the building. This system is called the dual lateral force system and it is ideal for tall buildings and is designed to be much safer and more robust during earthquakes and Core-truss mega- column a So Yt Outrigger-truss typhoons compared to a single lateral force system, which resists forces only with perimeter columns and beams. The tubestructure is connected to the core wall with the outrigger trusses. Each outrigger truss is as high as three stories. At the first two levels where these outrigger trusses are applied, there are also the sky lobbies located. These levels are at ‘the 28th, 29th floor and at the 52nd, 53rd floor of the building, approx 58m approx 14m+ The reason why the care wall only reaches til the 79th level is because the hotel starts here. + The hotel needs another floor plan than the other functions that are located in the building, And it couldn't use a core wall in its floor plan. + For this section of the building only the tubestructure takes care of the stability The section above the hotel is the observatory. + The construction of the last three floors of the hotel, the penthouses, and the observatory is completely made out of steel. * These are in total 11 floors. The steel framework is only connected to the stable structure. The use of steel also works weight reducing and because of the fact that there are only a few more levels, there isn’t much pressure to resist by the construction. + The choice to make it out of steel is a logical one. Itisalso easy to create the characteristic aperture in steel. If in another way constructed it would bea very difficult task. FOUNDATION + The foundation consisting of 2,200 piles at depths of 250 feet had already been laid in place. + In order to decrease the weight of the structure, LERA decreased the thickness of the concrete shear walls of the service core. + The Shanghai WFC was built on the sity deposited soil from the Yangtze River, which makes for poor engineering soil. The remedy for this was to deliver over 2,200 steel pipe pilings almost 80 meters below the soil, Which supported a lattice shaped base to allow for some movement during an earthquake, Since this is a supertall building, the structural system was the main component to realizing KPF's design. Literature case study aN Say A Ro ry 1 Fowsdarion pts 2. Core wad 8 Basement wall xigTNG LING PLANshangbai world financal center ROBUSTNESS AND REDUNDANCE + Inkeeping with the underlying philosophy of all of LERA's designs, and as demonstrated by the robustness of the World Trade Center, New York, the structural system is designed to accept the simultaneous loss of a multitude of structural elements. + Forexample, atany level, the small perimeter columns are able to be accidentally removed without the disproportionate collapse of the surrounding construction. + Further, members of a perimeter belt truss can be removed without disproportionate collapse. Similarly, accidental removal can be accepted for the steel work within the servicescore. * Building Sway Reduced Through Vibration ControlTo improve residential comfort by preventing sway in strong wind, two mass dampers, each consisting of a 150-ton counterweight, are installed on the 90th floor to reduce building sway COLUMN The columns of the mega-structure are of mixed structural steel and reinforced concrete. At the connection of the mega-diagonals to the columns, the steel columns must be of a size capable of fully transferring the vertical component of the load in the diagonals tothe composite columns. ‘Above and below this connection, the size of the steel column is reduced. Away from the area where the steel columns transfer loads to the surrounding concrete, the steel columns need only be strong enough to carry the construction load of the steelwork above and to meet specific requirements the building codes that govern and guide tall building design in China. In the lower reaches of the building the composite columns are of impressive size. Reinforcing steel must necessarily be 50 mm (2 inches) in diameter, the largest size available, and bundled into sets of four bars each. INTE ELEMENT ANALYSES MEGA-COLUMN TO MEGA-DIKGONAL CONNECTION EARTHQUAKE LOAD COMBINATION gure 7- Rit dant analyse mogpcolumn to meg dogonal connection,FACTS * Glass and metal were covered on simple geometric bodies to create mysterious sight effects. + The height of this building has changed from its original plan- 94 stories at 460m to the current plan- 101 stories at 492m The observation bridge will be the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, The trapezoidal hole atop the Tower was originally a sphere, designs where changed after the Chinese Government made claims in 2005 that the Japanese Funded Building's circular hole was too similar to the rising sun onJapan's Flag In these areas, the HVAC equipment has ‘been placed so that the design minimizes the interstitial spaces in the building. The HVAC louvers can be seen from the exterior of the structure as two parallel lines that circle the buildingatninedifferentfloors. + The relationship between earth and sky initiates a discourse in materials which reinforce the theme of contrasting, yet harmonious, elements + The tower base, cladin rough finish granite to a height of 24 meters, provides a sense of stability and anchors the towerto the ground + Incontrast, the main body of the toweris clad in a glass curtain wall to reflect the sky and achieve the impression of lightness, + KPF used insulated glass units with silver erature case study high-performance coating to meet the highest aesthetic, ergonomic, and environmental standards. Horizontal metal fins complete the curtain wall, adding depth, rhythm, and a sense of scale Reinforced concrete and steel structure Laminated glass, using intermediate layers of DuPontrid financal center shanghai SERVICES HMAC. + The Shanghai WFC has tremendous heating and cooling loads making the engineering of the HVAC systems very complex. + The building is completely clad in glass, with very little structural member to absorb that energy atthe envelope + Also since most of the southward facing windows are angled back, they receive both horizontal and vertical sun rays, making the heating more intense. + Since the building face leans back, the solar radiation is very strong near the top. This building has no defined roof, but the angled glass is the biggest factor in cooling the building, uldng AirHandbing nts Hoor testi space FIRE SAFETY + The core is a separate fire compartment with fire rated doors separating the core from the office space, to prevent smoke or fire from entering the core and travelling vertically up and downthe elevator shafts, + Allentry to the office elevators are through secure turn styles. All security and fire systemsare routed toa central fire command Feo Tower centeron the groundlevel. + Regulations require that due consideration must begiven in buildingsto: + Theflammabity of building material + The duration of fire resistance of components + Theintegrity of the sealing of openings. + Thearrangements of escape routes. + The aims to prevent the start and spread of fire. VERTICAL CIRCULATION + The FORTY four double deck elevators each comprise two cabs, with a capacity of 2,000 kilos and serve a sky lobby at a height of 240 mith a speed 10m/sec (36km/h) + Electronically controlled active roller guides ensure low vibration travel. + Further in parking shops, restaurant areas, office, forums, VIP roomsas well as 800 sq mt eventhall + In such a tall building a lot of people have to go up to one of the many stories. The FORTY four double deck elevators each comprise twocabs. + If traditional elevators would have been used, the already small amount of free floor space would have been even smaller. The floor plan would mostly consist of a large amountof elevators. + This problem is being solved by stacking two elevator cars. By doing this, it is possible to transport twice as many people in one ride with the minimal use of floor space. By stacking two elevator cars the traveling time is reduced to a minimum during rush hours, when the amount of people that need to be transported is at its peak. Stacking two elevators cars is a system successfully deployeSPECIAL FEATURES + Sky Walk is the highest publicly accessible built space in the world. Perched 1,555 feet (474 meters) on the tower's 100th floor, the sky-high walkway is poised to become one of the most spectacular destinations in the world, offering an unparalleled window into modern Shanghai. + The Sky Walk is the dramatic culmination of the SWFC’s seven-level public Observatory, which occupies the building's 94th through 100th floors. Stretching 180 feet (55 meters) across the monumentally scaled portal at the top of the tower, the walkway is designed with canted glass walls and a glass floor to offer unprecedented views of the Shanghai skyline, downtown streets, and the Huangpu River. + A second Sky Walk, on the 97th floor, is equally breathtaking, featuring a roof that opens to the sky when weather permits. A Sky Arena on the 94th floor houses exhibition and event space totaling more than 700 square meters to serve as a space for entertainment events, information sessions, and other publicity-related gatherings. ure case studySPIRE EDGE ve case study Content T.R. NAMZAH & KEN YEANG Selection Criteria + This building is first eco tower in India by eco specialist Dr. Ken Yeang. My topic isecotower and this building will help me to gain knowledge of eco infrastructure to greater extend. + All philosophy of architect help me to design eco tower * To bring knowledge of bioclimatic architecture, vertical landscape, eco gfrastructure and water harvesting SSspire edge Project information = Project ire Edge + Location :Manesar, India * Client 1 A.NBuildwell PVT.LTD: + Nos.ofstoreys :20storeys+Roof Garden + SiteAreas 24,765 sq.m * Proposed Commercial and Offices Development + Total GFA :22,559 sq.m + PlotRatio 7 + Principal-in-Charge :Ken Yeang + Structural Engineers :NNCConsultants + EnergyEfficiency :Environmental Design Solution + Multiple-award winning SpireEdge is a LEED Platinum and LEED Gold rated Mainstream Green office complex designed to provide economically sound, socially vibrant and an ecologically restorative work environment for IT/iTes businesses looking for growth, ‘expansion or consolidation, Eco Tower The key design feature of this iconic tower is itsgreen infrastructure Continuous ramp that carries vegetation from the base and surrounding landscape to the upperlevels. The design also includes provision for sky courts and rainwater gravity filtration and collection. The green eco infrastructure is placed within both the main and rear facades of the building, which links seamlessly into the surrounding campus landscape. The vegetated surface within the rear fac;:ade is aligned to @ pedestrian ramp and walkway similar to that in the Solarisbuilding, but here the ramp folds to provide spaces for special meetingrooms. a ETLocated in the fully integrated Industrial Model ‘Township developed by HSIIDC with all modern infrastructure and access to public transportation. Reduced site disturbance, with almost 75%open space within the campus. SPIRESDGE Data Exgrassnay urgaan-Delhi Expressway NHS. Seamless connectivity to CBD Delhi, International airportand CBD Gurgaon Manesar Rated by Cushman and Wakefield as amongst the 6key, high growth areas nthe entire country [*Ref CRW report on Peripheral locations high on investment opportunities dt 3 Oct, 07), Manesar is a well-planned, state-of-the-art township, which is connected seamlessly with all parts ofthe NCR. Live case studyspire edge COMPONENTS OF THE COMPLEX unre swoeneoces2) + G8 sey ofc los for smdepenimoteae re Signature Tower Situated in the Northeast section of the complex, the Signature Tower is a radical project, designed by Architect Ken Yeang. This iconic ‘Deep Gren’ building is the country's first bioclimatic skyscraper and is capable of adapting to different degrees of change in the environment outside to keep the interior at its optimum comfort level. Status : Incomplete Green Cerinsous Vegetation Wal Landscaped atiums serave Garon Landscaped retage ats Terace Garden + trea aesa ersten ees ie Os Hath ‘hrone onsen (ie Con al eons fecsyeot Iconic 300 ft high Signature Tower * Climatically appropriate, Innovative building * Visible from far asa gateway to Manesar + Situated on the KMP Corridor + State-of-the-art glazing system and louvers Vertically rising landscape + Integrating greensta the workspace *Createsa continuous Green Thread * Rooftop terrace gardens erica enesca0i6 Bio Seren Wail Feo TOWERFloor Plans Site plan Sitearea Built Up OnSite-25% Green areas 120% Main Circulatory Roads 20% % Intermediate Spaces Thesite consists of : # The Signature Tower * Anchor Block * Multitenant Block * Retail, Business Suites and Club ‘There are three entry and exit points to the site. Attention has been paid on optimizing the Circulation and traffic system innovatively . With approximately 18,000 people working in the complex daily, specific zones like dedicated drop-offs, separately planned lanes and bus stops for chartered buses and cabs have been designed. Pedestrian & handicap friendly Live case study ways and entrances. Dedicated Taxi drop- off areas provided ensure high safety for the commuters without disturbing the movement A seamless pedestrian environment and interactive pedestrian plaza with water bodies , sit outs, shaded areas etc. are created fora delightful experience of other vehicles. ‘Summer Windsspire edge Floor Plans Basement 1 Plan There are three entry and exit ramps to the basement. ‘Attention has been paid on optimizing the circulation and traffic system innovatively Vehicular drap-offs at the basement levels at thecirculation cores Easily navigable basementsand ramp loops Large cut outs in basement slabs to allow in lightand ventilation. Scalable car parking with a provision for another 1,000carsin the future Basement 1 £ cars 482 a twowheeler 1294 HEEB srfenramp circulation [UB fireexit IP ventilation shart eh LdBasement2Plan —Cars407/ © Twowheelers 308 wip MAU water HEE sreenramp circulation [UU fireexit [IH] ventilation I treatment shaft plant Basement 3 Cars :466 Twowheeler :311 H ve case studyspire edge Ground floor plan floor to floor height 4.8m J @ Entry to lobby NY @ Entry to Gallery ramp to first floor WW Fireexit HEE Greenramp GMMLits =) Lobby MB toilets + Ground loorarea :1805m? + Plinth: +950mm + Building edge vehicular drop off with grand entrance. Entrance lobbyis double in height + Efficiently organized core (8 lifts) + International aesthetics with glare free-daylit interiors. Use of high performance glass and shading devices. site rcenronee Yo + Auditorium 200 seated + North side pedestrian ramp start from ground floor going to first floor of the boomerang type of shape of building building ramp width 3m —EcorowerFIRST FLOOR PLAN Floor to Floor height 32m + On this floor there is a proposal of garden approached by ramp or first floor lobby + Green ramp as it Continue with Circulation Mroilets ME creen ramp Lobby south Side MB Fireexit Seen Ee Lifts Auditorium Second FLOOR PLAN i + Double height and auditorium’s slab became terrace garden on this floor Mins (i Lobby Fire Exit MWtoilets Live case studyspire edge TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN ‘MF FireExit MM Toilets MllGreen MM offices MB Lits CORE, STAIRS, SERVICE ZONE Core and Circulation is located on South side behind the green ramp, in order to protect the internal use space from direct sunlight and heat. There are 2 fire stairs, 8 elevators, and continuous green ramps that can connect people to every floors of the building. Toiletis provided on each floor. ny ))) ))) EY a LE, aDABPEETY A 4 ramp ~ Floor to Floor height Average floor area of each floor 3.95m 1600 sqm Green ramp PLAN ARRANGEMENT The internal typical office spaces have large span floor beams to eliminate any In- between columns. The floor configuration seeks to create anew form internallife for its users, with occasional sky terraces linked to the eco infrastructure, @ rear ramp at the south face that has Creative Meeting Rooms. All elevator lobbies and toilets have natural ventilation.3rd floor plan ‘4th floor plan ith-8th floor plan = bth floor plan 10th floor plan /11th-15 floor plan 6th floor plan (oof Garden plai jachine room floor plan + t Live case SOVspire edge SECTION The key design feature of this iconic tower is its green infrastructure -continuous green ramp that carries vegetation from the base and surrounding landscape to the upper levels. The design alsoincludes provision for sky courts, and rainwater gravity filtration and collection (important for a city with very hot summers and unpredictable monsoon rains in autumn). Feo TOWER ‘The greenery is brought up to the roof garden by series of vertical landscaping system, i.e vegetation green wall , green planter ramps with a pedestrian walkway and a series of sky terraces. The south facade has also a green ramp that bring pedestrian and vegetation from the ground all the way up to a lush roof garden located at the iconic tower and connects to the north facade.Design Strategies The Green design strategies of the building areasare as follows Continuous Landscape Ramp Rainwater Harvesting/Recycling Roof Gardens Climate Responsive Facade Pocket Park ‘Sun Shadingstrategy Ecocell FOR UNINTERRUPTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS Rainwater Harvesting/Recycling Sun Shading strategy Live case study Roof Gardenspire edge _ Continuous Landscape Ramp 50m longnorth side ramp 600mm wide and 1.4 km long 650mm wide south side ramp connected the roof at ground level and the basementecocell. Maintenance of the spiral landscaped ramp is achieved via a parallel pathway which allows for servicing of the continuous planters without requiring access from internal tenanted spaces. The pathway also servesasalinear park. The continuity of the landscaping is a key component of the project's ecological design concept, The ramp, with its deep overhangs and large concentrations of shade plants, is also one element in 2 comprehensive strategy for the ambient cooling of the building facade. Eco Tower ‘Water Efficeincy Spire Edge is designed to achieve 44.64% reduction in use of portable water. This achievement is higher than the next incremental threshold of 40% required by LEED. This has been achievement using: + Advance sensors and water efficiency faucetsin the washrooms. + On-situ STP for 100% water recycling to meet all water demands for irrigation, flushing & cooling water through. + Water retention tank to capture rainwater a white reflective coating. Under normal rainfall conditions, all the water used for irrigation to come from the storm water retention tank. run-off and a roof + Landscape plantation that requires lower irrigation. + Irrigation system designed to prevent over watering of landscape beds or loss of moistures to evaporation in the air. + 23.5 lack litres rain water tank to provide for 100% water top-up requirements for the entire HVACsystem.Ecocell Located at the sites northeast corner where the spiral ramp meets the ground, the Ecocell allows vegetation, daylight and natural ventilation to extend into car park levels below. The lowest level of the Eco-cell contains the storage tank and pump room of the rainwater recycling system. aldishi. i iio. Healthier indoor environmental quality Today we spend more than 90% of our time indoor where the pollutant levels according to EPA is 2 to 5 times more than outdoor levels, causing health reactions and allergies resulting inabsenteeism at work. ‘At Spire Edge, the multiple steps taken ensure a better Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and healthier living conditions for the benefit of all buildings occupants, + Ventilation design in compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2004, the ventilation rate exceeds the ASHRAE's requirements by at least 30% + Individual control of unit conditioning and lighting also improves personal comfort. + Aminimum daylight factor is achieved in at least 98% of occupied building space. + High-grade filters installed at all outdoors air-intakes to trap significant qualities of particular irritants. + Use of adhesives, sealants, paints & carpets with reduced Volatile Organic Compounds + HVAC systems and building envelope are Live case study designed according to the standards required for a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and wellbeing of the buildings ‘occupants. Pocket Park Double height between Ground floor and first floor provides a venue for social/interactive events and incoming of nature in first floor and ‘ground floor provide peace to mind. Climate Responsive Facade + Maximum the use of natural light without the problems of glare or excessive solar heat gain. + The sun-shading louvers are design for different sun angles as they subtend into the building through windows in the exterior space ofthe building + Itimprovedthe thermal and visual comfort of the user in the building. + Vertical distances between the louvers are further at strategic locations to reveal high volume entrances and sky terrace activity areas.spire edge Vertical Landscaping + Thegreeneryis brought upto the roof garden by series of vertical landscaping system, Le vegetation green wall , green planter ramps with a pedestrian walkway and a series of sky terraces. + The south facade has also a green ramp that act as a thermal buffer protecting the south facade from direct height gain and creates area for relaxation andevent spaces. + These extensive gardens allow for interaction between the building’s occupants and nature, offering opportunities to experience the external environment housed within the tower and to enjoy views of theit park + Aseries of sky courts at the north facade also create an outdoor environment for the office interaction ‘Sun Shading Strategy The two main ways architects control the effect of the Sun on a building is through the orientation of the building and the overall building layout. Following this tenet, the various buildings within the Spire Edge complex are designed according to the Sun's behavior at the particularlatitude. The main objectives set for using day light for the buildings within Spire Edge complex were: © To get significant quantities of daylight as deep into the building as possible + To maintain a uniform distribution of daylight from one areato another + To avoid visual discomfort and glare architects studied the Sun path for the particular latitude. The solar azimuth and altitude provided a summary of solar position that they could then refer to when considering shading requirements and design options.ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES + Energy conservation measures include high albedo paint, over-deck roof insulation, high performance glazing, efficient lighting design, air economisers, variable air volume systems, efficient water cooled centrifugal chillers and cooling tower fans with variable speed. + No CFC-based refrigerants used in HVAC systems. + Necessary metering equipment to monitor building energy use. + Provision for generation of electricity through renewable energy sources to meet ing in * Reduced ‘Heat Island Effect’ with 94.7% parking area under shade/basements, thus reducing the surface radiation. Materials and resource efficiency + The intention behind the Materials and Resources management at Spire Edge is to reduce redundant development, thereby reducing the accompanying environmental impact associated with producing and delivering newmaterials, + Reuse of spaces and materials to reduce waste and directly benefit the local economy 33.9% of the total project's materials (by cost) manufactured within 800 kms of the project. Sustainable Features + 100% power backup with a provision to shift to natural gas as fuel when the supply is available. This will help reduce the generation cost and shifting to a much greener alternate. + Naturally lit basements for added safety & better ventilation + Iconic pedestrian ramp in the Signature Tower Live case study Local & appropriate plant species usedin the landscape design to have minimum impact onthe local flora & fauna. MULTIPLE BHADING DevioED _-Case study 2 UNITECH SIGNATURE TOWER, GURGAON CP Kukreja SELECTION CRITERIA With an identity that's unique, Signature Towers has become one of the best-designed office ‘complexes in India. From the elegant foyer to the modern amenities, a neat design language allover. It's here where success stories are Many leading multinational and Indian companies, as well as Unitech, have chose businesses from Signat perfect location just a fe written and re-written Eco TOWER Content + Introduction xp un gurgcongrogeryasoler com fiitechsiqnatustowergurgacnIntroduction to project Site Area 220,235 sqm Gross Floor Area 230,355.55 sq.m. Net Office/CommercialArea : 23,504.93sq.m. No. of Storeys 215 No of Carparks :610 Storey Heights Floor to Floor 1st Storey :4.2m Upper Storeys :3.9m Floorto Ceiling 1st Storey 23m Upper Storeys :2.6m Building has two basements and separate utility area in basement Location South City |-Gurgaon Saini khera village, sector 30 Unitech signature tower is located in sector 30 Gurgaon, Haryana near Rao Tula ram Chowk {huda city center metro station) in Saini khera village. On north side of the building the building of Hindustan Unilever Petrolium. The building is linked to main high-way (delhi -jaipur) by a local Raod. Live case stud)Unitech Signature tows FLOOR PLANS Site plan FAR 15 siteArea :20,235sqm Groundfloorarea —_:3579,8sqm Groundcoverage 117% + Service road and main access road of the building is divided, service entry is from back side and main entry is from north side. + Separate service ramp provided for double height utility area + Public interaction space is onnorth east side of the building {| cutout Firewt sreenarea DEPARTURE /To PARKING = HB Building Foot Pry mar —_ social interaction spaa DROP OFF ZONE [| Feo ToweR SERVICE ROAD — ARRIVAL =Ground floor plan Floor to Floor height=4.2m Double height verandah (yy toners 7 Staircase ur me "+ Attractive drop-off + Grand double height area with pillars and entrance beam runing on , 2m wide double height verandah on three side of building Well defined zoning for Tower A and TowerB Separate entrance for 1 Restaurant and Bank + Plinth 750mm no access for handicapped people $5 © mmpwmainesuart ° Mbrikc ser 4B mmtuccrncasuaerUnitech Signature tows First floor plan Floor to Floor height = 4.2m + Double height atrium divide the building into +Health club on this floor entry through the twozones restaurant eer 08 . . : Showroom ei : ‘ a SE] notion cesereng® BANK \ . - Kt BLOC! 1) Double Height [fl) staircase Me, our Double Height stock2 Verandah 2nd floor plan + the buildingis divided into + This floor has a terrace garden between two ‘two halfonthisfloor f tower. ECOTOWER3th-Sthfloorplan floor tofloor height:3.9m + Two separate towers completely tower A and towerB Sth floorplan floor tofloor height:3.9m + External Facade: Reflective glass curtain wall and fluorocarbon coated aluminum panel cladding system. Articulated granite cladding at Ist and 2nd Storey columns and fascia 1st Storey Concourse stone 13th floorplan floarto floor height:3.9m + Atthe this floor the two blocks combine again together and forma single block this feature when seen from outside seems like a bridge Live case study 6th-8thfloor plan floor to floor height:3.9m + Balconies are projected 10th-L1th floor plan floor tofloorheight:3.9m * The 10th- 13th floor at the 11th level the first refuge terrace is made. This terrace is very efficient in planning and execution = Area~2001m*each 14th floor plan floorto floor height:3.9m + Evenon these floor levels, the two blocks are combined but there are no terraces on these levelsUnitech Signature tower BASEMENT 1 Floor to Floor height :3m Area :9732sqmapprox B1 12mwide ramp forentryand exit with slop 1:10 cut out as blower Building footprints WE setae HE cutout (urs HE Fon the plinth of the uilding is 50mm heigh y this architect rovide penings along he double eight veranda Feo TowerPLANNING The Cores The building varies in plan and elevation at all the levels, Therefore the creation of the standards vertical section was not a practical idea . Although the main cores in the building are constant . The core in block A and block B both consist of 4 lifts each having capacity of 12 people. Each block also has two staircase one for regular use and the other for services. The placement of the AHUs varies at various levels, TheGrid Both the blocks owing to their different plans have different grid systems. The grid system of Block Aisa right angled grid of standard size 8m x 8m. Tower bowing to its circular plan is builton radial grid with varying distance . The center of this circulargrid coincides with liftcore The vertical circulation li Each Tower Block is served by 3 high speed lift and a service lift. All lift open at office floors lift — 3 passenger and 1 service lift serve the basement capacity There are three high speed lift and a service lft, outof these, twoserve the basementalso. ‘The Terrace Garden and refuge area The terrace garden on the roof of the second floor is a rather interesting feature in the building not only giving a negative space in the built form but also giving space for the employees for recreation every now thenin the working hours, The refuge areas are not only used regularly as verandas but also as becking pointsin the hard The Parking The entrance to the parking is on the basis of a card control system . Parking has been provided both on the surface and the basements. Total parking—610 cars. Landscaping onthesite: Live case study + Any complex is completely enhanced if the fand is properly landscaped and the site has been planned such that these pockets are left for the people to sit, enjoy and experience the whole space. The site concerned is also quite well landscape as viewed from the refuge areas and the roof of the building and is a treat after a hectic schedule of work. + secondly the land value always keeps pace witha. Building finishes External Facade + Reflective glass curtain wall and fluorocarbon coated aluminum panel cladding system. Articulated granite cladding at Ist and 2nd Storey columns and fascia Ist Storey Concourse stone + Flooring : - Quality polished marble/granite Saleable/Tenanted Area /Quality polished marble/ granite at lft lobbies. + Cement/ sand screed ready for tenant’s/occupant’s floor system to office andtenanted areas. + Walls + Ast Storey Concourse (Quality polished granite marble cladding to walls and columns) + Toughened/ tempered glass screen, glass doortothe exterior Saleable/Tenanted Area + Lift Lobbies: Quality polished granite/ marblecladding + Offices: Cement/ sand plastered wall with emulsion paint finish + Ceilings : 1st Storey Concourse & lift Lobbies + Specially designed calcium framing, monolithic finish with emulsion paint. Saleable/ Tenanted Space + Mineral fibre board ceilingjnitech Signature tower Building elevation The building has a very bold form as in relation with the fact that itis an office building. The over of effect is a strong sense of character in the half cylinder andthe cuboid with blocking + Plinth:750mm + Height of building 8m + Step form of tower A providing terraces on the different levels + Tower B circular curve form facing west side which is not a good point in summer during eveningitisnot comfortable + Building elevation is divided into two parts part A ground and first floor part B 2nd to 14th floor South side East side West side EcoToWweR Glass Casing 8 8m © asArchitectural Character The Sandstone Clad Gate: The sandstones gate is the main feature between the entrances circulation road and the Surface parkingin front of thesite Landscaping on the site: ‘Any complex is completely enhanced if the land is properly landscaped and the site has been planned such that these pockets are left for the people to sit, enjoy and experience the whole space. The site concernedis also quite well landscape as viewed from therefuge areas and the roof of the building and isa treat aftera hectic schedule of work secondly the land value always keeps pace with a well landscaped site reason being everyone wantsa good view and this building has definitely provided one INFERENCES + The attempt on the building on the built form of the building has been on massing rather on the dynamism that a sleek building could offer + The impact and the impression of the building is generated at the level of the passerby Not from NHB fom where the maxiumum people pass and thisis a drawback. + This buildings purely the aesthetical evaluation on the built mass and there's little Relevancy to the functionality of the building + The disadvantage of such a structures that the service cores have to be repeated for the Two tower as they rise separately. + One positive aspect of the building is that there are proper allocation of areas of refuge which would bbe beneficial in the case of the fire outbreaks. + Thereisa Terrence garden which adds to the positivism of the aura ofthe building + Thereis an ample provision of parking in the site on the ground and the basements ‘The mult use ability of the spacesisa very positiveaspect of the building reason being That the employees can availa lotof facilities Live case studyComparative analysis of case studies Solaris, Singapore Architecture: + Bioclimatic Architecture Design: * Location: Singapore + Climatic zone Tropical and vegetation zone rainforests * Good andstrongconcept + Wrapped by spiral green terraces from top to ground plane and twisting 1.5 kilometer upwards tothe rooftop. Tectonicrelationship * Office building with retails on ground floor divided into two floors with Grand atrium + Roof gardens ans green ramp around the buildingabout 1.4 milelong. Geometry + Step like form forming Sky gardens on terraces. Form of the building is trapezoidal according to site with round corners. Urban Design Setting * Thesite have Access onall its foursides. + Located in the Fusionopolis hub in central Singapore's one north business park, an area dedicated to research and development in technology Feo Tower SWC, china Architecture: + Modern Architecture + Location: shanghai, China + Climatic zone warm humid and vegetation zone rainforests + 101 storey high rise structure constructed withe special care of lateral forces + Mixuse building Tectonicrelationship + The building program included four functions: retail at the lower levels, office above for a majority of the building's area and ative star hotel above the office space. In addition, the building was to be "crowned" with a dramatic exhibition and museum space which would be accessible to visitors, and building occupants. Geometry + The Shanghai World Financial Tower isa very tall tower from which the floor plans that are at the lower levels have a size from 58 meters by58 meters. + The most distinctive feature in the design of the building is @ trapezoid aperture at the peak. Urban Design Setting + Thesite have Access onallitsfoursides. + Located in the Fusionopolis hub in central Singapore's one north business park, an area dedicated to research and development in technologySpire Edge, India Architecture: + Bioclimatic Architecture Design: + Location: Maneser, Gurgaon + Climatic zone composite and vegetation zone rainforests + Goodandstrong concept + ABioclimatic architecture forming an iconic landmarkin theit center + Approach from a road connecting Delhi- Jaipur express highway Tectonicrelationship * Since it is a business center, most of the spaces designed are for offices and conferences + The only change we see as we go up is the play of green ramp and refuge areas provided alternately in the building Geometry + boomerang type of shape of building form with the striking green facade distinguish it from the rest of the towers. + Provision of green ramp and the louvers in the facade makes the elevation appealing and cuts the heat penetrating into the building. + Building is a nice example of a bioclimatic design Urban Design Setting + Situated near the NH8 highway. + Theaccess to the building is from the tertiary road + Thetowerisoriented such that its Striking + Elevation and design is visible from the highway Live case study UNITECH, Signature tower Architecture: + BioclimaticArchitecture Design: + Location: sector 30, Gurgaon + Climatic zone composite and vegetation zone rainforests * Iconic Tower in the heart of the capital city. building is planned to segregate vehicular + vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as well as business and usual traffic through landscaping and traffic planning Tectonic relationship + The building program include:- public area, offices, showrooms, restaurant, conference and meeting rooms, Geometry + The building has a very bold form as in relation with the fact that it is an office building. The over of effect is a strong sense of character in the half cylinder and the cuboid with blocking + Twotower connected at 13th floor Urban Design Setting + Located inheard of the capital + Unitech signature tower is located in sector 30 Gurgaon, Haryana near Rao Tula ram Chowk (huda city center metro station) in Sainikheravillage.