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Pancha Bhutas ancient belief states that life exists because of the presence and
balance of the five classical elements
They are associated with the five senses
They act as the gross medium for the experience of sensations Bhumi
The Concept :What derives itself from nature returns to it. (earth)
This is applied in the practice of Architecture:
a building gives back to nature even as it takes from it Jala
Aakash
thus reducing the ecological footprint (water)
(void)
An attempt to make a positive change in design by
Reducing the negative impact on the environment in terms of:
Use of materials Water Management
Energy Efficiency Sustainability
Natural Ventilation Reuse and Recycle
Renewable Energy Effective Land Use
Ecological footprint Carbon Footprint
Socio Cultural Response etc Vaayu Agni
(air ) (fire)
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Wind direction
Combination of
tropical wet and
dry climate
Summer Winter - borders on a
hot semi-arid
Annual Monthly Max Temp Min Temp
Mean Mean Ever Ever
climate
Temp Temp Recorded Recorded
Residential
Commercial
MAIN
CAMPUS
Max
Maximum exposure to
AIR POLLUTION Min
pollution- North and West
boundaries of the site,
along the main roads
Max
Min
NOISE POLLUTION
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ROUGH ESTIMATE-NOT
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Natural Drainage
pattern utilized to
harvest rain water
at point of maximum
accumulation
Ridge Valley
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There is circulation of
wind within the site
along the circular
exteriors of the
building- easy flow
TO MAIN GATE
Main entrance located at the main road
Surrounded by Medium Rise commercial buildings
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Security
Cabin
Gate
BUS Charging
STOP
Station
Emphasis of the
Entrance by a
large projected
overhang/
portico
Separation of
Pedestrian and
Vehicular movement
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Linear Access Convergence Central
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Recessed
Staircase to first
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floor
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In history : Haveli, Wada, Deori , Nalukettu, Totti mane. etc
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Inside Yet
outside
Stay connected
to nature
Exploded
geometry
NIGHT DAY
NIGHT
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Colonnaded corridors
surrounding the courtyard
convey a sense of Rhythm
and Movement
SHADE
Shade
vs
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SEAT
REC
LIB
COURT
OFFICE YARD
SPACE
LEISURE WIND
TOWER
COURT
YARD
EX
HIB
A
IT I
ON H
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OFFICE
SPACE
Grid like arrangement of desk
NORTH CONFER spaces
ENCE
LIGHT
GLAZED
ROOF
ROOF GARDEN
CENTRAL COURT
TO ROOF
GARDEN
All workstations
organized
around a central
court
Naturally lit
throughout
the day
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INFORMAL
GATHERING
SPACE
PARTITION
WALL-
RETRACTABLE
Gathering space
outside for interactive Can be divided
discussions before and using partition
after seminars walls to create
May also be used as smaller meeting
dining space rooms – flexibility
of spaces
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RECEPTION GREEN
TECHNOLOGY
MAX( > 300LUX) CENTRE
MIN ( > 250 LUX)
The office block on the first floor receives Since the seminar hall is
sufficient natural light within even on dull generally air conditioned
days by the presence of internal courtyard and lit mechanically, only
and glass windows along all exterior walls optimum level of natural
MAX( > 300LUX) light has been ensured
ALMOST NIL
(50 - 100 LUX)
OFFICE BLOCK
SEMINAR HALL
Where natural light un
available- washrooms-
sensor lights have been
used to save power
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WASHROOMS
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Defines and
articulates space
Landscaping by
sequential arrangement
of different sizes of
plants for various
effects
CANOPY TREES
Create mass from the outside,
for a canopied space from the inside
Trunks imply but do not enclose space
Spaces formed have ceiling, no walls,
only columns
Fairly open at eye level
Tree trunks act as landscape columns
and give architectural character to the site
Modify the natural light quality
Penetrating sunlight adds to the dynamism of the space
Extend lines or rhythm of architecture into exterior
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UNDERSTOREY TREES
Canon
Frangipani tree ball tree
The Buddha Belly
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Bamboo tree
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SHRUBS
Define and separate spaces
without blocking vision
GROUND COVER
• Unify groups of plants into a composition
• Creates edges
• Lead the eye to focal points, building
entries
• Can create lines of visual character
overlapping with paving Bio degradable
• Beneficial in stabilizing slopes, plastic grass crates
preventing erosion used to hold grass– Large expanse
easy removal and of ground
maintenance cover used to
create focus on
Local craftwork
as landscape
elements
Tree trunks
and columns
Defined pathways in lined with
landscape to reduce gravel stone
disturbance to plant species – attention
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aesthetics
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A Responsibility Towards
The Environment
Creating Awareness –
About green architecture
About the building
About construction
And material, flora and fauna
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Coral Jasmine
Ashoka Tree Nycthanthes arbortistis
Saraca asoca •Tree of Sorrow
Ashoka is one of the most •The tree flowers only at night and sheds them like
legendary and sacred trees tear drops before the sun rises
of India
Ashok means without grief •Leaf is rough and the abrasive nature of the leaf
or that which gives no grief is employed to scrub metallic vessel, to give them
a shine.
•Has medicinal properties and is used in Ayurveda
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Culinary herb
A full, fresh leaf, in a cash register or wallet, is said to
draw money
Very characteristic smell
Basil seeds used in Asian drinks and desserts such
as faluda and sherbet
Used for their medicinal properties
in Ayurveda, Siddha medicine
Sarpagandha
Rauvolfia serpentina
Mahatma Gandhi was said to have ‘Snake root tea’
on a regular basis
Used to treat high blood pressure and mental
disorders including schizophrenia,
It has been used for millennia as an antidote against
® bites of venomous reptiles.
CANNA HIBISCUS
BLACK MAGIC
PLANT
CORAL FLOWER
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CROSSANDRA
BOUGAINVILLEA MARIGOLDMarigold GUAVA
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RECEPTION
AND OFFICE
COURTYARD
SEMINAR
HALL
WIND
TOWER SECTIONS
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
CENTRE
SEMINAR HALL
COURTYARD
Campus Address:
CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Survey # 64, Kothaguda Post
R R District, Hyderabad – 500084, India
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