GATEWAY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND

DESIGN
SONIPAT 131001

THESIS, 2021

National Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga &

Naturopathy (NIAY&N), Panchkula, Haryana

SUBMITTED BY:
Vranda Agarwal
Gcad/16/132

GUIDED BY: Ar. Tanushree Das

 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
Ayurveda (the science of Life) is one of the ancient medical systems from India. Recently,
Ayurveda is receiving acknowledgement from medical practitioners from around the world for its
in-depth understanding of how to heal from the root of illness, rather than working on prevention of
symptoms. UN and WHO recognize Ayurveda an authentic medical system and many governments
around the world, including USA, recognize Ayurveda as a complimentary therapy for legal and
insurance purposes. More than massages and therapies, Ayurveda is a vast science of living a Life
in tune with Mother Nature and to let the Nature take care of the body! Ayurveda can help us in
deciding the right diet, life style changes, and psychological attitude towards our body, which are at
the root of all medical problems.

Figure 1: Elements of Ayurveda

Source: Author

Ayurveda is widely accepted in India as an alternative to western medicine. In many cases, when the
allopathic system becomes a failure with a particular disease and surrenders, the Ayurvedic medicine
does the magical effect to rejuvenate the illness or the patient’s will.

The exploding global demand of Ayurveda has escorted a great need to establish a "Centre of
Excellence" that not only caters to the increasing demand for Ayurveda professionals but also to the
growing need for imparting quality tertiary health care services. Hence Ayurveda education is
provided in Ayurveda colleges to train to be professional Ayurvedic doctors. In taking Admission
in ‘Ayurvedic College’, one can pursue ‘Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.)’
which is a professional degree in medicine focused on Ayurveda offered in India, Nepal,
Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. It is awarded after the study of five and a half years
duration, including 1-year internship.

1.2 Project description

Selected project is a Ayurveda Medical College, in Sector 5D MDC, Panchkul for Under Graduate
(UG)/Post Graduate (PG)/Para Medical Courses along with an auditorium for 500 students.

Government of India is promoting the growth and development of Ayurveda as a model Institute for
evolving high standards of Teaching, Training, Research, and Patient Care and also to invoke
scientific outlook to the knowledge of Ayurvedic System of Healthcare. These are the most
technically sophisticated institutions, where there is high concern on environment of study. They use
advance technologies and have an ample space for expansion with the need of modem improvement
in technology. Institutions like these concern great detail of research on both, student's studying
behavior, and standard of technology in cooperated with curriculum. Hence, majorly are designed on
the basis of function, where the space is described by activities to be held.

The institute not only equips its students with adequate latest medical and scientific skills and
know-how on the subject for performing successfully their duties but also has its mission to nourish
and nurture its students in such a way that they always remain compassionate and sympathetic to their
patients while performing their professional duties, “the Messiahs for the sick and the needy”. The
main aims of an Ayurvedic medical college are-

1. To promote the Growth and Development of Ayurveda.

2. To produce Graduates and Post-Graduates in all Branches of Ayurveda.
3. To conduct Research on various aspects of Ayurveda.
4. To provide Medical Care through Ayurvedic Systems of Medicine to the suffering humanity.
5. To provide and assist in providing service and facilities of highest order for Research, Evolution
Training, Consultation and Guidance to Ayurvedic System of Medicine.
6. Providing expertise in Ayurveda to foreign countries interested in Ayurveda.
7. To conduct Experiments and develop Patterns of Teaching Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate
Education in all branches of Ayurveda.
1.3 Intent of choosing the topic

India is known for its traditional medicinal systems—Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. Medical systems
are found mentioned even in the ancient Vedas and other scriptures. The literal meaning of Ayurveda
is “science of life,” because ancient Indian system of health care focused on views of man and his
illness. In the recent times there has been an increase in the demand of Ayurvedic treatment globally,
the existing systems are failing to meet this rising demands, hence we need more institutes which can
cater to the increasing demand for Ayurveda professionals and also to the growing need for imparting
quality tertiary health care services.

It will provide an improvement in the health ratio of the province, and will produce a good number of
qualified doctors. The developing countries are the nations who have provided education for the
highest percentage of their skilled people. As number of doctors will increase the health profile of the
district and province will improve as well.

It will also give me margin of conducting research in the areas which I am not aware. The major
concern while designing such spaces is it that the plan should be such that the learning environment
may increase without losing any interest. Moreover the function and the form both should in
cooperate each other, having direct or indirect on student's learning. This study will explain about the
structures or units required for the medical college like which departments are necessary.

1.4 Validity of the project

The validity of the project can be stated by understanding its background and need. India
is categorized as a developing country and as a part of Government’s ‘Health for All’
scheme; Ministry of AYUSH has planned to set up a network of clinics based on this system across
the country.
 Figure 2: layout plan of sector 5-d
Source: (TENDER NO. –WAP/RD/NIAY&N/ARCHITECTURAL/PANCHKULA/2018)
 Figure 3: site approval signature by district town planner (panchkula)
Source: Ayush office, ITO, New Delhi

1.5. Aim and Objectives

1.5.1 Aim
To provide an infrastructure, which address the current gaps in the path of ayurveda and enhance
the opportunities with an integrated approach with other medicinal system.

1.5.2 Objectives

1. To understand the ideology of a Ayurvedic College and translating it into the built form.
2. To study the various treatments provided in a Ayuevedic Center for derivation of spaces.
3. To study the circulation of various spaces of an Institutional Building.
4. To understand optimum learning and interactive spaces and implement it in designing an
educational institution in Panchkula.
1.6 Scope and Limitations

1.6.1 Scope of work

The proposed site for AYUSH SANSTHAN in Sector 5D MDC, Panchkula has an approximate
area of 20 acres. The site proposed has the following requirements:
1 100 bedded Ayurveda Hospital
2 Diet Center
3 Medical college for 500 students of UG,PG & Ph. D Degrees
4 Accommodation for the above facilities
5 Auditorium for 500 people
Scope of the Project: The scope of the thesis project will be Medical college for 500 students of
UG,PG & Ph. D Degrees with Auditorium for 500 people. Some ancillary activities will also be
added.

1.6.2 Limitations
 The scope of designing is limited to the Ayurveda Medical college and Auditorium in detail,
rest all the spaces will not be designed in detail.
 Structural calculations shall not be studied.

1.7 Methodology
CHAPTER 2:
ENVISAGED ACTIVITY ……………………………………………(Page)
2.1 History
2.2 Nature of activity
2.3 Need of Activity
2.4 Architectural Implications of the activity

CHAPTER 3:
ENVISAGED USER PROFILE……..……………………………….(Page)
3.1 Identification of the User group
3.2 Social aspects
3.3 Psychological aspects
3.4 Inferences
ENVISAGED ACTIVITY

2.1 History

Ayurveda, naturopathy and yoga has been a part of Indian culture since long times.
Many people are preferring yoga for their health benefits. Naturopathy is a form of alternative
medicine employing a wide array of "natural" treatments, including homeopathy, herbalism, and
acupuncture, as well as diet (natural) and lifestyle counseling. Ayurveda is a vast science of living
a Life in tune with Mother Nature and to let the Nature take care of the body! Ayurveda can
help us in deciding the right diet, life style changes, and psychological attitude towards our body,
which are at the root of all medical problems.

Write about history of ayurveda, yoga and natiopathy seperatey

2.1.1 Ayurveda

The knowledge of Ayurveda was passed on orally through a lineage of sages in India until it was
collated into text more than five thousand years ago. The oldest known texts on Ayurveda are the
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hrudaya. These texts detail the affect that
the five elements found in the cosmic system - earth, water, air, fire, space – have on our individual
system, and expound on the importance of keeping these elements balanced for a healthy and happy
life.

According to Ayurveda, each person will be influenced by certain elements more than others. This
is because of their prakriti, or natural constitution. Ayurveda categorizes the different constitutions
into three different doshas:

Vata dosha, in which the air and space elements dominate

Pitta dosha, in which the fire element dominates

Kapha dosha, in which the earth and water elements dominate

The dosha affects not just the shape of one’s body but also bodily tendencies (like food preferences
and digestion), and the temperament of one’s mind and emotions. For example, the earth element in
people with Kapha dosha is evident in their solid, sturdy body type, their tendency for slower
digestion, their strong memory, and their emotional steadiness. Most people’s prakriti is made up of
a combination of two doshas. For example, people who are “Pitta Kapha” will have the tendencies
of both Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha, with Pitta dominating. By understanding the qualities of our
natural constitution we are better able to do what is needed to keep ourselves in balance.

2.1.2

2.2 Nature of activity

What are the activities involved in institutional , category wise
Seggrate into smalle part each and every aspect

1. Under Graduate (UG): Bachelors in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) - intake capacity 60
students.2) Post Graduate (PG) Courses for Ayurveda (3): with
intake capacity 20 students each (Total 60) 1. MD in Naturopathy - 20 students

2. MD in Yoga Therapy - 20 students

3.MD in Acupuncture & Energy Medicine -20 Students

PG Diploma/Fellowship Programs (10 each) students

1. Fellowship in Geriatric Care

2. Fellowship in Hydrotherapy
3. Fellowship in Public Health
4. Fellowship in Manipulative Therapy
5. Fellowship in Maternal Care
6. Fellowship in Spa and Medical tourism Research
7. Fellowship in Clinical
8. Fellowship in Acupuncture
9. Fellowship in Naturopathic Nutrition
10 Fellowship in Lifestyle Medicine PhD Programs: 5 each Total 10 students

6) Class Rooms & Seminar Halls with 150 seating capacity

7) Lecture halls with 100 seating capacity

8) Lecture halls with 50 seating capacity

9) 2 Seminar halls with 200 seating capacity

10) 1 Seminar hall (Auditorium) with 500 seating capacity

11) Practical Laboratories:

12) Anatomy dissection Lab

13) Biochemistry & Physiology Lab

14) Microbiology & Pathology Lab

15) Chromo, Mud & Magneto Therapy Lab

16) Hydrotherapy lab

17) Museum for Forensic & Toxicology, Obstetrics Gynecology

18) Prayer & Yoga Hall

2.3 Need of Activity

2.4 Architectural Implications of the activity

ENVISAGED USER PROFILE

User groups are the people who use the building, for whom the building is made. The user group
includes the people not only who will come here for studies but also the ones one who work there
or manage the place.

3.1 Identification of the User group

3.1.1 Identification of users

There will be following kind of end users who will be using the campus.

3.1.1.1 Running staff 

 Teaching faculty 
 Helping staff (lab assistants and teacher‟s assistant) 
 Machine maintenance staff

3.1.1.2 Students 
 Enrolled and studying 
 Exchange programs 
 Visits from other colleges

3.1.1.3 Visitors 
 Faculty 
 Guest lectures 
 Parents

3.1.1.4 Supporting staff 

 Cleaners and janitors 
 Electrical maintenance staff 
 Plumbing and maintenance staff 
 Security staff 
 Lab assistants and equipment maintainers

3.1.2 Classification of users

3.1.2.1 Primary users 

 Students: They can be classified in 3 categories as the one who are currently in the college
degree programs, other being the one who are present on the basis of exchange program with
foreign colleges and the last being the one who are visiting the college for attending special
lectures and seminars. 
 Teachers: Teaching faculty includes permanent faculty as well as visiting faculty working on
designations such as Ast. Professor, associate professor, professors, HOD (Head of Dept.),
Principal, Dean. 
 Running staff

3.1.2.1 Secondary users 

 Administration staff: Administration staff includes people doing clerical and offer jobs in
departments of building maintenance, campus management on various levels such as Engineers,
Managers, Accountants, Director and Assistant directors. 
 Management staff 
 Supporting staff: It includes people working as lab attendants, studio helpers, peons, cleaning
staff, security guards, machine and equipment maintenance staff and building.

3.1.2.1 Tertiary users 

 Security 
 Parents 
 Visitors

3.2 Social aspects

3.2.1 Primary Users

3.3 Psychological aspects

3.4 Inferences