PRE-ARCHITECTURA

DESIGN THESIS
CYBER HUB

SADIHA ALMAS
3PD17AT046
VIII SEM ‘A’ SEC
CYBER HUB:
‘CYBER’ is a word meaning “relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers,
information technology, and virtual reality. “a cyber hub is place where people from cyber
world can come, work, play and live. the place will consist of a research and development
space, training centres, labs, gaming centres, food hubs, and various indoor and outdoor
recreational spaces. hence, to provide a space which may help cater the well-being of people,
bio-climatic architecture needs to be followed.

HISTORY:
India’s IT services industry was born in Mumbai in 1967 with the establishment of Tata
consultancy services, who in 1977 partnered with Burrough which began India’s export of IT
services. The first software export zone, SEEPZ- the precursor to the modern-day IT park
was established in Mumbai in 1973. More than 80% of the country’s software exports were
from SEEPZ in the 1980’s
Within 90 days of its establishment, the task force produced an extensive background report
on the state of technology in India and an IT action plan with 108 recommendations. The task
force could act quickly because it builds upon the experience and frustrations of state
governments, central government agencies, universities, and the software industry. Mush of
what it proposed was also consistent with the thinking and recommendations of international
bodies like world trade organisation (WTO), international telecommunication union (ITU),
and world bank. In addition, the task force incorporated the experience of Singapore and
other nations, which implemented similar programs, it was less a task invention than sparking
action on a consensus that had already evolved within the networking community and
government.
Regulated VSAT links became visible in 1994. Desai (2006) describes the steps taken to
relax regulations on linking in 1991.
In 1991 the department of electronics broke this impasse, creating a corporation called
software technology parks in India (STPI) that, being owned by government, could provide
VSAT communications without breaching its monopoly. STPI set up software technology
parks in different cities, each of which provided satellite links to be used by firms; the local
link was a wireless radio link. In 1993 the government began to allow individual companies
their own dedicated links, which allowed work done in India to be transmitted abroad
directly.
A joint EU-India group of scholars was formed on 23 November 2001 to further promote
joint research and development. On 25 June 2002, India and the European union agreed to
bilateral cooperation in the field of science and technology from 2017, India holds an
associate member state status at CERN, while a joint India-EU software education and
development centre will be located in Bangalore.
TIDEL park in Chennai was the largest IT park in Asia when it was opened in 1999.
RELEVANCE TO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY:

 1990s: Rise of the cubicle

Keeping in mind the idea that ‘productivity would increase, if people had their work spread in
front of them’, designer Robert Propst introduced the idea of a private cubicle in corporate
offices. The cubicle was initially designed to be a large, private space, with adjustable walls,
along with a phone connection and space for a computer. This idea flopped. However, with
corporate structures changing frequently in the 1980s and 1990s, office spaces became more
expensive. Consequently, cheaper, moveable cubicles became the norm, as companies tried
to cope with these changes.

 2000-2010s: Creative spaces

The arrival of large tech companies, like Apple, Google, eBay and Amazon, meant that
business was no longer about boardroom rivalries. The focus, instead, was on ideas that
change the way we live and work. This gave rise to innovative designs that encouraged free
thinking and subsequently, concepts like game rooms, sleeping pods, etc., emerged in the
corporate office market.

According to a Gensler Research on the evolution of workplace in India, the corporate market
understands that the maturing global Indian workforce needs a workplace that caters to their
values. Hence, what is expected from the future of Indian workspace design, is something
that brings out the ‘Indian-ness’ in the infrastructure – reflecting it sensitively and

appropriately.

 2020 and beyond: Flexible workspaces

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are now becoming increasingly empowered, through
innovative concepts of mobile, space-sufficient and creative business models. This has also
encouraged big companies to adopt more flexible models, leading to an increase in demand
for short-term leases and co-working spaces, as these allow for minimal overheads and easy
adjustment of headcount.

FUTURE PROPOSAL:
 The cyber hub will consist of mixed-use activities like residential, commercial, and
recreational spaces increasing the economy of the city.
 By including the residences, it affects the work life balance of people in terms of
transportation.
 By making it a bioclimatic hub, i.e., by adapting efficient design (in terms of
orientation, materials, ventilation system etc.) it can reduce their overall energy
consumption and environmental impact.
 BASE OF THE PROJECT:

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE

Building design that take into account local climate and environmental conditions to
help achieve optimal thermal comfort in a low carbon emission building is essentially
bioclimatic architecture Bioclimatic architecture offers an exciting opportunity
achieve environmental, social, and economic benefits. Much remains to be understood
about energy, environmental, and life-cycle processes. The concept passive
bioclimatic architecture deserves a deeper explanation. The hypothesis is that this
affiliation leads to positive responses in terms of human performance and health and
even emotional states, Bioclimatic architecture combines the Interests of
sustainability, environmental consciousness, green, natural, and organic approaches to
evolve a design solution from these requirements and from the characteristics of the
site, its neighbourhood con ted, and the local microclimate and topography.

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE STRATEGIES

Bioclimatic buildings are based on design and daily use strategies that contribute to reducing
their energy costs. These are the most common:

Bioclimatic, efficient design. Designing buildings that adapt to the local climate to minimize
energy expenditure and resources used, avoiding leaks and wastage.

Control and smart use of space. Buildings and their rooms should be of a suitable size as to
optimize energy use.

Sustainable materials. Sustainable materials like wood, stone, natural fibre and recycled
materials minimize the impact of the building.

Use of smart materials. For example: window panes that automatically darken, tiles that
store the heat of the sun and smart material that repair themselves to lengthen their useful life.
ELEMENTS OF BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN

Bioclimatic buildings require the use of a series of elements and building techniques that help
to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impact:

 The orientation, size, height, layout, and even the colour of these houses is planned
before they are built to make the best use of energy.

 The buildings are kept compact to reduce their surface area, with the main windows
face the to make the most of passive solar energy.

 The materials surrounding the outside of the house (walls, doors, roofs, etc.) must be
properly insulated to avoid heat loss through transference.

 Ventilation systems sense that the heat in the air that is removed from the building is
transferred to the fresh air that is brought in through heat exchangers to avoid thermal
losses.

 Water and plants are also important in hotter climes, using trees, climbing plans,
vertical gardens, green roofs and other techniques to create cool areas that protect
from the heat of the sun.

 The air tightness of the building is essential. Leaks through gaps should be minimal
with respect to the total volume of the house.

 Thermal bridges must be avoided: edges, corners and joints must be created
carefully to avoid heat loss through these bridges.

 Sloped wall –a narrow building allows light to penetrate deeper inside & by sloping
wall, we allowed for even more window surface area.

 Thermal mass – the thick wall absorb heat slowly, the insulation the interior
environment.

ADVANTAGES OF BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE

Bioclimatic architecture and coefficient buildings are beneficial to both building

companies and their users, as well as taking care of the environment and society at
large

Saving on bills due to better energy management and integration with their
surroundings.

Optimal thermal comfort to keep temperatures stable in any climate and season of
the year.
7 MOST EFFECTIVE MODERN OFFICE DESIGN CONCEPTS:

ACTIVITY-BASED WORKING

 Flexible workplace offers a much-needed change of scene or fresh perspective during

the workday: that’s where activity-based working comes into play.
 It can get tiring spending all day in the same spot: sit-stand desks, privacy booths,
shared desks and collaboration rooms can diversify the workplace and tonic the
people to boost their mood.
 If an employ needs to do something that requires a high level of concentration and
focus, he or she can move to an isolated quiet area to reduce distractions from co-
workers.
 If an employee is doing something that require close collaboration with co-workers,
then he or she can sit at a traditional desk located immediately next to other co-
workers in an “open communication” type of seating arrangement.

HERE’S A BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF

AREAS IN AN ACTIVITY-BASED WORK ENVIRONMENT:

OPEN OFFICE AREAS:

 These are often the more traditional type of seating arrangement; where workers
are seated very close to one another without any walls or cubicle barriers
separating them.
 Typically, instead of each worker having his or her own individual desk, they
share longer workbenches.
 Each worker has their own individual area and items on the workbench, such as a
computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, landline phone, and other accessories
 Open office areas are suitable for highly collaborative work activities.
 Business areas such as sales, marketing areas to maximize on collaboration often
utilize open-plan working areas to maximize on collaboration and communication
benefits.

PRIVACY AREAS:

 These are either small, enclosed, sound-proof booths or isolated quiet areas that allow
a person to make confidential or private phone calls.
 These booths or areas may also be used to hold discreet meetings between two
employees.
QUIET FOCUS AREAS:

 Distraction free areas are essential for concentration and maintaining focus.
 The type of setting can arrange from an isolated armchair or beanbags, to small
independent workplaces and concealed sound proof rooms for ultimate concentration
and privacy.

MEETING AREAS:

 Dedicate meeting rooms are often the springboard for creative thinking and idea
sharing.
 Meeting areas come in all shapes and sizes and can be designed to suit the needs
and objectives of people.
 Whether it’s an enclosed room for privacy, a larger lounge area for comfort or a
fusion of two for enhanced collaboration and creativity.

CAFÉ AREAS:

 Whether it’s a brainstorming session, team meeting, lunch or just somewhere to grab
a quick coffee – having diverse shared spaces available makes collaboration fluid and
enjoyable for all.

THE FLEXIBLE WORKSPACE:

 Flexible workplaces are a hot new design concept that is taking the office by storm is
the flexible workplace model.
 They feature desks, tables, and chairs that area easily movable and resizable, a bold
advancement from the traditional office plan where the locations of desks, chairs,
tables, and other resources are fixed and unchanging.
 Flexible workplace utilizes modular construction to tailor desks, tables and seating to
the needs of the people.
 This allows meeting tables to be quickly resized to accommodate larger groups and
for them to be more easily moved around on wheels.
 Some flexible workplaces also feature unassigned seating arrangements. Put simply,
employees aren’t assigned to a specific desk or workstation and can choose any space
on each given workday.
 This concept has been boosted by the modern paperless workplace; where nearly all
information is digitized by computer.
 The modern workplace is looking more and more like a simple desk and chair with
only a computer.
 These factors allow for unassigned seating arrangements in the workplace to become
more practical and easier to implement.
 The space doesn’t need to be fancy in order to be very functional but what it really
needs to be is flexible.
 Google garage is an exciting example of a flexible workplace.
 It’s a dynamic space where any google employee can go to brainstorm new product
ideas through hands-on experimentation with different physical products, devices, and
gadgets such as 3d printers.
BIOPHILIC DESIGN:

 Biophilic design is huge right now! A green workplace has the power to boost
moods, performance and wellness in your workplace. 
 It’s based on the premise that humans have an innate need to connect with nature, and
that when this connection is made, it results in better health, concentration, creativity,
and work performance.

Biophilic design may use any of the following elements in offices and
workplaces:

1. Natural Light: 
 Allow sunlight to stream into your space through high glass windows, glass walls,
glass doors, and glass ceilings. High glass walls in lobbies and entrances have a
positive, rejuvenating effect on the space.
2. Flowing Water: 
 Fountains, streams, and mini-waterfalls… although these examples might be over-the-
top for many small offices, they provide a tranquil soundscape for lobbies, common
areas, and large offices.
3. Plants: 
 Not only do they look gorgeous, plants improve air quality, boost ventilation and
reduce toxin levels in the air.
4. Views of Nature:
  If you’ve got green space outside, try to maximize your window space to make the
most of the scenic views.
 Art work is another powerful way of invoking nature indoors: nature-themed
paintings and prints work a treat! If you’re working with a larger space, indoor
gardens with plants, trees, rocks, flowing water, and wooden bridges can be installed
in building lobbies and common areas to provide views of nature.
5. Natural Materials: 
 Natural materials like wood or stone can bring a real raw aesthetic to your workplace,
invoking the natural environment and bringing texture and contrast to traditional
office design.

 A great and shining example of biophilic design is the Central Atrium of the Federal
Centre South Building 1202 located in Seattle, Washington. This awe-inspiring
building features a common area with natural light from high glass ceilings, gardens
consisting of flowing waterways, trees and rocks, indoor plants and walls, stairs, and
handrails made of reclaimed timber.
HOME LIKE HOME:

 Creating a space that feels like home is a major office design concept for 2021. 
 Think bright and comfortable sofas, recreational swings, ping-pong tables, lounge
areas: the idea is to make the workplace as relaxing and stress-free as possible.
 By creating areas where employees can take short breaks to give their bodies and
minds a rest, in turn allows them to recharge and remain productive throughout the
day.
 Cozy spaces aren’t all about downtime though: they can be a productive space too!
Group meetings can be held at an informal living-room type of space with sofas,
armchairs, and coffee tables.
 Collaborative spaces encourage a sense of togetherness, inclusivity and belonging
amongst staff.

Some of the home-like perks commonly provided by employers now include:

 Comfy sofas, armchairs, pod seats, and coffee tables
 Lounge areas
 Break areas with recreational games
 Cafés with free coffee, snacks, and food
 Fully-stocked bars
 Outdoor terraces and balconies
 Exercise gym and showers
 Bicycle storage

INDUSTRIAL OFFICE DESIGN:

 Industrial office design has been a major trend for a while not – but it’s not going
away anytime soon! The industrial office design is a purely aesthetic style of design
that is intentionally unsophisticated and creates a raw, rustic, and unrefined
atmosphere for office workers.

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You’re probably used to seeing some of these popular industrial design trends:

 Exposed ceiling air ducts

 Exposed ceiling pipes
 Exposed ceiling beams
 High ceilings
 Exposed brick walls along the outside of the office space
 Lack of interior walls resulting in more open space
 Very large windows
 Natural wood instead of treated wood
 Concrete floors instead of wood or carpeted floors
 Overhanging light fixtures with exposed light bulbs

 The popular industrial style promotes your business as unconventional, creative,

rebellious, or outside the mainstream. It’s a bold step away from corporate luxury and
is embraced by start-ups and companies with brand identities rooted in simplicity.
 The headquarters office space of Yelp! has been constructed with a bold industrial
concept.

ERGONOMIC WORKSTATIONS:

We all know sedentary lifestyles are unhealthy, so it’s no surprise that sitting at your desk for
long periods of time can have negative effects on your health. To address this issue, today’s
modern office workplaces are incorporating the following new technologies into their
workstations:
 Ergonomic Chairs: These are office chairs that have adjustable support for your
lower back, which is also called lumbar support. Their seat height should also be
adjustable so that the person sitting on the chair has both feet planted firmly on the
ground. The height of the armrests should also be adjustable.
 Height Adjustable Desks: Ideally you would want the height of the desk to be
adjustable for people of different body sizes. Some people also like to alternate
between sitting and standing while they work. These desks use electric motors to
adjust their height upon button activation.
 Sit/Stand Desk Risers: Also called “standing desks”, these are height-adjustable
mechanical platforms that sit on top of the desk on which is placed your monitor,
keyboard, and mouse. They are suitable when the employee wants to alternate
between sitting and standing while working.
GLASS WALL AND DOORS:
 Glass walls and doors in the office workplace have been trending for years now, and
they are an important part of modern office design.
There are two main benefits of having glass walls and doors in the workplace:
1. Natural Light.
 It’s impossible to understate the power of natural light! Bright spaces are not only
energizing, they reduce eye strain and potential headaches too. Utilizing spaces that
avail of the most natural light is important, so design scheme should take into account
the brightest spaces and how they can be best used to support the wellbeing of people.

2. Transparency.
 Glass walls and doors promote more transparency in the workplace and a positive
community-feel in the workplace. Whilst being relatively sound-proof, so they still
allow people to concentrate and focus on their work. Some of the most inventive
office design schemes make extensive use of glass and it’s easy to see.
 It’s also worth noting that glass walls are often cheaper, providing a brighter and
bigger floor space and square footage at a fraction of the cost of normal walls.
DATA COLLECTION:

OFFICES:

1. Provide a private office portion on floor where ever required. A private office is
required where professionals or supervisory counselling or confidential discussions
are a regular occurrence.
2. Provide open but semi-partitioned or/and landscaped offices when the conditions
warranting a private office are not present the open office is provided for better
communication, less feeling of being crowded, easy flow, and better ventilation.
3. Do not separate workers who must share item of requirements equipment’s on a
continuing basis.
4. Do not place noise equipment in the same area with workers who need the
equipment’s infrequently i.e., copies, sorters etc. should be separated from typist,
clerk.
5. Use modular partitioning and furniture concepts wherever frequently changes in work
effort of activities occur, permanent walls generally waste the space when an activity
changes and/or when undesirable crowing occurs.
6. Do not isolate the employee as they need some view of outside.
7. Keep frequently interacting spaces on same floor.
8. Separate customers and work spaces except where there is a necessary relationship.
Consider private avenues between the main entrance and the special customer related.
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