Courtyard hence performs multifunction of being a light well, a microclimatic generator and a landscape element and a social space
Series of landscape sunken courts get in diffused natural into lower ground area housing cafeteria, gym and offices. The lower ground areas remain cooler as these are sunk & surrounded by earth on two sides. More than 85% parking is kept in the basement, with the basement entry –exit ramps in closest proximity to the site’s frontage (Vehicular traffic- limited to the periphery hence maximizing green areas).This maximizes landscape areas, reduces heat island effect and increases onsite rainwater infiltration. More than 40 % of the open areas have been landscaped with native Plants.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

The building depth has been optimized to capture natural daylight and to maximize views. Computer simulated building model was created and Sun path analysis was done to design building fenestration and sun shading devices to get in glare free natural light and reduce heat ingress into the building.

The longer facades of the three buildings have natural north-south orientation ensuring diffused natural light from the north while the clever horizontal projections cuts off the high sun from the South side. Pre cooling of fresh air, the heat recovery wheel and free cooling during fair weather season further helps in energy conservation.