Mangroves Conservation Centre & Eco Park- Panju Island

Author: Maitreyee Samant
Site Location: Panju Island, Mumbai
Institute: VIVA School of Architecture, Virar
Advisor: Ar. Farozan Ansari

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Mangrove and its Ecosystem
Mangroves are salt-tolerant evergreen forests, found in the intertidal zones of sheltered shores, estuaries, tidal creeks, backwaters, lagoons, marshes and mudflats of the tropical and subtropical latitudes. Mangroves are of great ecological importance and socio-economic significance as a hub for tropical marine biotope.
Aim: To develop a Conservation Centre resonating the ideology of an additional buffer, creating a connection between the mangroves and the people, while protecting the nature and the wildlife around and within the water, also providing various facilities of wetland activities which can make the space connected and enjoyable to the user.
This project arises from the issues of cutting the mangroves for the development, infrastructural, bridges, seaways, etc. So, the need for building such Conservation Centres which is beneficial for the Environment and let people understanding the importance of mangroves within the Ecosystem; with the spaces evolving and exploring the centre with respect to the mangroves activities and their characteristics features which attracts the users for conducting counselling, workshops and seminars, so that they educate the society and their self too.

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Weave with water – The story of Vypin

Posted on October 4, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Adaptive Reuse GM, Ecological Conservation GM, HOUSING GM, Mixed use GM, Neighbourhood GM, Planning GM, Public Space GM, Retail Design GM, Urbanism GM

Author: Riya Georgie
Site Location: Vypin, Kerala
Institute: SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture
Advisor: Dr. Vaidehi Lavand

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Since 2018 tidal flooding has become a silent disaster that’s been eating into the Vypin communities and their livelihood,

“A disaster that only effects the poor vulnerable section of society, and no one is willing to pause or stop their life for a disaster they can just run away from. “

-Sreeja, Research Director at Equinoct

And so, I shine a new light onto the alarm-struck water edges by creating a harmonious interface between nature & man and water & land in Edavanakad, which is home to a small fishermen community.

Keeping ecology, economy and living, as the base requirements and developing them through flood resilience measures as well as climate strategies that work together to provide the optimal solution.

You see the entire community coming together, rebuilding its roots step by step, to bring in resilience and economic stability for the greater good of preserving the essence of the fishing community and lifestyle.

The case of Edavanakad will stand as a strong example, of how using architecture as a catalyst we can actively promote the beauty of communal living whilst strengthening and encouraging a new symbiotic lifestyle.

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Devrai – New Context to Cityscape

Posted on October 3, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, Institutional GM, Landscape and Planning GM, Public Space GM, Urban Design GM

Author: Pranav Kokare
Site Location: Aurangabad
Institute: Yashoda College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Shaunak Kadam

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Devrai is a tradition in our societal culture that serves nature & society. It is the forest that functions as a social and environmental institution. Organizing & hosting, Societal & cultural events by providing collective intensions to the society, is the main medium for functioning of devrai as a social institution. Belief system of Devrai & Its Disciplines –
The reason behind the sustainability of the devrai is that the devrai has its own ‘self sustaining belief system’. Conceptually it’s a set belief that states if we use devrai (the forest) as resources or if we hunt the animals in devrai then the deity will curse on individual or the village. In this concept fear is the main emotion that is been used.
This project is an attempt to make a new structure of devrai based on modern cultural context, carrying both functional aspects of traditional devrai.
The site is located in Aurangabad city and the project is based on the contextual needs of the
surrounding localities.
This project aims –
1. To resolve the community disputes from the city.
2. To conserve the native biodiversity in urban context.

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Pilgrimage Rejuvenation & Conservation of Cultural Heritage – Parshuram Kund, Arunachal Pradesh

Posted on September 30, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Cultural GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Institutional GM, Mixed use GM, Public Space GM

Author: Kartikye Bordoloi
Site Location: Arunachal Pradesh
Institute: Faculty of Architecture, Marwadi University
Advisor: Prof. Parth Sadariya

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Bhagwan Parshuram is believed to have cleansed his sin here of committing matricide by washing his hands in the holy water to rid the axe after creating the passage for the River Brahmaputra through the Himalayas. This mythological significance forms the cultural heritage and attracts a large number of pilgrims (70,000 to 100,000) particularly during Makar Sankranti. There is a steady rise in the number. The present facilities and amenities are inadequate and poor.
The Government of India in 2022 under the scheme PRASHAD sanctioned Rs. 37.88 Crores for the basic amenities and facilities and enrichment of the religious tourism experience. The goal is to integrate the kund vicinity in a prioritised, planned and sustainable manner.
Arunachal Pradesh is bestowed with a rich biodiversity, flora & fauna, scenic beauty, lifestyle, cultural heritage and a diverse ethnicity, food, dress, arts & crafts, and festivals. It is proposed to showcase and promote these attributes for the benefit, economic development of the local people as an inclusive program.

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Rejuvenation of Dakshinpat Satra, Majuli Assam

Posted on September 30, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Cultural GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Experiential Design GM, Heritage GM, Institutional GM, Mixed use GM, Public Space GM

Author: Bibhuti Bikash Bora
Site Location: Majuli, Assam
Institute: Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Gracy H. David

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Dakshinpat Satra, located in the state of Assam in India, is a significant cultural and religious site. It is one of the most visited places in Assam, attracting a large number of tourists every year. However, despite its cultural importance and the increasing number of visitors, the satra lacks proper accommodation for tourists and advanced educational facilities for students of majuli . Moreover, there is a need for exhibition and workshop spaces to showcase the rich art and craft of the region. This thesis aims to propose a design solution for the development of Dakshinpat Satra by adding accommodation for tourists, school facilities, and exhibition and workshop spaces.
So the main aims is to enhance the cultural heritage of the region by providing proper accommodation facilities for tourists, school facilities for students, and exhibition and workshop spaces for artists and craftsmen. promoting local craftsmanship and reducing the carbon footprint. Also it will provide a unique experience for tourists, enhance the knowledge of students, and provide a platform for artists and craftsmen to display their work.

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Disaster Resilient Housing – Prototype for Himachal Pradesh

Posted on September 29, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, Heritage GM, HOUSING GM, Residential GM, resilient architecture GM

Author: Ichchha Vijayendra Singham
Site Location: Himachal Pradesh
Institute: Pillai HOC College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Ashwathy Rajagopal

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Himachal Pradesh- a north Indian state with difficult terrain and was often seen as in isolation from the modern and western influences of the world, untouched by the modern and western influences of the world. Over the past few years, Himachal has been frequently affected by ominous flash flooding resulting in landslides due to washing away of soil. The idea of the project is to form a prototype for housing in Himachal with disaster resistant techniques of construction. The design responds to the cold temperate climate of the Himalayan mountains, remoteness of the site as well as aims for resilience to earthquakes and landslides. The building is designed with heavy stone filled gabion retaining walls at the bottom and a light wooden structure on top covered with wattle and daub panels as an infill material. Undressed stone in gabion walls is used because it can be picked up from waste and also it reduces the labour. It is crafted with a balance between local knowledge and modern construction techniques aiming to encourage community participation and ownership. the idea was to not just provide a structure but system from start to end where users take part in it and have better understanding of their impact.

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Coexistence of Human- Wild at Merger of Urban and Wild

Posted on September 29, 2023July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2023Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, environmental psychology GM, Institutional GM, Public Space GM

Author: Deep S. Nahar
Site Location: Versova, Maharashtra
Institute: Aditya college of Architecture
Advisor: Ar. Rita Nayak.

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Taking a look at the proposal for Eco-centric research, awareness center and museum is for 400 people daily visitors. The center focuses not only the treatment of leopards but also on the overall development how human and leopard coexistence can be maximize at and around the periphery of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The leopard research center is dedicated to wildlife biologist, leopard researchers, veterinarian etc. and awareness center to create awareness to local people how to deal with leopards, precautions to be taken to avoid conflict with leopards.

The spaces are shaped in accordance with the existing trees on the site and reflect the topography’s slope, which does not rest on the ground and allowing the natural life of the soil and the creatures to continue. Bamboo architecture has been employed because the location is in a forest zone and will assist the project become a sustainable and ecofriendly building. The Design’s Form is inspired by a phenomenon in nature known as “The crown shyness,” in which trees avoid touching one another in order to let the other live while maintaining their own lives.

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The Climate Museum – Experiencing the Emotions of Planet Earth

Posted on September 29, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Cultural GM, Ecological Conservation GM, environmental psychology GM, Experiential Design GM, Public Space GM

Author: Pritesh Jain
Site Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Institute: Marathwada Insitute of Technology (MIT)
Advisor: Ar. Pranita Pranjale

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“Architectural Design should permute climate salvation to human solidarity”

Climate disruption is an emergency and collective accountability, that must be responded to accordingly. A solution to climate change requires long-term planning.

Climate Museum is proposed for the relevant, dynamic experience of climate variability and the earth’s emotions. Design mitigates climate change as adaptive and retrofits the existing topography. The inner character of the building; to see, observe and experience the global change is reflected in its outer appearance.

The proposed design is hatched beyond aesthetic elements of sophisticated complexity, design stands out for experiencing spaces and what climate change offers us in an intangible way. Museum is designed in consideration with the climate context of Pune city. Five galleries are tendered to portray major effects of climate change. Nature’s Womb illustrates the importance of trees. Tunnel Of Pollution escapades the industrial revolution and its adverse effects. The Green Water set forth emotions of an unbalanced aqua ecosystem. The Desert delineates desertification and exhibits its sequel, land without soul. Melting Hall exhibits glacier melting due to global warming.

The aim of Museum is to array seriousness of climate change and its effects, from awareness of the present to the future.

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Navodaya School of Tadipatri

Posted on September 23, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, Ephemeral Architecture GM, HOUSING GM, Mixed use GM, Neighbourhood GM, resilient architecture GM

Author: Mallangi Sai Kumar Reddy
Site Location: Bangalore
Institute: School of Architecture REVA University
Advisor: Dr Shubhi Sonal

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Learning is the most important thing in school life. Learning depends on teaching and learning style. Every student in grades 6 through 12 is engaged in a passive learning style, which provides education but not knowledge. Different teaching methodologies are referred to as pedagogy.
The main idea of the project is that children have to learn from built space by using a combination of an active learning process guided by basic visual concepts of math and science through built spaces, demonstration spaces, and a (collaborative and liberationism) teaching style. And teaching style changes the design process.

The space changes with time change. As of now, I have created some theory concepts from the built space. In the future, the present student will make expo spaces as a demonstration for upcoming students. This chain keeps on repeating.

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“Un Built Margao” Restorative Urban Landscape in the time of Climate Change

Author: Saurabh S Tubki
Site Location: Margao, Goa
Institute: Goa College of Architecture
Advisor: Ar Milind Ramani

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Integrated natural and mechanical systems give shape to a vision of architecture as a scaffold that regenerates ecosystems and facilitates community empowerment.
In an answer to the age-old question of why our cities stagnate while their population and climate undergo rapid transformation, this project, began by challenging current urban planning models that prioritized the built over the unbuilt.
Our communities are drowning- economically & soon physically too. The project distills principles of environmental, social & economic sustainability for superior quality of life in the city. It envisions environmental sustainability in 2022, social sustainability by 2035, and economic sustainability by 2050.
The project proposes an urban park enveloping a high-rise system. Natural systems are integrated into a tower to create a holistic self-sustainable ecosystem- a tower of flux as a catalyst for change. The urban park offers recreational & learning facilities for the community. Biodiversity & natural water resources are carefully preserved on site, and the land is protected from haphazard horizontal urbanization.
This serves as a resilient model of urban planning, fostering a symbiotic relationship between people and nature, the present and the future.

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Flood Resilient Community – A prototype for Flood Prone Areas

Posted on September 23, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, Ephemeral Architecture GM, Neighbourhood GM, Residential GM, resilient architecture GM2 Comments

Author: Aashita Thaker
Site Location: Dhubri district, Assam
Institute: SAL School of Architecture , Ahmedabad
Advisor: Ass. Prof Roma Almeida

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Due to climate change, there are large number of disasters taking place in India. It faces recurring atmospheric phenomena like floods, heavy monsoon rains, cyclones, earthquakes, drought etc. These natural disasters take thousands of lives, cost millions of money, and result in loss of large number of lives.
Out of all these natural disasters in India, flood is one of the most affected and dangerous disaster. Assam having the Brahmaputra River with more than 50 numbers of tributaries causes the flood devastation in the monsoon period each year. Out of all the districts in Assam, Dhubri district has river Brahmaputra flowing through the centre of it and faces flood almost every year which adds to the vulnerability of people and building stocks.
The main aim is to create resilient house design by using different flood resilient strategies which can sustain itself in the situation of flood and can save lives of people during these difficult times and can ensure that the impacts of disaster are manageable and short-lived. The built community and houses are a prototype which can be repeated to flood prone areas and can sustain itself.
The built community and houses to become resilient, have to be climate responsive and rebound during the events of floods.

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Community Disaster Resilience and Social Advancement Centre – Majuli Island

Author: Shubham Vinayak Kambli
Site Location: Majuli Island,Assam
Institute: Pillai HOC College of Architecture, Rasayani (PiCA HOC)
Advisor: Prof. Jayant Sahasrabudhe

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The project responds to the current climatic conditions faced by the people of Salmora Gaon, Majuli Island resulting in loss of occupation, there rich culture and shelter. Due to mismanagement many villagers especially the female population faces sanitation problems, many try to temporary shift towards the highland area were they are unable to serve their families. A step towards addressing these problems is providing the right platform and injecting the right program.

Thus a proposed architectural intervention away from the flood zone will act as a social agency not only provides a temporary shelter for the villagers to survive in flood but also a mean for the upliftment of the community by evolving the local construction techniques of Salmora gaon. The program born out of research needs of the community renders the proposal relevant, while acknowledging the need for it to be sustainable in every sense of the word. Meanwhile when there is no flood situation the centre will act as a bridge to connect the local people and the visitors to spread their culture which is slowly decreasing, to spread knowledge about their culture.

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Belaku – The Hampi Interpretation Center

Posted on September 23, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Cultural GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Heritage GM, Public Space GM

Author: Harshit V Shastry
Site Location: Hampi, Karnataka
Institute: SJB School of Architecture & Planning, Bengaluru
Advisor: Ar. Sachin Shetty

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The Genesis of an idea took place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the historic town of Hampi, Karnataka,India. The Ancient Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire that Hampi once was was renowned for its finesse and intricacy in multiple facets of engineering and design, in terms of Town Planning, Architectural Detailing and Sculpting. In recent times, the heritage structures within the historic site have been prone to desecration both by Natural and Manmade means. Thus, the Government of Karnataka and the Archaeological Survey of India under the guidance of UNESCO have come up with a proposal for an Interpretation Centre that can increase awareness and knowledge amongst people and prevent further desecration of heritage property.

From an Architectural point of view, Hampi provides abundant knowledge with respect to Cultural Nodes , Landmarks and the Series of Spatial Transitions between them, the Interplay between light, shadow and structure and how the combination of these features gives rise to a New Typology of Space making and an Ambience that deeply affects the psyche of the Viewer. The proposal for the Interpretation Centre positively opens up multiple possibilities to further explore these features and interpret them in a Modern Architectural Dialect.

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Introspection Forest

Posted on September 23, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Ecological Conservation GM, environmental psychology GM, Experiential Design GM, Landscape GM, Neighbourhood GM, Residential GM

Author: Utkarsh Arun Jagtap
Site Location: Satara, Maharashtra
Institute: CTES College of Architecture
Advisor: Kirti Desai

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There are two sections to the project: introspective programs and residential spaces. The section on introspection is designed to help the user connect with their inner self.
The property is 32 acres in size. The goal is for users to explore the site as they explore a part of themselves.
The light pavilion, reflection cube, introspection cave, bamboo forest, and unbuilt are all part of the Introspection program, and they all incorporate the five elements of nature.
Residential units are classified into three types: single occupancy, double occupancy, and dormitories.
Site preservation, wind direction, afforestation, retaining/maintaining ground water table, and greenhouse effect reduction have all been effectively addressed.

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Walkway of Experience (Interpretation Center), Hampi, Karnataka

Posted on September 23, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Cultural GM, Ecological Conservation GM, urbanism

Author: P V Ramyasree Putangunta
Site Location: Hampi, Karnataka
Institute: CMR University School of Architecture
Advisor: Ass. Prof. Minu Zacharia

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Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its ruins are spread across 4100 hectares across the region. The project intervention area is situated at the edge of Kamalapur village almost at the entry to the Hampi heritage zone and hence intends to act as gateway catering to both the visitors and locals alike. The project attempts to celebrate the identity of the place, which includes topography, activity of the people, characteristics of existing structures, and porosity of natural vs man made fabric. Thereby it becomes a landscape of built form that is grounded to the earth and rising from it to merge with the terrain of HAMPI. It becomes a subtle gesture of memory of the built, unbuilt, the tangible, intangible experience of what Hampi in its glory stood for. The traces of memory the place holds to the locals is maintained at the same time the project tries to give an insight into the values of our history to visitors with a modernistic approach.

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Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development

Posted on August 25, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Campus Planning GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Institutional GM, Urbanism GM

Author: Mansi Dharmendra Kabrawala
Site Location: Surat
Institute: Sarvajanik College of Engineering & Technology (SCET)
Advisor: Ar. Snehal Shah

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India is a major emitter of greenhouse gases and one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. The country is experiencing significant climate changes and a variety of impacts such as water scarcity, heat waves, drought, etc. Countries across the world have realised the urgency of sustainable urban practice. Accordingly, we need a new approach to architectural design – the one simultaneously addressing the complex environmental issues and other that meet the needs of contemporary societies and economies. Therefore, the question here arises, how to see this challenging moment as an opportunity to look at innovations that is relevant to a society?

Since cities strive for economic development, environmental development is always overlooked by all the sectors of the industry. Time and again, Designers are one of the responsible creators where each design action can affect lives of the users. With an

increased awareness that comes with these emerging issues, today’s globalized society needs to find an effective design solution that would bring out innovative ways to merge the present with future, that creates a better world for all!

The thesis addresses to the major challenges of our time and in the future through Climate Responsive Design Approach.

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Design of a mixed-use sustainable tower in Mumbai

Posted on August 20, 2022July 2, 2024 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Campus Planning GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Mixed use GM, Urbanism GM

Author: Kurada Sharmila Dharani
Site Location: Mumbai
Institute: Department of Planning and Architecture NIT Rourkela
Advisor: Dr. Basudatta Sarkar

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The most concerning problem in the fastest growing cities around the world is the increase in population with no adequate infrastructure. All the fastest-growing cities are the synonyms of pollution, exploitation of natural resources, etc these days. So, the challenge here is to fit the urban population within the limits of the cities and to develop their neighbourhood as a whole to give them a sustainable life where there is no exploitation of natural resources and pollution, rise in temperature, climatic change, but paves their and the world’s way ahead in terms of green practices. The design – Mixed-Use Sustainable Tower at Mumbai, achieved LEED Platinum rating following the sustainable credits as required under the diverse categories. The project also provides free energy for the resident’s lifetime through the usage of renewable energy techniques and systems. The project sets an example of sustainability and its ability to transform the neighbourhood and the environment as a whole.

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Architecture with Uncertainty & Certainty : Change in wetness

Posted on August 19, 2022October 1, 2022 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Adequate Housing GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Ephemeral Architecture GM, Residential GM

Author: Jacob Babu Alappatt
Site Location: Alappuzha, Kerala
Institute: Avani Institute of design
Advisor: Ar. Aditya Nambissan

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The project tries to reimagine a tropical monsoon architecture of a water landscape (wetlands) by providing the community with the infrastructure it needs and fostering a conversation between land and water to assist people in better adhering and adapting to change.

Are tropical architectural forms bound to evolve or adapt to the shift in wetness, considering architectural uncertainties and certainties related to the change in wetness? How can we develop structures that can assure a safer future by making them impervious to rain and flood?

Architectural design should change to accommodate the needs of the site and the environment by supporting duality in programming. It should be able to adjust to the transient states of the water landscape centered around the demands of the destroyed or missing public. So, the research and study must be located in a region where changing wetness conditions might cause natural disasters that can impact people’s lives and livelihoods. Here the Wetlands in Kuttanad are taken as a broader context, and Kainakary village is the micro context.

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A Net Zero Design Intervention for Sustainability Research Institute at M.S.University of Baroda

Posted on August 18, 2022September 30, 2022 Posted in Charles Correa Gold Medal 2022Tagged Campus Planning GM, Ecological Conservation GM, Institutional GM, Urbanism GM

Author: Ansh Shah
Site Location: Vadodara
Institute: SEDA, Navrachna University
Advisor: Shantanu Jana

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The chosen site for the proposal is adjacent to the historic D.N.Hall and the modernist KAAF building. We strive to continue the legacy of coming up with periodic design decisions by adding a contemporary touch to the campus. We envisage to create an extension that would teach-

Students: to go through a learning journey that includes everything from collaborating on design decisions to technology selection and system monitoring.
Faculty: They can participate in continuous research initiatives that improve their expertise and academic credentials as early adopters of intriguing new technologies.
Local Schools: Obtain a greater understanding of what is achievable and motivation for future generations to work toward a more energy-efficient society.
The Larger Community: The building embodies sustainable development principles and serves as a model of sustainability for universities and professionals nationwide.

Since the building will be part of an academic curriculum, it will feature experimental aspects that will be evaluated. The proposal will serve as a prototype for monitoring the zero net energy results across time. This information shall also aid in the development of a precise design plan for transforming the M.S.U. campus into a zero net energy campus in future.

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