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In Bengaluru, the average temperature is between 20 -35 which is perfect for ℃ ℃ growing indoor plants. The air conditioning units turn the temperature inside the building around 25 which is favourable for plant growth. Hence the office has healthy plants. ℃
Soil
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The plants used in the office have shallow non-invasive roots which can grow in shallow soil medium.
The plants are grown all require peat-based loamy moist well-drained soil. Moreover, the skylight is high above the planted area which provides indirect light and provides a shady area which keeps the moisture in the soil. Therefore, reducing maintenance.
Ventilation
The plantation is placed in ground floor near reception and consist of the skylight above. Therefore, ensuring proper ventilation for plants. The vent openings are also away from plants, therefore when the central air system is shut down the plantation is least affected as the temperature also changes gradually.
Structural changes Being on the ground floor the whole structure is not affected. The basement makes it easy to keep the drainage in check without occupying space in offices to create ducts. The ground floor slab has a pit 565mm deep, therefore not disturbing heights of functional floors.
Section details of plantation area1. Plantation on 2nd floor The money plants and coleus plants have been placed along with the railing. The pots are placed over a water collecting plate which can be removed to drain water without creating any mess in the office space
Figure-51 Section of 2nd floor showing the placement of plant
2. Plantation on ground floor
The plants are placed hierarchy vice. The tall plants which require wet soil are placed near the drain along with brick wall façade. Whereas the plants which are short and are not mature enough are placed along the work space to avoid interference of plants in movable area to reduce chaos
Figure 52 Section of ground floor plantation area
Figure 53 detail section of layers laid for plantation in ground floor
Figure 54 detail section of drainage pipe installation Effect on the movement of occupantsThe movement is not hindered. The planters are placed such that it avoids chaos near lifts or circulation space also beautifies the experience of movement. The red brick wall in the
