5.1] Nathani Heights, Mumbai

Local context case studies

5.1] Nathani Heights, Mumbai

Site Location:

• Proposed project is redevelopment project by M/s. Nathani Parekh Constructions Pvt. Ltd. • The project site is located at plot bearing C.S. No. 1/332, Dr. D.B. Marg & Bellasis Road, ‘D’ Ward, Tardeo Division, Mumbai Central, State: Maharashtra. • The project site under reference is in the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (M.C.G.M.).

Land Use Pattern:

Project site is re-developed as a Development with shops at ground level and offices at above level and residential houses at the top.

Site Levels:

The terrain of the project site is flat. Site Area: 5301.04 sq. m.

Figure 19) – Location map of Nathani Heights

Source - http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/formB/MODIEC/13122018ZCUWOBSUAnnexureifany.pdf The proposed construction is of a high rise building in Mumbai Central, Mumbai. The proposed development will consist of a single basement, ground retail, 2 shopping floors, and 3 parking floors and up to 60 additional floors of residential units.

Figure 20) – Site plan of Nathani Heights

Source - http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/formB/MODIEC/13122018ZCUWOBSUAnnexureifany.pdf Building configuration: Basement + Ground to 1st Floor (Shops) + 2nd Floor (Shops/ Parking) + 3rd to 7th Floor Parking + 8th (Stilt) + 9th Service Floor + 10th to 38th Residential Floor + 39th & 40th Service Floors + 41st to 72nd Residential Floors.

Zoning section

Figure 21) – Zoning section Figure 22) – Exterior view of the tower

Figure 23) – Floor plan of the sale component

Green building features added in the design:

 Nathani Heights is registered under the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) for a Green Homes Certification.

Green Environment

 Optimum natural light and ventilation.  Ample landscaped spaces designed to minimise unwanted environmental impact.  Children’s play areas, open sit-out spaces, lawn areas, jogging track etc.  Indigenous tree and plant species to be planted, which adapt easily, require less water and maintenance.

Figure 24) – Landscaped area on the podium Figure 25) – Amphitheatre on podium

Sewage Treatment Plant - Designed for all the black and grey water generated on site. The treated water is used for landscaping, flushing and make-up water for ACs.

Rainwater Harvesting - 100% of the rainwater run-off from the terrace is collected and reused. The non-roof area run-off is diverted to recharge pits for recharging ground water.

Organic waste management - Separate wet and dry garbage chutes are planned. A waste management room with organic waste composter/digester is also proposed.

Façade Design - The façade is designed to reduce solar heat gain resulting in reduced energy consumption for cooling. At the same time it also takes care of wind loads which impact the higher floors.

Irrigation management - Efficient irrigation management systems, such as drip irrigation, pressure control valves, and moisture sensor controllers have been put in place to reduce ‘evapotranspiration’.