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Shreya Pai
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Shoumik Desai
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Course Code : 15BAR8.2
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ವಿನ್ಯಾಸ ಪ್ರವಾಸ
5/24/2021
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DESIGN JOURNEY A boy named kumar, who never got an opportunity to go to school visits the vocational school , Foremost the eye catches the huge walls and enormous amount of greenery around once he gets closer to the building, he observes the huge central courtyard with quite a lot of people around curious to know more, he then moves forward classrooms all around, people doing different activities, beneath the wall, in the courtyard he sat down for relaxing slowly moving furture, he then notices open amphiteatre and auditorium, where one’s talent is showcased Amazed by everything on campus, he wishes to have a great learning experience too.
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CONTENTS Page n o
SI T E & CLIMAT E ANALYSIS
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DESIGN BRIEF & AREA STAT EMEN T
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ZONING
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MASSI N G
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DESI GN CON SI DERAT I ON
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PASSI V E ST RAT EGIES
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MOOD BOARD & SK E TCHES
7 -8
MAT ERIAL PALE T T E
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WALL & ROOF ASSEM BLY
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W W R CALCUL AT IONS
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MAST ER PL AN
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EART H AIR TUNNEL DE TAILS
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F LOOR PL ANS
1 3 -1 4
SECT IONS
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ELEVAT IONS
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WAT ER CONSUMP T ION CALCUL AT IONS
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WAT ER T REAT MEN T
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ST RAT EGIES TO REDUCE WAT ER
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S I T E , C L I M A T E A N A LY S I S & P R O G R A M BRIEF A vocational training institute was chosen for this area to provide job training for students in the location. Students from many of the high schools in the surrounding area can opt for this institute to obtain better job opportunities. As an added benefit, this institute will alternatively function as a night school from 6:30pm to 10pm.
AREA STATEMENT
Principal’s cabin
Admin area
staff room
3 no.s
8 no.s
8 no.s
Workshop
2 no.s
60 no.s
Classrooms
Auditorium
1 no.s 18 no.s
150 no.s
AIM The aim is to design and construct a school in such a way that it could accomodate users without consuming too much of energy and create negative impact on environment. To achieve this we took the form of the building, its orientation, materials used and passive strategies into consideration
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ENVIRONMEN TAL SHREYA PAI
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SITE : BETTAHALASUR, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
SITE AND CLIMATE DETAILS Total Site Area: 15,226.5 sq. m
Location: Bettahalasur, Kodigenahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka-562157
Built-up Area: 4,914 sq. m
Latitude and Longitude: Latitude 13º 9’27.55” N Longitude 77º 37’ 23.04” E
Climate: Composite Type
Road leading towards Kempegowda airport (14kms from site)
SITE
NH
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15 HECTARES
Road leading towards Majestic Bus Terminal (25 kms from site)
Bettahalsur is a census town in Bangalore Urban district in Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in the central part of the Southern tip of India approximately 300 kilometers from both east and west coast. It is located at 12.97° north latitute and 77.59° east longitude. BY LAWS
The setback of the site in front is 6m and 4m on all other sides DESIGN STUDIO I
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C L i M A T E A N A LY S i S & D E S I G N C O N S I D E R A T I O N
PSYCHROMETRIC CHART
From the psycrometric chart we get that we can achieve comfort by adding respective stratergies
RADIATION ROSE DIAGRAM
The rose diagarams help in determining the orientaion of the building
TEMPERATURE CHART
Observation: The hottest March, April and May. Inference: Insulation to be provided also sunshading techniques to be mplemented
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SUN CHART
Observation: Hottest months are March, April and May. Inference: The shorter side must be oriented in east-west direction and shading to be provided ENVIRONMEN TAL SHREYA PAI
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SHADING
ASPECT RATIO
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1
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Inference Since the aspect ratio is 1:2 is lesser than 1:1, it is most prefered one. Inference December to June months are more exposed to sun but June to December is comparatively comfortable. Shading is required during the months of March, April, and may.
VENTILATION
WINDOW TO WALL RATIO
Inference Cross ventilation, wind catchers, stack effect, building should be tilted by 45 degree so that it catches more wind Helps to reduce the heat trapping. Cross ventilation reduces the humidity inside the room..
Inference The above table gives WWR for each facade which is derived from aspect ratio and orientation taken
ORIENTATION
WINTER SUN -Sun path at a low angle south to E-W axis - Solar radiation will penetrate south facing facades at a low angle during winter
SUMMER SUN -Sun path at a high angle north to E-W axis - glare free daylight is most easily available on north facade as minimal solar radiation will fall at high angle
East and west facades continue to recieve uniform strong radiation at a low angle throughout the year
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ZONING & MASSING Zoning: The blocks area arranged in a way where there is one central space so that the accessibility to all the spaces are made easier. There is visual connection aswell. The placements of the blocks are done in such a way that the spaces are divided into public, semi public and semi private and all these spaces have direct access to green space. Open air theatre
Should Must Would be nice
Green space Semi private Public
Auditorium Exhibition Reading area
Instructional area
Semi public
Cafeteria
Library
Wash room
Wash room
Computer lab Green space
Principal’s cabin
Workshop
Conference room
Wash room
Lobby
Staff room Admin
SPACE FUNTION DIAGRAM
Entrance Parking
1
SECOND ENTRANCE
4 2
5
3
LEGENG Parking - 4 wheeler, 2 wheeler and bus
1
Public zone - Lobby, admin area
MAIN ENTRANCE
Private zone - staff room, staff lounge , conference room, principal’s cabin Semi private zone - Workshops, classrooms, library
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Public zone - Auditorium, open air theatre, exhibition space, cafeteria
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SITE ZONING
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BUILDING BLOCKS 1 - Maintainence room 2 - Admin 3 - Classroom 4 - Staff room 5 - Principal’s cabin
6 - Lobby 7 - Workshop 8 - Library + reading 9 - Auditorium 10- Cafeteria 11 - Exhibition
INITIAL MASSING-1 No aspect ratio, and compact
INITIAL MASSING-2 Aspectio ratio is fine, but very rigid and doubly loaded corridors
FINAL MASSING Less ground cover, aspect ratio is fine, and spaces are opened up
MASSING
PARKING
KEY PLAN
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ENTRANCE
ELEVATION A
SECTION AA’
SECTION BB’ DESIGN STUDIO I
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PA S S i V E S T R A T E G i E S ,WA L L & R O O F A S S E M B LY VEGETATION
SUMMER
WINTER
Decidious trees are good for sun control, it blocks the sunlight during summer and allows maximum sunlight penetration during winter
STACK EFFECT
GREEN ROOF Vegetation Soil Drainage layer with geotextile cloth Concrete screed Geotextile sheet XPS insulation board Waterproof membrane RCC slab Green roof provides a rainwater buffer, reduces ambient temperature and regulates indoor temperature
EARTH AIR TUNNEL EXHAUST INLET
AIR OUTLET AIR INLET INLET
AHU
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Earth air tunnel or earth air heat exchanger is a pre-cooling or pre-heating system which consists of a pipe or network of pipes buried at reasonable depth below the ground surface. It either cools the air by rejecting heat to the ground or heats the air absorbing heat from the ground. ENVIRONMEN TAL SHREYA PAI
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20mm Cement plaster 30mm EPS 75mm AAC Block
Cement plaster
AAC block
Expanded polysthrene (EPS)
75mm AAC Block 20mm Cement plaster Total thickness = 220mm
GR EE N R O O F Vegetation Soil Drainage layer with geotextile cloth Concrete screed Geotextile sheet XPS insulation board
XPS insulation
Drainage
Waterproof membrane
Thermoplastic waterproofing
Geotextile cloth
RCC slab
vegetation vegetation supporting layer filter drainage root barrier waterproof membrane XPS insulation board vapour barrier draining slope
Vapour barrier
RCC slab
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M O O D B O A R D & M A T E R I A L PA L E T T E
MATERIAL PALETTE
Green pavements
Stainless steel railing
Triple glazed windows Expanded polysthrene (EPS)
Precast concretre Cement plaster
+6.80 +5.57
+3.60 +2.45
+0.45
Green roof
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Concrete columns
Granite wall cladding and flooring AAC block
Jaali wall
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The exhibition space is semi indoor and outdoor, indoor exhibition area showcases the work and projects of students.
Library + reading room will have huge book shelves and seating space to read Open theatre has seating space and trees all around
The double heighted space in the design promets visual connection and interaction between the students.
Thick foliage trees in the periphery of the site acts as a natural sound proofing and seating spaces are also provided.
The space in the center of vocational school acts as a courtyard, helps in flow of cool air from ground and also promote interaction between the students, teachers and other staffs.
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W W R & E A R T H A I R T U N N E L D E TA I L S WWR CALCULATIONS Sl.No. ROOM
1,2,3 Admin, Staff room , Staff lounge
4
Principal's cabin
PERCENTAGE AS PER ECBC
WALL DIMENSION(SQ.M)
WINDOW DIMENSION (SQ.M)
DIMENSIONS TAKEN (M)
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
30 30 18 18
12 4.5 4.5 3.6
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 1
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
12 12 9 9
4.8 1.8 2.25 1.8
1.5 x 1.5 1.5 x 1.2 1.5 x 1.5 1.5 x 1.2
WALL
5
Staff room
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
30 30 18 18
12 4.5 4.5 3.6
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 1
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Classroom
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
27 27 36 36
10.8 4.05 9 7.2
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.2
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Workshop
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
54 54 27 27
21.6 8.1 6.27 5.4
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.3 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1
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Auditorium
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
60 60 80 80
24 9 20 16
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2
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Cafeteria
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
60 60 80 80
24 9 20 16
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2
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Exhibi�on
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
60 60 40 40
24 9 10 8
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.4
Library + reading
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
30 30 48 48
12 4.5 12 9.6
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 2
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Computer lab
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
54 54 27 27
21.6 8.1 6.27 5.4
1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.3 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1
N S E W
40% 15% 25% 20%
18 18 24 24
7.2 3.24 6 4.8
1.5 x 1.2 1.5 x 1 1.5 x 2 1.5 x 1.5
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Conference room
30%
40%
50%
60%
20%
15%
40% 25%
N
11
20%
PARAMETERS Parameters
WWR Aspect Ra�o
Orienta�on Wall Assembly Cement plaster - 20mm+Aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) Block - ECBC-R – 75mm+Polyisocyanurate (PIR) – 35mm+Aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) Block - ECBC-R – 75mm+Cement plaster - 15mm=220mm total
Roof Assembly Soil+Drainage layer with geotex�le cloth+Concrete screed+Geotex�le cloth+XPS insula�on board+Water-proof membrane+RCC slab
Low Energy Cooling U-Value Window
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As intended
As designed
40% as per ECBC
40% on N-S walls 20% on E-W walls
1:2
As built
1:1.5
Longer side facing N-S Longer side facing N-S Shorter side facing E-W Shorter side facing E-W
0.5
0.5
0.33
0.3
Green Roof, Earth Air tunnel, Vegeta�ve cooling
Green Roof, Earth Air tunnel, Vegeta�ve cooling
0.6
0.6
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AMBIENT AIR INLET MAINTAINANCE ROOM AIR INLET TOWER AIR OUTLET TOWER TUNNEL
N E A R T H A I R T U N N E L D E TA I L S
3.9
GROUND TEMPERATURE FOR EARTH AIR TUNNEL
As per climate consultant we can see there is heat gain uptil 13.12 feet which is approximately 4 meters. Hence earth air tunnel should be below 4 meters under ground.
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mm Insulated pipe 380
Inlet tower
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MASTER PLAN
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17 18
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15 14
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12
11
11
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10 19 9
4
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9 5 7
3
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LEGEND 1 . ENTRANCE 2. PARKING 3. LOBBY 4. ADMIN AREA 5. PRINCIPAL’S CHAMBER 6. STAFF ROOM 7. STAFF LOUNGE 8. CONFERENCE ROOM 9. WASHROOM 10. STAIRCASE 11. CLASSROOMS 12. WORKSHOP AREA 13. AUDITORIUM 14. EXHIBITION 15. CAFETERIA 16. MAINTAINANCE ROOM 17. STORE ROOM 18. OPEN AIR THEATER 19. GREEN SPACE
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10
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LEGEND
7 8 6
2
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3 5
1
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1. LOBBY 2. ADMIN AREA 3. PRINCIPAL’S CHAMBER 4. STAFF ROOM 5. STAFF LOUNGE 6. CONFERENCE ROOM 7. COURTYARD 8. WASHROOM 9 STAIRCASE 10. CLASSROOMS 11. WORKSHOP AREA 12. AUDITORIUM 13. EXHIBITION 14. CAFETERIA 15. MAINTAINANCE ROOM 16. STORE ROOM 17. OPEN AIR THEATER
N SCALE 1:200
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FLOOR PLANS
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10
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LEGEND
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1. LOBBY 2. ADMIN AREA 3. PRINCIPAL’S CHAMBER 4. STAFF ROOM 5. STAFF LOUNGE 6. CONFERENCE ROOM 7. COURTYARD 8. WASHROOM 9 STAIRCASE 10. CLASSROOMS 11. WORKSHOP AREA 12. AUDITORIUM 13. EXHIBITION 14. CAFETERIA 15. MAINTAINANCE ROOM 16. STORE ROOM 17. OPEN AIR THEATER 18. GREEN ROOF 19. COMPUTER LAB 20. STUDENT’S CENTER 21. LIBRARY + READING ROOM
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
N SCALE 1:200
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+8.90
+6.80
+4.65 +3.60 +2.55
+0.45
S E C T I O N A A’ SCALE 1:200
+8.75
+6.60
+3.45 +2.75 +1.25 +0.45
-2.50 -4.00
S E C T I O N B B’ SCALE 1:200
+8.95
+6.80
+4.65 +3.60
+1.40 +0.45
-1.50
SECTION CC’ SCALE 1:200
A C
B
B’
C’
A’
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D E T A I L E D S E C T I O N & E L E VA T I O N S
800
+8.90 +8.59 +7.79
Earth air tunnel outlet
600
600
+6.15 +6.10 +5.05
600
+3.45 +2.50 +1.90
600
+1.25 +0.45
Earth air tunnel inlet
-3.90 +4.28
SECTiON DD’ SCALE 1:15
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D’
N
KEY PLAN
20mm Cement plaster 75mm AAC block 30mm Expanded polystrene 100mm R.C.C
100mm R.C.C
75mm AAC block 30mm Expanded polystrene 20mm Cement plaster
L I N T E L D E TA I L SCALE 1:15
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E L E VA T I O N A SCALE 1:200
+6.80
+4.65
+2.55
+0.45
-1.50
E L E VA T I O N B SCALE 1:200
+8.90
+6.80
+4.65
+2.55
+0.45
E L E VA T I O N C
-1.50
SCALE 1:200
+6.80 +5.57
+3.60 +2.45
+0.45
E L E VA T I O N D SCALE 1:200 C
B D
A
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WA T E R C Y C L E WATER CONSUMPTION CALCULATION DURING DAY TIME STAFF/ ADMIN/ STUDENTS IT Department Mass Communica�on Automobile Workshop Compurter Lab Admin staff Teaching staff + Principal Cafeteria staff Janitors
No.of people 50 50 50 60 40 8 23 8 10
DOMESTIC (Litres per day/head) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
FLUSHING (Litres per TOTAL CONSUMPTION (Litres TOTAL CONSUMPTION (Litres day/head) per day/head) per class/day) 20 45 2250 20 45 2250 20 45 2250 20 45 2700 20 45 1800 20 45 360 20 45 1035 20 45 360 20 45 450 Total water consump�on per day 13455 Total water consump�on per annum
3108105
WATER CONSUMPTION CALCULATION DURING NIGHT TIME STAFF/ ADMIN/ STUDENTS IT Department Mass Communica�on Automobile Workshop Compurter Lab Admin staff Teaching staff + Principal Cafeteria staff Janitors
No.of people 10 10 10 20 10 2 8 4 2
DOMESTIC (Litres per day/head) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
FLUSHING (Litres per TOTAL CONSUMPTION (Litres TOTAL CONSUMPTION (Litres day/head) per day/head) per class/day) 20 45 450 20 45 450 20 45 450 20 45 900 20 45 450 20 45 90 20 45 360 20 45 180 20 45 90 Total water consump�on per day 3420 790020
Total water consump�on per annum Total water consump�on per annum (Day �me + night �me)
=
3898125
RAIN WATER HARVESTING CALCULATIONS SPACE NAME
2125 690
RUNOFF COEFFICIENT(%) 0.8 0.3
ANNUAL RAINFALL (m) 0.97 0.97
TOTAL VOLUME OF WATER COLLECTED (m3) 1649 200.8
WATER COLLECTED (Litres) 1M3= 1000 Lit 1649000 200800
2500
0.3
0.97
727.5
727500
AREA (m2)
Terrace Green roof (so�scape) So�scape Area(outside the buillding)
Total rain water collected annually
2577300
Net water consumption = Total Consumption annually - Total Rainwater collected annually = 3898125 - 2577300 = 1320825 Litres = 1320.825 m3 Area of site used for rainwater harvesting - 1000 sqm
TOTAL DAYS IN AN YEAR Total weekend days off (saturdays and sundays off)
19
365 104
Total days in an year for break (includes summer and winter)
30
Total days of college opera�on
231
Fixed popula�on in college per day
300
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WA T E R T R E A T M E N T SI NG LE LI NE D I AG R AM RAIN WATER
RAIN WATER
FILTERATION
MUNCIPALITY WATER SOURCE
ROOFTOP RUN OFF
63000 LR/WEEK
GREEN ROOF
STORM WATER TREATMENT
SOFTSCAPE RUNOFF
45000 LR/WEEK
COLLECTION TANK
GROUND WATER RECHARGE
RAIN WATER HARVESTING
110000 LR/WEEK
PRE TREATMENT FINAL TREATMENT CHLORINATION
UNDERGROUND TANK
50000 LR/WEEK PUMP
OVERHEAD TANK 20000 LR/WEEK
DRINKING WATER
COOKING
KITCHEN SINK
TOILET TAP
CANTEEN WASHBASIN
CLEANING
WORKSHOP SINK
TOILET WASHBASIN
GREY WATER STORAGE TREATMENT
TREATED GREY WATER TANK NON POTABLE WATER
TOILET FLUSH/URINALS
IRRIGATION/LANDSCAPE SEWER
BLACK WATER TREATMENT PLANT TREATMENT
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Irrigation Aerated waste water treatment Grey water treatment Black water Grey water
Treated water for flushiing and landscape
Fresh water supply
Overhead tank
Underground Tank for rain water harvesting
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VO C AT I O N A L SCHOOL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION 1. LOW FLUSH TOILETS, LOW-FLOW FAUCETS A low-flush or low-flow toilet is a flush toilet that is adapted in order to use significantly less water than a full-flush toilet. Low-flush toilets reduce the water consumption, The term “low flow” refers to fixtures that use a lesser amount of water to accomplish everyday activities, such as showering, washing your hands, or flushing the toilet. In some cases, low-flow fixtures can reduce water usage by as much as 60 percent over standard fixtures. Working Principle - Human excreta is flushed away by a minimised amount of water. Main strength - Comfortable and hygienic for the user. Saves large amounts of water in comparison with common flush-toilets.
2. GREY WATER TREATMENT Grey water can be defined as any domestic wastewater produced, excluding sewage. With proper treatment greywater can be put to good use. These uses include water for laundry and toilet flushing, and also irrigation of plants. Treated greywater can be used to irrigate both food and non food producing plants. The nutrients in the greywater (such as phosphorus and nitrogen) provide an excellent food source for these plants. Major benefits of greywater use are: -Reducing the need for fresh water. Saving on fresh water use can significantly reduce household water bills -Groundwater recharge and reclamation of nutrients.
3. RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM / INSTALL RAIN BARRELS TO COLLECT RAINWATER Rainwater harvesting is collecting the run-off from a structure or other impervious surface in order to store it for later use. Traditionally, this involves harvesting the rain from a roof. The rain will collect in gutters that channel the water into downspouts and then into some sort of storage vessel. Rainwater harvesting systems consists of the following components: Catchment- Used to collect and store the captured Rainwater. Conveyance system – It is used to transport the harvested water from the catchment to the recharge zone. Flush- It is used to flush out the first spell of rain. Filter – Used for filtering the collected Rainwater and remove pollutants. Tanks and the recharge structures: Used to store the filtered water which is ready to use.
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