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ATAL AKSHAY URJA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

Above | View showing the extent of the solar cantilever.

Look and Feel Net-Zero Energy Building
To duly respect the rich architectural heritage character of the city The benchmark net zero project aims by
with keeping in the language of modernism is the primary purpose. creating a Net Zero Energy building is
To adhere to the purpose, the built mass is being wrapped by a twofold:
portal (an envelope) to attain a strong character as similar to that of Overall reduction in Energy- Primarily achieved
Fort architecture. The structure is then cladded with local by reducing heat ingress; by blocking the
sandstone. The glass on the East facade reflects the urban west sun, orientation, reducing the air-
development happening in the city. conditioning footprint, providing appropriate
Urja Pavilion building materials as well as using technology

Most government buildings in the city are extremely opaque and like radiant cooling and double glazed units.
closed to the general public. This is mainly due to security Providing for optimized Energy needs by
concerns. However, for The Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan, we intend to providing solar panels on the rooftop to
create a building that not only affords security but also creates a ensure enough energy production to attain
public space. The proximity of the metro station to the site alludes net zero mark. The solar area provided on
to a ‘public-ness’ to the area. The plaza seeks to create a new the rooftop is around 60,000 sq.ft
public entity, where people can mingle.