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ATAL AKSHAY URJA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI

Site Geometry

The North-South orientation of the site
governs the building’s profile to a large
extent.
The design intent was to create a permeable
Entrance public edge with adhering to the established
building footprint with a view of celebrating
the available frontage.

Sustainable Design Strategies

To maximize the north light the south wing is
tilted with respecting the site geometry and
enhancing the entry experience.
This massing strategy creates spaces which
are housed below the roof which are duly
shaded in the south wing.
To block the harsh west sun, service cores
are introduced along this direction.
Also punctures are provided on this facade
which are covered with jallis and have
provision for creeper growth. This will help to
filter the inward flow of polluted air.
As most of the areas inside the building are
centrally air conditioned, provision is made to
let open the glass windows to harness the air
from the jallis, enabling cross ventilation.
The south wing of massing strategy creates a
facade of solar panels which assists in
shielding the building from harsh sun and also
helps attaining zero energy mark.