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Design For Solar Energy

Sunlight will be greatly sourced upon at Aangan as
alternate source of energy in common areas during the
day. A grid interactive solar photovoltaic system powers
has been provided to all the common areas including
pumps & other utilities. This in turn leads to lowered
power consumption.

Energy-efficient Lighting

Common areas and streets, low wattage energy efficient LED
lighting systems are used to ensure prudent use of power.
The Services

• The services were integrated into site planning, so as to
allow maximum space for planting. Most tank structures
were built under already hardscaped surfaces like car
parks and roads
• The network of sump tank, rain water tank, sewage
treatment tanks, collection tanks and flushing tanks
were planned with ease of access for maintenance.

The Home

Free flowing spaces characterize the design of the
homes. These homes are designed around the garden
court. Seamlessly flowing, multi-level spaces blend
into the distinctly terraced terrain. The spaces flow
into one another, from one level to another all visually
interconnected enhancing the spatial quality

• Architecture advocates comfort without opulence.
• The spaces responded to the requirements.

• There were a number of reasons for this. Firstly, the
form of the ground and one storey, kept the scale lower,
and more horizontal which was the intention, secondly,
the elimination of the second flight staircase, terrace
parapet wall and a staircase room on the roof reduced
the cost.

AANGAN - GOODEARTH, KOCHI - KERALA BY JAYAKUMAR & ASSOCIATES, BENGALURU

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