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GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ALIGNMENTS, INDIGENOUS BUILDING TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE,
SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
Vernacular architectural style and techniques (Kath-Khuni, Dhaji-Dewari) have been adopted for all buildings using
local construction materials, technology and craftsmen. Non-rigid construction helps to dissipate the stresses
GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ALIGNMENTS, INDIGENOUS BUILDING TECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE,
developed during earthquakes. All building structures are constructed with high plinths and steps and ramps have
SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
been crafted from boulders carried by the flood. The thick walls, built using wood and stone, provide enough
thermal mass, reducing energy use for heating. Under floor radiant heating system is integrated in most building for
Vernacular architectural style and techniques (Kath-Khuni, Dhaji-Dewari) have been adopted for all buildings using local construction
optimum comfort and energy use. Use of locally sourced, durable and re-usable materials ensures minimum wastage.
materials, technology and craftsmen. Non-rigid construction helps to dissipate the stresses developed during earthquakes.
Very limited use of metal is done. Developing, local retrofit/redevelopment solutions helps merge the built forms
All building structures are constructed with high plinths and steps and ramps have been crafted from boulders carried by the
with the surroundings and has contributed significantly to reducing emissions.
flood. The thick walls, built using wood and stone, provide enough thermal mass, reducing energy use for heating. Under floor
radiant heating system is integrated in most building for optimum comfort and energy use. Use of locally sourced, durable
and re-usable materials ensures minimum wastage. Very limited use of metal is done. Developing, local retrofit/redevelopment rain
All public spaces are provided with proper paving, illumination, street furniture, planters, sculptures, and
shelters. Efficient signage, public address system, smart poles, and clear markings at pivotal intersecti
solutions helps merge the built forms with the surroundings and has contributed significantly to reducing emissions. ons, enable
unimpeded pedestrian movement, with vehicular transit confined to the periphery. A GPS-based tracking system
All public spaces are provided with proper paving, illumination, street furniture, planters, sculptures, and rain shelters. Efficient
monitors precinct foot traffic, enabling entry restrictions upon reaching capacity thresholds.
signage, public address system, smart poles, and clear markings at pivotal intersections, enable unimpeded pedestrian
All service lines and waste disposal system loop around the clusters and settlement in alignment with the natural
movement, with vehicular transit confined to the periphery. A GPS-based tracking system monitors precinct foot traffic,
terrain, augmented by technological systems for efficiency. An advanced Micro Auto-Gasification system for solid
enabling entry restrictions upon reaching capacity thresholds.
waste treatment is bolstered by a rigorous source segregation protocol and stringent guidelines prohibiting plastic
All service lines and waste disposal system loop around the clusters and settlement in alignment with the natural terrain,
use, thus curbing pollution. Wastewater is diverted away from river streams, while a stormwater drainage network
augmented by technological systems for efficiency. An advanced Micro Auto-Gasification system for solid waste treatment is
channels precipitation directly into rivers, mitigating runoff. Additionally, implementation of anti-freeze plumbing
bolstered by a rigorous source segregation protocol and stringent guidelines prohibiting plastic use, thus curbing pollution.
ensures uninterrupted water supply during colder months, while strategically placed fire hydrants enhance the
Wastewater is diverted away from river streams, while a stormwater drainage network channels precipitation directly into
town's firefighting capabilities. The town's energy needs are sustainably met through renewable hydroelectric power.
rivers, mitigating runoff. Additionally, implementation of anti-freeze plumbing ensures uninterrupted water supply during colder
Revitalizing heritage markets and activating ground-level spaces, structures flanking the central axis and market plaza
months, while strategically placed fire hydrants enhance the town’s firefighting capabilities. The town’s energy needs are
sustainably met through renewable hydroelectric power. floors, offering tourists a distinctive shopping experience while
exclusively host retail shops on their ground
Revitalizing heritage markets and activating ground-level spaces, structures flanking the central axis and market plaza exclusively
preserving the town's cultural heritage. These holistic strategies uphold a harmonious equilibrium between human
host retail shops on their ground floors, offering tourists a distinctive shopping experience while preserving the town’s cultural
activities and environmental considerations.
heritage. These holistic strategies uphold a harmonious equilibrium between human activities and environmental considerations.

Rendered view of the Temple Axis, as proposed Actual photograph of the under-construction Temple
Axis

KEDARNATH REDEVELPMENT, UTTARAKHAND

KEDARNATH REDEVELOPMENT, UTTARAKHAND

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