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LANDSCAPE

WALKWAYS BOUNDARY WALL NATURAL WATER
Walkways are designed with Non-slippery materials A combination of the gabion wall and bamboo is provided as a SCREENS
the concept of acupressure. are used in the boundary wall. Bamboo walls are present between the gabion In the central courtyard, the
It creates a daily exercise pathways. roughness walls. The structure serves for slab of the pergola is slanted.
that is easy to access and a hardness of the the aesthetic purpose as well These slanted slabs in mon-
has impactful health material are low, in as sturdiness. The two layers soon will form natural water
results. The walkways order to provide of bamboo with one with half- screens.
require low or no barrier -fr ee height have the planters over
maintenance. They pathways. Colors it. This stone caged wall helps
are also water and patterns to keep the environment
permissible also play an cool in summers. Vegetation
and therefore important role in between the voids further
avoid slippage. to design paths. strengthens the wall.
RAISED GARDEN DUSTBINS
To enhance the visibility In the interior of the dustbin, the upper 3/4th region is used
and the olfactory for disposal of non-biodegradable waste and, the lower 1/4th
senses, raised gardens region is used to collect degradable waste. The collected waste
are incorporated in is segregated through small holes made in the plate. The lower
the design. These are region is directly connected to the ground and waste from this
provided in balconies region is passed down into the soil. The upper part of the dustbin
and community shared can be removed when filled. The lid of the dustbin opens with
spaces. the help of motion sensors that use an infrared system (IRS). A
global system for communication (gsm) is used to send signal
HYDRAULIC FOUNTAIN SEATING when the bin is filled. Flowers with strong sweet smells are used at the base to reduce the
odor from the dustbin.
For a circular seating arrangement, E RICKSHAWS
a fountain is provided which works The low fuel cost and human effort needed in e-rickshaws
on the Principle of Hydraulic make them efficient transport. The site has e-rickshaws as
pressure. The seating has two a basic transport method as it is environment-friendly and
different Water chambers; one efficient. It requires 850-watt power and a charging voltage
works as a source and the second of 220 volts. The charging time is 6-10 hrs.
as a pumping chamber.
BENCH
A slanted roof with a solar panel is present at the top of the bench. The solar power generated
is used in lighting fixtures and in charging sockets for the e-rickshaws. The bench has curved
edges, therefore making it senior-friendly. Moreover, flowering plants are also planted on

SOLAR BIRD BATH both sides, to enhance the aesthetics of the bench.
In the birdbath system, the conventional SOLAR STREET LIGHTS STONE RETAINING WALL
fountain is replaced by a solar fountain. Solar street lights are independent These are built for
The nozzle of the birdbath is surrounded of the utility grid. Hence, the creating a transition
by small circular solar panels that power operation costs are minimized. between the pathway
the fountain. Bird feeders are hanged from Solar street lights require much and raised garden.
the fountain, and food is provided above less maintenance compared to These work as seating
the water pool. This structure provides conventional street lights. as well.
birds with water as well as food.

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