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Range from large corporate offices to small clinics. |
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Such as Grundfos, Bank of Maharashtra, Dental clinics, etc.
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Here too as in residences success of a design lies in the detailing.
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Many of these have been successful competition entries. |
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Such as Port Trust building in Goa, Vestas Wind Energy in Chennai to name a few. |
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Emphasis on Green Architecture. |
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Recently Architect Badawe and his daughter Vineeta have completed green projects as Grundfos AG and Vestas Wind Energy in Chennai. |
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Grundfos, a Danish manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, has been given the 'Gold' rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. |
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The Chennai unit of Vestas Wind Energy, that makes wind turbines also has passed scrutiny for a similar category. |
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Mohan Breweries & Distilleries Limited.
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Areva T & D
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LM Glasfibre (India) Ltd., Bangalore.
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IKEA
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Convoy India Ltd., Chennai.
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Migatronic A/S
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Vestas Wind Energy makes windmills, and the company required the design to reflect
the philosophy of a manufacturer of alternative source of energy. The land
chosen was a coconut groove in Chennai. The three-axial plan of the project
is inspired by the geometry of the windmill, including the central hub that
is a central area open in the design.
The design required knowledge and technology for insulated walls and energy
efficient sandwich walls. The three wings also added walls space considerably.
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All this added to the costs. Innovative solutions throughout in response to this
included, the use of granite as a plinth insulation, rolling landscapes, earth filing,
transplantation of uprooted trees and ample skylight. The form also saves many
trees from the axe.
Vestas Wind Energy's 60000 Sq. ft. built space on a spread of 5.5 acres was completed in a
record of seven months. The building's energy efficient design reduces energy
costs by almost 30 percent.
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This is a Danish company that manufactures centrifugal pumps. The designers were familiar
with the concept now, and submitted a proposal that entailed the design for a long building,
organic in form but with circles and ellipses as staircases and roof punctures. There were
blue and green courtyards, water walls and vaulted roofs. Initially, even energy efficient
and high air conditioning and electrical equipment was included.
The building revolves around light. How sunlight affects people, how light travels from
windows, from vertical and inclined glass walls, linear and pyramidal skylights and so on.
The building's light interiors
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allow for no heavy concrete staircases. Integrated courtyards invite nature, people and winged visitors.
The Grundfos building recycles every drop of water. Under the landscape, a layer of eco-gel reduces
water consumption to half. Common areas and toilets are fitted with occupancy and movement sensors
that control the artificial lighting, ensuring that no one is without daylight or view.
The building management systems are integrated in the design. Task lights are provided at each workstation
so that the person working late night does not have to switch on the general lighting. Carbon di-oxide
levels are controlled. Grundfos has invested in a thermal storage tank for its air conditioning
requirements. The urinals are waterless and waste is segregated into dry and wet at the source.
The building has a good fire protection system with fire alarms, fire rated doors and fire zones.
There is another dimension to the Grundfos building. The design is friendly towards physically
challenged people. Though only a two storied building there is a Braille enabled lift. Every
staircase has an option or a ramp or a lift. The switches or handles are placed at a lower level
so that even a person on a wheelchair can access them. Even the handrails are designed for an
easy grip.
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