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University Institute of Architecture
Design Problem – 02
Semester VI
Group Housing Project, Chandigarh
Course Objectives:
 To familiarize students with various aspects of designing clustered and row buildings,
inculcating the advanced structural and mechanical systems applicable therein.
 To discuss and apply the challenges and skills of designing housing project involving regional
byelaws, standards and limitations.
Introduction-cap.pdf (chandigarhenvis.gov.in)
The Design should promote the Futuristic image of the residential area in sub urban city.
• The intent is to design low rise/ medium rise structures
• The Design must be developed in view of Mixed- Use provisions of the Urban Planning
department
• The building should allow for ease of circulation and Universal access to people of Different
abilities.
• It must incorporate suitable technology for sustainability and building economy through the
use of materials and energy efficient parameters.
• Design strategies that attempt to take advantage of local climatic conditions to leverage
occupant comfort will be given credit.
• The design must display clear understanding and interpretation of context. • 15% reserve for
EWS
Therefore, The Aims and Objectives of the Housing Project include the following:
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Aims:
Integrated community areas
Healthy and comfortable livability
Responsiveness to site conditions
Relativity to urban context
Security for residents
Facilities for old age and children
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Objectives:
To provide quality accommodation and associated services.
To be a landmark in the city with innovative facade design.
To incorporate all services for the safety of the occupants in a high rise building.
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 Enough open spaces for different activities like children parks, tot-lots, community
gathering and recreational activities .
 Enough parking area for residents, workers and visitors.
 Ancillary buildings like club house, gym, etc should be a part of the whole composition.
 Sensitive to requirements of the residents
 Climate responsive planning
 Use of contemporary building materials, construction technologies
 Site planning should include well composed built up spaces and landscape areas.
 Earthquake resistant design
 Provision for physically handicapped people
 Rainwater harvesting provisions to be provided
Design Challenges:
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Site Layout: External services to be shown in the site plan
The tower should consist of all housing typology. i.e. cluster of combination of 2
BHK, 3 BHK 4BHK and studio Apartment
Detail layouts of toilets and kitchen are mandatory
Grid marking plan, structural detail are mandatory and service cores etc.
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Bye laws of Chandigarh University
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Site Details:
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Location: The site is located in Chandigarh.
Total site Area- 25 Acres
Building bye-laws: Website
FAR - Not more than 1.25
Group housing projects have 1.5 ECS /100SQM of covered area, Subjected to a
maximum of 3 ECS/Dwelling Unit.
6. Building Height -G+4
Design Challenges: The design should adapt to its context, retaining the existing trees and
maximize the use of natural light and ventilation.
Area Requirements:
Name of Space
No. of Units
Area Sqft
Remark
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2 BHK
144 Units
800-950
FOR 3-4 OCCUPANTS
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3 BHK
144 Units
1050-1200
5Occupants
3
4BHK
96 Units
1350s
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Studio
Apartment
24 Units
Market AREA
5
Community
Areas
Services
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Electric
Substation
10 Nos. 10-12
sq each
200 persons
Multipurpose Hall 200
persons+Kitchen+store+Toilet
5sqft /person
Electrical room for D.G.set
& Meter, Pump house,
Underground / overhead
Water tanks,FireFighting
Sewerage Treatment plant
servant’s room and toilet)
650 -750
Club house
Creche for toddlers
FOR 5-6 OCCUPANTS ( including
For 50
children
As per NBC
norms
It shall include juice
bar/coffee shop, , gym ,
spa , swimming
pool ,common toilets for
club members
Day care facility
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Notes:
1. Circulation area - staircase, corridors etc are excluding the above areas.
2. Gate house and security room are not included in FAR.
3. Electric Substation, pump house, driver's toilet will be included in FAR.
4. All built up structures should not be planned outside the setbacks.
5. Landscape design to cater different Age group people and enhance social interaction.
6. Playing Ground and Public Green Park
The facilities offered by the Multi-facility Housing should be carefully planned to provide for all
age groups. The success of the Project would depend on the capacity building of student to
design an integrated Housing for local density. To cater all these needs the space and program
should be flexible enough to cater the changing needs. You need to design spaces whose
character changes with time and occasion.
Major Points to be discussed:
1. Social Infrastructure: Design Community spaces for the comfort and convenience of
residents.
2. Physical Infrastructure: Design Housing with all the major design considerations.
3. Lighting: Natural Light and electrical lighting.
4. Security and alarm systems: The components of a commercial security system might
include:
5. Related articles on Designing Buildings: Water, drainage and plumbing: Drainage is the
removal of surface and sub-surface water. Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)
are systems designed to efficiently manage the drainage of surface water in the urban
environment.
(Note: Services will have a major consideration while evaluating all the stages)
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