Realistic Design Concept

exposed ceilings where possible to reduce use of plasterboard / ceiling tiles.

Re use possible things- save time & cost.

some furniture shall be reupholstered (such as café chairs).

Open office space allows for interaction between all staff, and demonstrates workplace equality. It also maximises the natural light and views to all staff.

Small and large formal meeting spaces as well as informal meetings spaces.

for staff s, clients and expats to share food and great ideas.

Dual flush (water efficient) cisterns for water saving. Urinals of 5 Star water efficient (0.8Litres /flush) and shall be controlled by motion detectors. Bathroom taps shall have water saving spring loaded taps. All taps and toilets (including kitchen sink and dishwaters) shall be connected to the grey water.

Roller blinds or horizontally adjustable blinds shall be installed on every perimeter window to control light penetration, glare and heat. All window blinds are fully automated and controlled by the touch screen panel remote controls if budget permits else shall be manual. These blinds shall be set on a timer with manual override.

Herman Miller or Steelcase for good budgeted projects. The Indian brand Feathertlite has economically prized series of chairs too. Leasing chairs also an emerging practice which we too recommend by supporting the concept of “ re use”.

Lacquered / stained/ coloured or plain glasses from Saint Gobain shall be used in wide range of interior applications.

Shall be either under floor or runs in cables trays on the ceiling.

We shall have limited installation of ceilings throughout the facility to avoid unnecessary use of materials. Building services and cables shall be exposed. Open shell metal ceilings may be installed above workstations or meeting rooms to conceal insulation above and to optimise acoustics. Most the metal ceilings shall be re used efficiently even if bit over priced than plaster board, which is a use & throw material.

Again if budget permits, Herman Miller or Steelcase. If not, Featherlite Eurotech etc are favourable choices.

We recommend CO2 emission monitors to ensure the fresh air level in entire office facility.

The HVAC system design should; NOT only meet the standard on energy front but beat the standard codes like Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC), India& American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards to achieve higher level of green building LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating.

It is important to use the right – size HVAC cooling and heating equipment. The old rule of thumb of 200-250 gross ft2/ton cooling load MAY NOT apply to sustainable / Green buildings. Recent high – performance building projects operate between 600 and 1000 GSF/ton. Set cooling equipment and system performance targets in terms of kW/ton, such as: Chiller (Water Cooled) 0.51 kW/ton, Cooling Tower 0.011 kW/ton, Chilled water pump 0.026 kW/ton, Condenser water pump 0.021 kW/ton, Air Handling Unit 0.05 kW/ton

Industry standards such as ECBC & ASHRAE (90.1) give minimum requirements for equipment efficiencies and system design and installation. Understand that these represent the least efficient end of the spectrum of energy – conserving buildings that should be built! To be considered green, a building must exceed these standards. GO GREEN …. GREEN MAKES ECONOMIC SENSE.

All upholstery and curtain fabric shall be natural and low toxic wherever possible.

Carpets with low VOC content and which can be recycled are recommended. Carpet tiles are held in place with adhesive stickers (on the corners of each tile). No carpet glue is required to use. The concrete floor to be polished and sealed with water-based sealant. Recommended carpets tiles- Interface, Plaunshe, Alfa.

Café chairs should be reused, with some may be reupholstered to match the vibrant colour scheme of the office. PVC, or steel upholstered chairs etc recommended for higher durability and stacking possibilities.

a living plant wall is suggested in any suitable location of the facility. It is both functional and decorative. As the plants grow they also provide privacy.

– all water and other material (such as soap, food scraps) that goes down the sink, or into the dishwasher, shall be pumped along a grey waste pipe and into a grey water collection tank. All solid material shall be filtered out, and then the water may be used for flushing the toilets and urinals. This need to be planned in early stages of the building plumbing& drainage system planning.

all lighting to be energy efficient. Workstation lighting shall provide both task and ambient lighting in one system. Meeting room and boardroom lighting shall run on a sensor system. LED lights in the boardroom with a touch panel control board which replaces the conventional switch boards. Eventually, all lights in the tenancy shall be linked to the Dali automated system,(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) providing maximum user and energy efficiency.

shall be supplied and maintained by a professional agency those who provide these services. These act as bio filters to convert CO2 into oxygen It also brings the outside environment inside the office.

all joinery in the office to be made from low formaldehyde (E0) boards.

all lighting to be energy efficient. Workstation lighting shall provide both task and ambient lighting in one system. Meeting room and boardroom lighting shall run on a sensor system. LED lights in the boardroom with a touch panel control board which replaces the conventional switch boards. Eventually, all lights in the tenancy shall be linked to the Dali automated system,(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) providing maximum user and energy efficiency.

all lighting to be energy efficient. Workstation lighting shall provide both task and ambient lighting in one system. Meeting room and boardroom lighting shall run on a sensor system. LED lights in the boardroom with a touch panel control board which replaces the conventional switch boards. Eventually, all lights in the tenancy shall be linked to the Dali automated system,(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) providing maximum user and energy efficiency.

all lighting to be energy efficient. Workstation lighting shall provide both task and ambient lighting in one system. Meeting room and boardroom lighting shall run on a sensor system. LED lights in the boardroom with a touch panel control board which replaces the conventional switch boards. Eventually, all lights in the tenancy shall be linked to the Dali automated system,(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) providing maximum user and energy efficiency.

all lighting to be energy efficient. Workstation lighting shall provide both task and ambient lighting in one system. Meeting room and boardroom lighting shall run on a sensor system. LED lights in the boardroom with a touch panel control board which replaces the conventional switch boards. Eventually, all lights in the tenancy shall be linked to the Dali automated system,(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) providing maximum user and energy efficiency.

shall be planned in any possible areas where natural light resources are oriented in eastern & western areas of the facade. The translucent materials shall be multi purpose, projecting diffused natural daylight into the space and reducing radiant heat.

shall be hardy, climate tolerant plants. The planter boxes on balconies, terrace, open cafeterias etc shall contain culinary herbs – thyme, oregano and rosemary.

all printers and photocopiers and computer racks shall be contained here. All pollutants shall be contained and can be properly ventilated.

glass, steel and aluminium recycling bins are suggested.

and meeting tables etc shall be made from low formaldehyde board.