Name & Location: International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar
Cost of Project (INR): ₹40 Crores
Built-up Area: 11,000 sqm
(In case of Public Building, minimum built-up area should be 1000 sq. meter)
Description of Project:
Set in a cultural and historically rich backdrop, IMI Bhubaneswar aims at presenting a timeless piece of architecture which bridges the gap between the past and the present cultural and social life of the Oriissan people.
To reduce energy consumption, the structures have been designed and oriented on site to minimize heat gain. A central water conduit controls the microclimate of the site, acting as a natural exhaust. The character of outdoor spaces has been emphasized upon while designing to create a vibrant and smart campus. Locally available laterite and khondalite have been used extensively.
The buildings have been so oriented and designed with overhangs and double roof to cut off the harsh sun and bring in more natural light. Low VOC paints have been extensively used, keeping in mind the indoor air quality and public health.
This design projects the treasures of Orissa in a modern setting.
Materials of Construction Details:
The brick cladding used has been made locally near the site. This has helped in saving transportation cost and energy.
Recyclable polypropylene fibre concrete boards have been used to reduce the use of steel and the depth of the section.
Low-E Saint Gobain sun ban glass has been used to reduce the amount of heat load, subsequently cutting down on the cost of electricity.
The central plaza has been sculptured out of laterite and khondalite rocks that were very available locally around the site. These rocks were cut on site and joined seamlessly to create the central plaza.
Many rocks were excavated from the site. These were cut into sculptural elements on site and integrated into the landscape. The embodied energy hence was conserved and used carefully.
Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) screen walls have been used to screen the scorching heat, yet to let the air pass through the corridors.
Special Features:
Historical Influence:
Largely influenced by the rich heritage of art and culture of the region, every effort has been made to ensure the coherent existence of modernity in terms of the state-of-the-art facilities offered and the rich feel of the historical monuments.
Sustainability:
Strategic orientation of different blocks, from the tallest to the shortest, ensures the optimum use of solar energy and maximizes the use of diffused sunlight. Besides, the crescent shape of the library block minimizes its exposure to the west sun and considerably reduces the heat load.
Energy Conservation:
Shading devices such as lattice, trellis, and overhanging roofs reduce the heat absorption and in turn save the energy used for atmosphere control. Forming an integral part of the architecture, innovatively designed double roofs provide a substantial solar protection during the hot and humid summer.
Environmental Aspect:
The central plaza, with a blend of water bodies and profuse patches of greeneries, provides a relief from the sultry tropical conditions. The feature tower, in the center of the plaza, acts as a wind breaker and also helps in the evaporative cooling, which creates a soothing microclimate. Rainwater harvesting, ground water recharging, and sewage disposal systems adopted in the project diminish the adverse impacts on the environment.
Innovation:
Enhanced use of vernacular materials such as masonry units and coping blocks produced from the local laterite and khondalite quarries, largely contribute to the modest overall project cost. Besides, the local highly skilled craftsmen have been engaged to appreciate their talent and also to inflict a sense of association amongst the locals.
