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Ar. Lalichan Zacharias:
Ar. Lalichan Zacharias is from Kerala, India. He has completed his graduation in Architecture from College of Engineering, Trivandrum. He is Chief Architect of Lalichan
Zacharias atelier, Architects and Associates. Currently he is serving as the IIA National Council Member and Chief Editor JIIA, the National Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects.
Ar. Santhosh Paul M, Cochin (Professional Advisor)
Ar. Santhosh Paul is one of the leading architect from South India with more than 35 years of experience. His firm has designed and executed various projects including educational institutions, commercial buildings, hospitals, star hotels, multi storied commercial complexes apartments etc. Ar. Santhosh Paul was one of the first recipient from Kerala State in Japanese government scholarship for extensive travel and study and on job training in Japan in the field of architecture, landscape planning and interior designing in the year 1986-87 while in Japan, apart from Commercial complexes, hostel and resort hotels, industrial buildings etc. He has also received exclusive training in projects like Disneyland type amusement parks, industrial parks, museums etc. He has completed his graduation in architecture in 1981 from Kerala University. Ar. Santhosh Paul has worked with M/s Kuldeep Singh and Associates in 1983. Ar. Santhosh Paul was partner in the firm Santhosh & George from 1985-2004. He has started his independent practise with his firm Santhosh Paul M Architects and Associates in 2004. His firm has delivered more than 100 projects untill now. His firm is a leading architectural firm in south India, having more than 35 years of experience in the field of architectural consultancy.
BIO-DATA
LALICHAN ZACHARIAS – B.ARCH, AIIA,FIV
Date of Birth
15th July 1962
Qualification
Graduated in Architecture in the year 1983-84 from College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Present Occupation
Chief Architect Lalichan Zacharias atelier, Architects And Associates
Official Address
Lalichan Zacharias atelier Architects And Associates Plot No: JRA-50, Off NH Bypass Kannadikadu, Maradu Cochin-682304, Ph:0484 – 2303553, 9846060300/8113930007, Mobile:9895603000, email:lalichanz@gmail.com
Residential Address
Kakkamthottil House Jayanagar,Off NH By-pass, Maradu- 682304, Ph:0484-2302709
Experience
37 years in the field of Architectural Consultancy. Designed and supervised the execution of a variety of buildings like Residential Apartments, Hospitals, Public Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Hotels, Resorts, Heritage Hotels, Convention Centres, Museums and Churches. Specialised in Hospital Buildings
To name a few special structures – the Papal Podium during His Holiness. Pope John Paul’s visit to Cochin during 1986, the Rainbow Bridge and the Chinavala Palam at Marine Drive, the Gokulam Convention Centre, Lisie Hospital -Ernakulam, Sunrise Hospital Cochin, Carmel Medical Centre, Palai, Marian Medical Cenre, Palai, St.James Hospital, Chalakkudy.
Currently the firm is handling projects worth more than 1000 crores at any given point of time.
Council of Architecture
Registered Architect – CA/85/9403 Serving as Member of Council of Architecture.
Indian Institute of Architects
IIA Reg. No. F7137 Served as the Hon. Secretary of IIA Cochin Centre in the year 1993-95
Served as the Organizing Secretary of the International Conference on ‘Holiday Architecture’, in the year 2000, conducted in Munnar.
Served as the Professional Services Board Member of IIA , Mumbai – 1991-94.
Served as the Chairman of IIA Cochin Centre for the term 2004-2006.
Served as the Chairman of IIA Kerala Chapter for the term 2008-2010
Served as the National Council Member of IIA during 2010-2012
Served as the Jt. Hon. Secretary of the Indian Institute of Architects from 2015 to 2020
Currently serving as the IIA National Council Member and Chief Editor JIIA, the National Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects
Institution of Valuers
A fellow of Institution of Valuers – Reg. No. F-5206
Student Activities
Became the Gen. Secretary of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE (NASA) in 1982-83.
Gave leadership in conducting the 1st NASA Convention in Trivandrum in the year 1983.
Marital Status
Married to Ar. Jabeen, Who is a practicing Architect in Cochin.
Name & Location : GREEN VALLEY, KOLENCHERRY, KERALA
Cost of Project : (INR) 4 CRORES
Built-up area: 620 sq. m.
(In case of Public Building minimum built-up area should be 1000 sq. meter) RESIDENCE 15 A SINGLE
Description of Project:
The Green Valley residence is a single storey unit locatedon a 1.35 acre property. This four bed room unit is self sufficient in terms of its power requirement. The building has been designed around the landscape. A lot of priority has been given to landscape. The roofing system is a composite one which has external aluminum and internal timber. All the light fixtures used are LED based. Rain water is also harvested at the site through percolation channels and underground storage wells.
Materials of Construction Details:
All the materials used for construction of green valley are available locally. Emphasis is made on incorporating the importance of local workmen and materials. Woods, bricks, concentrate, steel, aluminimum and glass are used for the construction of green valley.
Green Architecture Features:
The eye-catching roof of this residence has been designed with a single gutter, in the centre, that collects all the rainwater.
Solar panels are installed in a North-South orientation, tilting towards South, so as to catch the maximum solar light thereby significantly cutting down external energy use. The roof is designed such that these panels are not visible.
All the glasses that have been used are double glazed which reduce the heat gain optimally. Also the glasses have been recessed by providing overhangs that also help in reducing heat gain during the day.
Additionally, these double glazed glasses have been supplemented with louvers. This helps in controlling the daylight.
Large pivoted windows are provided on either sides of the corridor to maximize cross ventilation. • These windows also allow the interiors to be lit up naturally during the day.
All the materials used for construction of this residence are available locally. Emphasis is made on incorporating the importance of local workmen and materials.
The orientation of the residence helps the courtyard and other semi private areas to be shaded effectively during the day.
Elaborate Landscape has been designed to form several catchment areas covered by stones for the rainwater to percolate.
