ARCHITECTURAL REPRESENTATION AND

DETAILING REPORT
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1.WATER TANK AND SEPTIC TANK BYE-LAWS AND THUMB RULES-
SEPTIC TANK: In order to do this, pipes should be laid in DELHI
straight lines in both vertical and horizontal planes;
however, if bends are unavoidable, they should be bent
in a relatively uniform manner. The pipe should be
positioned in straight lines in both vertical and horizontal
planes; large radius bends should be avoided where
possible. It is recommended that anything that may
connect the pipes should not create an angle greater
than 45 degrees from the main flow direction.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM
SOLAR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Drainage of paved areas - this involves laying the paved area to a slope or cross-fall
that directs the runoff of surface water to a drainage channel or gutter. This is usually
based on the gradient of the carriageway and the amount of drainage space needed.
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Delhi receives an annual average
rainfall of 617mm and 917 million
cubic metres of rainwater can be
used to recharge its depleting
groundwater levels. As per the
Delhi water and sewer regulations,
a rebate of 10% of the total bill is
provided to popularise the idea.
Last August, DJB had made it
mandatory for all properties of
100 sqm and above to have
functional rainwater harvesting
systems.
The work involved the implementation of energy
efficient strategies related to building envelope,
lighting, air-conditioning, electrical systems and
rooftop photovoltaic system. The baseline for the
building will be developed by implementing an
extensive monitoring campaign of electricity
consumption by various end use and through
hygro-thermal data logging
WASTE MANAGEMENT
The intent of this criterion is to ensure that
good practices are followed in operation &
maintenance of building systems, eco-friendly
and biodegradable products are used for
housekeeping, energy efficient appliances are
used in operations, and solid waste is managed
responsibly within the project boundary
FRONTIER PROJECT, S U S TA I N A B L E D E S I G N S T R AT E G I E S :
CALIFORNIA COOLING TOWER. In the warm climate of southern California, harnessing cool air is
paramount. A centrally located cooling tower uses water evaporation to force the cool
The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) spearheads the Frontier Project as
a community service initiative that educates customers on green technology and resource air down the tower and into the building, while a separate tower allows the hot air to rise
conservation awareness project actually serves as a wind shade by blocking the prevailing out.
winds. As an educational model for sustainability, it’s LEED Platinum design isalso one of the THERMAL MASS. Thick walls absorb heat slowly during the day and release it during the
most sustainable facilities in California. The center officially received LEED Platinum cool nights. This insulates the interior environment against the extreme outside temperature
certification in May 2010
swings.
ROOFING: The 1,110 sf green roof was the first in the Inland Empire area of Southern
California. It utilizes two different systems – 4-in shallow trays and 9-in deep soil – to test the
viability of green roofs in the area. Observational analysis indicates that plantings in the
deep soilsystemare viable,with irrigation.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. Stormwater runoff from the rooftop and grounds is
directed into a 2,000 gallon rainwater cistern buried beneath the site’s water-less
demonstration garden. When full, the cistern can theoretically supply all of the site’s
irrigation needs for 2-4weeks (depending on the season), thereby reducing the amount of
potable water needed forirrigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Reduces irrigation water needs by
over 75% as compared to a
conventional Southern California
landscape through the use of water-
Occupancy residential consumers, commercial wise native plants and an efficient
drip irrigation system.
Type builders and sustainable advocates aware
Avoids the production of 865 lbs of
of alternative building to encourage
CO2 annually by eliminating the
sustainability.
need for fertilizer, pesticides, and
Built-up Area 14,000sq.Ft
mowing through the use of low-
completed October 2009 maintenance, adapted climactically
Owner Richmond consulting firm and native naturalized plantings.
location Rancho Cucamonga, California
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN –

• Four concentric layers of building shells each have a different purpose: the outer
shell, constructed of insulated concrete forms, acts as thermal mass protecting
the building from the solar heat;

• The second shell is a cast in place concrete wall that provides lateral integrity to
the building structure; the third shell, a mostly north facing glazed curtain-wall,
maximizes diffused daylight and visual connection into the building;

• The inner shell, made of salvaged red wood from the local winery, shades the
south facing wall of office/conference wing.

• These four shells define the interior spaces. Such spaces are ”open and fluid to
maximize spatial flexibility and interconnectivity for ventilation and daylight.”

• The exterior and interior spaces were both designed with the intent to
constantly push the visitor onward in his journey of experiencing the building.