Mahalakshmi Jayaram's presentation on Bhumija
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Transcript of Mahalakshmi Jayaram's presentation on Bhumija
BHŪMIJA
Born of the earthAnd living in its
fold
HSR Layout, Bangalore, construction completed in November 2011
Design Brief
• To construct a house that involves ‘green concepts’ both in design and in execution
• To design a house that can be ‘green’ post-occupancy, in its running and maintenance
And
Motivation?
Part 1
Architectural Design and
Construction
Site
• Plot coverage < 50%• Building setback>
stipulated• Landscaping – no hard
paving• Soil-filling
Design
• Load-bearing• Optimal spans – minimal steel• Simple and efficient plan• Tall windows and shorter lintels• Ventilator design• Glass panes in doors for
pervasive natural light• In-built seats and bed
Materials
• Natural materials like stone and wood
• Material sourced from nearby as far as possible
• Judicious use of materials seen in stair design, terrace finishing, exposed ceiling etc
• Hoordi roof tiles to save on concrete
• Pre-polished, sun-dried traditional floor tiles
Design Details
• Kitchen interior with left-over stone pieces• Mechanical chimney• Parapet with left-over stone pieces• Staircase detail using stone treads only• Structure and aesthetics integrated through use of
arches and stone lintels• Dry and wet bath spaces reduce water used to keep
bathrooms clean
Design Detail Examples
Stone bay window
Stone lintel and wallStaircase windows
Brick bay
window
Bathroom with
separate dry and
wet areas and
skylight
Kitchen
Part 2
Interiors and lighting
• Hanging Pendant light fittings throws more light where you need it
• Very few plastered/painted walls
• Furniture – mostly cane and second-hand furniture from relatives
• In-built seats and bed• Stone Kitchen shelves • No skirting
Part 3
Home Utilities
Eco-friendly home utilities
• Solar power• Solar water heating• Grey-water recycling• Rain-water harvesting• Composting
• Use of organic soaps• Recycling bags• Eco-friendly fittings– CFL lamps– Water-saving flush tank– Energy saving fans
Solar PV and water heater
• No power cuts• No running costs, moving parts or maintenance• No pollution• BESCOM units consumed down to < 20 per month
2KWp Solar PV panels Inverter and battery bank Solar water heater (PV on roof)
Water and bio-waste
Reed bed for recyclingINPUT: grey water from
washing machine, showers, wash-basins
OUTPUT: recycled water for garden
Rain water harvestingWhenever rain water is
available, it is stored and used before BWSSB supply
is tapped
Organic compostingDaily Dump Khamba to
compost kitchen and garden waste to produce organic
compost
‘Green’ Everyday • Run the washing machine only on full load• Keep the soiled vessels wet by filling with water used to
wash vegetables• Segregate waste and reuse if possible – like broken toys and
used envelopes• Consume responsibly – no food wastage, allow things their
life-cycle• Cycle to the local grocer, walk to everywhere else cloes-by
AndBenefits?
The poster on our wall