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SanketamA sanctuary in unison with nature
Welcome to PrakritiSanketamAt Prakriti, we continue the experiments in finding alternatives in building habitable
spaces to create vibrant communities living in unison with nature. We are focussed
on the needs of the individual to feel psychologically and socially secure as well as
to engage with the larger community of like-minded people with a shared vision of
eco-sustainable future.
With every project, we have observed the responses and grown, at times adapting to
the demands of the people, at others, persisting with what we believe. Certain
concepts about the individual and the community have evolved over time. The
necessity of appropriate private spaces, open and semi-open, in order to enhance
community life and interaction in the public spaces, has become clearer. So has the
need to create smaller groups, within the context of the large group, to accentuate
the sense of belonging, and encourage relationships. We hope that these
environments will create a greater sense of social responsibility among the
members. We believe we are bringing about social and environmental changes
through these efforts.
The Location
Prakriti Sanketam is situated in the Industrial suburb of Kochi
close to the Smart City and Info Park, 16 km from Vytilla
Junction along the Cochin - Dhanushkodi NH. The project is
shaping up on 50 cents land area inside a gated community of
3.5 acres. The location has the advantage of proximity to the
city, as well as the calm of a quiet residential suburb.
Puthencruz is a village in Ernakulam district near Kolenchery
town. It is a part of Greater Cochin area and one of the most
developing villages in Ernakulam.
Puthencruz plays a pivotal role in connecting people from
different places to Ernakulam, which lies in the outer ring of
Ernakulam City. It is now being transformed to a city in all
prospects.
ErnakulamMaradu
Edappally
Vytilla Jn
Thiruvankulam
Prakriti Sanketam
Muthoot Institute ofTechnology & Science
InfoPark, Kakkanad
Kolenchery
Distance to major landmarks
Vytilla junction
Infopark
Muthoot Institute of science and technology
Smart City
Kolenchery Medical Mission Hospital
Global Public School
Choice school
Tripunitura Railway Station
Cochin International Airport
16 km
9 km
500 m
7 km
7 km
6 km
9 km
8 km
35 km
The Tropical Mid-rise
Prakriti “Sanketam” is a tropical mid rise apartment building, a green alternative which responds
to and takes advantage of the climate and the location.
Technological developments, cheap fuels, new cooling and lighting technologies and increased
expectations of occupants have resulted in buildings that are designed and used with little
regard to their location or their ambient environments. Many of these buildings manage to
provide acceptable levels of thermal and visual comfort indoors, but at enormous and
unsustainable cost to the environment; and there is a growing body of evidence that the
artificially maintained conditions within many of our modern buildings are not conducive to
good health.
Bio-climatic architecture seeks to create an architecture which is fundamentally more
responsive to location, climate and human needs.
The buildings are characterised by effective use of available materials and technologies to
manage energy flows to provide comfortable conditions in the occupied parts of the buildings
at all times of the day and year.
The individual sky garden
In the past, most of our developments have been low rise, and emphasized on the
relationship to land, the importance of community spaces. At “Sanketam”, we have tried to
recreate the same character, which has been transformed through what we call “sky
gardens”, in each apartment. These are open green terraces with a breathtaking view of
the valley below.
Besides creating a bit of the outdoors even at the higher floors, they break the severity of
the scale, making it more human. The design of the sky gardens minimise the heat and
moisture on the lower floors, by virtue of protecting the walls below. The landscaped
garden, acts as a buffer from the dust, heat and the lashing rain. They are staggered on
alternate floors to form a chequer board like spacing, which enhances the air movement
between floors. The double height spacing between the gardens, gives each one a private
uninterrupted bit of sky, not to mention the valley below.
The transition from the interior of the house to the open terrace is made through a semi
open verandah. The verandah is the most comfortable space from which one can enjoy the
rain, only feeling the mild spray, or the cool breeze, protected from the sun.
Eco features
MaterialsThe materials and finishes used are a blend of the natural and eco-sensitive,
with the practical, and easy to maintain. Exposed clay block exteriors, stone,
clay and wood for the interiors selectively.
Cavity walls Double walls built with hollow clay blocks, keep the interior spaces cooler and
protect them from moisture during the monsoon. The cavity walls are designed
to maintain a continuous air flow through them.
Paints: We encourage the use of low VOC paint internally, as it is non toxic,
lead free and low in VOC. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), commonly found
in most indoor and outdoor paints, give out low level toxic emissions into the
air for years after application. Lower VOC paints preserve both the indoor and
outdoor air quality of your home and help your family breathe easy!
Design for natural light and ventilationWe ensure adequate natural light and cross ventilation. Large windows, wide
verandahs, air channels to take hot air out, and thermally conducive materials,
are all features which reduce the necessity for artificial light and ventilation.
Designing with Climate
Climate is one of the endemic aspects of place over others and is adopted as a starting point for
design. The most obvious justification must be the lowering of costs as a result of lowering the
energy consumption in the operation of the building. This can be a big percentage of the overall
life cycle energy costs of the building, since the bulk of its cost lies in operational phase.
Significant savings in operational costs would justify incorporation of climatically –responsive
design features despite higher initial capital construction costs. Architecture in the tropics has
to act like an umbrella: keep out the rain, keep out the sun, and let the wind through to keep the
body cool.
The landscape
When one talks of being eco-friendly, it does not stay in the realm of building, energy and water
alone. The ecology- the flora and fauna, existing on the land, that might have existed before
development took over, become important aspects in not only rejuvenating the land, but for the
psychological and cultural values they impart. Vegetable and aromatic gardens are possible to
grow, on these terrace gardens.
Sustainability
In the most common definition, sustainability is referred to
as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Sustainable development is that which raises the quality of
life and serves the goal of achieving global equity in the
distribution of the Earth’s resource whilst conserving its
natural capital and achieving significant and sustained
reductions in all forms of pollution. The objectives of this
approach are to “seek by design a low-energy, passive
building and better occupant comfort.”
Water
Rainwater Harvesting and RechargingRainwater is harvested and the ground water is recharged through well spread
out percolation channels. Roof water will also be passed through a series of
filters and collected in the water tank.
Water RecyclingAn on-campus sewage treatment plant recycles all waste water. The waste water
from the kitchens and bathrooms is collected and treated with a series of filters
to emerge clean. This water is then used for gardening.
Waste Management
We propose to have an efficient garbage disposal system that separates solid
and non biodegradable waste from the organic waste. Organic waste can be
collected and composted, and the compost reused as manure. Some of the
nonbiodegradable waste can be incinerated, while metal and plastic wastes can
be recycled.
Craft
Traditional crafts like carpentry, stonework and masonry are slowly
dying out as they cannot adapt to newer material, technology and
requirement. But the value they impart to a space cannot be
overlooked. We make a conscious effort to integrate these crafts and
their skilled craftsperson’s in the building process. In all our work, we
emphasise human resource rather than material.
eco-communityHomes for Sustainable Living
Prakriti Sanketam is a tropical mid rise apartment building, a green alternative which responds to
and takes advantages of the climate and location.
The design minimizes the common walls between apartments. The units are designed as homes
that open up to the outside through verandahs and sky gardens. The cavity walls capture the hot air
keeping the indoors cool. The lobby also has been designed as an extension of the landscape with
sky gardens. The design attempts to break away from the typical apartment plan to bring in
elements of a home in space planning.
The planning of the apartment is like a home plan with all the living areas opening up on two sides
into sky gardens/verandahs which simulate the feel of a living space in the ground floor of a home
opening up into the garden.
Prakriti Sanketam - 3D View
Key Plan
Ground Floor Plan
First & Third Floor Plan
Second & Fourth Floor Plan
Type A1170 0 sq. ft. super built up area
Type A2170 0 sq. ft. super built up area
Type B11675 sq. ft. super built up area
Type B21675 sq. ft. super built up area
Type C114 50 sq. ft. super built up area
Type C214 50 sq. ft. super built up area
Type D12200 sq. ft. super built up area
Type D22200 sq. ft. super built up area
Type E1170 0 sq. ft. super built up area
Type E2170 0 sq. ft. super built up area
The Process
At Prakriti, we believe that joy is in the process, and in every
community the positive energies begin from the time the first
stone is laid. We take pride in the fact that every member of our
team, takes ownership of building the community and is
respected for the skill and hard work they contribute.
Our belief is that such communities generate a strong sense of
belonging while also enabling a collective sense of security and
responsibility for nature. We foresee a future where many such
communities keep growing, each germinating a new biorich
eco-zone.
We believe saving the planet is a joint responsibility. Thus our
architectural departures are totally environment driven. We are
among the few organizations in the country to faithfully
implement green technology in building design and
development.
Amenities
Gym: Well equipped with an attractive ambiance.
Roof Top Party area: An exclusive facility, solely for your leisure and private
gatherings with indoor TT, Carrom/ Card Table.
Skygarden/Terrace Garden: Aesthetically designed tropical landscape in
skygarden/Terrace garden for each unit.
Paved pathway: For your morning walks or your kids bicycle escapades, a
paved pathway is planned around the building.
Generator backup: 24 hours power backup to prevent you from pulling out
your hair and screaming at the electricity board.
Two lifts: One bed lift and one passenger lift.
Badminton Court and Childrens Play Area: Ample space specially designed
for various games for children.
Broadband: Provision for broadband will be done for each unit.
Security and Intercom: The premises will have 24 hours manned security.
You can also use the intercom facility to restrict unwanted visitors.
Organic Waste Management System: Fully organic waste management and
recycling system. Organic waste can be collected and composted, and the
compost reused as manure.
Common Toilet and Change: Room for servants/drivers etc.
Specifications
Front Door : Teak Wood finished with Godrej/Yale or equivalent quality lock.
Internal door : Moulded paneled and painted doors of jacsons or equivalent
with engineered wood door jambs. French doors in Seasoned hardwood,
melamine finished.
Toilet doors : White laminated flush doors with PVC lipping and engineered
wood door jambs.
Windows : Powder-coated aluminum using INDAL or equivalent sections with
standard hardware.
Electrical : Dedicated indoor transformer.
Wiring : Three phase wiring. All wiring using Finolex/Vguard or equivalent
make copper cables, concealed in PVC conduit pipes. ELCB 40A (30 ma) and
MCBs of Legrand/L&T/Havells or Equivalent.
Automatic changeover from KSEB to Generator power.
Switches: Premium modular switches & sockets of
Legrand/Siemens/Schneider or equivalent.
Power backup : Generator powered. Flexible usage upto 750 watts per flat.
Flooring : Foyer, living, family living, dining, kitchen, balcony and bedrooms:
Rustic series high quality vitrified tiles 60 cm x 60 cm of Kajaria/Nitco/RAK or
Equivalent.
Utility & bathrooms : First quality anti-skid ceramic tiles on the floor. First
quality ceramic tiles for bathroom walls from Nitco/kajaria/RAK or equivalent.
Lobby and stairs : Matt finished tiles of Nitco/Kajaria/RAK or equivalent.
Kitchen : The cabinets, counter, dado, sink and tap not included. All provisions
for electrical and plumbing connections.
Sanitary and Plumbing : Wall mounted western style closet with twin flush
open cistern. White sanitary fittings CERA/Jaquar or equivalent. All CP fittings
from Jaquar/Kohler/Roca or equivalent.
Super Structure: RCC framed structure with columns and grid beams. The
clear height of each floor is 2.85m. Aesthetically done exposed terracotta
perforated brick masonry for external walls and wire-cut brick masonry
plastered on either surfaces for internal walls.
FinishesExterior finishes: Walls-Combination of Painted and Cavity walls with
exposed Terra Cotta blocks.
Interior finishes: All internal walls rendered with two coat premium wall putty
with two coat low VOC paints of ICI/Jotun/Nerolac or equivalent.
Infrastructure
Internal Driveway : Driveway with interlock pavers to enhance
rainwater percolation.
Compound wall : Layout will be surrounded with a solid 5 feet
masonry compound wall over which 2 feet PVC net fencing will be
done.
Water Supply : KWA/Rain water for domestic uses and treated open
well/ recycled water for flushing and gardening. Automated pumping
system.
Common Area and external lighting : Timer Controlled system and
low energy fittings.
Landscape : Tropical and sustainable landscape as per master plan.
Party Area/Club : Gym, multi-purpose hall with indoor games and
roof top party area with toilet facility.
Lifts : One automatic passenger lift and one automatic utility lift.
Rainwater Harvesting : Collection and treatment as per norms.
Techniques adopted for ground water recharging.
Waste Management : Sewage and grey water fully treated and reused
with adequate Sewage Treatment Plant. Appropriate solid organic
waste management system.
We invite you to join Prakriti in ourjourney towards a sustainable future.
www.prakritisanketam.com
Contact:
Rojin Titto Cherian
P: +91 9947 1111 55
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