India is proving to be an irresistible hot hub for most entrepreneurs and corporate firms as it has both the cheap man power to deliver products and a very large and growing market whose buying power seems to be generally on the rise. This implies that Indians today are willing to spend a lot more when they go out to shop or are willing to pay that extra buck for better facilities and that is good news for investors who wish to spread their own product. Despite the growth, India’s expansion and interest in the field of renewable energy has not been something that befits an economy that is gaining so rapidly in every other sector.
But that trend seems to be changing ever so slightly with landmark new ventures that promote green and sustainable designs. Many architects and planners have realized the importance of green building practices, and many new buildings and housing projects and have adopted green technologies. The Cyber Park is situated in sector 67 of Gurgaon city, India’s new business destination and economic hub. The park will be built on 1.5 million square feet of land and boast 100% wi-fi support, fiber-optic connectivity, and 100% power back-up, all of which are prerequisites of any IT industry.
The facade has been designed facing North and North East to help mitigate the heat of the tropical South. The park will incorporate several green design strategies. The building will be energy efficient, significantly reducing energy costs. The external walls will be clad to reflect the sun and insulate the interior work areas. Natural light will shine into working areas without heating up the structure, which reduces the need for lighting during the daytime. Terrace gardens in the sky courts will help to cool the interior, and will be irrigated by the structure’s water recycling systems. The design also integrates rainwater harvesting and ground water recharge.
The iconic park has been designed by Christopher Charles Benninger Architects, a reputable design house that aims to “seek the poetry in the place, the lyricism in the built-forms and vibrancy in the inhabitants’ lives.” When the structure is completed it will truly be ‘sheer poetry’!
Via: inhabitat