Inner Voyage ResortA journey of self-discovery

Shimla (H.P)

LIBRARY STUDY

INNER VOYAGE will be dedicated to promoting the authentic spiritual tradition of Yoga in a holistic manner. What makes it unique is that, whilst Yoga will be taught in traditional ashram style (daily yoga, meditation sessions, chanting classes, a strict vegetarian, no alcohol policy and community service), guests will live in a luxurious environment normally associated with a star Resort.It will enable the guests TO INTEGRATE THE MANIFOLD FACETS AND BENEFITS OF YOGA INTO THEIR DAILY LIVES without the austerity and rigor usually associated with ashrams.It provides the guests a private, tranquil haven to pamper, nourish, detoxify and recharge themselves; and if they have the desire, to provide a road map to guide them down A SPIRITUAL PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY.

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Every aspect of this resort will be dedicated to this purpose: •YOGA SESSIONS to rejuvenate and cleanse the body.•MEDITATION SESSIONS and other yogic practices to calm the mind. •AYURVEDIC SPA treatments to rejuvenate the body and remove toxins.•Nourishing, organic vegetarian FOOD to detoxify and heal the body. •An environment and ACCOMMODATIONS, which allow the guest to benefit from the positive energy of nature. •COMMUNITY SERVICE to experience the joy of giving. •DISCUSSIONS on yoga philosophy and scriptures.

•Inner Voyage is a SEAMLESS BLEND of the modern and the timeless, luxury and simplicity, indulgence and enlightenment. •The private, serene and “simply” luxurious accommodation will be structured to make the guest feel like they are LIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF NATURE.• The architecture and interiors will be a CONFLUENCE OF TRADITIONAL and the modern – tiled roofs, antique doorways and stone pillars give way to contemporary interiors and state of the art facilities.

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The project is to design a MEDITATION AND YOGA RESORT in Shimla.This project is proposed by a SOLE PROPRIETOR HOMELAND EXOTICA (MR. SUNIL KUMAR SOOD) keeping the need & necessity of Meditation & Yoga to rejuvenate and cleanse oneself.The vision behind establishing the Resort is to be A VACATION OF SELF-DISCOVERY; giving participants an opportunity to renew their mind and body experience.The design intent is to help you live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life and RAISE AWARENESS THROUGH YOGA AND MEDITATION in a fresh and spontaneous way.  The MOTIVE IS TO REINVENT USER’S LIFE or simply take a break, to make stay relaxing, inspiring and a memorable experience.The PLOT AREA IS 40468.5 SQ M. The TOTAL COVERED AREA is envisaged to be in the range of 60702.75 SQ M

About the project

The various facts to be analyzed can be studied under following heads:•About the city•Location•Access•Site area/site dimensions•Surroundings•Topography •Vegetation •Climatic data •Soil conditions

•It is very important which deals with the STUDY OF THE LAND FOR ITS POTENTIALS which are taken into consideration while designing so that the infrastructure is in HARMONY WITH NATURE using all the available means.•Various data like identification of potentials and problems, site observation, natural forces are collected, which PROVIDE A BASE ON WHICH THE DESIGNING WOULD BE CARRIED OUT.•Site analysis, the process of analyzing /understanding the existing site qualities, considering factors that DETERMINE A SITE CHARACTER, the purpose each factor serves & location of each factor in some manner.•FACTORS that determine a sites character include Natural factors and man made factors. Natural factors include water, vegetation, topography, orientation, climate etc, whereas man –made factors include assess, surrounding buildings, services etc

SITE ANALYSIS

CITY

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SURROUNDINGSSHIMLA  also known AS Simla, is THE CAPITAL CITY of the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH, located in northern India. Shimla is bounded by MANDI and KULLU in the NORTH, KINNAUR in the EAST, the state of UTTARAKHAND in the SOUTH-EAST, and SOLAN and SIRMAUR to the SOUTH. Shimla acts as A HUB FOR INDIA'S TOURISM sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India.Shimla lies in the south-western ranges of the Himalayas at 31.61°N 77.10°E. It has an AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF 2,397 METRES (7,864 FT) above mean sea level and extends along a ridge with seven spurs.The city stretches nearly 9.2 KILOMETRES (5.7 MI) FROM EAST TO WEST. Shimla was built on top of SEVEN HILLS namely: Inverarm Hill, Observatory Hill, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Bantony Hill, Elysium Hill and Jakhoo Hill. The city is A ZONE IV (HIGH DAMAGE RISK ZONE) per the Earthquake hazard zoning of India.

SITE LOCATION•INNER VOYAGE is a proposed meditation and yoga resort to be developed on 10 ACRES of land near Sankat Mochan Temple, Kyari Hill Shimla, H.P.

APPROACH TO THE SITE•site is proposed near 5meter wide road cutting from the NH 22 n which leads to SANKAT MOCHAN TEMPLE and oppositely it leads to TUTIKANDI.• on the same road there is a famous hanuman temple “SANKAT MOCHAN” and site is accessible from two sides according to the topography.

SHAPE OF THE SITE•: Site is IRREGULAR in shape & two sides are attached with road.

Road Towards tuttikandi

Sankat Moachan Temple

5M wide Road Leading to Sankat Moachan

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Dense forest cover

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Sankat Moachan Temple

Dense forest cover

5M wide Road

Road Towards tuttikandi

In close proximity to the mythological hanuman temple “SANKAT MOCHAN” surrounded by graceful FOREST COVER from all sides.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSLANDFORM/TOPOGRAPHY:MULTIFACETED AND DIVERSE CONTOURS due to the fact that it is located near the higher Himalayas and the sub tropical regions.A small “NALA” flows within the site.Almost the whole site is covered with PINE, DEODAR AND OAK TREES.Soil Type is GREY-WOODED PODZOLIC according to the climate.

DRAINAGEThe slope of the site is mostly towards the WEST and towards the “NALA”

SITE SERVICESThe necessary infrastructural services like drainage, sewerage, water supply & the electricity are available near the site along the road and inside the site.

Plan MultifacetedContours

Slope towards west

“nala”Within the site

Highest alt: 1510mLowest alt:1410m

TOPOGRAPHY

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Sankat Moachan

Road towards tutukandi

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Road towards tutukandi

Road from sankat moachan

Shimla is beautiful throughout the year and can be visited in any month, however, September to June will be the best months for travelling to Shimla Winter (October to February) are ideal for enjoying snowfall, skiing and ice skating. Average temperature during winter is 8°C and can dip as low as -2°C. This is a good time for honeymooning.Summer (March to June) are the suitable time visiting Shimla tourism place and enjoying the scenic beauty of the place. Temperature ranges between 15°C to 30°C and is ideal for indulging in paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting. There will be no snowfall, but snow can be enjoyed on very high altitudes. Monsoon (July to mid September) are not the best time to visit as excessive rain can result in landslides.

CLIMATIC FACTORS

Maximum Average Temperature :  31 °C (88 °F)  Minimum Average Temperature : −4 °C (25 °F) Annual Relative Humidity : 84.2% Annual Average Precipitation : 1577mm Annual Average Snowfall: 155cm

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AVERAGE TEMPERAUREVaries from 10degree to 20 degree with Max reaching to 35 degrees in June and Drops down to -5 degree in Jan

The Cyan line in 3rd chart represents heating needs from November to marchThe YELLOW line represents cooling needs during monsoon i.e june to august when humidity is more

PREVAILING WINDSThe yellow chart represents wind frequency (hrs)The blue chart represents average wind temperatures.The pink chart represents the average humidity.The red chart represents the average rainfall.

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3The green band is the thermal comfort bandThe red band indicates average monthly temperature

COMFORT THERMAL NEUTRALITY

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PSYCROMETRIC CHART

•All the olive green coordinates represents intersection of relative humidity and temperature of each hour of an year. •All the points lying within the blue quadrilateral represents hours which do not require any mechanical air conditioning for attaining thermal comfort of the user.•By introducing sustainable strategies such as passive heating ( cyan quadrilateral), thermal mass effects (yellow quadrilateral), natural ventilation (green quadikateral) we can achieve thermal comfort in these additional hours lying within the coordinates.

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Optimum orientation•Annual averagePink area•Under heated periodYellow area•Overheated periodCyan area

The optimum orientation according to the chart is north south 97.5° - 187.5°

Sun path annual variation •June 21 •December 21 section

Site orientation

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Thermal comfortA- ventilationIt is a process of changing or replacing air to regulate temperature and moistureIt is important to support the ability of thermal mass to absorb and release heat in order to regulate the indoor temperature.Cross ventilation:Open able windows and doors should be located on different sides of the building, with less than 8 meters distance btw them to allow for adequate and effective air flowStack effect:The term “stack effect” This effect can be used to replace air inside a house. For instance, when it’s colder outside the windows can be opened to let in cooler air. Warmer air inside the room will rise towards the ceiling, exiting via high open able windows and skylights. Warm air inside is replaced by fresh and cooler outdoor air.Exhaust fansCeiling fans

Thermal mass inside a building will absorb heat when the surroundings are warmer than the mass, will store the heat and radiate it slowly when the surroundings are cooler. It can actively be used to regulate temperature, therefore, reducing the need for mechanical heating and cooling. •Summer benefitsMaterials such as concrete and brick are cooler in summer than the surrounding air temperature, so they are able to absorb heat,  which consequently lowers the room temperature and the need for additional cooling.• At night the thermal mass will slowly release stored heat.•Winter benefitsIn winter, thermal mass works like a heater: it absorbs radiant heat from the sun through north, east and west-facing windows, and also stores heat from mechanical heating.• The thermal mass will slowly release the heat which reduces the need for heating

b- thermal mass

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d- siting

The siting and orientation of a building is essential in achieving good solar access and hence good energy efficiency. The house needs to be designed according to the site and must respond to site-specific conditions to maximise free solar energy. The surface area to volume ratio (S/V) is an important factor for the performance of a building. The greater the surface area, the greater the potential heat gain or loss through it. Consequently, a small S/V ratio implies minimum heat gain and heat loss. However, to minimise heat transfer through the building envelope, the building shape and accordingly the floor plan itself, should be as compact as possible.

•insulation is the most effective way to improve the energy efficiency of a building, as it acts as a barrier to heat transfer. •It will keep the house warm in winter and will help to stay cool in summer, improves thermal comfort and well-being, and minimises condensation on walls and ceilings.Bulk insulation mostly resists the transfer of conducted and convected heat, using millions of tiny pockets filled with still air or other gases within its structure. This air provides the material’s insulating effect, therefore it’s essential not to compress bulk insulation.

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Different Types Of Insulation•Bulk insulation

•Bulk insulation is available in different shapes and materials.-Batts and Blankets (Glass wool/Fibreglass, Rockwool, Natural Wool, Polyester)-Loose-fill insulation (Cellulose Fibre, Natural Wool, Granulated Rockwool)-Boards (Extruded Polystyrene, Foil-faced expanded polystyrene, Wood Fibre)

•Reflective insulation

Reflective insulation mainly resists radiant heat flow. It is made of thin sheets of highly reflective aluminium foil, which reflects heat from its polished surfaces. The performance relies on the presence of an air layer of at least 25 mm next to the reflecting surface. Keep in mind that dust will greatly reduce the performance.

Some examples include:

– Reflective Foil Laminate– Multi-Cell Reflective Foil Products- Expandable Concertina-Style Foil– Foil Bonded to Bulk Insulation

Building in cold regions:Architects can achieve energy efficiency in the buildings they design by studying the macro and microclimate of the site, applying bioclimatic architectural principles to combat the adverse conditions, and taking advantage of the desirable conditions. A few common design elements that directly or indirectly affect thermal comfort conditions and thereby the energy consumption in a building are listed below:

1.Site(a) Landform(b) Open Spaces And Built Forms(c) Street Width 2.Orientation And Plan form3.Building Envelope(a) Roof(b) Walls(c) Fenestration(d) Colour And Texture4.Techniques(a) Glazing(b) Trombe Wall(c) Water wall(d) Roof Based Air Heating System(e) Sunspaces

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(C) Orientation and plan form

Buildings must be compact with small surface to volume ratios to reduce heat loss..Windows should face south to facilitate direct gainThe north side of the building should be well-insulated.Living areas can be located on the southern side while utility are as such as stores can be on the northern side.Air-lock lobbies at the entrance and exit points of the building reduce heat loss.Heat generated by appliances in rooms such as kitchens may be used to heat the other parts of the building.

•Reflective insulation

Reflective insulation mainly resists radiant heat flow. It is made of thin sheets of highly reflective aluminium foil, which reflects heat from its polished surfaces. The performance relies on the presence of an air layer of at least 25 mm next to the reflecting surface. Keep in mind that dust will greatly reduce the performance.

Some examples include:

– Reflective Foil Laminate– Multi-Cell Reflective Foil Products- Expandable Concertina-Style Foil– Foil Bonded to Bulk Insulation

(d) techniques

.SITE(a) Landform In cold climates, heat gain is desirable. Hence, buildings should be

located on the south slope of a hill or mountain for better access to solar radiation

Exposure to cold winds can be minimised by locating the building on the leeward side. In case the southern side is the windward side. The building should be glazed in such a manner that minimum wind enters the building

Parts of the site which offer natural wind barrier can be chosen for constructing a building.

(b) Open Spaces And Built Forms Buildings can be clustered together to minimise exposure to cold winds. open spaces between buildings must be such that they allow maximum

solar rays to be incident on the building. They should be treated with a halt and reflective surface so that day

reflect solar radiation onto the building.

(c) Street width and orientation In cold climates, the street orientation should be east-west to allow for

maximum south sun to enter the building. The street should be wide enough to ensure that the buildings on one

side do not shade those on the other side (i.e. solar access should be ensured)

glazing:South facing glazing is ideal for cool temperate climates. It allows maximum solar access in winter and can be easily shaded in summer.In cool temperate climates:Maximize South facing glazing with solar exposure (especially in living areas). Minimize east & west facing glazing.Use adjustable shading. Use insulating glass and frames and/or snug fitting insulating drapes with sealed pelmets.Trombe wallA Trombe wall is a thermally massive wall with vents provided at the top and bottom. It may be made of concrete, masonry, adobe, and is usually located on the southern side (in the northern hemisphere) of a building in order to maximize solar gains. The outer surface of the wall is usually painted black for maximizing absorption and the wall is directly placed behind glazing with an air gap in between.Solar radiation is absorbed by the wall during the day and stored as sensible heat. The air in the space between the glazing and the wall gets heated up and enters the living spaces by convection through the vents.Cool air from the rooms replaces this air, thus setting up a convection current. The vents are closed during night, and heat stored in the wall during the day heats up the living space by conduction and radiation. water wallWater walls are based on the same principle as that for trombe walls, except that they employ water as the thermal storage material.• A water wall is a thermal storage wall made up of drums of water stacked up behind glazing. It is usually painted black to increase heat absorption.• It is more effective in reducing temperature swings, but the time lag is less.•Heat transfer through water walls is much faster than that for trombe walls.

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roof- based air heating system:In this technique, incident solar radiation is trapped by the roof and is used for heating interior spaces.In the Northern Hemisphere, the system usually consists of an inclined south-facing glazing and a north-sloping insulated surface on the roof Between the roof and the insulation, an air pocket is formed, which is heated by solar radiation.A moveable insulation can be used to reduce heat loss through glazed panes during nightsThere can be variations in the detailing of the roof air heating systems.

sunspaces:• A sun space or solarium is the combination of direct and indirect gain systems.• The solar radiation heats up the sun space directly, which in turn heats up the living space(separated from the sun space by a mass wall)by convection and conduction through the mass wall.In the northern hemisphere, the basic requirements of buildings heated by sunspace are :(a) a glazed south facing collector space attached yet separated from the building(b) Living space separated from the sun space by a thermal storage wall. Sun spaces may be used as winter gardens adjacent to the living space.

Exterior shutters for green house effect

Roof based air- heating system

Greenhouse insulation slopes and clearance sunspace

Development conditions

•F.A.R: 1.5•Ground Coverage: 40%Demarcation from revenue authority shall be mandatory.Maximum acceptable slope for development 450.Been prepared.Maximum height of plinth level 4.00 meters.Height of parking floor shall be 2.30 meters parking floor and it shall be over and above the permissible floor area ratio limit.In case space as per requirement for parking is available in open over and above the set backs, condition of parking floor shall not be insisted.Minimum and maximum height of floor shall be 2.70 and 3.00 meters respectively ( for all uses) 25% variations in floor heights if required for specific functional requirement of an activity shall be permissible with restriction of overall height of the structure.Height of sloping roof zero at eaves and maximum 2.50 meters at center.Construction in terraces shall be allowed to have a provision of storey's as permissible subject to fulfillment of floor area ratio provision.1/3rd area of the top floor shall be allowed as open terrace wherever sloping roof is provided.Set backs:

Minimum front set backs from the line of controlled width of highways and other PWD scheduled roads falling within the planning area limits/ special planning area limits ( excluding the land included in the inhabited sites of any village as entered and demarcated in the revenue record or on sites in municipal notified or town area that are already built-up) shall be 3.00 meter.Minimum front set back from non scheduled roads and municipal roads shall be 3.00 meter.

Maximum hill cut of 3.50 meter height shall be permissible.Minimum permissible distance between two blocks constructed on a plot shall be 5.00 meter.Minimum permissible distance of construction from the circumference of a tree/boundary of forest shall be 2 meter/ 5 meter respectively.Reconstruction on old lines/ new construction on vacant sites in the pockets having maximum built up area shall be allowed with the prior recommendation of director, town and country planning to the extent of maximum four storeys+one parking floor provided site abuts minimum 5.00 meter wide street and adhering to set backs regulation except core area.No construction shall be permissible above vision line (1.50 meter) on valley sides of highways/ major roads.25% of the area for development shall be kept for parking in planned commercial complexes.Maximum number of storey's on vacant land/plot located in the bazaar area:- plot abutting path 3.50 meters three storeys wide and above. plot abutting upto 3.00 meters two storeys wide path

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Space analysis

Human dimensions

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•To be able to eat comfortably, one person requires a table area of = 600MM X 400MM•This provides sufficient clearance between adjacent diners.•According to standards, round tables, or tables with six or eight sides, with a diameter of 900-1200mm are ideal for 4 people, and can also take one or more diners.

Table DimensionsA. Total area required for table …………………60” - 90”B. Table top width ……………………………………. 24” - 42”D. Customer seating area …………………………. 18” - 24”E. Traffic area…………………………………………. 18” - 24”F. Tabletop height…………………………………….. 29” - 30”G. Seat height …………………………………………..16" -- 18"

Wheelchair Seating RequirementsA. Wheelchair seating area…………………………………….. 30”B. Tabletop width ………………………………………... 24” - 42”C. Customer seating area ................................ 18” - 24”D. Distance to underside of table………………………….. 30”E. Tabletop height................................................... 31”

Furniture guidelines

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DINING

Food Service Lines/Aisles

KITCHEN

BOOTH LAYOUTS

Minimum clear width of 36" is provided. (42“ preferred). Tray slides are mounted a maximum of 34" above floor. 13. 50% of each type of self- service shelves are within required reach ranges (54" maximum height, side reach).Tableware, dishware, condiments, food and beverage display shelves, and dispensing devices are located within accessible reach ranges.Table tops and counters on which tableware, condiments, etc. are placed are between 28" and 34“ from the floor surface.

RESTURANT AND KITCHEN FUNCTION AND ORGANISATION

Work space dimensionsClearances Up to 1200 mm clearance in front of storage areas with a sliding door. 1200 mm x 1200 mm clearance in front of other rooms with swinging or folding doors (e.g. dining room/servery doors).Cupboards and shelves Sliding shelves under the kitchen counter and built-in oven. Insulate or build an enclosure around the pipes under the sink to avoid risk of burns while allowing for proper clearances.Stove and cook top Controls on the side or in front depending on the size of the oven. The standard 920 mm above floor level is recommended for the stove and positioning it near that part of the kitchen counter used for food preparation. Range hood equipped with an easy-to-reach control. Electrical outlets at least 400 mm above floor level. Kitchen counter electrical outlets 1050 mm above floor level. Ensure that all switches, thermostats, etc. are easy to activate with one hand.

SPATIAL PLANNING

ACCESS AND EGRESS The design of any commercial kitchen must allow: • safe and convenient movement about the workplace • safe egress from the workplace in an emergency • safe access to any part of the workplace.

• Provision must be made for safe routes out of the building in case of fire or other emergencies. It is important to ensure that these exits remain unobstructed and that the escape route is easy to pass through.

• Where no point on the floor is more than 20m from an exit, only one exit is required, otherwise at least two exits are required.

• An exit must lead to a road or open space or to a fire compartment.

• The unobstructed height of the path of travel to an exit must not be less than 2000mm.

• The unobstructed width of the path of travel to an exit (except the actual doorway) must not be less than 1000mm.

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FITTINGS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

All equipment must be:able to be easily moved for cleaningbuilt into the walls, so it is completely enclosed to be vermin proofbuilt against the wall or other equipment and the joints must be sealed.

Dumb waiter must have a smooth impervious surface free of crevices and open joints.

Vertical conveyors must have the wall of the shaft made from a smooth material, free of any crevices or cracks.

Access must be provided for cleaning.

WALLS

The finishes on the walls must be impervious to grease, food particles and water. The finish must be smooth and even. The surface should have no buckles, ledges or exposed fixings. The finished surface of the walls must be easy to clean Recommended finishes include: • paint finish on hard plaster or flush plasterboard linings • ceramic tiles with epoxy grout • stainless steel or aluminum sheet with welded joints andsealed fixings • laminated plastic sheeting • PVC sheeting, which is welded at the seams.

CEILING

• The average height for a ceiling in a commercial kitchen should be not less than 2400mm. This includes all preparation and storage areas.

• Suspended acoustic tile ceilings are not permitted in food preparation areas or where food is displayed or served. They are difficult to clean to the required hygiene standards and may harbor dust, grease and insects at the top of the drop ceiling.

• Where a sealant is used in the ceiling joint it must be made of a material that is impervious and washable.

• It is recommended that ceilings and walls in the kitchen be painted in a light shade. This is so that dirt and grease are more easily visible and therefore seen and cleaned.

• Recommended finishes include: • paint finish on flush plasterboard linings.

•OPEN AIR POOLS ARE USED ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FOR LEISURE ACTIVITIES.THE REQUIRED WATER AREA PER INHABITANT 0.15 SQM IN LOW POPULATION DENSITY CATCHMENT AREAS TO 0.05 SQM WHERE THE POPULATION DENSITY IS HIGH.THIS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NUMBER OF INHABITANTS AND THE SIZE OF THE WATER AREA IGNORES ANY ELEMENT OF TOURISM.•A SITE AREA 8-16 SQ.M PER SQUARE METER OF PLANNED WATER AREA SHOULD BE PLANNED. ALLOW PARKING SPAACE FOR ONE CAR AND TWO BICYCLES FOR EVERY 200 TO 300 SQM OF THE SITE AREA.•FOR THE ENTRY AREA 200 SQM SHOULD BE ALLOCATED PER 1000 SQM WATER AREA, WHICH 50 SQM WILL BE FOR A COVERED ENTRANCE WITH A TICKET OFFICE AND SOME FORM OF ENTRY CONTROL.•AN AREA OF 10 SQM SHOULD BE PLANNED FOR STAFF ROOMS IN FACILITIES WITH WATER AREAS UPTO 2000 SQM ; ABOVE THIS 20 SQM SHOULD BE ALLOWED FOR STAFF.

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•CIRCULATION HELPS IN GIVING SHAPE TO THE DIFFERENT SPACES THROUGH THE CONNECTIVITY.PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT IS MOST CRITICAL FACTOR IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN.

External circulation

•PLACEMENT OF THE BLOCKS SHOULD BE SUCH THAT THERE IS PROPER SCOPE OF SETBACKS CONSIDERING THE SPACE OF PLANTATION, FOOTPATHS FOR PEDESTRIAN & PUBLIC TRANSPORT.•SEPARATE ROUTES FOR 2 WHEELER & 4 WHEELER TRAFFIC.•SPECIAL CARE IS TO BE TAKEN FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS.

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BEFORE DECIDING EXTERNAL CIRCULATIION:

Every road, paths, building entrance & all other circulation should be accessible to physically challenged person

External lighting•LIGHTING ON WALKWAYS , BIKEWAYS, ROAD WAYS AND PARKING SHALL PROVIDE A SAFE AND ORDERLY FLOW IN AND AROUND CCOMPLEX AND SHALL EFFICIENTLY MEET THE ENERGY CONSERVATION GOALS.•ON ROADWAYS, PLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL FIXTURES MAY VARY UP TO 20% OF THE AVERAGE SPACING (10’ IF THE AVERAGE IS 50’)

Up lighting(directional viewing)

Up lighting(all around viewing)

moon lighting Silhouette lighting

Spot lighting Spread lighting

Spot lighting Spread lighting

Path lighting

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Water effect

Still water effects Cascading & spouting water effects

Freefalling & flowing water

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Freefalling & cascading

sheet designStill water design

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yoga

Yoga is a perfect blend of physical and mental practices which purifies one’s intellect and in turn leads to spiritual consciousness.Believe it’s the surest, ancient Indian way to realize divine.

The objective of this subject , beyond the grasp of science is “ to create a union between soul and god”

Types of yogaHatha yogaKarma yogaRaja yogaBhakti yogaJnana yogaVayu yoga

Hatha yogaIt is the physical dimension of yoga philosphy…. In order to attain god, one has to cleanse their mind and body…It enables a soul to have a perfect hold on the body …..Hatha yoga, if practiced thoroghly can cure or preent any disease/ailments including cancer…

Karma yoga:The whole essence of bhagwat geeta which is karma yoga …it is the yoga of action….

Do good and be good… do your job with complete dedication and don’t expect anything in return… dedicate entire work to the supreme being’ the god….

Bhakti yoga:It is the yoga of devotion…Here one makes a strong bond with the god… after a certain stage, his intensity crystallyses the image of god…. At this stage, the person can touch , feel and experience the supreme being… Tears of joy out of compassion and ecstasy is experienced at the highest state

** practicing this technique without the guidance of qualified guru can lead to hallucinations.

Jnana yoga:It is the yoga of true knowledge…One experiences the highest spiritual consciousness through accuiring knowledgeHere the person has to gather immense….Discrimination capability: one has to know “what is& what is not”…. the person stops beliiving in materialistic sense and concentrates on the reality , the soul,.

Raja yoga:It is the yoga of mind control…One experiences the intensity of highest spiritual consciousness by controlling the mind…. Also called ashtanga yoga(8 limbs yoga)….Stages1yama: universal moralityNiyama: personal observancesAsanas: body posturesPranayam: breathing exercisesPratyahara: control of the sensesDharna: concentrationDhyana: meditation Samadhi: union wiyh the divine.

Hatha yoga

Karma yoga

Bhakti yoga

Jnana yoga

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Yogahall

Dimension og yoga mat is 1.86 mtrsArea required by one person for yoga practice is 4 sqm (including max. movement)

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Gap between two adjacent yoga mats: 900 mmMats arrangement in a way that:1 clear visual communication between the person and the instructor.2 Mats can be arranged in two row vision3 Proper gaps between two adjacent matsArea required for 40 people- 220 sqm.

Changing rooms:

Minimum dimension of a cubical: 1000mm wide 1250 mm deep and 2000 mm high.

Changing room for wheel chair user : 2000 mm wide 1000mm deep and 2000mm high

Lockers can be provided in changing room Dimension of lockers: 250-330 mm wide1800-900 mm high

Changing rooms: toilets:

Gents: per 8 people- 1 wc, 1urinal,1 washbasin and 1 changing roomLadies : per 8 people- 1 wc, 1 washbasin.

Pantry:

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Residential

dimensions

Guest rooms:

The living accommodation would comprise of:independent cottages. guest rooms singles or double roomsuites dormitories

Independent cottagesCottages are independent blocks, each block comprises living cum dining, bed room/rooms, kitchen, toilet, verandah. The length and width are determined by amount of furniture that is to go into the room, the degree of luxury that the complex operator wishes to achieve. Moreover the shape and the size of a bedroom are decided by the positioning of bath rooms.

THERE ARE BROADLY THREE BASIC UNITS:BEDROOMS WITH BATHROOMS ON EXTERNAL WALL-Advantage – Easy natural ventilation in the toilets.Disadvantage – Provide a narrow view in the bedrooms.Duct is inspected only for bath room.BATHROOM BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT ROOMS.Disadvantage – Service duct is not accessible from the corridor.Bedroom has no privacy form the corridor.

INTERNAL BATHROOMSAdvantage – Max. light and view to bed room.Common duct can be serviced, from outside.Privacy is secured for the guest and is most practicable layout.Disadvantage – Bathroom requires artificial light and ventilation.

•The vestibules space thus created can be made to include a wardrobe.•Min. width of guest bedroom = 3.66M (12’-0”)•Bedroom area = 12’-0” x 18’-0” – 216 sq. ft.•Beds vary in width and height •Double bed = 6’-41/2” x 6’-1/2”•Single bed = 6’-4/2” x 3’-11/2”•Bathroom / Toilet area = 42 sq. ft.

bathroom•They should be well ventilated •Ducts accessible from corridor.•400 x 800 mm duct (min.) having longer side adjacent to the corridor.•General Hygiene and cleanliness are important consideration.

dorms

•A residential hall for number of persons sleeping area•Arrangement of beds can be done in a way to make the dorm more interesting•Double use furniture should be used.•For 15 person area of hall - 80’x100’

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Conference hall

AREA REQUIREMENT•Consideration must be given to clearances and circulation around the larger conference table.•A minimum of 48 in, or 1220 mm clearance is suggested from the edge of the table to the wall or nearest obstruction.•A circulation zone beyond the sitting zone of 30 to 36 in, or 762 to 9140 mm

CONFERENCE ROOMTOILET (for 80 people)MEN’S TOILET: WOMEN’S TOILET :* WC – 2 * WC – 3* URINALS – 2 * LAVORATRIES – 3* LAVORATRIES – 3 AREA – 6.75 SmAREA – 8.25 SQ.M

CIRCULATION ( 40% of the area)MIN: 28.8 sq.mMAX: 67.2 sq.mTOTAL AREA OF CONFERENCE HALL:MIN: 115.8 sq.mMAX: 250.2 sq.m

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AREA PER PERSON( sq.m)

MIN MAX

AREA FOR 80 PEOPLE (sq.m)

MIN MAX

1 THEATER 0.9 1.2 72 96

3 CLUSTER 1.2 1.5 96 120

2 CLASS ROOM 1.5 1.8 120 144

4 CHEVRON 1.8 2.1 144 168

parkingThe type, size, and shape of a turning place in a road depends on the road use in that particular area. It also has to be suitable for the needs of the road users and must meet town planning requirements. it is difficult to make recommendations for a correct choice of road turning place which is valid in all cases.Standard car: 450 cm x 180 cm and 165 cm highMin opening w x h = 2.30m x 2mMax. permissible gradient: 20%Outer turning radius: 5 m inner turning radius: 3.50m60° oblique parking:One way traffic only90° parkingTwo way traffic, parking space: 2.5m wide

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Sports complex

Two-lane bowling alley

•Run up area : polished or varnished parquet•Bowling balls : 21.8 cm in diameter and weights up to 7257g, other balls in use are 16.5 cm in diameter, with weights between 3050g to 3150 g•Skittles: made of hardwood•Pins: made of wood covered with plastic•Dimension: 25.56mx3.45m

OUTDOOR FACILITIESLawn tennisCricket FootballBadmintonVolley ballBasket ballJoging track

STANDARDS OF RECREATION ZONE….INDOOR SPORTS FACILITIESTable tennisBilliardsBowling alleysquashGym

The table itself is matt green with white border lines and the following dimensions:Area ………………………………1525x2740mmHeight…………………………….760mmThickness of table top……...25mmThe tops of tables used in the open should be made of 20 mm thick cement fibre board. The hardness of the table surface needs to be such that a normal table tennis ball will bounce approximately 230mm when dropped from a height of 300 mm the net with the following dimensions runs across the middle of the tableLength……………………………1830mmHeight…………………………….152mm

Table tennis

•The billiard room is being planned as a semi-open area off the concourse and within easy control of desk, which issues playing balls in plastic racks.•A minimum of 57 degree for cue clearance is needed between the tables and any other obstruction.

billiards

squash

•Area of the room is9.75 x 6.40 m.•Height of the room is 6.00 m.

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gym

Fitness and conditioning areas:•Workout area……………………………….200sqm•Exercise hall……………………………….60sqm•Dance studio………………………………..50sqm•Gymnast area……………………………….100sqm

•Gymnastic hall and exercise hall.

•Workout area

Spatial requirements of equipment and exercise activities:A min 12’ ceiling height is generally required in this type to accommodate the clearances needed for daily equipment usage.Durability of structure and finishes: Increased structural steel is typically provided to reduce vibration transmission. Exercise and weight rooms, including equipment storage rooms, should be designed for a 150 lb/sf live loadAcoustical control:Reduce noise impact generated by physical activity, by including sound baffles at all acoustically rated partitions

sauna

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sauna

parking

The type, size, and shape of a turning place in a road depends on the road use in that particular area. It also has to be suitable for the needs of the road users and must meet town planning requirements. it is difficult to make recommendations for a correct choice of road turning place which is valid in all cases.Standard car: 450 cm x 180 cm and 165 cm highMin opening w x h = 2.30m x 2mMax. permissible gradient: 20%Outer turning radius: 5 m inner turning radius: 3.50m60° oblique parking:One way traffic only90° parkingTwo way traffic, parking space: 2.5m wide

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naturopathy

Alternative / Complementary System of Healthcare Art and science of healthy living Science of healing through nature Nature cure for lifestyle disorders Drugless System of Medicine Holistic approach with non-invasive treatment

and generally avoids the use of surgery and drugs.

Principles: Body Heals itself Morbid Matter theory Pancha-mahabhutas Acute Disease is a cleansing effort of the body

Branches: HydrotherapyNutrition, Dietetics and Therapeutic fastingAcupuncture and AcupressureMassage TherapyMud TherapyChromo therapy/ Magneto therapy/ Air Therapy

Some important treatments used: Mud pack, Mud Applications Mud Bath, Underground Mud Bath, Mud Pool Bath Hip Bath Spinal Bath, Spinal Spray Bath Immersion Bath, Friction Bath Foot Bath, Arm Bath Steam Bath, Sauna Bath Sun Bath, Colour Sun Bath (Chromo Bath), Green Leaves Sun Bath Hot & Cold Fomentation Wet Sheet Pack, Chest Pack, Abdomen Pack, Trunk Pack Knee Pack, Neck Pack, Wet Girdle Pack Enema-Warm Water, Butter Milk, Tender Coconut Water Circular Jet Bath Colon Irrigation Deluxe Hydro Massage, Jacuzi Hot and Cold Water Douches, Effusions Whirlpool Bath Under Water Exercises Magnet Therapy Colour Therapy Acupuncture Acupressure Reflexology Physiotherapy Treatments - Exercise Therapy, Electro

Therapy

Benefits:Compared to being an allopath:

Uses natural elements , no side effects of drugs or antibiotics

Simple home remedies Patient Centric Approach Also Teaches the Doctor to live in a natural way Less hectic, less dealing with blood Non invasive and non surgical Limited mostly to lifestyle disorders Focuses on Prevention and cure Helps to remove the root cause of disease rather

than treatment of symptoms Does not prescribe drugs except in cases of

minor emergencies.

About the projectThe project is to design a MEDITATION AND YOGA RESORT in Shimla.This project is proposed by a SOLE PROPRIETOR HOMELAND EXOTICA (MR. SUNIL KUMAR SOOD) keeping the need & necessity of Meditation & Yoga to rejuvenate and cleanse oneself.The vision behind establishing the Resort is to be A VACATION OF SELF-DISCOVERY; giving participants an opportunity to renew their mind and body experience.The design intent is to help you live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life and RAISE AWARENESS THROUGH YOGA AND MEDITATION in a fresh and spontaneous way.  The MOTIVE IS TO REINVENT USER’S LIFE or simply take a break, to make stay relaxing, inspiring and a memorable experience.The PLOT AREA IS 40468.5 SQ M. The TOTAL COVERED AREA is envisaged to be in the range of 60702.75 SQ M

SITE ANALYSIS•It is very important which deals with the STUDY OF THE LAND FOR ITS POTENTIALS which are taken into consideration while designing so that the infrastructure is in HARMONY WITH NATURE using all the available means.•Various data like identification of potentials and problems, site observation, natural forces are collected, which PROVIDE A BASE ON WHICH THE DESIGNING WOULD BE CARRIED OUT.•Site analysis, the process of analyzing /understanding the existing site qualities, considering factors that DETERMINE A SITE CHARACTER, the purpose each factor serves & location of each factor in some manner.•FACTORS that determine a sites character include Natural factors and man made factors. Natural factors include water, vegetation, topography, orientation, climate etc, whereas man –made factors include assess, surrounding buildings, services etc

The various facts to be analyzed can be studied under following heads:•About the city•Location•Access•Site area/site dimensions

•Surroundings•Topography •Vegetation •Climatic data •Soil conditions

About the CITYSHIMLA  also known AS Simla, is THE CAPITAL CITY of the Indian state of HIMACHAL PRADESH, located in northern India. Shimla is bounded by MANDI and KULLU in the NORTH, KINNAUR in the EAST, the state of UTTARAKHAND in the SOUTH-EAST, and SOLAN and SIRMAUR to the SOUTH. Shimla acts as A HUB FOR INDIA'S TOURISM sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India.Shimla lies in the south-western ranges of the Himalayas at 31.61°N 77.10°E. It has an AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF 2,397 METRES (7,864 FT) above mean sea level and extends along a ridge with seven spurs.The city stretches nearly 9.2 KILOMETRES (5.7 MI) FROM EAST TO WEST. Shimla was built on top of SEVEN HILLS namely: Inverarm Hill, Observatory Hill, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Bantony Hill, Elysium Hill and Jakhoo Hill. The city is A ZONE IV (HIGH DAMAGE RISK ZONE) per the Earthquake hazard zoning of India.