Kalpataru Square is Asia’s first commercial bldg to get Platinum certificate

Kalpataru Square is now Leed Platinum certified

Kalpataru Square, the commercial complex developed by Kalpataru Limited and designed by Hafeez Contractor at Andheri (East), Mumbai, has become the first project in Asia to earn the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (Leed) Platinum Core and Shell certification. This is the highest ever Green building standard in the world from the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC).

Designed to complement both the commercial interiors and existing buildings, Leed for Core and Shell version 2.0, covers base building elements of a project that include the structure, envelope and building level systems, such as central HVAC.

Kalpataru Square is a 2,50,000 sq ft area project spread over 6 levels. The lighting has been designed by AWA Architectural Lighting Design, USA, known for their understanding of sustainability requirements, while the interiors have been executed by Singapore-based Design Phase Pvt Ltd.

Kalpataru has always believed in delivering products that match the consumer´s expectations. As for the factors that have made a huge difference to the way we perform, principles of sustainability are tightly integrated during design and development of projects. We have received several external recognitions for our projects. For instance, Kalpataru Square was the first building outside the US and the sixth in the world to receive the US Green Building Council´s Platinum certification under the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Core and Shell V.2.0.

Also, in order to achieve high standards of design and new concepts, the company has been using international designers and architects to develop its projects. They are one of the few real estate companies to provide a host of amenities in projects for consumers. Moreover, specific requirements for a project and challenges encountered by us during project design and development offer an important avenue for innovation. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas to address such challenges or requirements.

Recognition of projects like Kalpataru Square are testimony to their commitment towards sustainability. Take Project Sunrise, for example, which received a tremendous response for its launch despite an economic slowdown. They believe that their strategy to offer a quality product at an attractive price for a limited duration worked well and they sold the maximum number of units within a short span of time.

 Countries 1^st PLATINUM Rated School

– CYGNUS WORLD SCHOOL, Vadodra, Gujarat

1.      INTRODUCTION:

Cygnus World School at Vadodara for Jan-Priya Trust, Delhi is our country’s 1^st PLATINUM rated, green building, conceptualized by Ar. Prem Nath of Prem Nath & Associates, having more than 1.8 Lakh Sq ft of school complex spread over 7.5 acres of land; The school has been planned to cater to all modern requirements of education; Yet the overall aesthetics of the school structures shall project a ‘Contemporary’ architectural feel – giving it a elegant campus look.

2.      DESIGNING:

• The exterior façade of the building has been given a permanent finish with brick tile cladding with polymer base, and flooring in paver tiles.
• Good lighting has been used in the exterior and interior areas of the building keeping in mind the ambience and décor, not just good lighting but also good fixtures have been considered for better look & appearance.
• One of the major concerns is the sanitary ware i.e. urinals, WC, & washbasins etc.; have designed by us keeping the users in mind.
• All the furniture’s are very well designed, and those furniture’s are ergonomic and child centric,

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• Each school blocks are North-South oriented and multiple internal courtyards have been planned to enable building to breath from within;
• All Class Rooms & Library are spaciously planned in a manner, wherein each of it receives North Light thru the windows, while the South side is planned with deep Verandahs / corridors – which not only cut the glare, but also mitigating the heat effect of the Vadodara weather;

4.      GREEN MATERIALS:

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• Fly Ash Bricks for Masonry and Vermiculite Plaster for Internal Plaster - adding value to heat insulation;
  
• Ceramic reflective Tiles cladding to external surface & Glazed tiles on terrace tops - adding value to heat insulation;
• Low VOC Paints & Sealants keeping the environment healthy;
• Natural Stones viz. pebbles, marble, granite, etc. for various landscape features;
• Large Landscaped spaces, incl. wide courtyards and central green zone between blocks – adding further value a large patch of Green/Lawns which is itself approx. 20% of total land area – adding to a lot of healthy inhibition of internal spaces;
• Rain Water Harvesting & Sewage Treatment Plants enabling use of more than 75% water for flushing and landscaping;
• Solar Panels of approx. 7.5% (60KW) of the total electricity consumption – enabling substantial power saving and backup;

5.      ENERGY SAVING TECHNIQUES: 

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• Water Saving Faucets and sensor controlled urinals too have enables a lot of water saving;
• Water by virtue of STP & Rain Water Harvesting, topped with water saving features enables a daily saving of 75% to 80%;