PARAMETER :- SIZE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD (AREA)

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines state that a neighbourhood should range from an area of 115-130Ha based on the fact of population
density for large cities being 125-175 pph.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
41 Hectare 75 Hectares 85 Hectares 22.55 HA 14.14 Hectare

PARAMETER :- BUILDING DENSITY

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
95 dwelling units / Data not 75 dwelling units/ha(6500 22.55 HA 14.14 Hectare
Hectare available dwellings, in an area of 85 Ha)
PARAMETER :- BUILT TO OPEN RATIO

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines state that a neighbourhood should accommodate a minimum of 20% built and 80% open spaces.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
19% built 12% built 1:9 22% Built. 2:3
PARAMETER :- DISTRIBUTION OF LANDUSE

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines state the following RESIDENTIAL- 42% ,COMMERCIAL- 6%, MIXED USE- 14%, INSTITUTIONAL-12%
OPEN SPACE-20%

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
RESIDENTIAL-9.6% The land use inside the Data not available
COMMERCIAL-.16% precinct is all residential.
MIXED USE- .41%
INSTITUTIONAL-1.15%
OPEN SPACE-88%
PARAMETER :- HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines state the following EWS – 15%, LIG – 10%, MIG – 20%.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Housing typology based on energy Data not available • The site plan accommodates and Several plans exist that cover the
generated integrates a variety of income social spectrum, from squatters to
groups.
• Units have been constructed upper income families (Pluralism).
to “passive house” • The poorest are located in the
middle of each of the six sectors,
(15kWh/m2). while the better off obtain plots Yet, the footprint of each plan
• units have “plus energy” along the peripheries of each sector varies little in size (from 45 sqm to
(houses producing energy and the central spine. 70 sqm), maintaining equity
surpluses) standards. • Payment schemes, and a series of (fairness) in the community.
• Low consumption units (55-65 site and service options, reflect the
kWh/m2/an) financial resources of this mixed
community.
PARAMETER :- AREA AND HIERARCHY OF ROADS

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines state the following Arterial Road – Minimmum 6 lanes – 6-6.5m wide.
Sub Arterial Road – Minimum 4 Lanes - 4-5.5M Local Street – undivided 1/2 lanes – 2.75M to 3 M. Access Street – 1/2 Lanes – 2.75M Free walkway width – 1.8M

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Access road
Primary road Several plans exist that cover the Vehicular and pedestrian
Secondary road social spectrum, from squatters to movements is there by segregated
Pedestrian and cycle track
Tram upper income families (Pluralism). but closely interlinked for
convenience about 80% of the
Yet, the footprint of each plan dwellings have access from both
varies little in size (from 45 sqm to pedestrian enclosures as well as
70 sqm), maintaining equity the parking areas.
(fairness) in the community.

Township level Hierarchy

Access road
Primary roads
Vehicular roads
Pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Secondary roads
Tramways(public) Cul de sacs Sector Level Hierarchy
PARAMETER :- HEIRARCHY OF OPEN SPACES

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

• The average per capita open space stands at 10-12sqmt as per
norms.
•Tot-lots being the smallest require a minimum of 125sqmt.
•Whereas, a housing area park and a neighbourhood park
•require 5,000sqmt and 10,000sqmt respectively.
• 3-4 Local Parks , Playgrounds .
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

• Green Areas and courtyards are

Interlinked Spread All Over the Site which
open spaces can be Accessed From 70% Of
in town level. the Village.
Open spaces are • The scale and proportions of the
schematically intimate cluster courts vary
arranged in a way between 1:2 to 1:3. The large
that the courtyards exhibit large
schematics proportions (1:7)
permit
System open construction as
spaces in per income
sector level. group.This allows
aspiration in the
design.
Heirarchy is
maintained.
Open space
percentage is
85%.
Space
pockets
around
Dwellings.
PARAMETER :- PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
(medical infrastructure, educational infrastructure, sports infrastructure, transit infrastructure, commercial space, religious spaces, recreational infrastructure)

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

• 2 km from Belapur Railway Station

All the public infrastructural services are • 32 km from Eestern Freeway
provided within the radius of half mile. • 40 km from Airport
• Bus-stops present right across the
entrance.
• It has good connectivity offices, Commercial area
hotels, restaurants, schools,
colleges, railway station, bus depot
all in one place.
• The Central Business District of
Belapur is a node of Navi Mumbai.
• The Navi Mumbai Municipal
Corporation is headquartered in
Belapur.
• The Reserve Bank of India
maintains a branch office at CBD
Belapur
PARAMETER :- INCOME GROUPS

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• 25% are laborer's, lower- • Data not available Data not available
ranking employees or civil
servants.
• 55% are at management level.
• 20% are self-employed
professionals.

Scheme caters wide range from the

lowest budgets of Rs 20000, Middle
income groups Rs 30000-50000 and
Upper income Rs 180000
PARAMETER :- RELIGIOUS COMPOSITION
WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?
Not Available
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Data not available Data not available Data not available

PARAMETER :- LINGUISTIC COMPOSITION

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?
Not Available
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Data not available Data not available • Hindi is the official language of Data not available
Indore.
• The residents speak a variety of
dialects of Hindi like Bundeli and
Malawi.
PARAMETER :- AGE AND GENDER COMPOSITION

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Female-53.4% Data not available male female Female-32.4%
Male-46.6% Male-67.6%

18-24 years- 14.6%

25-34 years- 1.9%
35-44 years- 5.8%
45-54 years- 43.7%
55-64 years- 21.4%
65 years+ -12.6%
Adolescent (10-19 years) 22.05

Young (15-24 years) 19.52

Adult (18 years and

60.29
above)

(A) Adult (18-40 years) 37.50

(B) Adult (Above 40

22.79
years)
PARAMETER :- CONNECTIVITY AND CIRCULATION

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

Access road for

neighborhood
access

Vehicular roads
Pedestrian and bicycle lanes
Primary roads for
Tramways(public) internal circulation

• Blocks are small, 80-200 meters by 80-

125 meters which increases the walkable
circulation and accessibility to necessary
amenities.
• City center and central rail station can be Bus stops and
reached within 12 minutes on bicycle autostand for public
from the residential areas. transportation is
• Tram and bus lines serve the area; all provided on two
residences are within 400 meters of a sides of the • The Circulation inside the site is focused on
pedestrian movement. Peripheral roads are connected to cul-de-sac Parking Areas
stop. neighborhood. which in turn give access to individual garages or car porches
• Non-motorized transit: 64. • The smaller clusters open up into larger squares attached to houses or apartment block.
for seamless circulation
• Public transit: 19%.
• pedestrian and vehicular circulation are well
At walkable distances from many social and infrastructure
services and readily connected by public transport, private
• Parking space per resident < 0.5. seggregated. mini buses , private vehicles etc
PARAMETER :- VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

Vehicular roads For clear seggregation, Vehicular access is

Vehicular road with parking in the form of of rectilinear and formal
roads in the hierarchy of 4.5m wide to
Vehicular road with no parking 15m wide, that draw the vehicles
outwardly
Road for emergency services.
Bicycle and pedestrian routes

Access road Peripheral roads are connected to cul-de-sac

Primary roads Parking Areas which in turn give access to
individual garages or car porches attached to
Secondary roads houses or apartment block.
Cul de sacs

Vehicular Traffic
PARAMETER :- BICYCLE TRACKS

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

• Segregation of vehicular and No dedicated Bicycle tracks were No dedicated Bicycle tracks were No dedicated Bicycle tracks were No dedicated Bicycle tracks were
bicycles routes and also provided. provided. provided. provided.
proximity to amenities
promotes safe bicycle transit.
• City center and central rail
station can be reached within
12 minutes on bicycle from
the residential areas.
• 64% of trips are by walking
and biking.
PARAMETER :- PARKING SPACES

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

The following Guides/Suggestions laid down by URDPFI and Bernard van Leer foundation.
Residential – 2 ECS
Commercial – 3 ECS
Public/Semi-Public – 1.8ECS
Socio­Cultural Facilities – 3ECS
• Designated parking to be provided wherever possible in neighbourhoods;
• No parking on 6m wide roads;
• One-side parking on 9 and 12m roads, in designated areas only;
• Two-side parking to be broken down by planted areas;
• Two-side parking streets to be either shared surfaces or one-way streets for calmer traffic.
• No parking at intersections. Prohibit on-street parking within 20 to 50ft of intersections.
• Two-way streets under 9m are not recommended.
• Queuing – Designing streets so that the moving cars must occasionally halt between parked cars before moving forward,
which will help in successfully developing narrow streets while encouraging vehicles to move slower, and also allowing areas
where a wide clear area is available for parking.
• The length of parking rows should be limited to 60m (20-23 contiguous spaces) to create breaks for landscaping and
sidewalk play spaces.
• Kerbside motorcycle parking can be easily integrated with the parallel car parking space about the same width of 2.50m •
Bicycle parking can be placed between the main walkway and the kerb. A minimum clearance of 0.6m from kerb to a parallel
bicycle stand should be kept in mind.
• In cases of wider footpaths, clusters of bicycle parking may be oriented perpendicular to the kerb.T
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

No Parking Spaces were provided. No Parking Spaces were provided.

Cul de sac parking

Vehicular road with parking

Vehicular road with no parking
Building with parking
Building with no parking

Parking outside
site
PARAMETER :- PEDESTRIAN PATHS

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Minimum Width of Walkway Footpath for the following :-
Residential /Mixed Use – 1.8M
Commercial – 2.5M
Shopping frontages – 3.5-4M
Bus stops – 3M
For Achieving efficient Pedestrain friendly movement , their path should consider the following :-

•Putting obstacles between the pavement area and the road to prevent vehicles from accidentally veering onto the
pavement areas.
• Boulders or sturdy bollards along street edges for deterring cars.
•Introduce traffic calming measures before street crossings.
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

Bicycle and
pedestrian routes
• 64% of trips are by walking and
biking.
• Interlinking open spaces with The whole housing scheme is
public interaction, walkable Pedestrian Access is in the form of Pedestrian Access is in the form of
distance for amenities and informal interlinked open spaces augmented by 6-7’ wide paths,
informal interlinked open spaces shaded walkways , courtyards and
segregation from vehicular giving people chance to make their that draws people inwardly
movement promotes the use of own way. green emphasizing on the
pedestrian pathways. walkability of the complex. The
streets are consciously broken up
into small units ,so there are
pauses, resting points and
changing vistas.
Small clusters and shared services
allow pedestrianization and
thorough movement.
PARAMETER :- PROXIMITY TO INFRASTRUCTURE

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Basic  amenities  like  ATM,  Parking – 600 to 800M
Amenities  such  as  School, Medical  Clinic – 1.6 to 2km
Rail Station Proximity:1/2‐mile  (800‐meter) 
Bus Stop Proximity:1/4‐mile  (400‐meter)
Public Transportation Proximity: 400M
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

• The whole neighborhood with

all the basic infrastructure is at At walkable distances from many
a walking distance of half mile • 2 km from Belapur Railway social and infrastructure services
radius. and readily connected by public
Station
• Tram and bus lines serve the transport, private mini buses ,
area, all residences are within • 32 km from Eestern
private vehicles etc.
400 meters of a stop. Freeway
The neighborhood provides • 40 km from Airport
infrastructure within the walking • Bus-stops present right
distance of max 600mt radius across the entrance.
from center
PARAMETER :- STREET INTERSECTIONS

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

•Place crossings at regular intervals, to avoid ITC’s having to walk extra to find a suitable crossing point
• If there is a median, create a large enough space on the median for caregiver and toddler to wait halfway as they may not be able to cross a wide street at
once.
• Keep crossings clear of obstacles that obstruct the view. No parked cars close to crossings, no low planting close to crossings
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

Some Units do not get

viably connected creating
pockets of shaded areas
or dead ends for illicit
activities.

• The Plan allows multiple intersections

Street intersections across the site.
• Junctions encourage social
engagement and cul-de-sacs allow
intimate discourse.

Street intersections
Cul de sacs

Intersections
PARAMETER :- ENRTY/EXIT POINTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES
GANDHINAGAR VILLAGE

The site is accessed from 3 ends,

eastern side of the site, the third
• The Site is accessible from 2 entrance lies at the southern end
side. • The Site is accessible of the site.
• One being the main entry for from all four ends. • The Site is accessible from all four
vehicle and other is through ends. The site is accessed from
the bus stop. • From Agra Bombay Highway 1 side..
towards East(60m Road) and the
main road(30m) towards North.
PARAMETER :- AVG. POPULATION DENSITY

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

122 persons / ha 95 persons / ha 765 persons / ha 200 persons / acres 107 persons / ha

PARAMETER :- STREET LIGHTING

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

•Add low-level lighting where the paving is uneven, or where there are steps to illuminate these obstacles better.
• Place lighting elements for pavement areas at frequent intervals. As a general rule of thumb, at least every 20 to 30
meters.
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Present along all roads and at No data Present along 9.5m, 4.5m and 15m Present along the periphery of the Data not available
15 m apart. wide roads and at 15-20 m apart. clusters.
PARAMETER :- BUILDING TYPOLOGY DISTRIBUTION

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• Building distribution not in Data not available Data not available
terms of income groups, but
social mix is ensured by
following mix in population
residing
• 25% are laborer's, lower-
ranking employees or civil
servants.
• 55% are at management level.
• 20% are self-employed
professionals.
The site
only
exhibits
residential
typology
PARAMETER :- PEDESTRIAN PERCENTAGE

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
64% of trips are by walking and No data available All open spaces are linked to Pedestrian movements occur throughout
biking. pedestrian paths. All internal the site, ranging from inner courtyards to
larger public squares.
Interlinking open spaces with Streets and open spaces are paved.
public interaction, walkable Roughly 12% area is paved,
distance for amenities and including roads.
segregation from vehicular
movement promotes the use of
pedestrian pathways.

Secondary Play
roads and
activity
zone
PARAMETER :- AVG. VEHICULAR SPEED

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Guidelines provisions on how to regularize Vehicular speeds.
•Preventing unnecessary traffic movement: Prohibiting vehicular traffic completely from streets wherever possible to give
pedestrians and ITC’s priority and more space to move freely.
•Set Speed Limits: Globally, many neighbourhoods have set and imposed speed limits of 15-30 km/hr in local streets.
•Calm one-way traffic movement : Neighbourhood streets with ITC activity need a clear obstacle-free pedestrian space.
•Chicanes: Chicanes increase the amount of public space available on a corridor and can be activated using benches, bicycle
parking, and other amenities. Chicanes break long lines of traffic and have the added benefit of calming traffic.
•Shared street spaces: Shared street spaces are increasingly becoming popular worldwide, where streets are places for
people, rather than cars.
•Crossings/ Speed Tables: Speed bumps, the way they are currently used in Indian streets are ineffective in reducing the
traffic speed. Sign-posted crossings or Speeds Tables are a better option on routes where restriction of traffic is not possible.
CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Access road -50 km/hr No data available 30-40km/h along 9.5m roads. Speed on Abutting road- 40km/hr Access road -50 km/hr
Primary road-30 km/hr Speed inside site. Primary road-30 km/hr
Secondary road-5 km/hr Secondary road-5 km/hr
Speed on peripheral roads inde
site - 20-30 km/hr
Access road
Primary road
Secondary road
PARAMETER :- AMOUNT OF PERVIOUS AND PAVED SURFACE

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
70% pervious No data available No data available 30% Built No data available
30% built 70% Pervious
(11%road and parking Open spaces are designed to allow
19% building) future expansion as per
requirement. This allowed lesser
built interventions that grew over
time.
PARAMETER :- RAINWATER HARVESTING

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

guidelines state the following

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
Traditional rainwater pipes are Not Available. Septic tanks are provided for each Not Available. No data available
replaced by a system of filter trenches group of twenty houses, and
which help recharging more than 50% electricity and water are available
off the rainwater back to the throughout.
groundwater; the rest goes into a small
brook.
70% pervious of the area is pervious.
PARAMETER :- ENERGY REQUIREMENT

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA BELAPUR ASIAN GAMES
GANDHINAGAR HOUSING HOUSING VILLAGE

The entire Vauban have been constructed to the 65kWh/m2/y low energy building Not Available. Not Available. Not Available Not Available
standard.
There are three types of units:
• Units have been constructed to “passive house” (15kWh/m2).
• units have “plus energy” (houses producing energy surpluses) standards.
• Additional energy for passive houses is required for only a few weeks each year
– a wood chip biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant provides this
energy.
PARAMETER :- ALTERNATION ENERGY SOURCES

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA BELAPUR ASIAN GAMES
GANDHINAGAR HOUSING HOUSING VILLAGE

From renewable sources- 85% Not Available. Not Available. Not Available Not Available
From solar- 2%m (450 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels)
From wind- 0%
From waste- 81%
PARAMETER :- PASSIVE TECHNIQUES

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

URDPFI guidelines suggest and recommend factors to be taken into account laid down by Leed and GRIHA.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• the district is ventilated by many open No data • Courtyards within homes, Cul- • The courtyard in the centre draws the • Being in composite climate of
spaces (parks, streets). de-sacs, public squares and small warm air from within the dwelling, New Delhi, it utilizes linear
• Restricting height to 12.5 m micro activity areas are shaded hence it getting replaced by the cool clusters and courts of varied
climatic reasons, while also enabling adequately by adjacent buildings. air. scale to counter the fierce heat in
• water harvesting stage at a • Use of locally available building • The warm air as it being light escapes summers.
neighborhood level. materials. through the courtyard. • As such, ventilation and sunny
• the use of healthy materials is • Topography used for orientation • Also the presence of the trees in the spots are provided during humid
encouraged of major infrastructure network central communal courtyard helps in months and for winter
• the pre-existing biotope is maintained, and spatial organisation. maintaining a cool microclimate afternoons, respectively.
in particular the area around the St • Clustered low rise blocks. surrounding the dwellings, hence
Georgener Dorfbach stream . • Orientation along N-S axis to keeping the place naturally ventilated
• many trees, nearly sixty years old, are reduce solar radiation exposure. and thus keeping the internal
included in the project. environment comfortable.
12.5m
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
No data • The physcial plan is based on the • Most areas can mitigate the
open/enclosed space trade off. effects of heat by suitable mutual
• Within the plot each family has a shading. 
courtyard that forms the kitchen • Roof terraces, courtyards and
yards, terraces, etc. to compensate the slits in parapet increases air
built up area. movement.
• Each of these courtyards within the
space can act as a room in itself, thus
adding to the multi-functionality
aspect.
PARAMETER :- ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• Sustainability is promoted through No data • Bright colored facades, railings, • Low rise strcutures with
the material of buildings. The use of grills and cornices seen in the interconnected courts through
healthy materials also serves an old houses of Indore is gateways and use of delhi
architectural. replicated in the township quartzite stone and
• All the structures are low rise and the • Residents were free to use any interconnected terraces form
material like Brick or stone that the architectural character of
use of solar panels forms an were easily available the place.
architectural language. • The typologies are of low rise
high density order.

• The houses are structurally simple ,

can be built and altered by local
mistries.
• Locally available material used.
• Residents free to expand and
modify.
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• The use of healthy material is • Conventional and locally • Structure of beams and
promoted. available building materials and reinforced concrete pillars
• Some of construction techniques were coated with pebbles of
the construction communities used adopted. sandstone(delhi quartzite stone)
ecological materials such as wood, • The CRC roof was always and frames of metal color
clay and other locally constructed at a later stage orange, green , white.
produced materials. because it was a high investment • Paving blocks are done of local
• Floors built with locally harvested item. stone.
wood and non-toxic materials and • The black cotton soil of the site • Technology : External walls of brick;
finishes. necessitated pile foundation roof structure covered with wooden
• Most of the units have either solar even for simple and 2-storeyed shingles.
panels or rooftop gardens at top. buildings. • Materials : Brick, Plaster of white
• Low cost hand made CRC piles color, wooden fixtures, outdoor
were built for the core house paving stone blocks.
(latrine, wash room) and the • Individual houses rely on simple
residents were provided with floor plans and building methods
ready built foundations. enabling local masonsd craftsmen to
• The doors, windows, and grills construct them.
were made on site by all of the
residents who made it their role.
• Railings, parapets and cornices
were made to ornament the
house.
• The structures were constructed
with load bearing brick walls.
• Walls were plastered and
painted and floor were made of
cement concrete.
PARAMETER :- LANDMARK AND PUBLIC HOTSPOT

WHAT DO GUIDELINES SAY ?

Not Available.

CASE EXAMPLES:-
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR

• The Cul-De-Sacs allow social

• Day care centers, children's • Park and institutes forms engagement and intimacy while
adventure park, plazas, tram route the major landmark. larger public squares outside • The courtyards, pedestrian
and schools form the local landmark. clusters allow for shared cultural walkways and the commercial
• Streets act as public hot spots as it activities. center is the public hotspot with
acts as play areas for kids and • Local landmarks include the maximum public interaction.
promotes public interactions. Sports primary school, petrol pump, • The space within the housing
facilities, plazas also serves for playground, community centre cluster creates a strong sense of
public hotspots. and cultural complex unit. location, privacy, and territory
• Courtyards and the homes facilitating neighbourly
themselves enhance the surveillance and social contact,
imagibility of the housing.
VAUBAN, FRIEBERG SECTOR 28, ARANYA HOUSING BELAPUR HOUSING ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
GANDHINAGAR
• Public gatherings are catered
to by the large public
squares, the community hall
and the cultural complex
unit.
• All these hotspots and
landmarks generate a
cognitive image of the
township in the memory of
its inhabitants.