MFY | Team Tattva | Shivpuri Eco-Quest: Charting a Greener Future

The site is located in the outskirts of Shivpuri city in Madhya Pradesh. The ancient city is a holy place, Shivpuri was earlier known as Sipri. The history of this place dates back to the Mughal period. It has three Lakes namely Jadhav Sagar Lake, Sakhya Sagar Lake, and Madhav Sagar Lake. Shivpuri has a rich and varied history of built and natural heritage. It is famous for graceful, intricately embellished marble chhatris erected by Scindia rulers. The city has been growing at a rapid pace due to increased exports. The site was chosen on the outskirts to develop a spacious community that is self-reliant and sustainable with restricted vehicular movement. Form development was guided by the principle of modularity to facilitate easy construction. Additionally, self-shading strategies were implemented to diminish direct solar exposure, reducing internal heat gain, and enhancing indoor thermal comfort, ultimately leading to improved energy efficiency. The best option was selected after wind flow simulations. The site layout was carefully designed to enhance natural airflow, optimizing outdoor comfort. The aim was to minimize the hard concrete pavement to bolster groundwater recharge and combat the urban heat island effect. A solar grid tie system was used to generate electricity on-site.
Central Vista incorporates Shivpuri chhatris, inspired by the ornate marble chhatris built by Scindia rulers, and features cycling, jogging tracks, and community spaces adorned with native flowering trees. The shading devices were designed according to the sun angle and movement throughout the year for each facade. Optimum form, orientation, and energy-efficient appliances to save energy by 48.2% and solar generation of 14000 kilowatt-hour. Use of native species for landscaping, reducing landscaping water demand by 60% and catering through harvested rainwater and filtered grey water. Domestic water demand is reduced by the use of low-flow fixtures and water-efficient appliances by 19.7%. 100% requirement of flushes is catered using filtered grey water. A 13033.1 kL/ annum RWH capacity from pervious and semi-pervious areas, out of which around 205.24 kL/ annum rainfall is harvested, and 120 kL stored. 34,38,278 L/ annum is the treated wastewater used for irrigation and flushing. Due to low rainfall, more emphasis on water-use reduction, greywater use, and treatment is required. Recharged groundwater is 23,226 lpd, while the municipal water requirement comes out to be 12,350 lpd for 236 occupants. Hence promoting sustainable living, net zero design, community, and environmental wellbeing.