IIT, NEW DELHI Location :- New Delhi, India.Architect :- Mahima Choudhary, Gulzar.Type :- PublicEstablished :- 1961Campus :- UrbanUndergraduates :- 3590Postgraduates :- 4239

Study day :- 1/12/16

INTRODUCTION• The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (abbreviated IIT Delhi or IITD) is a public research university located in Delhi, India. It was declared to be Institute of National Importance by Government of India under Institutes of Technology Act. IIT Delhi is one of the two educational institutes in India which have been listed in Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) list of top 200 universities globally in 2015.

• Landscape Concept was based on sustainable architecture.• Using trees for many purposes rather than aesthetics , like purifying the air and creating a healthy environment.

• Absorbing Most of the incident heat through green cover.

Area Analysis

SoftscapeHardscape

Hardscape 35%Softscape 65%

Hardscape

Landscaping Characteristics

• The Approach road towards the institute from the main entrance gate.

Ashoka trees aligned along the approach to the complex

Pedestrian kerb ( walkway)6M wide road

5M wide road

Approach Road

Landscaping Characteristics• The Entrance leads to the complex through an avenue with “Ashoka Trees” aligned

along the avenue.• Water Fountain Present at an intersection near the entrance• “It has water Spouts, Spraying water along the center.

Fountain Plan

• Hedges Along the Pedestrian pathways• Spread out trees outside the lecture hall complex to provide shade.

Round about view

The landscaping feature is introduced to control traffic along the intersecting roads

HARDSCAPE• The Hardscape consisted of Pavements for the public to walk.• There were Led street lamps along the pavements. (5M c/c)• There were Pole Lights along the hedge which was lit during the night (3M c/c)• There were RCC Street benches for the fellows and students to sit.

FLOOR MATERIALS* Cement* Sand Stone

SOFTSCAPE• Softscape consisted of lawns flowerbeds Hedges tree’s shrubs etc.• Central Courtyards Within the building• Trees which were planted in lawnspaces• i)Sterculia Alatia• Ii) Plumer Alba• Iii)Ashoka• Iv) Tecoma Arcenia

Trees which were planted in open spaces i) Sterculia AlatiaIi) Plumer AlbaIii) AshokaIv) Tecoma Arcenia

Botanical garden

Plumer Alba Tecoma Arcenia

Sterculia Alatia

Ashoka tree

Sterculia Alatia

Plumer Alba Tecoma Arcenia

The Institutional Building is facing towards this open lawn• This Space is Used by students

or Fellows for spending time.

Ashoka Trees Along the periphery of the lawn to provide screening# This is the northeast face of the building# Which gets most the morning sun rays can be used for yoga by students and fellows.# recreational activities.

UNEVEN GRASSLANDS

• There was a courtyard with paved concrete floor and a few trees and seating area for students and people

LED STREET LAMPS

This open courtyard within the building is used for seating and for some functions

Ashoka Trees Along the periphery of the lawn  to provide screening

Street benches for the students and fellows to sit

This open courtyard within the building is used for seating and for some functions

Trees aligned along the center of the square courtyard

Led street lamps along the Fence of the square courtyard

CAFETARIA

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION• The open courtyard’s central part could be utilized by introducing new or

shifting a cafeteria which is on the other side of the road• Proper seating has to be provided in the courtyard.• Lights need to be provided in the center so that it can be used during night

time.

This Central space cannot be used during night due to absence of light poles

Main entranceRound About with fountain

Open Lawn Space for students and fellows to sit and spend time

Hostels

Open air Auditorium

# Round about at intersections to control vehicular traffic and emphasize safety and aesthetics too by adding a fountain to it.

Natural VegetationNatural water stream

# SOFTSCAPE IS EMPHASIZED ON THE ENTIRE COMPLEX TO PROMOTE HEAT LOSS AND TO REJUVNATE THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE THE COMPLEX AND CUTT OFF AS MUCH AS DIRECT SUN AS POSSIBLE.

Planted berms for aesthetic significance

IIT DELHI LANDSCAPING

• PROBLEM IDENTIFICATIONCentral courtyard space could be utilized and brought into light by shifting the cafetaria which is on the otherside of the road.

BOTANICAL GARDEN UNDER PROCESS

PLANNED BERMS FOR PROVIDING MAXIMUM SHADE

BIOGAS PLANT

NATURAL VEGETATION

OBSERVATIONS• Concept of the Institute is based on sustainable architecture.• The campus is free from pollution and is a different world as compared to the surrounding area of the IIT

Delhi. The campus is lush green and has around 25,000 trees and other plants. The trees grown here are mainly Mango, Jamun, Neem, Tamarind, Golden shower, Gulmohur, Neeli Gulmohur, Devils’ tree, etc. Other than these many flowering plants as well as the ground covers have been planted.

• The landscape has been planned keeping in mind the central or the primary circulation path. The trees have been planted along the road side shading the pathways as well as the road. Dense vegetation has been provided so as to cut off the sun as well as the noise. This shields the building blocks that have been planned near to the road.

• Similarly, the plantation along the secondary circulation follows the same pattern. • Other than this, all the department buildings as well as other administrative buildings are surrounded by the

lush green vegetation. • No part of the campus is devoid of lush green attire of the plant material. The housing as well as other hostels

are also surrounded by thick vegetation as well as beautifully and properly maintained landscaped gardens. BOY’S HOSTEL

• Other than these the roads’ intersections have been well maintained and landscaped using round-abouts. To hide a few buildings like the Director’s residence, artificial mound has been created. Even the sports facilities like the ground, pavilion etc. have been punctuated with trees and proper plant materials. Thus, the IIT Delhi Campus has lush green landscape and properly managed landscape plan which not only protects from the sun but also saves from the pollution and noise pollution too making the campus all together a different world from the area outside the boundary of the campus.

• Materials used: The material used predominantly is brick work and Dhaulpur stone (locally available stone). The academic area has brick work cladded with Dhaulpur stone for no or less maintenance. The departments are a mix of exposed brickwork, cladding as well as a proportionate use of concrete. The material used in housing as well as the hostel blocks is mainly brick with a considerable and necessary amount of concrete.