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Design requirements to be incorporated in a Dog Powerhouse
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on October 29, 2011
Design of a Dog Powerhouse
The question being raised of towards the fate of stray dogs is in terms of their life and death. A case of dog bite, infant being mauled by a gang of dogs rises every few weeks from some corner of the country. The municipalities and authorities are in a debate about deciding on the fate of these stray dogs. The municipalities have concluded that the only solution to eliminate the problems of stray dogs is to kill them all. The government and animal rights authorities are of the opinion that a proper vaccination program should work. The agreement continues and so does the dog menace.
The Dog Powerhouse aims towards rehabilitation of their great population of dogs. At the same time, a new alternative source of energy is created from the power of these dogs.
Earlier we discussed “What a Dog Powerhouse is and the Need for such a Venture“.
We will also be discussing;
Design Requirements in a Dog Powerhouse
The space will be designed giving 40% consideration for dogs and the remaining 60% for humans (care takers) and machinery (treadmills, dynamos).
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Design of Luxury Apartments | India’s New Urban Address
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on October 29, 2011
Growing New Concept of Townships
Indians are better placed monetarily now and are demanding world class amenities with value added services. Builders are willing to comply to the demands of customers who are willing to spend handsomely for better facilities.
Common value additions such as planned landscaping, huge large scale layouts, facilities like central air conditioning, electronic access controls, swimming pools with Jacuzzis, recreational spaces are some in the list of Luxury Apartments.
Luxury Apartments
Concept of Townships
The concept of townships has arrived with a bang due to ever increasing housing demand. It is in huge demand by the elite rich. High end Amenities within the apartments is a part of package. The concept of a township embraces all the basics, the highly essential schools, hospitals and the much needed recreational facilities.
The location is very important factor as it should signify pride and dignity for the customer.
Premium and exclusive condominiums, villas, penthouses and row houses with beautiful landscapes is the new address of the rich who seek a sumptuous lifestyle.
The amenities in the apartment should enhance the locational experience and make the apartment a part of natural surroundings.
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Casestudy and Design Guide for Major Bus Terminal for a Large City
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture, Case Studies, Design Guide, Thesis Project on August 4, 2011
Casestudy, Analysis and Design Guide | Design Process of Major Bus Terminal for a Large City
Data Collection and Analysis
The site: Study and Analysis
- Map of the City showing all the Transportation routes and networks
- A Land survey of the exact boundaries
- A topographical Map of the site
- A Survey Map of all the Physical Elements on site such as Trees, Rocks, Peaks and Valleys, Water, Drainage, Electricity, High tension lines, low tension lines etc.
- A Visual survey of the Surrounding Areas
Casestudy and Design of Bus Terminal
Building and Infrastructure – Study and Analysis
- Surveys of the existing transportation Department
- Size and Population of the City – A map
- Size and capacity of the existing terminal
- Maps showing existing traffic volumes and Travel Pattern
- In state, Out of State, Types and categories of Buses etc.
- Provision of Local Services
- Support facilities, Workshops, Sheds, Service
Design considerations for Laundry design | Architectural Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on June 29, 2011
Design of a Laundry | Important services in a Laundry
Laundry is a space where clothes are washed, cleaned, dry cleaned, ironed, packed and dispatched to the respective owners. Laundry generally requires heavy machinery. The machines require high voltage power and adequate space. In order to design a laundry, certain design considerations have to be followed in order to achieve efficient design.
Laundry Design
Seven important design consideration for the design of a Laundry
Access to the site
The site where the laundry is to be designed has to be in an easily accessible area. Laundry is generally located in an area away from residential colonies. Excessive amount of heat, sewage and noise pollution is generated due to the Laundries.
Circulation in a Laundry
Laundries are preferably designed on the ground. But if the laundry is located in a hotel or a hospital, it is necessary to connect the laundry to the other parts of the building by designing vertical transportation. For example, lifts and staircases.
Horizontal circulation also has to be paid attention to. Horizontal circulation can be achieved by designing wider corridors.
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Design of Spas | New Generation Health Mantra
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on January 29, 2011
Spas – The New Health Mantra
Slowly but surely the wellness industry in India is looking up as evidenced by gradual transformation of beauty shops into excellent spaces like salons, day spas and amazing spa retreats.
Spas have evolved based on the services they offer. New trends are fast evolving like day spas, destination spas, medical spas, detox spas etc.
The Indian spas use organic products and traditional processes and soon spas will soon become a way of life when they become pragmatic and affordable with a booming industry.
Spa in Goa, India
Spas will soon metaphorise into the ‘New health destination’ for the modern urban middle class.
Spas provide holistic wellness and pamper the basic need – relaxation. Spas have become a popular retreat for one to stay connected with his inner self and achieve a healthy and balanced lifecycle.
Kerala is a well known destination for ayurvedic therapy centres and spas of the highest order. Traditional Indian remedies like ayurvedic treatments and yoga are very popular and when these trendy spa treatments lack authenticity, they trivialize the traditional healing solutions.
People around the world are looking for one stop shop. When we go to a health or fitness centre, we want a place where we can ‘get it all’ which includes having a spa treatment. Spas are the need of the hour. The customer today is lot more aware and conscious of his health and wellbeing and the spas go beyond massages and provide a complete wellness experience.
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Guide to Dog Powerhouse Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on October 1, 2010
Design of Dog Powerhouse Design
The fore more task is to create a work environment for dogs. How is this to be promulgated? The place definitely has to have a lot of sun and air that means it has enough light and ventilation. Dogs stacked into A/c gym makes the entire venture very expensive and unnecessary.
The power produced is to be stored in compact batteries, hence does not pose a huge problem.
Housing and resting areas are but a congregation of government standards kennels and animal rights, regularized norms and standards.
Veterinary hospitals are an important necessity to be considered while the design of the Project. The veterinary hospital should in close proximity to the Dog Powerhouse so that the consultation from the animal doctor becomes handy. For the animals around the powerhouse, apart from the inhabitants of the power house itself; facilitation for quick check up and admission for chronic or prolonged problem has to be provided.
Design of Dog Powerhouse is split into four parts for convenience:
- Introduction to the Design of Dog Powerhouse
- Design requirements to be incorporated in a Dog Powerhouse
- Scope and Method of the Design of Dog Powerhouse
- Guide to Designing a Dog Powerhouse
Growth and Sustainability
The room for growth is when the power produced is of formidable quantity. The government comes up with different solutions for the elimination of stray dogs but with this project we will be making good use of their power and generate energy for our households. This will also solve the problem of nuisance created by stray dogs.
This will be an important step towards the production of energy using an alternative resource. If the government stands up to provide funds for the mobility of the entire idea, a growth in second can be assured.
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Scope and Method of the Design of a Dog Powerhouse
Posted by BenzuJK in Design Guide on September 29, 2010
Scope and Method of Dog Powerhouse Design
Like we discussed earlier, the design of Dog Powerhouse can be split into four parts for convenience;
- Introduction to the Design of Dog Powerhouse
- Design requirements to be incorporated in a Dog Powerhouse
- Scope and Method of the Design of Dog Powerhouse
- Guide to Designing a Dog Powerhouse
In this article, we will discuss in detail, the training methods to be adopted to train the dogs to run the Dog Powerhouse for the generation of electricity. We will also discuss the about the maintenance of the Dog Powerhouse.
Indian Pariah Dog
The Pariah dog’s adaptations to training and regularized life style needs to experimented under a close watch by the care takers. The slums, most populated colonies of stray dogs have successfully adopted them and trained them to serve their needs. Thus, the results of the experiment towards civilizing the out-casted should yield positive results.
The gears enhanced the power of the training wheels and do not demand the extraordinary course of exercise from the animal. The next question is of handling of numbers. The stray dogs cannot be managed in the packs of more than 50. Hence, the need of segregation and division of small colonies (similar to the colonies in which the pariah dogs breed on streets and in residential localities).
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