COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS – LIVE CASE STUDIES

UNDER THE SUN VILLAS, BANGALORE CHAITANYA SAMARTH, BANGALORE INFERENCE

Well designed symmetric site planning where, the main road branches into streets like planned roads leading to villas. Hassle free site planning with well designed walkable access to all parts of site.

Site is designed in a way that the focal point of the site is the accessible from all villas, the focal point being the clubhouse, common gathering spaces and other services.

Site should be planned for user friendly activities and the activities should be accessible to all users of the site at ease.

Amenities like Clubhouse with Gym, Shopping space, gaming arcade, sit outs, amphitheatre, common swimming pool, yoga, water feature and picnic garden, natural playground.

Amenities like Gym, clubhouse, swimming pool, indoor games room, outdoor courts, party area, kids play area, retail spaces, Jogging and cycling track.

Based on comparative analysis, amenities that can be added to a site for recreational purposes are cycling and jogging tracks, outdoor and indoor play area, kids play zone, yoga garden, water features, playground, pool, retail, gaming, amphitheatre and other gathering zones.

Built up ratio of site is about 30%. Built up ratio of site is 40%. Built up of 30 – 40 % is feasible. Landscape and open space on site is 70%. Open space ( landscape ) on site is about 60%. Open spaces up to 60% can create a healthy, spacious, green environment.

Materials used in construction - external stone cladding, Italian marble flooring for interiors, Granite flooring for exterior.

Materials used in construction of Chaitanya

Samarth external stone cladding, wooden and Italian marble flooring on the interiors.

Materials used should be a bridge between comfortability and wear and tear. Materials used can moderate climate inside the house.

Type of construction – This design incorporates modern architectural style, with a porch garage and modern interiors.

Type of construction in this project is a contemporary style of architecture imbibing sloped roofs, punctured balconies and double height living.

Type of construction should be based on the concept of the design and the stability of the structure

Ground water available on site due to the presence of 4 bore wells. Electricity is provided to each street using transmission box.

Provides a no electric bill or water bill due to the massive water and energy saving techniques employed on site so as to reduce carbon footprint.

Ground water saving and electricity use shrinkage leads to less carbon footprint. Located 10 mins from Airport. Located 30 mins from Airport.

Proximity of site to public transportation services is important.

30% BUILT UP.

30% BUILT UP.

Customisation of villa is possible. Customisation of villa is not possible. Typical floor plans only.

50% and above open green spaces on site improves the quality of living in a community.

Preserved and replanted pre-existing trees on site ( about 30,000 trees).

No trees were replanted.

Preservation of existing trees or replanting after site construction is very important for the green footprint of the site.

No such measures were taken.

In Chaitanya Samarth each drop of water was preserved for the past 4 years creating a surplus of water source nullifying the need to pay a water bill.

Water preservation through rain water harvesting, WTP and STP could create a surplus of water for future usage.

SPECS, AMENITIES AND MATERIALS used in this project emanate a clear façade, service facilities, climatic moderation etc.

SPECS, AMENITIES AND MATERIALS used in this site helps with water preservation and energy saving, thus providing luxury while saving the planet.

Specifications, amenities and materials can help the users greatly.