IGBC Green School
Podar International School, Katpur
Katpur, Latur, Maharashtra | Educational
Project Details
| Client | Podar Charitable Trust |
|---|---|
| Location | Katpur, Latur, Maharashtra |
| Typology | School / Educational |
| Plot Area | 7,982 sq.m. |
| Built-up Area | 6,553 sq.m. |
| Building Configuration | G + 3 Floors |
| Occupancy | 2,512 |
| Building Form | Compact Cubical Form with Central Courtyard |
| Orientation | East-West |
| Rating System | IGBC Green School |
Project Overview
Podar International School, Katpur is an educational campus developed by Podar Charitable Trust, located in Katpur, Latur. The school is designed as a G+3 floor building with a compact form and central courtyard, incorporating natural ventilation and daylighting strategies suited to the local hot and dry climate.
The project has been developed with a focus on comfortable learning environments, resource efficiency and climate-responsive design, and has achieved an IGBC Green School – Platinum rating.
Key Sustainability Features
Passive Design & Thermal Comfort
- Natural ventilation in classrooms, laboratories and selected office spaces
- Compact building form with a central open-to-sky courtyard
- Ample daylighting in habitable spaces
- Climate-responsive envelope strategies suited to Latur's hot and dry climate
- Building orientation designed to reduce heat gain and improve environmental performance
Water Management
- Rainwater harvesting system
- Rainwater harvesting trenches and recharge pits
- Rainwater harvesting tank and borewell recharge
- Water-efficient, low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems
Site & Landscape
- Minimum 10% landscaped site area
- Use of native/local tree species
- Access to basic amenities within a 1 km walking distance
- Accessibility features including ramps and specially designed toilets
Energy & Materials
- Energy-efficient building envelope designed for the local climate
- Energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems
- Energy monitoring through dedicated meters
- Recycled steel
- Recycled-content and locally sourced materials
- Composite wood materials
Health & Waste Management
- CFC- and Halon-free equipment
- No-smoking campus
- Segregation of dry, wet and plastic waste
- Sustainable construction practices aimed at reducing water consumption
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