Manipal International University Sustainable Architecture

ARCHITECTS : CLIENT: CONSULTANT : PRE-CERTIFIED LEED PLATINUM UNIVERSITY BUILDING

CONTENTS 1. PREFACE 2. INTRODUCTION Manipal International University Directors and the Senior Project Management Team 3. LOCATION 4. CLIENTS NEEDS & DESIGN INTENT 5. ARCHITECTURAL GREEN INITIATIVE - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SKETCHES - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 6. BIRDS EYE VIEW 7. GREEN BUILDING DESIGN - SHADING STUDIES - DAYLIGHT STUDIES - FACADE - GLAZING 8. ROOM DATA SHEET 9. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DESIGN 10. PROGRESS AT SITE 11. WASTE MANAGEMENT JUSTIFICATION 12. ENDUSER OPINIONS 13. ARCHITECTS MANAGEMENT VIEWS 14. LANDSCAPE CONCEPT 15. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - STUDENT CENTRE - STUDENT HOSTEL 16. PRECEDENT STUDY

PREFACE Makings of Manipal International University, Nilai, Seremban. In summary the proposed future student accommodation required for Manipal International University opens a new chapter in the future development of the Manipal International University is a project which had challenged the Architect / campus and with the expansion plans envisaged for the future by Manipal Designer in his ability to design and build a University unmatched by any other Education Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ATSA Architects would be honored and privileged to University in Malaysia. Major emphasises on passive rather than active solutions continue serving as the architect given the opportunity to design futuristic and were adopted to achieve the LEED USGC Green Building “Platinum Rated Award”. green sustainable buildings, aiding in preserving “Mother Nature” and minimizing The completed architecture served all the different faculties in the University without the carbon deposited into our precious natural environment. compromising the esthetics and functions resulting in a landmark personality building. In Malaysia it would be the first Leed Certfied Platinum University Building SECTION 2 – COMPLETED 15 MARCH 2013 once completed by 15 March 2013 . SECTION 1 – COMPLETED 16 SEPTEMBER 2012 Integrate detailing the main language of the architect as envisaged by the client was incorporated into the building facade from the conceptual design stage, straight through the construction and completion of the building. Natural elements for example “daylight and rainwater harvesting” were criteria’s governing the building design besides the use of energy efficient radiant cooling systems and artificial lighting within the building, examples being the use of “chilled beams” for air- conditioning, LED lights and T5 fluorescents for artificial lighting. Value Engineering into all the building designs passive and active components was another key concern and prerequisite of the client and this was exercised through numerous brainstorming workshops with foreign and domestic consultants and negotiations with the main contractor, suppliers and vendors resulting in the 375,000 sq. feet floor plate being built finally at an estimated RM 120 million, equivalent to an estimated RM 240 per sq. foot. This Edition encapsulates the full makings of Manipal International University, Nilai, Seremban from conceptual to final design, the different stages of construction and work in progress until completion, illustrated photographically. All the green buildings sustainable criteria adopted are also clearly defined earning the building its prestigious award. Self-explanatory end-user testimonials and the architect’s project management views are evidence of the quality control implemented and the knowledgeable journey travelled in constructing the building.

INTRODUCTION

01 INTRODUCTION Manipal is a University town situated in the state of Karnataka India. It is a suburb within Udupi City, located in the rocky hinterland of the Malabar Coast South West of India, about 8 km from the Arabian Project : Manipal International University School Of Engineering Sea and 65 km North of Mangalore. The name is derived from Mannu palla anglicised to Manipal. Location : Putra Nilai, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Mannu means mud and Palla means lake in Tulu Language. This lake to which Manipal owes its name Architect : ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd. still has a place of pride in this University town. Manipal once a barren hill with few trees was transformed to a University town by Dr. Tonse Madhava Anantha Paithe founder as early in the 1950’s. South-East Elevation Manipal University Indian Campus covers 500 acres of land with 17,000 inhabitants and is built on laterite rock. Over the years, the entire place has been transformed into a green campus, which is testimony of its dedication and commitment of their authorities towards a greener Manipal. This transformation was made possible by adopting various innovative and scientific methods in the areas of solid waste management, rainwater harvesting, making compost, energy conservation and waste water recycling. Since inception, the Manipal group has always viewed community and social development as its primary mission. There has always been a well -defined focus on enhancing the quality of life in and around Manipal. As part of this larger mission, it has been the constant endeavor of the Manipal group to make Manipal a “Sustainable-Eco-Campus’’. Manipal University is proud of its “ No Smoking Campus ” rain water harvesting, conservation and recycling of water, state-of-the-art waste disposal systems, energy saving devices and use of solar energy wherever possible, just a few innovative methods which has transformed the atmosphere in Manipal into being very eco-friendly. Manipal University has been certified as an ISO 14001:2004 organisation which is a series of voluntary standards on Environmental Management Systems (EMS) developed and maintained by ISO. The ISO 14000 family addresses “Environmental Management\". This means the steps the organisation took to minimise harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities and continuous improvement to its environmental performance. At Manipal, ‘‘Sustainable Development” is not a mere slogan but has become a way of life. Manipal Universities Mission Statement – to be the most preferred choice of students, faculty and industry, – to be the top 10 in every discipline of education, health sciences, engineering and management. Vision Statement – Global leadership in human development, excellence in education and healthcare and its values – (Integrity / Transparency / Quality / Team-Work / Execution with Passion and Humane touch) makes it most honorable to be a graduate and an “alumna” of its Universities.

01 Manipal International University (MIU) is a Malaysian, Multidisciplinary University dedicated to addressing the human capital and development needs Manipal International University Charter outlined in the 10th Malaysia Plan. It is through an innovative multidisciplinary program that MIU plans to create an environment which will meet industry needs Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak and India’s Prime Minister for professionals to sustain economic growth in our region. MIU is an innovative, Manmohan Singh on an official visit to Malaysia in October 2010 witness the global, multidisciplinary University focused on professional academic programs signing of the MIU’s charter, another vision and milestone achieved by Manipal with the goal of producing innovative, entrepreneurial and highly productive to cater for International students from ASEAN countries, North Asia, India, the graduates who will make an impact in the industry, government, academia and Middle East and Central Asia in anticipation of up to 50% of its student population other sectors. MIU is founded on these pillars of engineering and management within a defined period, to be foreigners from outside Malaysia. education, while also providing undergraduate and postgraduate courses on other disciplines such as life sciences, commerce, law, animation, tourism and hospitality. Manipal International University Charter

01 Building Building Name: School of Engineering, Climate: Tropical Rainforest Climate with no Profile Client: Manipal International University Temperature: dry season. Sun: Over the course of the year, Solar Manipal Education (M) Sdn Bhd temperature typically varies from Design Clouds: 23ºC to 33ºC and is rarely below 21ºC Profile Project Management TRC Worldwide Engineering Ltd or above 34ºC. Consultant: Length of the day does not vary Architect: ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd substantially over the course of the Civil Engineer: T&T Konsult Sdn Bhd year, staying within 17 minutes of 12 Structural Engineer: JVNava C&S Engineering Consultant hours throughout. Shortest day is M&E Engineer: Bluesnow Consulting Engineers Sdn Bhd December 21 and longest day is June 20. Landscape Architect: Alam Palimanan Design The median cloud cover is 90% Interior Designer: IPatrnership (M) Sdn Bhd (mostly cloudy). Quantity Surveyor: Perunding Kos T&K Sdn Bhd Conservation Strategies: Flexible space planning to adapt to LEED Consultant: Terra Viridis Environmental Design future needs and uses. Consultancy Passive solar strategies: Daylighting, window ledge, deep Active solar strategies: Other renewable energy column, cross ventilation (Main strategies: High-performance Lobby), East-West building strategies: Location: Putra Nilai, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, orientation. Malaysia Solar photovoltaic panel system. Building Type: Institutional (Education/Laboratory) None. Square meters/feet: 29,925 sq.m / 321,996 sq.ft Latitude: 2N 49’ High performance ACMV system, high performance glazing (Argon-filled DGU) with insulated internal walls. Longitude: 101E 46’ Performance Total annual building 54.53 Profile: energy consumption: BEI

LOCATION

02 LOCATION Site Location via Google Map

02 Manipal International University Location in Malaysia :- The 136 – acre Campus is located at Bandar Baru Nilai, Seremban, a town also known as the Education hub, which is approximately 45kms from Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, 30kms from KLIA International Airport and approximately 320kms from our Southernmost neighboring country “Singapore”, the University was planned to be built within the vicinity of four local Colleges, two Universities and three Institutes i.e. Nilai University College, Islamic University College of Malaysia, Linton College, Legenda College, INTI International University, University of Sciences Islamic Malaysia, Pertama Institute of technology, Jati Institute and the Institute of Medical Science Martin.Nilai is located in the state of Negeri Sembilan and is being planned as a tertiary education city that would accomadate in future many other university campus.

CLIENTS NEEDS & DESIGN INTENT

03 CLIENTS NEEDS & DESIGN INTENT Manipal Education Sdn. Bhd. selected and officially appointed ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd. as their Architects and its team of Consultants, i.e. JV Nava Engineers C&S Engineering Consultants, Courtyard Elevation Bluesnow - M&E Engineering Consultants , I Partnership - ID Consultants, TT Konsult - Infra Consultants and PKT - Cost Consultants in July August 2011 with the Green Building Consultant Terraviridis Environmental Consultants appointed in April 2012 to design and build the state of the Art Campus at Bandar Baru Nilai, Seremban catering for approximately 3,000 students initially, with the Engineering School begin the first building to be constructed, completed and operational by year end 2012, early 2013. Project Objective: – The project objective was to design and construct the Manipal International University in Bandar Baru Nilai with compliance to the following fundamental requirements:- Innovative: - Unique, practical and fit for purpose design, that in itself provides a new Bandar Baru Nilai landmark. A walking University modeled after the Stamford University in California. Student Centered: - To provide world class tertiary learning facilities on, or high standards with other learning institutions around our region. To provide a conducive learning and living facility integrated into a self-sufficient campus. Greenest: - Compliance and conformation to the highest environmental standards, built to the best current practice of Building codes/practices and achieving the desired green building rating/certification based on an agreed rating system/tool. LEED (USA) and GBI (Malaysia) were recommended as green certifiers and MIU choose to be certified by LEED of (USA), the pioneer green building auditor and certifier in the world. It is probably the world’s first faculty building to be rated LEED “Platinum”, most certainly the first in Malaysia. Manipal International University (MIU) goes “Green Design”, Most new buildings today are not only a major investment to build but are also a legacy which would be passed on to the next generation and the next generation for decades to come and these buildings are often occupied for many hours in a day, utilizing large amounts of energy both electrical and water annually. Buildings such as Hospitals, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Colleges and Universities are good examples of these buildings. Lifecycle cost is a fundamental element to be considered in planning or constructing of such new buildings as their impact on the environment and how they affect and perform can best serve the many generations that will use these buildings in the future. ATSA was advised to encapsulate the following fundamental criteria’s when designing the Campus:- PHASE 1 – by year end 2015, University to cater for students’ enrollment of 5,000 pax. PHASE 2 – by year end 2020, University to cater for students’ enrollment of 15,000 pax. PHASE 3 – by year end 2025, University to cater for students’ enrollment of 25,000 pax.

03 MIU Management believes Universities have accountability to the future, a special role and responsibility to address challenges, as large as climate changes by imparting sustainable values to Center Courtyard these decision makers of the future. Building green demonstrates the Manipal commitment to sustainability and assurance that the structures built are user friendly, better for the environment, healthier for occupants and with efficient energy features and energy consumption monitoring devices, saving the owner’s enormous maintenance and operation cost on a long term basics. There are three main benefits in building the University buildings green i.e. Environmental, Student & Teacher and Financial benefits. Environmental benefits: - m- eGarseuernabbleu,ildings are built to utilize electrical and water energy in a significantly more efficient way then conventionally built buildings. - Green buildings help reduce the waste streams during construction, minimizing their impact on the land on which they are built and the surrounding ecosystems. - Green buildings are also built with sustainably produced, recycled and recyclable materials and products. Student & teacher benefits:- - Green buildings are designed and built with strategies and technologies that focus to improve the quality of indoor air which would result in improved student health, examination results and faculty retention. - Green buildings have better lighting, indoor temperature control and improved overall ventilation throughout the buildings. - Assist in developing buildings environmental consciousness among students and staff. Financial benefits:- Cost savings were fully realized when all the green features were incorporated at the project’s conceptual design phase with the assistance of an integrated team of building construction professionals. The integrated, efficient M&E, minimise energy consuming systems approach, aims to design the building as one monitored system rather than a collection of potentially disconnected M&E, energy consuming systems, resulting in optimized use of energy during operating hours of the University.

ARCHITECTURAL GREEN INITIATIVE

04 ARCHITECTURAL GREEN INITIATIVE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SKETCHES Design Process 1

04 Design Process 2

04 Design Process 3

04 Design Process 4

04 PHASE 1 Design Process 4

04 PHASE 1 Main Campus

04 Architectural Impression of the Main Campus Building

04 Study Diagram

04 Student Center Design Studies

04 Student Center Design Concept

04 ARCHITECTURAL GREEN INITIATIVE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Original Design Approach and Idea

04 Overhead concept view of the entire Manipal International Campus

04 Site Context Soil and Topography The site is basically undulating between 20m to 60m high and consisting of secondary forest which surounds the abandoned lake at the eastern part which would be upgraded and beautified as an attractive water body for development. The existing terrains would be preserved and this will govern the alignment of the service road where possible to minimize the land cutting activities hence giving enhancement to the existing surrounding elements. The soils of Malaysia can be divided broadly into 2 Site Topography groups: (a) the sedentary soils formed in the interior on a wide range of rock types, and (b) the soils of the coastal alluvial plains (Nieuwolt et al. 1982). The sedentary soils are developed on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and are strongly weathered with mostly kaolinitic clay minerals. The sedentary soils fall under the classification order of Nitosols, Acrisols and Ferralsols (Ultisols, Oxisols). Nutrient deficiencies of Ca, Cu, Mg, Mo and Zn can depress the yield of legumes (Tham and Kerridge 1982).

04 Finding The Solution Through Concept Design, the design team investigated a vast array of formal massing solutions to determine the best possible massing for this particular brief, climate and site. Conceptual design building massing

04 Sun path Since a typical building requires significant resources to maintain a comfortable interior environment, it only makes sense to take advantage of free light, energy and in many cases heat from the sun. It is always important to orient a building to optimize the effects of solar radiation. In equatorial and temperate locales, the designer must consider the impacts that direct sun rays have on occupants and temperatures in the indoor environment. Large openings that allow for sunrise and sunset light to penetrate the building should be avoided (western and estern facades) or sun control measures should be considered.

04 Tropical Climate Summary Malaysia's climate is intricately linked to its close proximity to the equator. As such, the seasonal weather variations that are experienced in higher latitudes do not exist in this equatorial range. Instead, the climate of Malaysia is marked by relatively even weather conditions throughout the year as a result of the symmetry of the solar path. An analysis of the climate data reveals several keycharacteristics including high temperature, high humidity, high rainfull and generally light and variable winds. Sun path High Humidity Humidity also plays a crucial role on Climate Analysis the comfort levels found within Malaysia. Combined with high High Temperatures average temperatures, the high The average daily maximum temperature humidity creates very difficult fluctuates between 31oc - 33oc with the condtions for comfort. Although warmer months occurring between March conditions during the day are and May. Slightly cooler tempertures extreme. occur from October through to December.

04 Prevalling Wind Direction The northest monson season usually commences in early November and ends in March. During this season, steady easterly The prevailing wind direction in Nilai is mainly from the North-West or northeasterly winds of 10 to 20 knots prevail. The winds over the winds. This works extremely well with the desire to minimise the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia May reach 30knots or more east west facades to reduce solar gain. Although it is not possible to during periods of strong surges of cold air from the north (cold naturally ventilate the working spaces development which will surges). allow its users to naturally ventilate their units, particularly at night when conditions are better. During the two intermonsoon seasons, the winds are generally light and variable. During these seasons the equatorial trough lies over The southwest monsoon season is usually established in the Malaysia. laterhalf of May or early June and in September. The prevailing winds flow generally southwesterly and light, below 15 knots. It is worth mentioning that during the month of April to November, when typhoons frequently develop the west Pacific and move westwards across the Philippines, southwesterly winds over the northwest coast of Sabah and Sarawak region may strengthen to reach 20 knots or more.

04 Sectional drawings across the site

BIRDS EYE VIEW

05 BIRDS EYE VIEW Birds eye view of the proposed campus grounds

05 North eastern birds eye view

05 Eastern birds eye view

05 North, south, east and west elevation views

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN

06 GREEN BUILDING DESIGN MIU had actively pursued a sustainability strategy since its inception and it made perfect sense for the new campus to become an excellent platform to showcase sustainability intentions and explore green campus design methodologies. With LEED (USA) being appointed as the project’s green buildings evaluators/certifiers and with the assistance of two other engaged green buildings CxA & CxS Specialist consultants from India i.e.Terraviridis.Co.and Facilities Services Incorporated, from USA, the construction team proceeded to install and commission the required green features for the Engineering Building utilizing the LEED rating tool which helped assess the performance of the building against certain acceptable benchmarks, criteria’s and further evaluate the environmental performance of the building holistically over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for what constituted a functional green building. LEED certified buildings are designed to lower operating and maintenance costs and increase their asset value, reduce waste sent to landfills, conserve electrical and water energy, be healthier and safer for occupants and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The design is centered on creating efficiencies across the following categories – energy, water, waste, bio-diversity and transportation. The Campus was designed to create an educational experience of green design and to sensitise generations of students and staff to be environmentally sensitive. Throughout the design process the critical importance of pursuing passive design principals was recognized by all the stakeholders and this helped the team select and decide on innovative green features at reasonable cost without compromising on sustainability and occupant comfort. Passive design measures also set the stage for making technology innovations that were initially niche to becoming necessary. The design process also recognised the need to evaluate interrelationships between multiple specialisations. This interdisciplinary thinking optimized the design on a comprehensive level, an example being in designing a day lighting solution took into consideration the thermal loads, water to operate cooling systems etc. Another good example would be the elimination of grey water treatment system due to the large rainfall the region receives through the year which results in savings on upfront material cost and post occupancy operating costs. The final aspect to the design process would be the technology innovations, cutting edge sustainable products and solutions which were standardised across the design spectrum example, the use of LED for all electrical lighting, radiant cooling for HVAC, water efficient fittings for faucets etc.

06 KAMPUNG HOUSE Bargas Zakariah Gopeng, Perak The kampung (village house) are traditional dwellings, originating before the arrival Bargas Zakariah Gopeng, Perak of foreign influence, and constructed by the indigenous ethnic Malay and Orang Asli of the Malay Peninsula and their related Bumiputra tribes. Where peninsular Malays have single extended-familyhouses, many people living in Borneo built Rumah Panjang (long houses) housing many families, each in its own ‘apartment’ with a common wide veranda linking to the front. Traditional architectural forms, such as tropically vernacular roofs and harmonious proportions with decorative elements are considered by traditionalist to still have relevance. However traditional buildings require significant maintenance compared to modern construction. These traditional skill sets required to build these traditional buildings are gradually being lost as Malaysia continues to move towards industrialization. Design Most of these Kampung Houses can be found in rural areas (kampong-village). It is built with creativity and their affective bond with nature and the environment. The climate made Kampung Traditional House were raised on timber stilts or piles to elevate the building above the ground level this is due to heavy rainfall that sometimes brings flood although it uses timber as the main structure, amazingly it is built without a single nail, instead pre-cut holes and grooves are made to fit the timber building elements into one another, effectively making it a “prefabricated “house. There are handcrafted panels, holed carving and slatted panels around the walls. Kampong house roofs are very steep and always have wide overhangs for sun shading and protection from heavy tropical downpours. In many cases, they have beautifully carved timber eaves to decorate the ‘visual connection’ between roof and sky. On the lawn, there are local flower plants and the usual daily spices and herbs such as ginger, lemongrass, pandan leaves and ulam (local salads). We can also find the pangkin (long low bench) under the shade of mango or coconut trees, which is used as rest area after a long tiring hard days work. The women also use the pangkin to have chats with their neighbors.

06 The External Environment of The Malay House Construction Using renewable natural materials including timber and bamboo, the dwellings are often built without the use of metal including nails. Instead pre-cut holes and grooves are used to fit the timber elements into one another, effectively making it a ‘prefabricated house’. In Sarawak and Sabah rattan ropes are used to fasten bamboo pieces together. http://tcdc2.undp.org/GSSDAcademy/SIE/Docs/Vol4/Malay_house.pdf

06 Large Over-Hangs There are several advantages to having large overhangs, and the most important advantage is removing water away from the roofline and at the same time will provide self-shading effect to the building. Sloping Facades After creating and orientating the long, narrow forms along the East West axis, the design then investigated futher ways to reduce the amount of solar radiation landing on the North and South facades.

06 Cross ventilation is when a building is set up to utilize the natural winds that blow across a site to assist with cooling the building. Simply put the windows are so placed and the internal structure of the building (i.e. placement of doors and open spaces) are set up as to allow the easy movement of air from one side of the building to the other when the windows and doors are open. This is often a key component of passive solar and thermal mass design. CROSS VENTILATION establishes a flow of cooler Cross ventilation cooling capacity is fundamentally dependent upon the temperature difference between outdoor air through a space; this flow carries heat out of the indoor air and outdoor air. Cross-ventilation cooling a building. Cross ventilation is a viable and energy- is only viable when the outdoor air is at 3oF(1.7oC) efficient alternative to mechanical cooling under cooler than the indoor air lesser temperature appropriate climate conditions. The design objective differences provide only marginal cooling effect may be upon direct cooling of occupants as a result of (circulating air at room temperature, for example, increased air speed and lowered air temperature or connot remove space heat or reduce space upon the cooling of building surfaces (as with nighttime temperature). Outdoor air flow rate is another key flushing) to provide indirect comfort cooling. The capacity determinant. The greater the air flow, the effectiveness of this cooling strategy is a function of the greater the cooling capacity. The effectiveness of this size of the inlets. outlets, wind speed, and outdoor air cooling strategy is a function on the size of the inlet, temperature. Air speed is critical to direct comfort wind speed and outdoor air temperature. Air speed is cooling; air flow rate is critical to structural cooling. critical to direct comfort cooling air flow rate is critical to structural cooling.

06 Stack effect is the movement of air into and out of buildings, chimneys, flue gas stacks, or other containers, and is driven by buoyoncy. Buoyancy occurs due to a difference in indoor-to-outdoor air density resulting from temperature and moisture differences. The result either a positive or negative buoyangcy force. The greater the thermal difference and the height of the structure, the greater the buoyancy force and thus the stack effect. The stack effect is also referred to as the \"chimney effect\" and it helps drive natural ventilation and infiltration. Stack effect in buildings. Since buildings are not totally sealed (at the very minimum. there is always a ground level entrance) the stack effect will cause air infiltration. During the heating season, the warmer indoor air rises up through the building and escapes at the top either through open windows, ventilation openings or other forms of leakage. The rising warm air reduces the pressure in the base of the building, drawing cold air in through either open doors, windows or other openings and leakage. During the cooling season, the stack effect is reversed but is typically weaker due to lower temperature differences.

06 BUILDING CONCEPT To provide a unique, innovative and practical design that will become a Bandar Baru Nilai landmark. Guiding principles include making Manipal University a functional tertiary learning institution with minimal changes to the existing topography and natural contour. Key focus areas for the student friendly design include covered walkways connecting one building to another, and for conducive circulation. The emphasis is also on providing adequate spaces for comfortable studying activities. There will be a smart zoning system for proximate location from one building to another as well as open spaces with lush greenery as a communal area for students. Design elements for Eco-friendly characteristics include usage of building orientation, lush opening, sun shading effect etc. In addition there will be solid water management, construction waste management, rainwater harvesting and energy conservation through the use of renewable energy like solar. BUILDING CONCEPT Modern style buildings meeting \"Green Building Index\" (GBI) certification, preferably GBI Gold, incorporating: (a) Optimum building orientation within the confines of the site available. (b) Energy efficiency optimisation on Life-Cycle-Cost (LCC) basis rather than just to comply with MS 1525 guidelines ideally to aim for Building Energy Intensity (BEI). (BEI) Index of not more than 80kwh/m2/annum, i.e. equivalent to that of the Energy Commission's \"Diamond Building\". (c) Rainwater harvesting, recycling and optimum use of \"lake water\"; (d) Optimum use of natural day light, reducing the use of artifical lighting. (e) Use of recycled and recyclable materials in building construction. (f) Use of innovative \"Indoor Air Quality\" management techniques, including airconditioning facilities, e.g. absorption cooling or solar cooling equipments. (g) Appropriate use of Renewable Energy (RE) such as solar BIPV electricity generation. (h) Use of rubber bearing for seismic protection (even if only for research). (i) Stilt structure for most of the buildings, producing cross ventilation effect.

06 East Elevation Main Entrance GROUND FLOOR PLAN Reception at Ground Floor The original approved masterplan layout was signed as approved by all parties, on 29 September 2011 and the first campus designed to cater for 3,500 students with a floor plate of 375,000 sq.feet was completed with the \"Certificate of Compliance and Completion\" CCC as on 15 March 2013 a period of approximately 15 months, a true record acheivement for such a construction.

06 South Elevation West Elevation

06 FIRST FLOOR PLAN First Floor Corridor

06 Second Floor Linkway SECOND FLOOR PLAN