Climate-Responsive Orientation

• Front (East): Optimised to capture gentle morning sunlight, enhancing brightness without heat stress.

• Rear (West): Protected with deep verandah elements, evergreen landscaping, and vertical shading to block intense afternoon sun.

Central Courtyard

• Serves as a natural light well and ventilation core.
• Aligns with wind flow to draw fresh air from east openings and expel warm air towards the west.
• Acts as a green focal point for living and circulation spaces.

Shading & Roof Design

• Overhangs, verandahs, and façade projections designed to control solar gain according to façade orientation.
• Flat RCC slab roof with 1:100 slope, thermal insulation, and waterproofing for heavy monsoon protection.

Natural Ventilation

• SW–NE aligned cross-ventilation paths reinforced by courtyard air movement.
• High-level louvered vents and mesh panels for uninterrupted airflow.

RCC Structural System

• RCC Columns & Beams – Designed to IS codes for seismic and structural safety.
• Monolithic RCC Roof Slab – Integrated slope and weatherproofing.
• RCC Plinth & Tie Beams – Elevated for flood protection and stability on soft soils.
• RCC Foundation – Isolated footings engineered for soil-bearing capacity.
• RCC Staircase & – Cast in-situ for durability.

Exterior & Landscape Design

• East-facing façade designed to capture gentle morning sunlight for natural illumination and a bright, welcoming entrance.
• Shaded verandah functions as a passive cooling feature, reducing direct solar gain while offering a comfortable outdoor sit-out space.
• West rear green buffer zone with dense trees, native shrubs, and climbers to block harsh afternoon sun and improve indoor thermal comfort.
• Biodiversity-friendly landscaping using native and drought-tolerant plant species to minimize irrigation demand and support local ecology.
• Façade finishes in earthy beige plaster, natural stone cladding, and muted grey trims for seamless integration with the tea estate surroundings.
• Hardscape surfaces made from locally sourced, high solar reflectance materials to reduce surface heat and support IGBC Green Building goals.
• Rainwater harvesting provision with surface runoff directed to an underground storage system for sustainable water management.
• Passive cooling strategies combined with climate-responsive orientation for reduced energy use and improved year-round comfort.