Learning Living Spectrum (Student's Nest of Jaipur)

Project idea

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A habitat development project in Mansarovar, (Jaipur, Rajasthan), with the first-ever scheme in India which focuses on establishing student community by creating purpose-built student habitat where every space is fabricated carefully considering the user group as students.

The idea of an open space program, between the units as “Plugin Spaces”, is considered for creating an interactive co-habitat within the students and these plugins are designed to cater to interactive learning between the students. In this way, integrated learning and living is established in the habitat which is highlighted through 7 different colours in the form of 7 non – identical spaces in the structure.

Apart from students, the working professionals are the secondary user group and are accommodated in the two central towers connected on the 10th floor with a lushly landscaped bridge to gather and chill which had no access for students. The ground floor of the structure is developed as the market area which is open to the public with a central social courtyard for celebration and gathering purpose and as due to the low demand for car parking in student housing, it is used as leasing purpose as there is a famous Dravyavati Riverfront nearby and the upcoming largest park of Jaipur.

Cycle vending spots are also provided in habitat, to promote the use of the bicycle, separate cycle parking spaces are provided for students which quickly connects them to their institutes. Even the landscape is designed taking user group into consideration which includes an amphitheatre, chilling spots, jogging track, open gym, tennis court and much more to explore.

Project description

STUDENT LIFE- This period of life is the learning stage where students’ steps towards a different mode of life and this are the transition phase between the two different modes, the phase between a child and a Man. Thus, their habitation is critical and can have an impact on their lives based on the idea of living.

As this is the learning period for them, we analysed that there are four types of learners based on their learning style and these are-
1. Diverging (feeling and watching)
These people are able to look at things from different perspectives. They are sensitive. They prefer to watch rather than do, tending to gather information and use imagination to solve problems. People with a Diverging learning style have broad cultural interests and like to gather information. They are interested in people, tend to be imaginative and emotional, and tend to be strong in the arts. People with the diverging style prefer to work in groups, to listen with an open mind and to receive personal feedback.
2. Assimilating (watching and thinking)
People with an assimilating learning style are less focused on people and more interested in ideas and abstract concepts. People with this style are more attracted to logically sound theories than approaches based on practical value. People with this style prefer readings, lectures, exploring analytical models, and having time to think things through.
3. Converging (doing and thinking)
People with a converging learning style are best at finding practical uses for ideas and theories. They can solve problems and make decisions by finding solutions to questions and problems.
People with a converging learning style are more attracted to technical tasks and problems than social or interpersonal issues. A converging learning style enables specialist and technological abilities.
People with a Converging style like to experiment with new ideas, to simulate, and work with practical applications.
4. Accommodating (doing and feeling)
The Accommodating learning style is 'hands-on,' and relies on intuition rather than logic. These people use other people's analysis and prefer to take a practical, experiential approach. They are attracted to new challenges and experiences, and to carrying out plans.
They commonly act on 'gut instinct rather than logical analysis. People with an Accommodating learning style will tend to rely on others for information than carry out their own analysis. This learning style is prevalent within the general population.

These various learning styles tell us about individuals’ habit and activities and this could be integrated with their living creating a continuum of learning by integrating learning and living. Where students are already learning living in home far from their home, this could be done by socialising individuals and creating highly experiential living and learning with sharing thoughts, spaces and ideas. Thus with inhabiting, framing the lives too.

In this fast-paced world, being part of a community is an important element to foster individual mental health, happiness. Which is a huge step towards this idea of integrated learning and living. Living in a single studio, for example, can be extremely convenient, but at the same time, it can lead to loneliness and affect overall personal wellbeing. Avoiding alienation and this sense of loneliness becomes a key step to consider while developing a habitat for integrated living.

New generations want to be able to focus on work, but also enjoy a rich social life and connect with other peers. They want intimacy when needed and at the same time the possibility to engage with a more globalised personal network and build meaningful and fruitful connections, especially when living away from home and framing their lives.

Socialising individuals tend to the idea of co-living as the concept behind coliving relies on the fact that sharing facilities and experiences improves interpersonal interactions, while efficiently using the available space. As variable users from different places creating a diverse community. But the idea of integrated co-living tends to form a single community of habitation from variable communities.

Technical information

Site Area : 27600 sqm / 6.8 acre
Floor Area Ratio : 1.33
Built Up: 36705
Density : 250/acre

Units Area
Single Occupancy: 21 sqm
Triple Occupancy: 31.5 sqm
EWS: 34.9 sqm
2 BHK: 104.5 sqm

Parking :
Basement
2 Wheeler: 295
4 Wheeler: 220
Ground Floor
2 Wheeler: 74
4 Wheeler: 37
Cycle Parking: 184
*Cycle Vending Machines are also provided at several locations on the ground floor.
*The building also caters to emergency vehicle such as ambulance for habitat.
*Person with Disability Parkings are also provided.

The Sewage Treatment Plant Caters to 90% cleaning of Domestic Consumption.

Through Rainwater harvesting, the building saves 1,10,433.75 litres annually, which is used in building for several purposes.

The building has a 44.8W Solar Plant, through which energy generated is 67,200kwh & because of which carbon dioxide emissions mitigated is 1378 tonnes.
As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India.

For Detailed Calculations Refer Area Programming Sheet

Documentation

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