Mumbai’s green dreams
Feb 9, 2009 Green Architecture, Green Technologies
Greening Mumbai
Mumbai is known for being the economic and entertainment capital of India (and lately for the terror attacks and being the backdrop of Slumdog Millionaire). Now it may be starting to get green buildings as well.
As one of five international architecture firms invited by Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure Co. Ltd. to participate in a design competition to create a mixed-use urban development project in Mumbai, US based Perkins Eastman has showcased two different skyscraper designs, both of which would be a green addition to the skyline of the city. The first approach is to design a singular 33-story, 108,000-square meter skyscraper with a double story retail base and the other approach is to develop two mid-rise buildings each covering 66,700-square meters.
The plans incorporate systems to generate electricity using renewable energy, harness rainwater and keep the air surrounding the buildings clean with abundant façade plantings and a green roof. The architecture will also incorporate technologies such as solar chimneys and intelligent façade designs for maximizing daylight. Terracotta and solar panels will form an interesting juxtaposition.
More images after the jump.
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Mumbai’s infrastructure is under considerable strain. Millions live in slums and the city gets badly waterlogged every monsoon. Green buildings may help cut down the per capita consumption of resources like water and electricity, public services that are already facing daunting challenges in India. But it remains to be seen if this green building dreams survive the torture of jumping the hoops of Indian building laws and apathy of public servants.
Source: World Architecture News.
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Tags: Green Architecture, India, Kohinoor, Mumbai
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