The Druk White Lotus School in Ladakh, India utilizes sustainable design principles to provide high-quality education. The design addresses the harsh climate with traditional local materials, passive solar strategies like trombe walls, and on-site water collection. Buildings are arranged around a central courtyard according to mandala and key concepts, combining education and spirituality. The school has received several awards for its sustainable design and contributions to the community.
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The druk white lotus school presentation
1. THE DRUK WHITE LOTUS SCHOOL
LEH,LADAKH
RAJDEEP DHAR.
2nd YEAR.
DIGNITY COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
2. INTRDUCTION
Location: SHEY, LADAKH, INDIA.
Building type:EDUCATIONAL
COMPLEX.
Client: DRUKPA TRUST.
Head Architect : JONATHAN ROSE
Design team: ARUP ASSOCIATES
AND ARUP.
It aims to provide a high-quality educational environment
for children.
The severity of the climate and the scarcity of water have been
the essential determinants of the design.
All buildings utilise local materials and traditional techniques.
3. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
Nearest Airport- Leh Military Airport (16 KM.)
Nearest Train Station- Pathankot
Nearest Bus Station- Manali and Jammu And
Kashmir
4. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
High Altitude Desert:3700 meters
Latitude/Longitude: 34尊 N, 77尊 40 E.
Solar radiation:Jan[2.02 kWh/m2/day]
Jun[5.95 kWh/m2/day]
Relative humidity:Ranges from 10%-50%
Very hot in Summer and extremely cold
in Winters.
Main source of water- Snowfall
Summers are short and pleasant.
Average temperature in summers- between
10属C and 20属C.
Lack of oxygen because of lack of
vegetation.
5. SITE AND SURROUNDINGS
The school is in the village of
Shey, close to the River Indus
and its irrigated fields.
It is the site of the historic Shey
monastery of Ladakh.
The school is at the edge of the
village
Next to the site is another
school complex of humble
quality.
The site slopes gently to the
south
6. BUILDING DATA
Site Area- 130,000 square
meters ( 13 hectares)
Ground floor area- 1200
square meters
Total covered area- 1240
square meters
Nursery and Infant School-800
square meters
Residence- 440 square meters
All buildings are single storey
except for Junior School which
has partial secondary.
7. CONCEPT OF DESIGN
Combining the concept of
MANDALA & KEY the school
become the junction of
education & spirituality
9. SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
Using locally-available materials, which have the
least impact on the environment;
Exploiting natural ventilation and passive solar
heating;
Minimizing energy use and emissions;
Minimizing water use;
Refining and adapting traditional techniques to
provide modern solutions.
10. The water distribution
system reuses water for
irrigation and directs any
rainfall to planted areas.
Groundwater from the 105-
foot (32-meter) deep water
table is pumped by solar
power to a 16,000-gallon
(60,000 liter) tank at the
surface
11. The roofs are designed to
bring in additional
daylight through
clerestory windows.
Small windows are set in
the north-facing
facades to provide
daylight.
15. V.I.P Latrines
The roof is made from a
combination of mud and local
wood. Rock wool and felt are
used to insulate.
On top of this they have
added corrugated aluminum
sheets and sand to cover the
felt
18. Seismic Design and Safety
Druk White Lotus building
structures use timber frames
to resist seismic loads and
ensure life safety in the
event of an earthquake.
The timber frames are
independent of the walls,
and steel connections
Cross-bracing provide
earthquake stability.
19. Construction Schedule and Costs
Total Cost- Rs. 3.40 Cr.
Cost per square metre- Rs.15976.
Infrastructure- Rs. 41 lacs.
Labour- Rs. 38 lacs.
Materials- Rs. 71 lacs.
Landscaping- Rs. 6.21 lacs.
Professional fees- Rs. 1.53 Cr.
Other- Rs. 27 lacs.
20. ACHIEVEMENTS
Australian National Association of Women in
Construction (2005): Sinclair Knight Merz Award for
Achievement in Development
British Consultants and Construction Bureau,
International Expertise Awards (2003):Large
Consultancy Firm of the Year
World Architecture Awards (2002): Best Asian
Building, Best Education Building, BestGreen Building
(joint winner)