Seven courtyards relating to the seven levels of human consciousness is the guiding idea for the master plan. A provision for a peripheral ring road to feed all the buildings, generating positive spaces for future expansion of the existing institute and sites for affiliated institutes. The configuration of the various blocks and the appropriate distance between them help create shaded pedestrian zones that are climatically conducive.A provision for a peripheral ring road to feed all the buildings, generating positive spaces for future expansion of the existing institute and sites for affiliated institutes.

The salient features of the project is as follows.

• The inter-relation of the major components of the program like the institute, housing and the hostels is governed by creating a unified green open space in between them. The series of seven courtyards relating to the seven levels of human consciousness is the guiding idea for the master plan.Pedestrian linkages between the main institute, housing and the hostel complex.
  • A provision for a peripheral ring road to feed all the buildings, generating positive spaces for future expansion of the existing institute and sites for affiliated institutes.
  • Climatic concerns govern the planning and orientation of buildings. The structures have been oriented with major openings in the north south directions to reduce heat gain in the structures.
  • The configuration of the various blocks and the appropriate distance between them help create shaded pedestrian zones that are climatically conducive.

Natural ventilation systems and use of cascading air cooling system instead of conventional air-condition ensures less energy consumption and fresh air at all times in the buildings. The architectural expression is governed by the extensive use of exposed brick walls and concrete flat roofs. The use of natural materials like brick, integrated landscape emphasizes the link with nature and its elements as a guiding theme for the entire campus. The uniformity of the materials used gives the campus a cohesive feel. The parasol roof over the main academic court of the institute and the sculptural roof form of the library is as a contemporary expression of avionics. The parasol roof acts like a climatic shading device for the institute and helps create a microclimate within the institute. The parasol roof acts like a climatic shading device for the institute and helps create a micro-climate within the institute.