Reflections from the sites of several projects where I had the opportunity to contribute in varying capacities - small and big - including site supervision, detailed design, consultant coordination etc.

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01. SC RETREAT

Learnings :

1. The development of a project from preliminary design to on-site execution provided in-depth understanding of necessary drawings, detailed specifications, and extensive coordination requirements.
2. Designing exposed brick wall patterns while coordinating electrical connections and aligning the different opening and clear heights.
3. Using landscaping techniques to address severe erosion on a treeless sloping site through strategic bunds, intentional land grading, interconnected ponds, earth berms, endemic vegetation, and boulder placement
4. Creating landscape lighting designs that respect local wildlife in hilly areas while fulfilling required functional needs
5. Designing and detailing vault roofing systems using perforated terracotta blocks

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02. DELFI HOUSE

Learnings:

1. learned about managing kitchen waste using mulch pits integrated with a kitchen garden
2. grasped the order of executing a house - from the civil to the different finishes and fittings- in what order and how to then effectively manage the timeline.
3. learned the insulation detailing for a flat RCC roof - Aerated concrete block with chicken mesh and a final layer of white rejected tiles with optimal reflectance ratio.
4. figured out how electrical conduit planning and installation must precede Poured Earth Concrete (PEC) wall construction.
5. Learned that segregating demolition and construction waste on the site from the project's start enables material reuse and prevents problematic mixing of different waste types
6. Gained experience with hybrid solar electrical systems and requirement of proper electrical phasing throughout the house

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03. ANAGAYA

Learnings:

1. Techniques for repairing and touching up poured earth walls.
2. Understanding ferrocement thicknesses and the execution process for creating window fins, reveals, and inbuilt shelving.
3. Steps involved in the execution and finishing of IPS (Indian Patent Stone) for bathroom walls.

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04. R&R HOUSE

Learnings:

1. Strategies for managing water on sites with a high groundwater table, including:
   • Utilizing overall land grading and earth berms to channel water effectively.
   • Designing ponds of varying sizes and depths to hold water temporarily before overflow.
   • Planting suitable endemic species to stabilize soil and thrive in waterlogged conditions.

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