Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
DESIGN
SONIPAT 131001
THESIS, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:
Vranda Agarwal
Gcad/16/132
1.1 Background
Ayurveda (the science of Life) is one of the ancient medical systems from India. Recently,
Ayurveda is receiving acknowledgement from medical practitioners from around the world for its
in-depth understanding of how to heal from the root of illness, rather than working on prevention of
symptoms. UN and WHO recognize Ayurveda an authentic medical system and many governments
around the world, including USA, recognize Ayurveda as a complimentary therapy for legal and
insurance purposes. More than massages and therapies, Ayurveda is a vast science of living a Life
in tune with Mother Nature and to let the Nature take care of the body! Ayurveda can help us in
deciding the right diet, life style changes, and psychological attitude towards our body, which are at
the root of all medical problems.
Ayurveda is widely accepted in India as an alternative to western medicine. In many cases, when the
allopathic system becomes a failure with a particular disease and surrenders, the Ayurvedic medicine
does the magical effect to rejuvenate the illness or the patient’s will.
The exploding global demand of Ayurveda has escorted a great need to establish a "Centre of
Excellence" that not only caters to the increasing demand for Ayurveda professionals but also to the
growing need for imparting quality tertiary health care services. Hence Ayurveda education is
provided in Ayurveda colleges to train to be professional Ayurvedic doctors. In taking Admission
in ‘Ayurvedic College’, one can pursue ‘Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.)’
which is a professional degree in medicine focused on Ayurveda offered in India, Nepal,
Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. It is awarded after the study of five and a half years
duration, including 1-year internship.
Selected project is a Ayurveda Medical College, in Sector 5D MDC, Panchkul for Under Graduate
(UG)/Post Graduate (PG)/Para Medical Courses along with an auditorium for 500 students.
Government of India is promoting the growth and development of Ayurveda as a model Institute for
evolving high standards of Teaching, Training, Research, and Patient Care and also to invoke
scientific outlook to the knowledge of Ayurvedic System of Healthcare. These are the most
technically sophisticated institutions, where there is high concern on environment of study. They use
advance technologies and have an ample space for expansion with the need of modem improvement
in technology. Institutions like these concern great detail of research on both, student's studying
behavior, and standard of technology in cooperated with curriculum. Hence, majorly are designed on
the basis of function, where the space is described by activities to be held.
The institute not only equips its students with adequate latest medical and scientific skills and
know-how on the subject for performing successfully their duties but also has its mission to nourish
and nurture its students in such a way that they always remain compassionate and sympathetic to their
patients while performing their professional duties, “the Messiahs for the sick and the needy”. The
main aims of an Ayurvedic medical college are-
India is known for its traditional medicinal systems—Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. Medical systems
are found mentioned even in the ancient Vedas and other scriptures. The literal meaning of Ayurveda
is “science of life,” because ancient Indian system of health care focused on views of man and his
illness. In the recent times there has been an increase in the demand of Ayurvedic treatment globally,
the existing systems are failing to meet this rising demands, hence we need more institutes which can
cater to the increasing demand for Ayurveda professionals and also to the growing need for imparting
quality tertiary health care services.
It will provide an improvement in the health ratio of the province, and will produce a good number of
qualified doctors. The developing countries are the nations who have provided education for the
highest percentage of their skilled people. As number of doctors will increase the health profile of the
district and province will improve as well.
It will also give me margin of conducting research in the areas which I am not aware. The major
concern while designing such spaces is it that the plan should be such that the learning environment
may increase without losing any interest. Moreover the function and the form both should in
cooperate each other, having direct or indirect on student's learning. This study will explain about the
structures or units required for the medical college like which departments are necessary.
The validity of the project can be stated by understanding its background and need. India
is categorized as a developing country and as a part of Government’s ‘Health for All’
scheme; Ministry of AYUSH has planned to set up a network of clinics based on this system across
the country.
Figure 2: layout plan of sector 5-d
Source: (TENDER NO. –WAP/RD/NIAY&N/ARCHITECTURAL/PANCHKULA/2018)
Figure 3: site approval signature by district town planner (panchkula)
Source: Ayush office, ITO, New Delhi
1.5.1 Aim
To provide an infrastructure, which address the current gaps in the path of ayurveda and enhance
the opportunities with an integrated approach with other medicinal system.
1.5.2 Objectives
1. To understand the ideology of a Ayurvedic College and translating it into the built form.
2. To study the various treatments provided in a Ayuevedic Center for derivation of spaces.
3. To study the circulation of various spaces of an Institutional Building.
4. To understand optimum learning and interactive spaces and implement it in designing an
educational institution in Panchkula.
1.6 Scope and Limitations
1.6.2 Limitations
The scope of designing is limited to the Ayurveda Medical college and Auditorium in detail,
rest all the spaces will not be designed in detail.
Structural calculations shall not be studied.
1.7 Methodology
CHAPTER 2:
ENVISAGED ACTIVITY ……………………………………………(Page)
2.1 History
2.2 Nature of activity
2.3 Need of Activity
2.4 Architectural Implications of the activity
CHAPTER 3:
ENVISAGED USER PROFILE……..……………………………….(Page)
3.1 Identification of the User group
3.2 Social aspects
3.3 Psychological aspects
3.4 Inferences
ENVISAGED ACTIVITY
2.1 History
Ayurveda, naturopathy and yoga has been a part of Indian culture since long times.
Many people are preferring yoga for their health benefits. Naturopathy is a form of alternative
medicine employing a wide array of "natural" treatments, including homeopathy, herbalism, and
acupuncture, as well as diet (natural) and lifestyle counseling. Ayurveda is a vast science of living
a Life in tune with Mother Nature and to let the Nature take care of the body! Ayurveda can
help us in deciding the right diet, life style changes, and psychological attitude towards our body,
which are at the root of all medical problems.
2.1.1 Ayurveda
The knowledge of Ayurveda was passed on orally through a lineage of sages in India until it was
collated into text more than five thousand years ago. The oldest known texts on Ayurveda are the
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hrudaya. These texts detail the affect that
the five elements found in the cosmic system - earth, water, air, fire, space – have on our individual
system, and expound on the importance of keeping these elements balanced for a healthy and happy
life.
According to Ayurveda, each person will be influenced by certain elements more than others. This
is because of their prakriti, or natural constitution. Ayurveda categorizes the different constitutions
into three different doshas:
The dosha affects not just the shape of one’s body but also bodily tendencies (like food preferences
and digestion), and the temperament of one’s mind and emotions. For example, the earth element in
people with Kapha dosha is evident in their solid, sturdy body type, their tendency for slower
digestion, their strong memory, and their emotional steadiness. Most people’s prakriti is made up of
a combination of two doshas. For example, people who are “Pitta Kapha” will have the tendencies
of both Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha, with Pitta dominating. By understanding the qualities of our
natural constitution we are better able to do what is needed to keep ourselves in balance.
2.1.2
1. Under Graduate (UG): Bachelors in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) - intake capacity 60
students.2) Post Graduate (PG) Courses for Ayurveda (3): with
intake capacity 20 students each (Total 60) 1. MD in Naturopathy - 20 students
User groups are the people who use the building, for whom the building is made. The user group
includes the people not only who will come here for studies but also the ones one who work there
or manage the place.
There will be following kind of end users who will be using the campus.
3.1.1.2 Students
Enrolled and studying
Exchange programs
Visits from other colleges
3.1.1.3 Visitors
Faculty
Guest lectures
Parents
3.4 Inferences