Prologue
We, as a nation, have been looking at education, particularly technical education, as a means to satisfy the manpower needs of our planning. Real development of the nation springs from a well developed human resource. The new developments in Biotechnology, Space research, Microelectronics, the computers and all the rest of the Hi-tech will no doubt be of great help to the rural area. But this is not the most important need nor will it bring true development to our weaker sections. True development must put the people and their land on the development path so that thereafter they can contribute to development and not just be the beneficiaries.
The Challenge
The learning process is not just listening or pen pushing but experiencing and acquiring skills. Intelligence development also depends on giving wide exposure to the student in the formative periods. So for practical experience of science learning one has to design a Science Center for rural areas lying on Delhi-Agra highway.
This Science Center is a Creative Space with a volume of approximate 7500 cubic Meters and there will be maximum 200 users at a time. This design should house permanent and temporary exhibitions, laboratories and workshops, a conference center, cafes, office space and a distinctive competition hall. The dimension of site is 40 m X 60 m with a maximum 30% allowed ground coverage.
This project also aims towards achieving a target of Sustainable building, which comprises, use of eco-friendly construction materials, clean and efficient use of energy and the best of waste management techniques. The form and designed spaces will be representing various fields of knowledge:
- India on the Move
- Human and the Environment
- Practical learning
- Roots of Civilization
- Young Adult Gallery
Candidates can add more spaces according to their needs. Participants can also make any valid assumption related to their design, but must be clearly stated and justified.
Eligibility
This competition is open for all Students. A team may comprise a maximum of three undergraduate students or two Post graduate students.
