Sustainable Architecture

The Kolkata cityscape is incomplete without the aesthetic genius that is reflected by the dominating structure of Biowonder. Set amidst the buzzing South Kolkata Eastern Township, one might never miss noticing this structure, owing to the beautiful architecture that mimics a pile of stacked books. Biowonder stands tall with its artistic appearance, looking nothing short than the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon”. Biowonder has been heavily influenced by Biophilic design - a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Used at both the building and city-scale, it is argued that this idea has health, environmental, and economic benefits for building occupants and urban environments, with little drawbacks. Although its name was coined in recent history, indicators of biophilic design have been seen in architecture from as far back as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Biowonder is the brainchild of Pasari Group, who has shown undeniable genius while planning and executing a building of Biowonder’s stature and beauty. Design Philosophy of Biowonder: The makers of Biowonder have been influenced by the lack of greenery, sunlight and fresh air which have an adverse impact on the human mind and body. The average human being spends 65% of their lives in the closed box-like office spaces, which makes life stressful and unhealthy. So the makers of Biowonder decided to go a step further from a mere green building to create a unique and sustainable biophilic workspace that will help people flourish and perform at their workplace with greater passion and excellence. Read also: The Space Story: Westgate, Ahmedabad Biowonder's beauty has been elevated by Aludecor's Rustic Series of ACPs in the shade MT-5009 Cement. Biowonder offers a fresh and unique work environment created with the Biophilic principle that helps enhance wellness, passion and therefore, performance at the workplace. In the evolutionary scale of Green Buildings, it is the most intelligent and evolved category with an actual effective green coverage of 100%. Bio Wonder has been made with initiatives to keep this E+ (Environment Positive) quotient high. It has a unique and scientific ‘book stack’ design to create the green cover, state of the art Building Management System and fire safety system. Biowonder also features double glazed glass facade for temperature control, cantilevers for better strength, Xeriscape landscaping, light and pollution management, recycling of wastewater energy, promotion of biodiversity, reduction of in-organics, energy conservation, solar energy harness and organic waste composting to name a few. Amenities that bring convenience and save time like a bank, convenience store, health club and a premium business hotel will further enhance work-life balance. Biowonder gifts a futuristic and healthy work environment in the very lap of nature. It is the first-ever non-IT, E+ (Environment positive) Commercial hub of Eastern India with Gold Green rated LEED Certification. Biowonder’s design philosophy has been celebrated so much across the nation, thus winning it many accolades. Bio wonder has won the prestigious CityScape Award -2012 for Best Sustainable Development in Dubai, the Credai Bengal Award for Best Green Project in 2014 and the Economic Times Award 2015 for Best Realty Brand. Read also: Space Story: Urban Bank Mehsana – The Thoughtful Making! Biowonder has been created on the principles of architecture, structure and specifications. The building gets its name from a simple philosophy: an architecture that is biophilic and wonderful, hence the name Biowonder! Biowonder has a unique identity and breathes, unlike most geometric corporate spaces today. Role of Metal Composite Panels as an Design Element: Biowonder’s aesthetics have been enhanced by the usage of Aludecor ACP sheets. Covered in greenery, Biowonder has been covered in ACPs, glass and steel for a design that is both biophilic and contemporary. Aludecor ACPs have lent Biowonder with elevated elegance and re-inforced functionality. The makers of Biowonder narrates that the vision to create a futuristic and sustainable building in terms of technology and environment has driven them to choose Aludecor ACPs, which are fully recyclable and environmentally friendly material. Besides, Aludecor ACPs are made with Lead-Free paints that promise not to malign the environment with lead toxicity. The Lead-free paint coating also means that no fabricator and worker get harmful microparticles in their pulmonary system. Biowonder looks magnificent with the usage of Aludecor ACPs in appealing colours that assures to be of high durability and low maintenance. Biowonder thus remains a benchmark product which celebrates the strong bond between nature and the humankind. The makers of Biowonder have made sure to plan a futuristic architecture that carries the essence of next-generation architectural planning- sustainable, functional and beautiful.

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