IIT-Madras new student hostel ‘Mandakini’ commissioned
The Hindu
Surface and roof rainwater is treated and reused as potable water
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras on Monday commissioned its largest hostel, Mandakini, with a capacity to house 1,200 students. It includes 10 accommodations with attached toilets for persons with disabilities.
A total of 203 single rooms, 506 double occupancy rooms and three guest rooms have been provided.
The institute razed an older building and and built the 10-storey structure at an estimate of ₹146.75 crore.
Its built-up area is 32,180 sq m and is designed for 4-star rating by Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), a national rating system for green buildings.
Low energy and recycled materials, solar power panels and solar hot water systems were used for construction, the officials said.
Rainwater recharge pits have been provided inside the building. Wastewater generated from the building would be used for flushing and landscaping to reduce water consumption. The surface and roof rainwater is treated and reused as potable water.
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