04th February 2017.
The visit to THE PUPIL - Saveetha eco School
was organized by its architect Mr Mohan Hariharan, a product of AC College of
Technology. He had a vast experience in designing of Cinema theatres and
Industries. He told us that this is the maiden project in the category of
Schools. He jovially told me that he had done this experiment at another’s cost. The
School is being managed by Saveetha University under the leadership of Dr
Saveetha.
A panoramic view of the School Complex
I used to write the details of the temples I visited
and later added the Heritage structures. But this is a new building,
I am sure it will become a heritage monument structure in another 100
years. I was not sure about attending this visit when Mr Mohan Hariharan invited me
to visit and he guaranteed us the worthiness of the visit. I
would have missed it if I could not make it. Mr. Venkatesh the Historian, Writer
asked me to join him Guindy, I readily accepted. It was 09.50 Hrs
when we landed at the School. Mr Mohan Hariharan explained to us the different
features of the School and the materials used for the construction etc. Learned some of the details. Here it is…
Planned to construct 4 acres and reduced to 3
acres. The estimated cost of the project was 14.5 Crores and constructed area
is 1 lakh square foot. The School zone comprises of Knowledge zone,
Recreation zone, Parking Zone, Educational Zone, Playing Zone, Utility, etc., in my language I may say that the School has Classrooms (classrooms are called Labs), Labs, hands-on experience workshops, Music classes,
Yoga Classrooms, world-class Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Playground, Auditorium, etc. The present structures were constructed in three phases and interlinked together. The Classrooms are octagonal in shape to have more sunlight and natural ventilation. The ceilings are not plastered and steel is used
for the construction of recycled steel. The walls are constructed with clay
hallow blocks called porotherm, manufactured in Bangalore. The walls are also
not plastered to reduce the cost. The windows start from the ceiling to have
maximum light and ventilation. The glasses used are special glasses that
restrict the sun’s unwanted rays and allow maximum light.
The floors are paved with slates brought from Cuddapah of Andhra Pradesh and Athangudi tiles. Which costs less
than the commercially available vitrified tiles in the market. Later the AC
units are installed in many classrooms with intelligent control to
adjust the temperature and load depending on the occupancy level. The
electricity used is minimal and CFL lamps are installed wherever required.
RO systems are installed with suitable filters to remove iron content for
the drinking water system since the groundwater contains more iron content
( That’s why the place is called SeneerKuppam ).
The school is certified as Platinum under IGBC
green projects, considering the atmosphere, Water, Materials used for
construction, environment, fresh air circulation, and health. It was understood
that the swimming and playing area is functioning under the
guidance of Shiny Abraham Wilson, the National Champion for 14 years.
We are very fortunate, that the school
authorities had taken care of us right from receiving us at the
main gate with the school band, showed us the classrooms, and allowed us to interact with the students and to do experiments at the labs till c off.
The hospitality extended to us is commendable ( the lunch served was excellent
). We are very much thrilled to see the handwork of students in art &
drawings, weaving, making of clay sculptures, Gymnasium, Cultural programs, etc. I have no words to express my feelings. I extend my sincere
thanks to Mr. Mohan Hariharan, The management of The Pupil- Saveetha Eco
School, Principal Mrs Chitra, staff, and Students.
LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL: CLICK
HERE
Since I had taken about 90+ photographs, which I
could not upload in this Post. So, here is the link to my: Google+
Photos.
Tiny tods play area
a
collage with students photographs
a
collage with students' photographs
Windows,
Ventilator, and fresh air fan
The
corridor called Street
The
corridor called Street
Students at the Music lab
Students
at Maths Lab
The artwork by the students – Karine Hrt
interacting with a student
Students
at Gymnasium
Students
at the Gymnasium ( Our young visitors)
Students At the Yoga lab
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
artwork by the students
The
art work by the students
The
artwork by the students
Cultural
program by the students
Cultural
program by the students
Cultural
program by the students
The
participants of this visit – Photo courtesy Mr Balasubramaniam
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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