Pioneer Park in Gurgaon is a multi-use campus outside of Delhi, India in the state of Haryana. Frequently referred to as the “Silicon Valley” of the New Delhi region, Gurgaon is one of India’s fastest growing cities and home to many successful technology sector industries. Pioneer Park aims to be at the forefront of sustainable planning and design, establishing new standards and innovative design strategies for all aspects of the project.
The Pioneer Park Master Plan provides a vibrant center of urban life through a balanced mix of complementary land uses based upon principles of sustainability. An iconic hybrid office and hotel tower, low-, mid-, and high-rise residential neighborhoods, a mixed-use clubhouse, and a retail environment will surround the Great Park—a significant and dramatic central open space.
This new community will balance cut and fill, support off-grid facilities, induce cooling breeze effects for thermal comfort, provide shade for public spaces, and use local materials for buildings and landscapes.
Energy conservation is one of the most important environmental issues for Pioneer Park, considering that Haryana can experience up to a 25% annual energy deficit (12-hour power outages are common in Gurgaon). The project would be able to generate 100% of its electrical demand on site. Bio-diesel is being considered as a fuel option for these generators to reduce site-wide carbon emissions.
Water conservation is also a priority at Pioneer Park. Because the Gurgaon region lacks sufficient freshwater for the residential population, potable water use will be reduced through water reclamation, re-use and recycling. The project will have on-site sewage treatment plants in order to prevent untreated sewage from entering the municipal sewer system.
Sustainable Strategies:
Energy
- Operate both with and without grid-supplied electricity.
- Meet 20% of hot water energy demand using renewable solar energy systems.
External Solar Shading
- Maximize building envelope performance through the use of jali panels (traditional Indian shading screens) as shading devices.
Water
- Manage rainwater to replenish local aquifer.
- Treat 100% of wastewater on-site.
- Reduce potable water consumption for building types as follows:
- Residential and Retail 20%
- Hotel 30%
- Office 40%
- All non-potable water usage in the buildings will be met by recycled water, which will account for 30% of the total water used for the buildings.
- 50% of site-wide irrigation needs will be met with recycled water.
Pioneer Park is at the forefront of sustainable planning and design, establishing new standards and innovative design strategies for all aspects of the project.
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