Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Government office building in Lodhi Road Area, New Delhi, India.
Indira Paryavaran Bhawan is a government office building located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi that houses the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It consists of two connected eight-story blocks arranged around a central atrium, forming a cohesive structural design.
Construction of this facility took place from 2011 to 2013 and the building was formally opened in 2014. Its completion represented a turning point in India's approach to sustainable government infrastructure.
The building's design incorporates the five elements of Hindu philosophy throughout its sections: air, fire, water, earth, and space. Visitors can observe how these principles shape the layout and function of different areas.
The building features meeting spaces, conference rooms, and a terrace garden on the seventh floor providing green space within the complex. Access may be restricted since it functions as an active government office, so visitors should plan accordingly.
This is India's first net-zero energy government building, using geothermal heat exchange systems to manage temperature naturally. Below ground, it features an automated robotic parking system across three basement levels, eliminating space constraints.
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