DAM SAFETY HEADQUARTERS

The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at the rehabilitation of 223 dams across seven states in India, namely Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.

The DRIP headquarters, located in Kerala, will oversee the management and execution of the project's operational phases in the state. The project is structured in two phases.

Phase I, which was completed in early 2022, included the construction of three G+2 blocks in the given site, designed to house the common use and public spaces for the department.

Phase II is projected to be completed by 2025 and will involve the addition of seven additional floors on top of the existing completed building, which will provide additional office spaces for the department's personnel.

One of the key design features of the DRIP headquarters is its innovative external facade, which incorporates aluminum louvers. The louvres not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the building but also play a vital role in promoting natural ventilation within the interior spaces, enhancing the building's sustainability and energy efficiency.

The tropical monsoon climate of Kerala, with hot summers and high humidity, has been carefully considered in the overall design and inner layout planning, to optimize the building’s performance for the comfort of the occupants. The inner circulation within the building is also planned to ensure a clear segregation of private and public spaces, facilitating efficient access for both office workers and visitors.

One of the key design featuresof the DRIP headquarters is its innovative external facade, which incorporatesaluminum louvers. The louvres not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal ofthe building but also play a vital role in promoting natural ventilation withinthe interior spaces, enhancing the building's sustainability and energyefficiency.

The tropical monsoon climateof Kerala, with hot summers and high humidity, has been carefully considered inthe overall design and inner layout planning, to optimize the building’sperformance for the comfort of the occupants. The inner circulation within thebuilding is also planned to ensure a clear segregation of private and publicspaces, facilitating efficient access for both office workers and visitors.