Panyapiwat Institute of Management has a goal to expand the
institution into hub to support the development of manpower to meet the
manufacturing demands of the industrial sector in the Eastern Special
Development Zone (EEC). The campus aims accommodate up to 5,000 students on an
area of 99-rai, with provisions for future development expansions.
The design concept of Back to Basics | Learning with Nature
| Knowledge Is Everywhere was applied to create an environment that encourages
experiential learning through simply living in harmony with nature, and by
incorporating nature to help create an environment conducive to the exchange of
knowledge and experiences. With a focus on creating collaborative spaces for
students and teachers within the natural environment, users are able to gain
knowledge, exchange ideas and create new innovations. This emphasizes the
concept of Knowledge is Everywhere, not just the classroom. There are also
spaces that support the latest technology in learning, as well as various areas
which can be easily adapted to accommodate a wide range of uses.
This project showcases the concept of Passive Design
Architecture since the project's inception, from the Master Planning to
architectural design, M&E systems and landscape architecture. All this facilitates
study and connections with nature. Focusing on sustainability and preserving
nature, careful planning of the building uses and orientation reduce heat and
minimize the need for air conditioned spaces. The Master Plan incorporates
green spaces between buildings, and encourages the use of renewable resources,
such as rainwater retention and reusing gray water. Green roofs reduce heat
within the buildings as well as the heat island effect in the surrounding
areas. The project design is intended to raise user awareness of energy
conservation measures, for example, by allocating parking spaces and promoting
the use of bicycle lanes.
Furthermore, the utilization of natural raw materials
requires less complicated manufacturing and construction processes. The use of
chemicals, such as external paint, was also limited promote the project's
environmentally friendly image. Landscape design which emphasizes the use of
native plants reduces maintenance and grows well organically. This is inspired
by Dr. Miyawaki's concept of natural forest planting, in which large trees are
planted from seedlings rather than transplanting large trees onto the project.
This method ensures the sustainability and longevity of the trees into the
future.
PIA Interior
TK Studio
Lumpini Wisdom and Solution
iECM
CH. Karnchang – Tokyu Construction