Construction of RBI Residential Quarters at Curca Village, Tiswadi Taluka, Goa
Key Project Details
- Project Name: Construction of RBI Residential Quarters at Curca Village, Tiswadi Taluka, Goa
- Trades Covered: Architectural, Structural, HVAC, MEP, Firefighting, BIM Coordination
- Software Used: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, HAP, AutoCAD MEP, MS Excel, MS Project.
Project Overview
Outlook Designheed Consultants Pvt. Ltd. provided services for the design and construction of the residential quarters of the proposed Reserve Bank of India in Curca Village, Tiswadi Taluka, Goa using a multidisciplinary approach. The development occupies an area of about eight acres and consists of houses of the staff and officers, amenities, facilities, and landscape.
The planning is based on natural features, provides maximum ventilation, good views, and safe movement. Sustainability measures in line with GRIHA rating and MEP services improve the environmental performance.
The AutoCAD and Revit software was used for planning and BIM, whereas Navisworks software aided in collision detection. STAAD.Pro, ETABS, HAP, and AutoCAD MEP were used for structural and services designing, respectively.
Client’s Challenges
- Optimizing site utilization across multiple residential typologies.
- Addressing topography, solar orientation, ventilation, and thermal comfort.
- Coordinating architectural, structural, MEP, and infrastructure interfaces.
- Ensuring accessibility, circulation, fire safety, and site connectivity.
- Managing quantities, costs, constructability, sequencing, and project schedules.
Our Approach and Solution
- Developed contour-responsive master planning with optimized solar orientation.
- Integrated GRIHA-oriented passive design and sustainability strategies.
- Implemented Revit-based BIM for multidisciplinary model coordination.
- Utilized Navisworks for automated clash detection and resolution.
- Integrated BOQ, quantity take-offs, costing, phasing, and scheduling.
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