Overview:
• Location: Civil Services Academy, Umrangshu, Assam.
• Size: 375-acre linear and undulating site on a lake's banks.
• Purpose: Academic and residential complex.
• Construction Compatibility: Only one-third of the site is suitable for construction; the rest will be developed as woodlands with native species to prevent soil erosion.

Design Strategies:
o Identify areas suitable for development based on site conditions.
o Establish watershed areas and drainage channels.
o Creation of bird and butterfly habitats, enhancing local biodiversity.
o Water conservation techniques like irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
o Use of plants for spatial definition and sensory enhancement (colour, fragrance, texture).
o Planting strategies to prevent soil erosion and enhance biodiversity.
o Focus on environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
o Mitigation of air pollution through planting of native species.
o Water conservation, storm water management, and waste-water management.
o Enhancing urban air quality and wildlife habitats.