A. INDIVIDUAL HOUSE OR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING

SITE SELECTION

1. The plot for the house/housing must be an actual site with accurate dimensions and the site details should be corroborated by photographs, basic outline of the plot and its surroundings, existing and possibly proposed infrastructure, as part of the brief. It could be a house currently under development that would give in-depth information on the infrastructure and environmental conditions.
2. Ideally a greenfield site - that frees up an existing incumbent government land, land parcels of the government which could be put to better and more efficient use - would be even more beneficial. Participants are to probe realistic and practical ways of finding a setting for their ideas. If the local governing body already has earmarked sites and areas for the PMAY-G, this would be ideal.
3. The local bye-laws should be identified and adhered to as far as possible.

DESIGN CRITERIA

1. The individual house must adhere to the Pradhan Mantri Avas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) guidelines and have a minimum area of 25 sq.mt., with kitchen and sanitation facilities included.
2. The house must serve a family of 4-5 people. If the study indicates other family sizes, it can be shown as a design option.
3. Climatic and seismic guidelines must be identified and the design must respond to the same.
4. Local materials and technologies, indigenous skills can be incorporated in the construction technology proposed for the construction, while complying with the PMAY-G area-specific guidelines where available.
5. An estimated costing must be included, based on the PMAY-G guidelines. (Refer Annexure B)
6. The house should have the capability to scale up incrementally and become a 2 or 3 family house or a mixed-use space and provisions for such should be built into the design. With a view on 2047, the scalability and adaptability to future scenarios will be crucial.
7. The design should be a readily replicable one, and one that could be used in varying plot sizes or conditions if possible. These iterations should be shown as part of the design solution.
8. The design must be able to generate a unique design identity which is aligned to the aspirations of the new Indian village, and fulfils the promise that is envisioned as Village 2047.
9. The design must demonstrate how it responds to the street (and its neighbouring houses/context) and existing infrastructure, if any.
10. Designs that build in sustainability, alternative energy sources and are GRIHA-rating compliant will be rated higher. Eg. If the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All Yojana is able to dovetail into the proposal, it may be a bonus.
11. The presentation must have a complete conceptual set of architectural, services and structural drawings along with views and sketches to explain the scheme and its features.

B. COMMUNITY FACILITY

SITE SELECTION

1. The plot for the community facility must be an actual site with accurate dimensions and the site details should be corroborated by photographs, basic outline of the plot and its surroundings as part of the brief. Like the individual house, details of the existing and proposed infrastructure, neighbourhood planning initiatives mentioned by the locals should also find a mention here.
2. Ideally a greenfield site - that frees up an existing incumbent government land, land parcels of the government which could be put to better and more efficient use - would be beneficial. Participants are to probe realistic and practical ways of finding a setting for their ideas.
3. The local bye-laws should be identified and adhered to as far as possible.

DESIGN CRITERIA

1. The function of the facility must be based on the study done by the participants. It should ideally address the needs or aspirations of the particular village selected.
2. The area of the facility should be approximately 300-500 sq.mt. Any variations from these areas should be justified by the participant. (The basic area guidelines are given in Annexure C.)
3. Climatic and seismic guidelines must be identified and the design must respond to the same. 
4. Local materials and technologies, indigenous skills can be incorporated in the construction technology proposed for the construction, while complying with the PMAY-G area-specific guidelines where available.
5. The design must be able to generate a unique design identity which is aligned to the aspirations of the new Indian village.
6. Response to the street/square it stands in must be articulated including public ingress/egress according to statutory safety guidelines.
7. Designs that build in sustainability, alternative energy sources and are GRIHA rating compliant will be rated higher.
8. The presentation must have a complete conceptual set of architectural, services and structural drawings along with views and sketches with estimated costing to explain the scheme and its features.

C. INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTION

PROBLEM SELECTION

1. The issues facing the selected village must be listed and a strong case made for the issue selected over others.
2. The current situation must be documented through photographs, sketches and data over a minimum of 3-5 years where required.
3. Solutions attempted locally, if any, must be referred and acknowledged.

SOLUTION

1. Present the solution with reference to governmental schemes where relevant.
2. Materiality, resources to be employed should be detailed out.
3. Estimated costing - phase-wise if required - to be given.
4. Multiple approaches to the issue maybe given as part of the presentation.
5. The solution must be comprehensive and constructible.
6. The impact on the village and villagers' lives must be explained completely.

If the solution encompasses more than a single infrastructure segment, then the details of both must be given equally. If there are multiple parts of the same solution, or are inter-related then the processes and costing for all must be given.

(Refer Annexure D for Design of Infrastructure)