Aayushi Kalpesh Shah

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Jagannath Mandir

Facilities Management is aimed at developing a particular urban area in such a way that it serves the users, and the managers in a better manner, but keeps intact the inherent identity of that particular organisation. It should also ensure that the growth is not organisation specific, rather the focus should be on sustainable development. This studio focused on understanding the backhand operations of one of the most used structures of the built environment, Temples. We have tried to offer a better experience for the users and the owners, while maintaining the sanctity of the place.


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Over a span of 6 months, we had the opportunity to work on two sites, the first one being Shri Tirupati Balaji (S.G Highway). The next project area was Jagannath Temple (Jamalpur, Ahmedabad). The subject of temples was chosen as very little research has been made from the facilities management point of view, and hence it was a window of opportunity for us.

Quick facts about the Jagannath Temple ; the temple is easily accessible through public transport and has a fire station and police point in the near vicinity, making it a safe location.

Utilities addressed during the study

Depiction of the types of waste and its collection ad disposal mechanism.

Gobar gas plant at the Temple

Towards a Zero Waste Campus

Present observed organogram of the temple - The reins rest only with the Chairperson, making it very difficult for him to supervise all the functions. Thus, it is imperative that the organisation is not person driven, but system driven.

Thus, we have provided a manager, under whom the supervisors will monitor the employees and see that the checklists are regularly followed.

Other problems identified and addressed