Everest Design Challenge

2018
 Everest Design Challenge 2018 @ Design Perspective
Everest in partnership with Design Perspective recognises innovation in Design and promotes use of new age
green building materials. The emphasis is on engaging modern methods which enable fast, strong and safe
construction.

About Everest Industries:

Everest Industries is India’s fastest growing building solution companies. With its wide portfolio of products
& Solutions it is one of the most trusted brands across the country today. Our strong presence in the country
for over 80 yrs has sharpened our expertise to provide building solutions to all. Today, Everest provides
building solutions for commercial, residential & industrial segments to over 25 nations across the globe. Our
array of products and solutions include Roofing sheets, Fiber Cement Boards and pre-engineered buildings.

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About Fibre Cement Boards

Fibre Cement Board is a cement composite material comprising of cement, cellulose fibre, fly ash and silica.
It is as one of the new age building materials that is used widely across the globe. The qualifier to this is the
first designer product known to be made using Fibre Cement Boards - The famous Guhl’s Loop Chair”
designed by Designer Willy Guhl.

Guhl’s chair was carved out of one piece of fibre cement board in 1954. Till today, the Design testifies core
qualities of fibre cement base material as flexible, light yet indestructible, beautiful and versatile. Fibre
 Cement Board is extremely adaptable in nature and carries attributes of termite-resistance, fire-resistance,
weather-resistance, moisture-resistance etc. Today Fibre Cement Boards are used across the globe in various
applications like wall cladding / wall lining, dry wall construction, false ceilings, wall partitions, facades, roof
top underlay, substrates for flooring etc . The following product range is offered by Everest in Fibre cement
Board portfolio

Product Usage Assortment

False Ceiling, Internal Walls,
Internal Dry Area Linings
Maximum Size available –
Standard Board Encasements, Bulk Heads,
8feet x 4 feet
Substrates for Mezzanine
Flooring
External Cladding, External
Walls, Wet Area Lining, HD Boards & Designer Jaalis
HD Board
Substrate for Mezzanine, (As a replacement to GRC)
Waterjet cut Designs
 Designer Boards – Lake &
Tile form for false ceiling. Plank Hill, Electra, Oceanic &
form for External internal Cascade
Designer Boards cladding & Pergolas. Boards for  Cement Wood Planks
Internal lining, Dry walls.  Stone
Stone form for external Cladding  Wall Guard for lining of walls
in Seepage areas
Internal External Walls, Wet Ready Made Aerated Concrete,
Rapicon
Area Walls, Prefab Structure Sandwich panels

Our Core Products

Boards

Standard Boards Heavy Duty Board Designer Boards

 Rapicon Panels

Rapicon Wall Panel Tongue & Groove Joint Rapicon Section

Designer Boards

Wall Guard
Cement Wood Planks Stone
Challenge Description

The Design Challenge competition will have four unique challenges and the teams are expected to choose
one challenge from the list of four. Assessment of the teams will be on the basis of creativity & design
proficiency using materials manufactured by Everest Industries:

Challenge 1 – The Green Gospel

A builder in NCR is planning to construct an upcoming shopping Mall where he wants to use Dry
construction technique and have an efficient air conditioning in his premises in order to have energy
savings. The delivery had to be made in 2 yrs and 6 months whereas the project has got delayed and
the builder has got only 7.5 months left now to finish the project. In addition the building needs to be
LEED & GRIHA rated from the govt. Other requirements include that the building needs to be fire
rated for 2 hrs at least with 40dB of sound insulation in order to shield the adjoining residential areas
from music & noise generated from the activities inside the mall.

Green Buildings - Any building that makes optimum use of natural resources throughout its life from
planning, design, construction, and occupancy to its decommissioning is called a Green Building.
Green Buildings imbibe resource-efficient designs, which are sustainable. It has an overall positive
impact on the ecosystem. For example, from taking care of the well-being of the construction
workers to making sure that the construction material has

 Maximum re-usability
 Material available in close proximity
 Materials that use dry construction techniques with zero water usage
 Low operating & maintenance cost
 Light Weight- Saves Structural cost & reduces earth excavation cost
 Improved occupant comfort & economical

According to research, buildings account for 18 % of total CO2 emissions. If construction keeps
growing at the present rate, the emissions will double by 2050

Some of the key Green building accumulation points are as per the details below

Norm Criteria Point Range Accrued

Minimum Energy Performance 1
Construction Waste Management 1-2
LEED Resource Reuse 1-2
Recycled Content 1-2
Regional Material 1-2
Efficient Water Usage 1
Reduction of Conventional Energy Demand 12
Use of Wood based Alternative 4
GRIHA
Resource Reuse 1-4
Regional Material 1-4
Acceptable noise levels 2

Everest Fiber Cement Board offers up to 4 LEED points in the Project in Addition to 23 GRIHA
Points
In India, pre-dominantly three rating systems exist out of which Two are mostly used —
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated
Habitat Assessment)

Material & Parameters

 Everest Rapicon Walls of 75mm Thickness having fire rating of 134 min, K-value of 0.135
Watt/m-Kelvin and sound insulation of 40 dB (Application area exterior interior & wet area
walls). All the panels to be installed & finished together with Sodium Silicate and Fly ash
mixture.
 Everest Heavy Duty Boards (9mm thickness)/Everest Stone board Cladding (8mm thick) are
to be used on the exterior side of Rapicon Wall with HD Board as the base material. The
system application should contribute to bring down the “U” value of the envelope to 0.42
Watt/m-Kelvin as per the green building norms.
 At areas like corridors, stores and food court to have a false ceiling of Everest Designer Tile
of 4mm thickness to be used in grid system for an efficient air conditioning (Application
area- All common areas false ceiling like reception, corridors, maintenance office block etc.)

All bulk heads to be covered with 8mm thick Everest Fibre Cement board with 51mm
Everest Wall frame

Partition
Specs: 51mm Everest Galvalume Stud frame R Value (t/K)
8mm FCB as first layer at internal side of frame m2K/W
12.5mm Gypsum board as top layer at internal side of frame
Insulation with 50mm thick,48Kg/m3 Rock Wool
9mm HD as first layer at external side of the frame
7.5mm Plank as top layer on external side of the frame

Notes: K-Value Rock Wool – 0.042 W/mK (at 50 degree C mean temp.) 1.19
K-value of Everest FCB - 0.14 W/mK 0.057
K-value of Plank - 0.14 W/mK 0.053
K-Value of Gypsum Board- 0.16 W/mK 0.078
K-Value of HD Board - 0.16 W/mK 0.056
Total R value- 1.434
System U value (1/R)- 0.697 W/m2K

Everest Heavy Duty Board – Everst Heavy Duty board are the highest density boards with a high
compression ratio. These boards are manufactured and are widely used in flooring & Façade application. It
has a high capability to withstand corrosion and moisture along with a high wind load & impact bearing
capacity. The proof point of its stability is given by sea facing façade application on Al-Hamaraa Towers in
Kuwait

Everest Rapicon Walls : Everest Rapicon Walls offer dry walls systems which provide 4 times
faster construction speed than brick work. These walls offer a sound insulation and fire rating of
upto 2hrs. These readymade walls are sandwich panels made of aerated cement concrete and Everest
Fiber cement boards.

(For More product information refer to other 3 challenges)

Challenge 2 – Quake Proof Clinic

A new age hospital building is to be constructed in a seismic zone in Bhuj District of Gujarat. There
four problems which need to be taken care of while designing the building viz.

1. Adherence to Group C building code (Refer to Govt. of India site for building codes)
2. A high heat insulation is required since the building would be air conditioned and the
temperatures in Bhuj run as high as 45 Degree Celsius
3. Due to dry and arid conditions the possibility of an outbreak of fire is comparatively higher
so a fire resistant exterior & interiors are required with a good fire rating
4. Bhuj lies in high seismic zone hence the overall structure weight needs to be kept low taking
into account the safety of the patients
5. S pecial care needs to be taken to design the busy and high traffic areas for lining the interior
walls

Material & Parameters

 Everest hollow Dry wall system comprising of Galvalume Cold Rolled C Frame skeleton;
with a combination of 9mm thick Heavy Duty Board & 7.5mm cement wood plank as
internal & exposed layer respectively, on the external side of the frame; A combination of
8mm standard fiber cement board & 12.5mm Gypsum Plaster board as inner & exposed layer
respectively on the internal side of the frame; 50mm insulation matt within the cavity of the
wall. The joints of the external & internal Fiber Cement Board have to treated with non-
stainable silicone sealant & that of Gypsum plaster board with gypsum jointing compound
and paper tape. The Cement Plank have to be used in overlap pattern to ensure an airtight
surface. The system application should contribute to bring down the “U” value of the
envelope to 0.42 Watt/m-Kelvin as per the green building norms. Please find the details
attached below
 All areas need to have ceiling of Everest Designer Tile of 4mm thickness to be used in grid
system for an efficient air conditioning (Application area – Common area false ceiling, office
area ceiling, nursing station, ward toilets etc.)

Partition Specs: 51mm Everest Galvalume Stud frame R Value (t/K)

8mm FCB as first layer at internal side of frame m2K/W
12.5mm Gypsum board as top layer at internal side of frame
Insulation with 50mm thick,48Kg/m3 Rock Wool
9mm HD as first layer at external side of the frame
7.5mm Plank as top layer on external side of the frame

Notes: K-Value Rock Wool – 0.042 W/mK (at 50 degree C mean temp.) 1.19
K-value of Everest FCB - 0.14 W/mK 0.057
K-value of Plank - 0.14 W/mK 0.053
K-Value of Gypsum Board- 0.16 W/mK 0.078
 K-Value of HD Board - 0.16 W/mK 0.056
Total R value- 1.434
System U value (1/R)- 0.697 W/m2K

Cement Wood Planks - Cement Wood planks provide a wooden look to both exteriors and interiors. Cement
Wood planks are used a cladding material which are low maintenance, durable, termite and moisture resistant.
When used in exteriors these planks act as building envelope and provide high energy efficiency. These
Planks give a teakwood finish due to the knots throughout its design. Everest Cement wood planks have a
high ROI and a better shelf life.

Everest Designer Ceiling - Everest Designer Ceiling are offered in a wide array of design. With the unique
moisture resistant property they are strong and durable & are both economical and easy to maintain. They are
used as false ceilings and offer an easy access to ventilation systems. These ceilings offer a good thermal
insulation in addition to alluring aesthetics.

(For More product information refer to other 3 challenges)

Challenge 3 – Mughal Era Reverberation

Pondicherry receives a heavy rainfall through out the year and its one of the most sought after tourist
destinations across the country. A developer has undertaken a project to develop a heritage resort in
Pondicherry with the building depicting the Mughal era design and aesthetics.

Your challenge is to design a holiday resort showcasing Mughal era design. The structure needs t qualify the
following criteria

1. Pondicherry is a high rainfall zone and the developer wants to have a wooden looks to the
exteriors.
2. Pergolas have to designed which depict an exterior seating area
3. There interiors need to h ve a wooden look
4. Corridors and living areas need to have the Mughlai art of Jaalis which should have a design
which is sustainable over a long period of time even when installed in busy areas
5. The rooms should be noise insulated in order to avoid sound passage from one living area to
another

The key features which need to be present as a part of resort should be

Ballroom, Prayer Room, Dining Area, Rooms for guests, Exterior sitting spaces

Material & Parameters

 Everest Cement Wood planks (7.5MM Thick) is to be used in the external areas with
Aluminum grid frame and pergolas on the exterior façade which provide a high degree of
insulation with a non combustible product.
 At divider walls/decorative wall linings, balconies, Everest Designer Jali with 12mm Heavy
Duty Board with Aluminum/MS frame support, can be used.
 At decorative ceiling, Everest Designer Jali with 9mm Heavy Duty Board with GI frame can
be used.
 Use of Rapicon Walls with 40dB sound insulation for sound proofing of the rooms
(Application area- Guest room to Guest room, Guest room to corridor )

Designer Jaali – Everest Designer Jaalis are a design innovation from the medieval era and this new age
solution enables architects and designers to turn their creativity into reality. These Jaalis are completely
customizable and can be tailor made thus making each piece distinct and innovative. These Jaalis can sustain
prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions and are cost-efficient, which make them ideal for internal
and external applications in both commercial and residential segments. These Jaalis can be used to create
partitions, feature walls; designer wall linings shaft covering, ceilings etc.

(For More product information refer to other 3 challenges)

Some of the typical Application of Designer Jaalis & Cement Wood Planks

Challenge 4 – Renovate & Rejuvenate

A bungalow in Chandigarh is needs renovation where the adjacent wall of washroom which has
bedroom/drawing room on the other side is affected with dampness. You have to design the interior to
improve the aesthetics and mask the dampness since the customer wants to change and redo it. The external
façade cladding needs to be improved for energy efficiency of interiors.

Replace external wall cladding with energy efficient cladding on Aluminum frame. Dampness affected walls
to be treated with damp proof guard.

Material and Parameters -

 Everest Wall Guard System with all accessories to be used on dampness effected walls.
 Everest HD Board has to be used on the external façade
 All other internal walls to be lined with Everest Cement Wood Planks fixed directly on to the wall.
 K Value and U Value of the system should adhere to the details as depicted below

Everest Wall Guard: Everest Wall Guard is a solution which is meant to rejuvenate the lost beauty of
dampness affected walls. This product contains a hydrophobated strip which acts as a frame for the wall guard
and prevents the seepage to reach the wall Guard boards. These strips are fixed to the wall with the help of
specially coated Galvanium screws with a PVC sleeve on them which ensures a better shelf life. Upon the
Hydrophobated frame the boards are fixed with the help of fiber cement screws. Any exposed edges of the
board are coated with hydrophobation liquid in order to avoid any moisture permeability. These boards come
in teakwood and plain finish to give a wooden look to interiors. The wall Guard has a shelf life of 20+ years
and comes with a warranty of 5 yrs.

Notes: K-value of Everest FCB - 0.14 W/mK 0.057

K-value of Plank - 0.14 W/mK 0.053
K-Value of HD Board - 0.16 W/mK 0.056

(For More product information refer to other 3 challenges)

Criteria for Qualification and Judgement
 Judgement Criteria: The entries will be judged for the below mentioned parameters:
- Design Logic
-Innovation/Creativity in Design
-Aesthetics
-Cost efficacy v/s Conventional Material and / or Method of Construction

 Size of the Design Display - To be created with size limited to: 5 ft length& 5 ft Width.

A Maximum of 5 members in a team would be allowed per college.

Deadline to submit Team Details with 1 assigned contact for all Co-ordination -

Everest team will be doing a Technical presentation to address all your queries before at least 10 days prior to
the show

Deadline for Submission – The team needs to make a presentation of their design which covers the design
logic and how their design addresses the given challenge and the team needs to submit 7 days in advance to
the event.

Competition Judging – Each city will have the jury members who are imminent architects from that city or
nearby metros who would be judging the event.

Award – The winning team in each city will walk away with a cash prize of INR 25,000 along with
certificates for each team members and a trophy to the team. The winners at zone level will be shortlisted
after the city level round basis compilation of scores of the city level winners would qualify for the national
round to be held in Delhi or Mumbai. The national winners would get a cash prize of INR 50,000 with a team
trophy and certificate for each team member.

Entry showcase

All entries will be showcased at the Design Perspective Chennai. Each entry will be given a dedicated
space. The students are expected to make a computer aided design for the building with any of the
given challenges addressed in their design. They need to present their design idea and logic to the judges
panel along with the other parameters as mentioned above. The design can be of the particular challenge
rather than the entire building.

Winners

 Winning team will win a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-

 Winning design will be recognized at Design Perspective, Chennai edition.
 Post competition, all entries will be publicised through Everest social media channels and
Saidexpo.com.
Participation Guidelines

One team comprising of maximum of 6 students from each college will be allowed to participate in the
competition. At least 1 or more team member is required to chronicle the design and production.

Procedure

The students are expected to make a computer aided design for the challenges with any of the given problem
statements.

Submissions

Each entry must be created under the guidance of the Mentor & College Principal or Faculty member engaged
with the Challenge. .

 To Enter, Prepare and Submit : Each member’s contact information, including name, address, phone
number, and email should be provided in confirmation
 Presentation (minimum of 6 slides) comprising the design and explanation on the design logic along
with a statement of up to 250 words describing the design and cost estimation on email a day before
the event date.
 A video is strongly recommended, but not essential. The video should be less than 3 minutes and
show both the development process of the design and your prototype in action. Students should
ensure no copyright infringement/violation is done with regards to music or other material has
occurred.

All submissions must be sent in electronic format to E-mail: everstdesi gncompetition@gmail.com

with a zipped file.

The judging panel of senior architects along with a senior member from Everest Industries will select one
winner. Projects will be judged purely on quality of entry – which should showcase concept, significance of
design, design iterations and how the product has developed/executed.

The jury reserves the right not to offer an award if deemed necessary or appropriate.

Disclaimer

 No other commercial undertakings will be borne by Everest / Design Perspective organisers

 All other expenses to be borne by the students themselves.

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Pragati Ojha – pojha@everestind.com Contact No – 9773911993

Secondary Contact: Ashish Anand – aanand@everestind.com Contact No - 8130031564

Toll Free Helpline: 18004191991

FAQs:-

Can I enter more than one design/prototype?

For this edition, the submission is limited to a single prototype from each college.

My design is in the manufacturing stage or has been commercialized. Can I enter?

Yes, we encourage you to enter your design, even if it’s at the latter stage of the design process or is already
on the market provided it is in alignment with all team members, academic members and mentor.

I studied jewellery / graphic / fashion / textile / etc. design. Can I enter?

For this edition, the competition is only open to students studying architecture / product design / industrial
design.

Will there be a ceremony to present the Award?

Yes the winner and other participants will be felicitated at CHENNAI edition at Design Perspective, in
front of the entire architecture and design industry.

Will my team be expected to participate in publicity?

Yes. By agreeing to participate you are accepting that your story, project details, images and footage can be
used for publicity purposes. You may also be invited to take part in publicity opportunities in person or by
phone or email. These requests will be handled by Everest and your personal details will not be shared
directly with journalists unless you have granted permission to do so. You have the right to decline any
opportunity which you do not wish to be involved with directly, on e-mail. However, Everest/ Design
Perspective may still use your story, project details, images and footage for media opportunities which will
result in exposure for you and your design.

Will Everest India profit from our Idea?

No, you will retain the rights to any intellectual property surrounding your idea. The aim of this competition
is to open young designers to using our material and get industry exposure which will enable them to make
contacts and push their work forward.
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