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The thesis presents research on the integration and transfer of knowledge from the field of urban micro-climatology into the field of architecture design. The main research question is: How can the design of urban neighborhoods contribute to micro-climates that support human comfort? The thesis proposes a framework for identifying and analyzing ‘Micro-climate Moderators’ at master planning, public space design and architectonics level.

The research further examines the vernacular architecture of Multan and identifies the micro-climates existing in the vernacular Multan

which can form precedents for design principles and for developing a master plan and an archetype that is sensitive to its climate and context.

The design process involved developing a master plan through repeating units and overlapping micro-climate moderators; orientation, wind channeling, network of large public spaces, street patterns and site contextualized for features. The final design outcome was a complex master plan of urban neighborhood that is the harsh climatic conditions of Multan City based on the research parameters, case study analysis and design iterations.

MICRO-CLIMATES

ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMAN COMFORT SUSTAINABLE HOUSING COMPLEX MULTAN, PAKISTAN

MICRO-CLIMATE MODERATORS

MASTER PLANNING PUBLIC

DESIGN ARCHITECTONICS

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON MASONRY CONSTRUCTION

GRADUATE THESIS

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

The research explored the traditional passive strategies used in Pakistan’s traditional brick masonry construction to mitigate its hot climate and considered how these design solutions can be preserved and adapted in the rehabilitation of historic structures.Using Sheesh Mahal Complex as a case study, the research investigated the capacity and resiliency of these age-old strategies to perform under changing climate conditions and recommended methods to improve their performance.

Advisor: Frank Matero

PHYSICAL MODEL

KATAS RAJ TEMPLES

SATH GHARA TEMPLE

The Levy Mausoleum is a vaulted mausoleum erected in 1871, located in section C.C, Lot No. W. 2/3 51 of The Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia.

The study comprised of on-site condition survey, photographic documentation, and mapping of the physical conditions of the structure and its deterioration patterns.

The research analyzed the mortar collected from the site and replicated the mortar in the conservation lab. The study also included recommendations for site management, maintenance, and cleaning treatments for the structure.

J.P LEVY MAUSOLEUM

FISH TOWN

The project seeked to document and preserve the remaining 19th century vernacular wood frame houses found in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia The documentation included drawings of three primary Fishtown frame house typologies: the side-gable with dormer, the half-gambrel, the half gable, and the shed.The survey was developed into a digital map to enhance preservation efforts. developed a Preventive Maintenance Plan for residents of Fishtown frame houses to better maintain and prolong the lives of these valuable cultural heritage resources.

URBAN NEIGBORHOOD PLAN

Urban transformation is in the agenda of many cities in Turkey. Among the several triggering factors of large scale and extensive urban re-planning and transformation are the presence of industrial buildings and production facilities that fell out of use in the recent decades. Such abandoned sites are often located within urban centers and as such provide an opportunity for initiating an urban regeneration by adapting new functions for public use and attraction.

Antalya Dokuma Fabrikası is such an example for an industrial facility. The factory and the auxiliary buildings occupy a large and dominantly green site in a central location in Kepez municipality area. The facility has several abandoned buildings with various functions from production and storage to residential and administration. This context presents a productive medium for addressing issues like urban transformation, industrial heritage preservation, contemporary approaches to preservation and reuse of heritage sites and buildings, developing functional proposals for public benefit and social value. The architectural design focuses on these issues and proposals for transforming this facility for public use

DOKUMA FABRIKA

ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

The project aimed to conserve the industrial essence of the factory building, with its walls witnessing suffering and deeds of men, to retain the golden stain of time and transform it into an exhibition space that becomes integrated with the ‘natural’ context of the historical building.

An artist residency was designed with Dokuma Fabrika to make its conservation sustainable. The transformed factory building acting as a laboratory for the artists to exhibit their art using the historical context of the factory as a backdrop.

DOX THRASH HOUSE

The project proposed preservation and adaptive re-use for the historic Dox Thrash house. Through extensive site documentation, conditions survey, archival research, the project provided a well-choreographed sequence for the preservation and adaptive re-use of the house, using a multi-phased approach. Phase 1 proposed stabilization of the structure and preservation of the facade. Phase II proposed community engagement in the design process to achieve a bottom-up preservation approach and to maximize community input. Phase III proposed appropriate programming that promotes economic and environmental sustainability

The project aimed to develop a sustainable “Medical City” in Lahore. The design was based on contextual, sustainable and regional architecture, with green, energy efficient facades that provide a healing environment within the hospital and university complex.

Phase I consisted of teaching and dental hospital, along with residences. In phase II, the extension of hospital was proposed along with addition of residences in the complex.

MEDICAL CITY CONCEPT DESIGN

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

The project aimed to prepare a set of architecture drawings for the conservation of a historic church in one of the old districts of Istanbul. The survey and documentation process included various traditional techniques and instruments.

The building was interpreted and evaluated through understanding the current use, structure and materials. The project served as the first phase in the conservation process of the historic building.

The documentation of the building was carried out by taking on-site measurements, translated into architecture drawings through photo-ortho rectificaiton.

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E2 E3 E1

Elevation 3

Multan is a third largest city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is located in the southern part of the province and is steeped in history.

The city is an example of the model of the Islamic and Indo-Islamic city, specifically designed to protect the privacy of the house and defend against difficult climatic conditions for many months of the year. It is attached to the ground and to its morphology according to a system of growing intimacy, leading from the busy street bazaar to the private cul-de-sac location.

The Walled City of Multan is analysed to understand how old cities were designed around climatic, cultural, defensive constraints and how they grew over time. The Walled City of Multan has an intricate design with narrow streets that promote ventilation as hot air rises. The streets have been aligned with major wind channels, resulting in cool and breezy streets.

The documentation and analysis of Walled City serves as a precedent for future urban planning as well as for identifying passive and sustainable design solutions to architecture problems.

WALLED CITY MULTAN URBAN ANALYSIS

Covered area Open spaces Public spaces

The narrowness of the streets and arrangement of buildings surrounding space for alternate uses

Private courtyard Communal courtyard

Major streets orientated towards dominant wind direction

Major Street pattern

Major wind channeling

Narrow Street Public Street