CLIMATE RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATING CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS AS AN PART OF PLANNING AND BUILD

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Figure 3.45 - Section of Wada house (Source - Rejuvenating south Indian vernacular architecture as a model for sustainable design by Dr. K Thirumaran)

The introvert layout with the central open courtyard is used in this Wada. The courtyard's corridors serve as a transition place between open and closed sections (Figure 3.44). With security and privacy in mind, these areas are separated into two categories: private space and public space. Wada also has a secondary courtyard where the animal shed is located. The configuration of the rooms is intended to provide both private and climatic needs. The use of semi-open space in the form of a corridor and verandah surrounding the open courtyard limits the direct exposure of inner rooms to sun radiation and maintains a comfortable interior temperature. Because the public space is near to the entrance, privacy is preserved. Because this family grows cotton, there is also a storage area for it close to the courtyard. Toilets are located in the backyard of the home, which faces north-west (prevailing wind direction).This keeps interior odourless and hygiene. Main entry is from south direction (Figure 3.46)

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CLIMATE RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATING CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS AS AN PART OF PLANNING AND BUILD

Published on Dec 20, 2021

Kartikey Bhatt

Climate Responsive Architecture, makes use of free energy in the form of heat and light. It is a classic component of architectural design or profession that arose from the fusion of architectural theory and history, as well as architectural science and climatology. According to case studies of climate responsive architecture, each area of the world uses techniques and designs in its structures that are most suited to that region and that meet the cultural patterns of that region. Traditional architecture, or "building forms that arise out of the practical demands of the residents of a place, environment, or locality, as well as the limits of the site and climate," is a more prevalent term. Taking advantage of natural energy sources such as the sun and wind that impact our built environment is what climate-responsive building design is all about. The core concept is that comfort is delivered in close connection with the environment's dynamic variables. The traditional architecture differs depending on whether

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Figure 3.46 - Main entrance of the wada

Figure 3.45 - Section of Wada house

Figure 3.43 - Hubli, Karnataka

Figure 3.28 - Initial design of the hamlet

Figure 3.18 - All Chettinadu residences have a rainwater collection system

Figure 3.19 - The door jamb with stone edging

Figure 3.17 - Flooring and ceiling

Figure 3.27 - Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala, hamlet map

Figure 3.16 - Streets & arrangement of chettinadu residence

Figure 3.15 - Typical view of chettinadu residence

Figure 3.14 - Plan of conventional chettinadu residence

Figure 3.6 - Shaded windows with roof Projections

Figure 3.2 - Typical rural houses, Figure 3.3 - Typical dwelling

Figure 2.12 - Depicting some aspects of wind flow in and around courtyards

Figure 3.1 - Map of Pippara Village with grid iron street pattern

Figure 2.10 - Single sided ventilation

Figure 2.11 - Cross ventilation

afternoon sun rays

Figure 2.9 - Wind pressure induced and temperature induced ventilation

Figure 2.7 - In a warm and humid climate, window building processes are different Figure 2.8 - In a humid climate, shading (Chajja) and shutters on the veranda prevent

2.2.3 Settlement pattern and site planning

2.2.4 Envelope design

Figure 2.2 - Air speed are greatest on the crest

Figure 2.3 - Wide east-west streets maximize the scope for south winter sun

Figure 2.1 - Map of India indicating the 5 climatic zones

chimneys

Figure 2.4 - Wind catchers