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

Climatic responsive architecture: Integrating climatic considerations as an part of planning and building design

71

Figure 3.46 - Main entrance of the wada (Source - Rejuvenating south Indian vernacular architecture as a model for sustainable design by Dr. K Thirumaran)

3.4.3 Construction techniques In a humid environment, the primary design goals are to reduce heat gain by increasing thermal capacity, providing shade, reducing exposed spaces, and regulating and scheduling ventilation. All of these requirements are considered in this Wada and are met by some design intervention. Both the inner and external walls are massive (Figure 3.45). The walls are around 80cm to 100cm thick. These thick walls act as a thermal barrier, keeping heat from escaping the building. The thickness of the wall and the plastering material used have a significant influence in limiting heat transmission through the wall. Wooden columns, beams, and rafters supported the upper levels. The attic was designed to keep household items (Figure 3.47). In comparison to today's design, the door height is lower. Rich carvings adorn the door frame. Lintels, which support both doors and windows, are made of wood.

KARTIKEY BHATT 17EAHAR012

2021-22 SOA, AGI

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

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

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

Articles inside

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