Transformation of Jaisalmer city
Climatic parameters
Situation in hot and dry climate of Jaisalmer
Generic corresponding strategy
Preserve vegetation and conserve water
Shaded facade and openings
Solar energy generation
Summer midday: 40⁰ 45⁰ C
Prevent solar access in summer but allow in winters
Summer night: 20⁰ 30⁰ C
Insulate building to prevent conduction of heat
Winter midday: 5⁰ 25⁰ C
Passive measures to reduce heat gain
Promote heat loss through ventilation and water bodies
Typical landscape and vegetation
Sandy and rocky ground with little vegetation
Solar radiation
Intense (65-70 kwh/m)
Mean temperature
Low water level
Winter night: 0⁰ -10⁰ C Humidity
Very low (average 31%) Can use evaporate cooling method
Annual rainfall
Low (average 220 mm)
Winds
Dust laden winds often developing into sandstorm
Water conservation is necessary
Table 5 Climate parameters and analysis Source- https://mausam.imd.gov.in/
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B.Arch.
L.J.
School
Technological University
of
Architecture,
Gujarat
