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Climate Responsive Architecture Finalpdf

The document provides details on the site location, physical features, site plan, zoning, and climate responsive design of an institutional housing project located on a sloping site in Pune. Key aspects include a compact planned layout with residential areas oriented north-south, interconnected open courtyards, extensive use of local and sustainable materials, rainwater harvesting, and solar energy systems.

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CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND ACTIVITIES INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING
LOCATION MAP AND PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE SITE • THE SITE LIES ON THE PUNE PASHAN HIGHWAY. • THE SITE IS SLIGHTLY INWARDS FROM THE ROAD. • IT IS A CONTOURED SITE. • THE LAND IS FAIRLY BARREN. • THE CONTOURS ARE VERY WELL USED IN PLACING THE STRUCTURES ACCORDING TO THE HIERARCHY. • ALSO STRONG WESTERLY WINDS HAVE ENABLED THE USE OF HIP ROOFS. • PHYSICAL FEATURES THUS EXPLORED TO THE MAXIMUM.
SITE PLAN 9 8 7 WIND DIRECTI ON 8 5 3 8 5 SUN PATH 6 4 2 8 1 1 entrance 2 administration N 3 director’s office 4 podium 5 classroom ZONING 6 wet core INSTITUTIONAL 7 club house 8 guest house RESIDENTIAL 9 library
SITE SECTIONS – SCIOGRAPHY WITH RESPECT TO SCALE AND PROPORTION CATABATIC WINDS STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT MOVE DOWN IN OF BUILDINGS THE NIGHT DURING SUMMERS AND WINTERS WINDS MOVE UP IN THE DAY DURING SUMMERS AND WINTERS SECTION SHOWING THE DIURNAL MOVEMENT OF AIR FOR CONTOURED LAND
SECTION OF THE INTERACTION SPACE SITE ELEVATION
ORIENTATION OF BUILDINGS ON THE SITE EAST-WEST SECTION NORTH-SOUTH SECTION
AIRFLOW AND WIND SHADOW PATTERN  WIND SHADOWS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION HERE  THUS, THE ORIENTATION OF THE UNITS IS STAGGERED IN 8 PLAN AS SHOWN IN THE FIG. WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE CHECKER BOARD LAYOUT 8 8 8 - AIRFLOW - WIND SHADOW
RELATIONSHIP OF OPEN SPACES WITH THE BUILT SPACES INTERACTION SPACE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE BUILT SPACE
FAÇADE TREATMENT RECESSED WINDOW OPENINGS ON NORTH AND SOUTH FACADES WEST FACADE GUTTER
RESPONSE TO CLIMATE 1. MATERIALS • WALLS - 450MM THK BASALT STONE • FLOORING – KOTA STONE SHAHABAD STONE 2. OPENINGS • WINDOWS – LARGE WINDOWS ON THE WESTERN FAÇADE • DOORS - TYPICAL TIMBER DOORS, PVC DOORS IN PLACES 3. ROOFS • INSULATED GLASS BLOCKS IN ROOF CUT OUTS • SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED ON THE ROOF TOPS 4. DAY LIGHT PENETRATION • 90% IN THE WINTER • LESS IN SUMMER 5. OVERHANGS • 500MM ON THE WESTERN SIDE • 1200MM ON THE EASTERN SIDE
CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS APPLICABLE To protect park land, forest Not applicable – 0 land/heritage belt from disturbance due built on hill slopes to construction To discourage the use of vehicles for common chores 1. Bank/ATM Not applicable 2. Child care Not applicable 3. Post Office Not applicable 4. Library Applicable 1 5. Grocery Applicable 1 Biodiversity conservation and preservation. 1. Conservation of existing natural Applicable 2.5 habitat 2. Measures to promote natural Applicable 2.5 biodiversity To preserve and re-use nutrient rich top Applicable – large 10 soil for landscaping chunks of land are permeable To prevent soil erosion by proper storm Applicable –designed 10 water management channelisation of storm water To protect vegetation, carbon Applicable 15 sequestration, reduce soil erosion To compensate for removed vegetation Applicable – replaced 10 by sufficient green cover
CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS APPLICABLE Minimise erosion, designed with Applicable–designed 10 minimum disruption of site, drainage, with respect to following existing slopes or contours existing contours, would minimise additional pumping sufficient plantation costs binds the soil To prevent contamination of ground Applicable 10 water during construction To stop spillage of hazardous materials Applicable – built 5 on site largely using natural materials To facilitate easy maintenance and Applicable – Use of 10 minimise site destruction natural materials and unplastered concrete To reduce micro-climate temperature Applicable – climate 10 rise responsive planning and extensive vegetation To facilitate ground water recharge and Applicable – 10 restrict run-off availability of permeable land and vegetation To promote use of clean or green sources Applicable – minimal 20 of energy use of artificial energy, use of solar energy and Rain Water Harvesting
CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS APPLICABLE Reduce conventional energy demand Applicable – Use of 30 for water heating solar panels Prevent use of conventional electric Not Applicable 0 energy for backup heating Provision for future integration of Not Applicable 0 solar water heating system To re-use or recycle waste products Not Applicable 0 and prevent landfills To use lesser quantities of material and Applicable – optimum 25 reduce site wastage use of materials with respect to built volume Masonry – locally available material Applicable - Polygonal 12 stone masonry Reduce water consumption Not Applicable 0 Minimise water use Not Applicable 0 Reduce water consumption for Not Applicable – 0 outdoor use sprinklers are not used for gardening Re-use of collected rainwater for Applicable – RWH 10 gardening, washing and other system installed applications Install an eco-friendly treatment Not Applicable 0 system for combined stream, grey and black water
CRITERIA APPLICABLE/NOT PTS APPLICABLE Re-use of treated water Not Applicable 0 Contract with local dealers for collection Not Applicable 0 and transportation of recyclable materials Provide facilities for handicap access Not Applicable 0 To ensure integrated design approach Applicable – proper 10 massing with good built-unbuilt ratio which facilitates natural light and ventilation To enable energy efficiency, thermal and 25 visual comfort 1. Orientation – N-S facing Applicable 2. Provide buffer spaces Applicable 3. Windows shading Applicable 4. Total area of openings (min 30% of Applicable floor area) 5. Provide verandahs or balconies Applicable To prevent roof heat gain Not Applicable – use 0 of concrete slab roof Adequate daylight Applicable – 10 strategically positioned openings Ensure thermal comfort in regularly Applicable – 450mm 25 occupied spaces thick stone masonry walls
DISTRIBUTION OF BUILT-UNBUILT SPACES A SERIES OF OPEN AND SEMI-COVERED SPACES ACTS A S A CORRIDOR
LANDSCAPE • LANDSCAPING IS A GOOD BALANCE OF HARDSCAPE AND SOFTSCAPE • HARDSCAPE CONSISTS OF NATURAL STONE SLABS (SHAHBAD) WHICH COMPLIMENTS THE BLACK BASALT OF THE STRUCTURES • VEGETATION CONSISTS OF ORNAMENTAL TREES LIKE CHAMPA AND SHORT PALMS
LANDSCAPE
CONNECTING OPEN COURTYARDS STEPS CONNECTING DIFFERENT LEVELS
PROJECT CDSA CONCLUSION ANALYSIS SITE Well connected to the major city roads. ACTIVITIES Residential areas with interaction spaces Educational campus with residential facilities for students as well as staff N with interesting interacting ENTRANCE spaces PLANNING Compact planning with Open Space adequate buffer zones Institution Residential ENTRANCE MAGNET Open court in the admin area, small courts in the residential area Rectangle FORM Rectangle as the basic form for the open spaces and the built spaces around it. VISUAL MATERIAL COLOUR Front and back courts to the Stone masonry Black and Grey residential units, Projecting R.C.C. Grey R.C.C gutters, Box Shahabad Flooring Light grey windows on the north and Polished kota (interior) Black south directions Glass Blue
PROJECT CDSA POINTS ANALYSIS SITE • Sloping site with residential units oriented PLANNING towards north-south and open courts on east-west. ENVIRONMENTAL • Vehicle-free zone ARCHITECTURE • Rain water harvesting • Trees preserved ENERGY • Glass facades permitting light in the EFFICIENT interiors. LIGHTING • 450 thick stone masonry acts as a heat insulator creating cool interiors. SOLAR WATER • All the residential units are provided with HEATERS solar water heating systems. EFFICIENT Few materials like : BUILDING • Basalt stone which is locally available. MATERIALS • Shahabad stone used in the exteriors. • Polished quota used in the interiors. WATER • Rainwater harvesting system widely used. CONSERVATION SOLID WASTE • Eco friendly sustainable garbage disposal MANAGEMENT systems.
COMPILED BY MADHUBANTI DEB SWATI KHEDEKAR ANKITA KOLAMKAR SNEHA KORE NEEKETA MAHAJAN MRUDULA MANE AMRUTA PADHYE MANASI PARKHI FOURTH YEAR B.ARCH (GEN) 2009-2010