SHUNYAM HOUSE, JODHPUR STRUCTURE- SUSTAINABILITY AND PASSIVE CLIMATE CONTROL-

INTRODUCTION- ZONING & SECTION 1-1- -Traditional Stone construction to build the -The twin courtyards develop positive and
EVAPORATIVE COOLING TOWER
entire structure. negative pressure areas, assisting in the passive
WATER TANK
-Load bearing RCC foundations. RCC only cross ventilation of the entire house.
used in foundation. -Turbo vents set atop exhaust shafts extract hot
-All the walls are load bearing, with 300 mm air from the living spaces, while the cooling
thickness built in red stone with lime mortar. towers filter fresh air into the structure, chilling it
Use of concrete was avoided making the with mist and integrating it with the cross-
design ecologically friendly. ventilation cycle to keep the house cool and
-Load bearing Stone Arches, 350 mm thick, comfortable.
define the language of openings in the -Earthen pots form an insulation layer on top of
entire house. the ceilings, protecting the interior spaces from
thermal radiation, while China mosaic tiles used
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16 15 as roof finish reflecting sunlight and prevent
absorption of heat.
12 -Openings in parapet wall help to generate
COMPOSITION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS 8
passage of air above the terrace which helps in
LOCATION- JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN 6 the cooling the surface.
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PLOT AREA- 67813 [Link]. -All the enclosed areas are located at the north
BUILT UP AREA- 7911 [Link]. 11 FOUNDATION WORK
and south facades, whereas 90%
ARCHITECT- AR. MANISH BANKER semi covered and open spaces lie along the
13 17 MATERIALS- east west axis, thus providing a path for
ABOUT SITE- uninterrupted air circulation.
-Jodhpur city is filled with specimens of 5 -Red and Pink Sandstone for masonry, slabs
and compound wall; Local Makrana marble -Maximum advantage of Natural Light &
artistic and cultural heritage. 1 Ventilation was taken from the Architectural
-The site is located on the outskirts of for flooring; Lakha red granite for kitchen
3 envelope, reducing the energy consumption &
Jodhpur and is surrounded by empty 2 4 tops and utility counters.
-MS I sections for slab as beams and achieving Energy Efficiency.
plots. There are hills on the North & -Bare stone wall architectural envelope was used
West sides of the plot at a distance. columns.
-Lime and sand for mortar, joints and as an element to enhance the interior spaces,
-The central focus of the design was an plaster, paints and false ceiling were avoided to
architectural solution responding to waterproofing.
-Lime plaster walls in toilets with organic reduce VOC emissions.
local culture, aesthetics and climate -Stone jails allow glare free light to penetrate in
through incorporation of traditional pigmented blue color.
PLANNING- -Evaporative cooling towers and stack -Local Sisam wood for bedroom flooring, the interior spaces along with continuous natural
construction techniques to fulfil -The residence would sustain the modern ventilation towers with turbo vents set up an ventilation.
modern living requirements. ceiling, furniture and doors.
lifestyle of the clients, while incorporating active cross ventilation system responding -Colored glass for door panels & light fittings. -The colored glasses used in the door panels as
-Semi-private living areas like the living traditional elements connecting them to their aptly to the extreme desert climate of the city. well as walls allow diffused light in interior spaces.
room, kitchen, hobby room and family -Local printed and woven textiles for
roots. -Passive ventilation techniques and traditional curtains, furnishings and carpets. -Project uses half of electrical energy compared
rooms are essentially free flowing -A study of the Rajasthani vernacular architectural language have been utilized to the neighboring houses .
spaces enclosing a set of twin -China mosaic for terrace floor finish.
architecture and sustainability ingrained in the with a contemporary approach, creating a -Earthen pots for air insulation over terrace
courtyards. design. statement that blends style with sustainability.
-Private living areas are seamlessly stone slab.
-Elements like arches, jaalis, Machans, and -Jaalis, arches, circular openings, carve in
integrated with their outdoor pergolas are used in design; not only for
environment through independent sandstone integrate traditional construction
aesthetic appeal, but also to counter the elements of Rajasthani Architecture into the
verandahs and sit-outs. harsh climatic conditions of the site.
-Utilities and service areas are planned building.
-Private living areas are integrated with -Locally available and recyclable materials
along the boundary as an insulating outdoor environment through independent
barrier against the elements. like local stone, wood, textiles, colored
verandahs and sit-outs. glass, traditional furniture, artifacts & light
-Utilities and service areas are planned along fittings were used to minimize the
the boundary as an insulating barrier against transportation costs & bring in the local skill PASSIVE COOLING SYSTEM
the elements. and character of the place.
-Separate built masses are segregated by
jaalis and opened up to the outside through
arches in sandstone.
-Strategic placement of traditional elements
like- stone jaalis, courtyards, arches and
skylights breathes fresh air and daylight into
ENTRANCE FOYER BEDROOM SPACE - A BURST OF COLOUR
the living spaces. AGAINST RAW MONOCHROME FINISHES
SITE HILLS
RESIDENTIAL AREA RESORT
EMPTY LAND

STAMP SIGN A SHADED SIT OUT FORMS FORMAL LIVING WITH EXPOSED
SANDSTONE ARCHES GIVING VERANDAHS CONNECT PRIVATE BEDROOM INCORPORATING ROOFSCAPE - COOLING TOWER,
OUTDOOR EXTENSION OF I GIRDERS AND BARE STONE SHEET NO.
GLIMPSE OF THE ENTRANCE SPACES WITH THE OUTDOOR TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
MEDITATION ROOM, MACHAN SEATING
FORMAL LIVING SPACE CEILING

CASE STUDY - SHUNYAM HOUSE, JODHPUR

PRESENTED BY:
-MANASI SONAR
-1ST YEAR [Link]
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-B.V.D.U.C.O.A.
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FOR HOT & DRY CLIMATE
OUTDOOR SPACES FOR HOT & DRY CLIMATE- [Link]- The air is so hot and the court door
PASSIVE COOLING- ARABIC HOUSE- heats creating the natural air flowfrom the
-Cooling can be achieved by the
-The most day to day activities take place evaporation of water. rooms that face to it through the patio. The last
outside, it is important to treat the external -The climate is so dry and the temperature cool air goes out from the rooms in the evening,
spaces just as carefully as the indoors. is so high, there is a strong solar radiation but also the shadows are longer and quickly the
-Adjacent buildings, pavements, roads and the winds can transport huge amount court is protected from the radiation.
heat up quickly and cause a glare onto of dust and sand.
the building during the day and at the -The architecture design developed by -To improve these passive systems they usually fix
night, they radiate the heat stored during following points- a fountain in the middle.
the day. 1. Tradition
-One way to avoid this is to place walls 2. Culture
BUILDING MATERIAL-
protecting external spaces, to keep out 3. Religion
dust and winds. 4. Climate
-Sun dried earth bricks one of the poorest
-Also, landscaping like trees, plants and - The features of the building is as follows-
conductor of heat.
water in enclosed spaces will cool the air 1. Building shape.
-Traditionally constructed with thick walls COURTYARDS-
by evaporation. 2. Wall typologies.
and roofs with very small openings.
-But the best solution is courtyards. In these 3. Interior spaces distribution openings.
-The courtyard is provides with water and
a pool of night air is retained, as this is 4. Ventilation and cooling systems.
WALLS- plants, it acts as a cooling source.
heavier than surrounding warm air. -Internal courtyards provides cross
-A small courtyard is excellent as a thermal -Walls of daytime living areas should be ventilation and natural cooling.
regulator. made of heat storing materials. -Most opening are to the internal
-East and west walls should preferably be courtyards rather than exterior surface.
shaded.
-Double walls with insulation in between STACK EFFECT-
are a suitable solution.
-Outlets at higher levels serve to vent hot
OPENING AND WINDOWS- air. Ventilators are preferred at higher level
as they help in throwing out the hot air.
-Openings and windows are necessary for
natural lighting and ventilation. -The whole design is focused around the
-More windows should be provided in the central square shaped patio(an empty
north façade of the building as compared space where all the rooms face to)
to the east, west and south as it receives -Around the patio often there are porches
COURTYARD DESIGN WITH EVAPORATIVE COOLING
lesser radiation throughout the year. on one or more sides.
OVERVIEW OF DESIGN PRINCIPLES- -Windows should be shaded either by
shading devices, roof overhangs or by
-Courtyard or patio. trees. OTHER FEATURES-
-White coloured walls as cool colours -The size of the windows on the west and
reduce heat reflaction. the east sides should be minimized in order -Colors that absorb less heat should be
-Arrangement of the houses is very closely to reduce heat gains into the house in the used to paint the external surfaces.
packed to each other. early morning and late afternoon. -Darker shades should be avoided for
-Vegetation reduces the temperature, surfaces exposed to direct solar radiation.
filter’s the dust in and around the house, -The surface of roof can be of broken
elevates the humidity level and reduces as glazed tiles.
well as increses the wind speed. -During the day time openings should be
-Small openings. closed and shaded.
-Double roof or white single roof. -Decreasing the surface of the building
-Thick walls. exposed to the outside.
-Big Basin to collect the rainwater. -Using materials that take longer time to
-Louvered windows. heat up. [Link]- The cool air comes down in the
-Pergolas. ROOFS- -By providing the buffer spaces between court and goes inside each room that face
WIND ORIENTATION- -The flat roof is a good reflector and re- the living areas and the outside. to it. The flat roof and the thick walls also
radiates heat efficiently, especially if it inprove the cooling system.
-Main walls and windows should face the consist of a solid, white material.
wind direction in order to allow maximum -high solid parapet walls along the edge of [Link]- The sun directly heat the
cross ventilation of the room. the roof can on the one hand provide walls that face to the court. The air heats
daytime shade and privacy. and goes up providing for the natural
NATURAL VENTILATION- ventilation. The court works as a chimney.
-The principle involved is to catch an The massive walls and doors protect the
unobstructed breeze at a high level and interior spaces from the direct solar
STAMP SIGN channel it to areas in bottom parts of the radiation.
building. SHEET NO.

VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FOR HOT & DRY CLIMATE

PRESENTED BY:
-MANASI SONAR
-1ST YEAR [Link]
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-B.V.D.U.C.O.A.