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Heritage Buildings an Inspiration for Energy Efficient Modern Buildings

IR@CBRI: CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee


Field	Value

Creator	Mittal, Neeta

Date	2012-12-28T05:55:15Z 2012-12-28T05:55:15Z 2012-12-28T05:55:15Z

Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1244

Description	National Conference Emerging trends of energy conservation in buildings Nov.01-03, 2012 CSIR-Central Building Research Institute Roorkee-247667, Uttrakhand, India. India is known for rich Architectural and cultural heritage. Thermal performance and air quality inside the buildings can be improved substantially and energy can be saved through understanding the ancient design concept. Mugal architecture of India is known worldwide for the wonderful monuments.. Landscaping was an integral part of Indian palaces and monuments. Trees, green areas and water body around a building improve the physical comfort along with the visual pleasure. In monumental buildings passive techniques used for the comfort in different climatic region. Jali is the ornamental feature provided in most of the palaces in Rajasthan, Taj Mahal and Agra fort which increase the ventilation and comfort. Study of historical city of Jaipur shows that in desert areas where water is in short supply step wells are built which improve the microclimate of the place. Courtyard was also an important design element in old residential buildings in hot dry climate called Havelis. It was an element of passive cooling for regular fresh air supply. One of the modern buildings designed in Jaipur on this concept using these factors is also discussed. The paper highlights the ancient passive techniques to improve the thermal comfort and ventilation through examples of heritage buildings which may prove an inspiration for energy efficient modern buildings design.

Language	en

Subject	Passive Landscaping Jali Water Step well Ventilation Thermal Microclimate

Title	Heritage Buildings an Inspiration for Energy Efficient Modern Buildings

Type	Article