Vasudha Sunger

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The PC lab studio combines concepts and practices, systems and strategies, simulation techniques, physical measurement and data comprehension.  It includes the basics of building physics, thermal comfort, ventilation needs, climate response, and passive comfort strategies for the 1st semester of the 2 year program. Buildings with low energy use are a social and economic imperative for India and other tropical regions, that are experiencing economic growth coupled with a rising awareness of environmental concerns. Energy use is the main determinant of a building’s environmental footprint over its life span. Research, policy and practice are making building energy performance an area of intellectual and professional growth.