Kerlepalli Naga Sai Santhan

AR2024

THENNALIN THEERATHORU EDAM

The design of the artist's residence, studio, and homestay at Kochi intends to respond to the major climatic concerns identified on-site which are 'extreme humidity' and 'harsh sun' of higher altitudes. It responds to these issues with simple passive strategies like wind-catching form and deeper shading devices. The circular form is chosen to derive a wind-catching form. Massing on site is done using R-Wind's wind pressure analysis suggesting the best iteration with good ventilation strategies. Further emphasis was on the sloping roof which is designed to maximize shading of the thermal mass and to catch the wind. The idea of having a datum and staggering surfaces against it creating an interplay of spaces was chosen as the tectonic expression, which is worked out while organizing spaces in circular form. All spaces are consciously opened up towards the sea to maximize views and ventilation. Further detailing of openings is done along with material choices based on u-values of materials and EPI (Energy Performance Index) values calculated using cove tool analysis.

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RETROFIT : Finding best possible passive solutions to achieve comfort zone with the home both at my place and on site gave a clear idea of how to deal with different climatic zones.

LOCAL CASE STUDY : Analytical diagrams along with site visit helped to understand the passive design principles of TERI institute in Bangalore.

INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY : Analytical diagrams made after research about BedZED helped to understand the energy efficient principles followed in colder climate.

MATERIAL STUDY : Exploring various usages of brick as skin, partition and jaali.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & SITE PLAN

PLANS

SECTIONS

SECTIONS AND 3D VIEWS

3D VIEWS AND WALL SECTION DETAILS

SIMUATIONS : R-Wind and Cove tool were used to analyze infiltration rate and energy performance of the proposed design.