A Science Observatory deep in the Thar desert

Makwana Mohammad Shafin Sohilbhai

CT2030

The project aims to assure to make a space for 2 scientist (Astronomer and Biologist) in the Thar dessert near Jaisalmer by providing basic necessities like water, food, waste management and energy usage. The design is in a way that it impacts minimum on nature life and is environmental friendly and is self sufficient in terms of energy usage. Design a 6x6x6 space and it should contain Outdoor Space, Semi-outdoor space [Balcony] and enclosed space like kitchen, Bedroom, workspace area. The space is designed in a way that it is Daylit means no use of artificial light during day. The space contains several Windows and Doors to fulfill the required need.

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Design brief and Site located on Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Sun-path chart with the range of December to June and June to December and Temperature range chart from climate consultant also the blue band shows my comfort temperature which is from 22 to 32 degrees.

Sun-shading chart and Comfort hours chart from climate consultant of am location Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Site plan strategy in which planting the Khijri trees (locally available in Desert of rajasthan) to maintain the wind flow and minimize the heat falling on Design and 3d renders of design with the context of site Site.

Each student was assigned different materials in which i got assigned "Sand" further chose to construct my design with the use of Sandbag Construction technique and below skecthes shows the wall section and isometric view of construction ideas.

Shows the Construction idea in View and orientation sketch discussing about how to put a orientation in a manner to reduce maximum heat entering in the design.

2d drawings of Cut-plan and Elevations of all sides of Design in the scale 1:50

Sections pf the design in 1:50 scale and Sketches explaining the wind direction sketches showing Cross ventilation in the design and temperature range sketches

Comparing the Mid Sem design with Final design on the basis of incident radiation with the help of running a stimulation on Grasshopper and after calculating the Final design is better than mid-sem design.

1:25 scaled model and 3d renders of Rhinoceros focusing of furniture layout and stairs.