Trivedi Rishit Dipeshbhai

CT2030

Science Observatory In Thar Desert

This project focuses on designing a compact, 6x6x6 meter residence for two scientists conducting research in Jaisalmer, a city known for its extreme heat. The design must prioritize heat avoidance and passive cooling strategies to create a comfortable living environment during their six-month stay. Key considerations include minimizing solar gain, maximizing natural ventilation, and incorporating thermal mass for temperature regulation. The building will feature a well-insulated envelope, shaded openings, and strategically placed windows to capture prevailing winds. Passive cooling techniques, such as courtyards, evaporative cooling, and the use of locally sourced materials, will be integrated to reduce reliance on mechanical systems. The design aims to harmonize with the desert environment, offering an energy-efficient, sustainable, and habitable space that aligns with the principles of heat avoidance and passive cooling. 

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Understanding & analysing the climate of Jaisalmer.

Understanding comfort of Jaisalmer's climate by studying the comfort hours chart from Climate Consultant.

Optimum shading device research for particular window sizes on grasshopper software.

Plan and section view of base case design along with heatmap and cross ventilation diagrams.

Elevations, 3D renders and some data about windows & walls of the base case.

Overall site planning & its context along with some 3D rendered images.

Plan and elevation views of the proposed case along with some data of window to wall ratio.

Sections, zoning of the spaces and cross ventilation diagrams along with the data of carpet area of each space.

3D rendered images of the proposed case in softwares like Rhino 7 and Enscape 4.2 along with the laser-cut model of the design.

Comparison between base case & proposed case along with construction technology & materials.