Science observatory in Thar Desert - Thermal Comfort

Gajjar Vansh Jigneshbhai

CT2030

This project involves designing a comfortable and efficient living and research space in Jaisalmer, a city known for its intense heat during the summer and chilly winters. The residence will house two scientists a biologist and an astronomer who will stay there for three months to carry out their research in the desert environment. The key design challenge is to optimize passive cooling techniques to combat the harsh heat and maintain a pleasant indoor climate. The goal is to create a space where the scientists can work effectively and comfortably, despite the extreme outdoor conditions.

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Site Context and Climate Study.

Deciding assumed comfort through passive strategies and adaptive behavioral strategies.

Research on relationship of shading device with incident radiation and useful daylight illuminance (lux).

Base Case and its environmental strategies.

Proposed Case plans and inspiration.

Proposed Case elevations, sections and representation of construction through 3D Render.

Understanding shadows of sunlight at two hour time intervals through 3D Rendered views.

Thermal Lag testing of materials (group exercise) and construction technology (individual work).

Comparing Proposed Case & Base Case in terms of incident radiation