Srushti Dixit

BE4002

The monsoon semester focused on equipping students with a deep understanding of building physics principles through theoretical learning, hands-on experiments, and simulation-based analysis. Key topics included climate analysis, solar geometry, thermodynamics, moisture transfer, and psychrometrics, all aimed at designing climate-responsive architecture. Students conducted a heat transfer experiment by constructing hot and cold compartments in an enclosure to observe real-life implications of conduction, convection, and radiation, gaining practical insights into thermal performance. The semester culminated in a building envelope analysis using DesignBuilder simulation tools, where students modeled and optimized energy performance for a specific building in a given climate. Through these activities, students mastered climate analysis, solar studies, and material performance, translating technical knowledge into innovative strategies for energy-efficient building design.