Avani Chaturvedi

Thesis/DRP/Capstone Project

Climate Resilient Affordable Housing in Ahmedabad

This research investigates the challenges and opportunities for improving thermal comfort in affordable government housing within the context of a rapidly urbanizing Indian city experiencing climate change. Ahmedabad, India, serves as a case study to explore the impact of rising temperatures on resident well-being and the effectiveness of existing housing solutions.


Report Content

climate change and its impact

vulnerability due to heat stress

vulnerable community

Research question

Objective and Methodology

Housing Segment

Government-led Housing

Selected sites for field study

Analysis Key Inferences

Recommendation