Evaluation of climate responsive architecture and its strategies based on the ASSOCHAM GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program –A case of Indore, India

Abstract

Passive design is the integral part of design process. In India modern buildings are majorly depends upon mechanical means for heating and cooling. To reduce the dependency on the artificial means is challenge for designer. This study gives an overview of different passive design strategies used in the buildings of composite climate. A detailed review was conducted on the assessment criteria given in GEM sustainability rating system. These criteria was grouped according to responsive strategies, conservation of water resources, landscape and site plaining Etc. Based on point system given in the ASSOCHAM GEM rating different cases from similar climatic zones were evaluated. A detailed analysis of a live case from composite climate was performed using simulation method and shadow analysis. Quantification of daylight exposure evaluates the impact of size and position of window openings. It is found that basic building configuration and orientation plays an important role in creating balanced thermal environment inside the structure. After relative study of different cases it was found that building with the proper orientation and ventilation fulfill the requirements prescribed by the GEM ratings. 
 Passive design is the integral part of design process. In India modern buildings are majorly depends upon mechanical means for heating and cooling. To reduce the dependency on the artificial means is challenge for designer. This study gives an overview of different passive design strategies used in the buildings of composite climate. A detailed review was conducted on the assessment criteria given in GEM sustainability rating system. These criteria was grouped according to responsive strategies, conservation of water resources, landscape and site plaining Etc. Based on point system given in the ASSOCHAM GEM rating different cases from similar climatic zones were evaluated. A detailed analysis of a live case from composite climate was performed using simulation method and shadow analysis. Quantification of daylight exposure evaluates the impact of size and position of window openings. It is found that basic building configuration and orientation plays an important role in creating balanced thermal environment inside the structure. After relative study of different cases it was found that building with the proper orientation and ventilation fulfill the requirements prescribed by the GEM ratings.