SELF-SUSTAINING AND LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The typology of Madurai has sloping

roofs for the extreme heat and rains in the
area. Sloping roofs are very ideal for
installing the solar panels, they help
providing electricity to the place almost
throughout the year as the climate of the
place is hot and humid.
The vertical garden on the exterior walls
can keep the interiors cool.
Metal can be used on roof is durable and
recyclable . Recycled cellulose can be used in roof
for insulation .
Solar water panel and clear storey windows(south
facing).
Overhanging roof-provides protection for
walls(Bale straw) and solar shading.
Water towers also help in cooling down the
interiors.
Air inlets : under windows
supply fresh air to the
building.
Roof and sun screens : they
shade windows and minimize
solar heat gain.
Concrete slabs can have
water circulation through
them, so they can dissipate
heat(mostly during winter).
The bio-degradable waste produced on site can
be collected and converted into ghobar-gas.
The natural slope in the site can help collect
water, which increase the water table thus
helping the surrounding as well.