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UAR21093 | MURALI MANOHARA KV

WEEK 01
Documentary - ‘HOME’
Familiarisation with the impact of human activity on the Earth

Actions and Applications

Watching the documentary on our planet, Earth, titled ‘HOME’, which showcased our activities as a human civilization and the impact it has had ever
since ‘development‘ was a motive of the human race. Progress and Development at the cost of flora and fauna, animate and inanimate surroundings,
is a fact that is mostly hidden under the veil of ignorance by us all, privileged as we are.

This led to reconsidering many actions in daily life, be it using a disposable pen, plate, tissue, or purchasing anything new that we might consider a
necessity.

When I wanted to purchase a new pair of earphones since my previous ones stopped working, I looked up my options based on these factors:

• Price Range: How much I would be investing in an electronic device with a shelf life of a few years
• Serviceability/Reliability: Due to the value of the brand and the repair/maintenance options that I can choose from
From these arose newer questions. Do I really need to buy a brand new pair? How can I cut down my footprint while ensuring that I get the same
product for a lower price?

The solution was to buy a pre-owned but new condition pair of earphones from a website which had a reasonable number of customers who had
purchased similar or the same products.

So the ‘need’ to purchase something need not be impulsive and careless regarding the effect it has on the environment or the larger chain of
consumer-manufacturer relationship. Purchasing any product automatically means that we greenlight the product for increased production or just
adding one more product into the consumer world. When we purchase or consume something that is already in circulation (like a second-hand
product), we are just delaying or preventing the production of one more product. This activity, in masses, can lead to curbing mass consumerism and
overproduction.

Learnings
What the world has come to today in terms of environmental degradation, climate change, flora-fauna extinction, and other changes is due to
human activities over the past few centuries. What we do individually has an impact, and the choices we make knowingly or unknowingly contribute
to changes in the environment. So, this, in turn, means that we have responsibility for our own actions.

• Just because the state of the environment is degrading due to human activity, that does not mean we should lament and withdraw from all actions.
It is not practical.

• So the important thing is that we should be aware of our actions and its consequences.
• Our actions and decisions based on our knowledge and awareness can help in lowering the footprint of consequences on the planet.
WEEK 02
Choosing an activity that impacts Earth
Researching and connecting different strands of the chosen activity

Actions and Applications

The chosen topic was that of Electronic consumerism and related planned obselesence of electronic goods. We all have various electronic products
that we use on a day to day basis. Smartphones, Headphones, Laptops, Smartwatches, etc.
These are manufactured and produced almost daily, upgraded yearly by multiple brands across the globe.

Actions included recalling our experiences when we chose the electronic devices based on peer/social influences and other factors.
Researching multiple papers and looking at multiple government based reports on e-waste produced, government agency policies and other reports
floated in interest of sustainable practices by multinational companies and brands.

Linking different activities in verious stages of production of a single unit smartphone

Estimating qualitatively and quantitatively how many elements of the periodic table goes into manufacturing a batch of electronic goods
Identifying problems with disposal of e-waste and disposal centers in India and across the globe

One incident that occured-

My father wanted to purchase a new phone, to keep it pocket and environment friendly, I suggested my father the following steps-
• Exchange his old phone for a discount in pricing, such that it gets either disposed neatly or gets a second hand use
• Purchase a slighlty older model such that, the stock of older model of phones get cleared

Learnings
Lack of knowledge and awareness amongst people makes both purchase and e-waste recycling problematic in the long run
One can help peers and acquaintances by making them take educated decisions in electronic device purchases. This is not to be done in a preachy
way but by offering them choices and making them aware of different options available

When we look at consumerism or any decision making activity that impacts production and consumption in the world, educated choices play an
important role. So while information and data is available to an internet search away, education and practical implimentation of that in our actions
while doing anything is what makes the difference.
 traIl of e-consequences

IntroductIon Electronics
There is the need for a circular economy in India's electronics industry, proposing nine key policy
The trail of e-consequences
interventions. It emphasizes data-driven policymaking, collaboration, and incentivizing advanced

recycling. The analysis of smartphones and tablets' environmental impact highlights the importance of

consistent methodologies and reliable data in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). Furthermore, corrected There is the necessity of a circular economy in India’s
usage impact assessments show a smartphone's carbon impact over three years rarely exceeds 200 kg electronics industry, advocating policy interventions and
CO2 emissions per year. High-end models have a 25% higher footprint but offer a longer lifespan and stakeholder collaboration. There are nine key policy
better performance. interventions and emphasizes data-driven policymaking,
collaboration, and incentivizing advanced recycling.
Additionally, it analyzes the environmental impact of
smartphones and tablets, focusing on greenhouse gas
emissions and advocating for consistent methodologies and
reliable data in Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). Furthermore,
recycle e waste to retrIeve precIous elements and
mInerals corrected usage impact assessments indicate less reassuring
figures compared to manufacturers’ claims. However, the
carbon impact of a smartphone over three years, including
usage, is estimated to rarely exceed 200 kg of CO2 emissions
per year. High-end models are found to have a 25% higher
carbon footprint than low-end models, but their longer
lifespan and better performance can offset this impact.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies and reports

unusable products back The document is a comprehensive analysis of the
to recycle center, to be environmental impact of smartphones and tablet
refurbIshed In new
products computers, focusing on their greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions. It contains 13 pages, 4 figures, and 4 tables, and
repaIrIng components of a damaged phone can
decrease the carbon footprInt by substantIal amount
aims to identify the main sources of variation in Life Cycle
chargIng phones across the Assessments (LCAs) of these devices to improve comparability
globe has an average of across results. The study encompasses a literature review to
8,088,324 co2e as the carbon collect LCA studies of smartphones and tablet computers,
footprInt including additional reports from manufacturers due to
the scarcity of such studies. The document also details
components of a phone fly in from usa, germany, uk,
netherland, japan, taIwan and japan
simplified LCAs that exclude some life cycle phases/
processes and concludes by discussing the results.

Key quotes from the document include:

nearly half of the perIodIc table Is present In an
electronIc devIce
- “The scope of our study is the analysis of studies that
reports the environmental impact of smartphones and
tablet computers in terms of global warming potential
over 100 years (GWP100). The target is to identify the
main sources of variation in LCAs of smartphones and
tablet computers to improve comparability across results.”
prolonged exposure of radIo waves causes gene
mutatIon

repaIrabIlIty and replacIbIlIty of components reduces

carbon footprInt

launchIng satellItes actIvely has spread a network of

space junk above earth’s atmosphere
WEEK 03
Introduction to Thermal Comfort, Heat Transfer, Body comfort and Case study for a city in India
Familiarisation into climatatic aspects of the world around the body and the world within

Actions and Applications

While learning about Mangaluru, the chosen city for the case study. The source of information and data collected was not just Google but from
people living at Mangaluru. A friend of mine is native to Mangaluru, so through him we contacted people from different customs, professions and
walks of life. Through this we were able to get a web of information about their cultural practices, beliefs and features of their city.

This also gave an insight to how people from this part of the country have based their customs and practices on the climate and geographical factors
of Mangaluru.

This was a stepping stone to learn about the cultural and anthropological systems of different parts of the country in an interactive way rather than
purely rely on static data (be it books or the internet). Talking to the people living the life of that region gives an introspection into the dynamism of
what life has to offer in that pocket of geography.

Learnings
Festivals, day to day practices, clothing and upto some extent the beliefs of people are shaped by the climatic and geographical features of the
land. There is a base reason for a community celebrating a certain festival in a certain way in a certain time frame of an year. The same practices
might or might not work for other parts of the globe, the base reason being the practice rising from the roots of vernacular or local conditions.

When talking about thermal comfort, or tolerance to hotness or coldness of the external conditions by a human body, it is a very subjective zone of
quantitative or qualitative measure of a standard to be applied in designing of a climatically responsive building. So the learning is that the design of
the response should be a frame of response to the local climatic factors. Such that the individual inhabiting and experiencing the space gets a control
of regulating his/her comfort level. The design of a climatic responsive building shouldn’t be autocratic but a flexible one tailored to suit the changing
needs of the dwellers.
Mangalore
Introduction to the Mangaluru the ‘land reclaimed from the sea’
Mangaluru, also known as Mangalore, is a vibrant coastal city located in the southwestern state of Karnataka,
India. Situated along the Arabian Sea coast, Mangaluru is renowned for its picturesque beaches, rich cultural
heritage, and thriving commercial activities.

The city boasts a unique blend of modernity and tradition, with bustling markets, ancient temples, and
colonial-era architecture adorning its landscape. Mangaluru serves as a major port city and is a hub for trade,
particularly in industries such as fishing, banking, and education.

With a diverse population comprising various ethnicities and religions, Mangaluru celebrates a multitude of
festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Its culinary scene is equally diverse, offering a tantalizing
array of local and international cuisines, with seafood being a particular highlight.

Mangaluru’s natural beauty is evident in its palm-fringed beaches, lush greenery, and picturesque backwaters

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WEEK 04
Preparing a platform for a Papad making center
With the chosen location in India (Mangaluru), a papad center had to be designed keeping in mind the climatic features of that land

Actions and Applications

To design a papad center we had to go through different papad making procedures on YouTube as these showed the visual progress and process of
preparing a batch of homemade papads. Other than what we have observed in our own homes, we got to see slight variations in the overall process
of papad making.

The design of the Papad making center was based on the papad making process and the workflow of how it starts from the grain storage and ends
up in the open space for drying. The court was the central drying space, that functioned as the datum of the design, which also reflects on the
vernacular typology of courtyard houses.

Learnings
When we talk about a climatically ‘comfortable‘ designed space, we usually think of a residential space which is tailored to suite the comfort needs of
the residents. This is done by trapping warmth during colder times of the year and ventilating the space for warmer times of the year. But considering
the design project in hand is to design a papad making center, we had to consider both residential compartments of the building and also the
programmatic aspects which would function in contrast to the human ‘comfort’ requirements.
That is, for a papad to dry, the sun and fresh air is required (open space). This is not suitable for a human while considering the duration exposed to sun
of the papad drying space.

Knowledge systems in making of a papad, albeit from the same grain, varies slightly from place to place that adds or modifies the taste from region to
region. This made me realise that ‘papad’ is just a token for a potential. It can be anything that varies from place to place changing, adapting and
improving from one to another.
A Papad Making Center at Mangalore
COORDINATES- 12°51’19.51”N, 74°52’28.61”E
PAPAD TYPE- RAGI, RICE, MOONGDAL, SABUDANA
PEOPLE WORKING- MANAGER, HELPERS, WORKERS

Initial Space area mapping for Functions Papad Making Process Flowchart

Weighing Ingredients

Dough Kneading

Dough Ball Extrusion

Flattening

Papad Cutting

Air-Sun Drying

Package and Sales

Initial Design Process
DECEMBER 09.00 DECEMBER 13.00 DECEMBER 17.00

SEPTEMBER 09.00 SEPTEMBER 13.00 SEPTEMBER 17.00

JUNE 09.00 JUNE 13.00 JUNE 17.00

WEEK 05
The power of the sun, in the palm of visualisation
Learning to visualize the path of sun and its behaviour in different latitudes
Actions and Applications
We learnt the behaviour of sun during different times of the year in different locations (latitudes)

After learning how to observe the sun path in real time, I began noticing patterns in sun rise and its traversal across the sky in different times of the day,
apart from the data from a sunpath.
Also, noticing the shift in sun’s rising position on the day of ‘RathaSapthami’ a day where the sun shifts its position slightly and its seasonal change into
spring. It also marks a shift towards uttarayan according to the Indian traditional calendar.

Learnings
Visualization of sun path and having an intuitive understanding of the behaviour of sun sets an example about why visualization succeeds bland usage
of softwares or just reading a sun path diagram for calculations. This helps in not relying on softwares to understand the movement of sun, and also not
reducing sun movement to mere calculations to block sun in a specific angle. But rather intuitively decide which portion of sun to let interact with the
spaces and which portions to cut off.
WEEK 06
Deciphering LOWERN and other aspects
Understanding the Factors affecting the climatic aspectics of a region

Actions and Applications

To understand how the climate of a place is influenced by different physical factors of LOWERN (Latitude, Ocean Currents, Winds, Elevation, Relief,
Near Water) we had to look up data on Google Earth and then piece together information based on analysis of all these different aspects.
This way we made a web of interconnected minor factors which gave a larger pattern of climate for Mangaluru

This made me analyse how different cities or places that i have visited were influenced by these patterns.

Learnings
The factors affecting of a region’s climate
CHANGES MADE AFTER ANALYSING SIMULATED SUN

PREVIOUS ITERATION NEW ITERATION

DRYING AREA SHIFTED FROM SOUTH TO NORTH STORAGE SHIFTED ABOVE SALES AND PACKAGING, TO KEEP IT AT
HEIGHT SO THAT MOISTURE FROM HUMIDITY IS KEPT MINIMAL.

PREVIOUS ITERATION NEW ITERATION PREVIOUS ITERATION NEW ITERATION

GODOWN MADE SMALLER AND GIVEN MORE BUFFER AREA AROUND SO SPACING BETWEEN BLOCKS INCREASED SO THAT MAXIMUM CROSS
THAT IT IS SHADED FROM DIRECT SUN. KEEPING IT COOL . VENTILATION TAKES PLACE. CONSTANTLY KEEPING THE AIR FRESH,
AS WELL AS REDUCING HUMIDITY (MOISTURE FROM STAGNATING IN A
SINGLE PLACE)
Image Source- Google Earth, Graphical Representation by Shyamal Aghera
WIND AND PRECIPITATION

The Arabian Sea would have a noticeable impact on local humidity levels.
Winds blowing from the sea can carry moisture inland, increasing humidity
in the vicinity the location.

The relatively low altitude of 22 meters would have minimal impact on

humidity compared to higher elevations. The South-West Monsoon brings
heavy rainfall to the region.

Direction of South West Monsoon wind from arabian sea to indian

subcontinent.

The occurrence of whirlwinds in the Arabian Sea can lead to

changes in wind direction, including winds blowing from the north.
When whirlwinds develop in the Arabian Sea, they can disrupt the
normal wind patterns in the region. Depending on the specific
characteristics of the whirlwind and the prevailing atmospheric
conditions, the whirlwind’s influence can result in wind blowing from
the north towards the coastal areas. This northward wind movement
can bring changes in weather conditions, affecting factors such as
temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

Image Source- Google Earth, Graphical Representation by Thejus Joseph

WIND

High humidity levels can make individuals feel hotter than the actual temperature
due to reduced evaporative cooling from sweat.

High winds can enhance evaporative cooling, making individuals feel cooler than
the actual temperature by increasing the rate of moisture evaporation from the skin.
Wind wheel diagrams

March June

September December
HUMIDITY

Humidity levels in storage areas can impact the moisture

content of grains. High humidity environments can lead
to moisture absorption by grains, causing them to spoil or
become susceptible to mold and fungal growth.

To maintain the quality of grains, it’s essential to control

humidity levels in the storage facility. Keeping humidity
levels low helps prevent moisture buildup and preserves the
freshness of the grains.

Thus the storage area for papads on the first floor, where
humidity levels can be relatively lower.

Graphs showing the variations of humidity with respect to the DBT.

SKY COVER RANGE

June to October (Monsoon Season):

Sky cover range varies from 84% to 96%- This indicates predominantly
overcast to completely overcast conditions during the monsoon season,
with very little to no breaks in cloud cover. The high sky cover range
suggests a significant presence of clouds, likely due to the influence of the
South-West Monsoon, which brings heavy rainfall and cloudy weather to
the region.

February and December:

Sky cover range is less than 40%: This indicates relatively clear to partly
cloudy conditions during February and December, with fewer clouds
present in the sky. The lower sky cover range suggests more opportunities
for sunshine and clearer skies compared to the monsoon months.

Rest of the Months:

Sky cover range varies from 58% to 75%: This suggests partly cloudy to
mostly cloudy conditions during the remaining months of the year. While
clouds are present, there may be occasional breaks in cloud cover,
allowing for intervals of sunshine and varying degrees of cloudiness.
SUN SIMULATION - ITERATION 2
MANGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA
12.9141°N, 74.8560°E

DECEMBER 09.00 DECEMBER 13.00 DECEMBER 17.00

SEPTEMBER 09.00 SEPTEMBER 13.00 SEPTEMBER 17.00

JUNE 09.00 JUNE 13.00 JUNE 17.00

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 Assignment-9_Effective Temperature
nment-9_Effective Temperature
Group-29 | Mangaluru_ 12°51'15.8"N 74°52'24.7"E Effective Temperature Nomogram
p-29 | Mangaluru_12°51'15.8"N 74°52'24.7"E
Psychrometric Chart
rometric Chart

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 Computation of hourly effective temperatures

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Mean Max. DBT oC 32.4 32.3 33.1 33.5 32.7 29 27.7 27.8 28.8 30.7 32.4 32.7
RH p.m % 47 49 54 59 63 78 83 80 74 66 55 45
WBT: oC 23.6 23.7 25.4 26.5 26.7 25.7 25.3 25 25 25.4 24.8 23.1
ET: max: oC 25.2 25.5 26.4 26.9 21.9 24.3 23.6 23.2 25 25.2 25.9 25.4

Mean Min. DBT oC 22.1 23.2 24.9 26.1 25.7 24.9 24.2 24.6 24.6 24.2 23.7 23
RH a.m % 85 88 86 85 90 94 94 93 90 93 89 81
WBT: oC 20.4 21.6 22.8 24.2 24.4 24.1 23.4 23.6 23.3 23.4 22.2 21.1
ET: min: oC 17.8 19.6 20.4 21.6 21.9 20 20.2 20.1 21.7 20.2 19.7 19

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
0:00 19.3 20.9 21.7 22.6 21.9 21 21 20.8 22.4 21.2 21 20.2
2:00 18.9 20.4 21.2 22.1 21.9 20.6 20.8 20.5 22.1 21 20.5 19.9
4:00 18.1 20 20.8 21.9 21.9 20.2 20.5 20.2 21.9 20.5 20 19.3
6:00 17.8 19.6 20.4 21.6 21.9 20 20.2 20.1 21.7 20.1 19.7 19
8:00 18.5 20.1 21 22 21.9 20.5 20.6 20.4 22 20.8 20.1 19.5
10:00 22 23 24 24.6 21.9 22.5 22.1 22 23.5 23.1 23.1 22.8
12:00 24 24.6 25.5 26 21.9 23.8 23.1 22.7 24.5 24.5 24.9 24.5
14:00 25.2 25.5 26.4 26.9 21.9 24.3 23.6 23.2 25 25.2 25.9 25.4
16:00 24.6 25 26 26.5 21.9 24 23.3 23 24.7 24.9 25.2 24.9
18:00 23 23.7 24.5 25.2 21.9 23 22.6 22.2 24 23.8 24 23.5
20:00 21 22.1 23 23.9 21.9 22 21.7 21.5 23.1 22.5 22.2 21.8
22:00 20 21.4 22.2 23.1 21.9 21.4 21.3 21.1 22.8 21.8 21.5 21

Sun-path diagram with Temperature contours

Winter Spring Winter Spring Summer Fall

22nd December 22nd December
to 21st June to 21st June 21st June to 22nd December
Mapping on Sunpath by Shyamal Aghera
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SHADOW ANGLE CALCULATIONS
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1an3l9XGvOQuhvg5J0vw3tLaj2SwyAnmkr5TNhWrkxRo/edit?usp=sharing

NORTH
Alpha α (rad) Cos α γ γ (rad) Cos γ Tan γ δ δ (rad) Sec δ Tan ε ε (radians) ε (degrees)
December
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM

June
8:00 AM 250.21 1.390055556 0.1797583274 31.88 0.18 0.9843567832 0.1789865405 -70.21 -0.3900555556 1.081212069 0.1935224078 0.1911594182 34.40869528
12:00 PM 182.9 1.016111111 0.5266757388 79.4 0.44 0.9042778388 0.4721386097 -2.9 -0.01611111111 1.000129798 0.4721998923 0.4411612219 79.40901994
4:00 PM 109.77 0.6098333333 0.8197434844 32.95 0.18 0.983292066 0.1851280289 70.23 0.3901666667 1.081261468 0.2001718043 0.1975607509 35.56093515

April
8:00 AM 268.27 1.490388889 0.08032082212 30.44 0.17 0.9857347618 0.1707418806 -88.27 -0.4903888889 1.133594355 0.1935520319 0.1911879728 34.41383511
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 91.53 0.5085 0.8734757914 31.4 0.17 0.9848231137 0.1762357504 88.47 0.4915 1.134267912 0.1998985567 0.1972980163 35.51364293

INFERENCE - HORIZONTAL SUN SHADING REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE WALLS

SOUTH
December Alpha Cos δ γ γ (rad) Cos γ Tan γ δ δ (rad) Sec δ Tan ε ε (radians) ε (degrees)

8:00 AM 121.77 0.9481286233 21.30 0.12 0.9930067772 0.1188887764 58.23 0.3235 1.054709219 0.1253930886 0.1247420168 22.45356303
12:00 PM 179.57 0.9999971466 53.73 0.30 0.9557786945 0.3076934773 0.43 0.002388888889
1.000002853 0.3076943552 0.298500802 53.73014437
4:00 PM 121.53 0.9477039314 20.84 0.12 0.9933052364 0.1162978808 58.47 0.3248333333 1.055181863 0.1227154146 0.1221049277 21.97888698

June

8:00 AM 70.21 0.8196798426 31.88 0.1771111111 0.9843567832 0.1789865405 109.79 0.60994444441.219988522 0.218361525 0.2149869349 38.69764829
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 70.23 0.8197434844 32.95 0.1830555556 0.983292066 0.1851280289 109.77 0.6098333333 1.219893807 0.225836536 0.2221105266 39.97989479

April

8:00 AM 88.27 0.8729342884 30.44 0.1691111111 0.9857347618 0.1707418806 91.73 0.5096111111 1.1455616 0.1955953419 0.1931567466 34.76821438
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 88.47 0.8734757914 31.40 0.1744444444 0.9848231137 0.1762357504 91.53 0.5085 1.14485142 0.2017637491 0.1990908958 35.83636124

INFERENCE - SUN SHADING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SOUTH FACADE

SHADOW ANGLE CALCULATIONS

EAST
γ γ (rad) Tan γ δ δ (rad) Sec δ Tan ε ε (radians) ε (degrees)
December
8:00 AM 21.3 0.12 0.1188887764 -31.77 -0.1765 1.015780899 0.1207649482 0.1201829469 21.63293045
12:00 PM
4:00 PM

June
8:00 AM 31.88 0.18 0.1789865405 19.79 0.1099444444 1.006074481 0.1800737909 0.1781644124 32.06959423
12:00 PM
4:00 PM

April
8:00 AM 30.44 0.17 0.1707418806 1.73 0.009611111111 1.000046189 0.1707497669 0.169118774 30.44137932
12:00 PM
4:00 PM

INFERENCE- VERTICAL SUN SHADING IS REQUIRED TO PROJECT THE WALL

WEST
γ γ (rad) Cos γ Tan γ δ δ (rad) Sec δ Tan ε ε (radians) ε (degrees)
December
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 20.84 0.1157777778 0.9933052364 0.1162978808 -31.53 -0.1751666667 1.015540298 0.1181051845 0.117560592 21.16090655

June
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 32.95 0.1830555556 0.983292066 0.1851280289 19.77 0.1098333333 1.006062148 0.1862503024 0.1841404222 33.145276

April
8:00 AM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM 31.4 0.1744444444 0.9848231137 0.1762357504 1.53 0.0085 1.000036126 0.1762421171 0.1744506194 31.40111148

INFERENCE- VERTICAL SUN SHADING IS REQUIRED TO PROJECT THE WALL

Plan at +1500MM Plan at +4500MM

UP
 SHADOW ANALYSIS

SOLAR ANGLE AT
NORTH- 34 °

SOLAR ANGLE AT
NORTH- 34 °
SOLAR ANGLE AT
NORTH- 34 °

SOLAR ANGLE AT
NORTH- 34 °

SOLAR ANGLE AT
NORTH- 34 °

SOLAR ANGLE AT EAST-

21 °
Maximum and minimum solar radiation for different months, for
the Northern and Eastern sides of the building were analyzed and
shading devices were formed by horizontal louvres, breaking the
continuous slope of the roof into a lower level of the verandah.
SHADOW ANALYSIS
VERTICAL SHADING DESIGN PROCESS
 CHANGE IN PLAN

CHANGE IN PLAN
PREVIOUS ITERATION OF THE PLAN

CHANGE IN PLAN

GAIN SUNLIGHT DURING

DECEMBER - JANUARY
AND CUT OFF DURING FEB TO APRIL

CUT OFF DIRECT SUNLIGHT DURING

MARCH- MAY

Graphical Representation by Thejus Joseph

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Assignment 11 | Psychrometric Chart
Group-29 | Mangaluru, Karnataka
 Assignment 11 | Bio Climatic Chart
Assignment 11 | Bio Climatic Chart
Group-29 | Mangaluru,
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11 | Bio Climatic Chart
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STORAGE AREA LEISURE AREA
Cool and Dry area

Enclosed space in min ventilation

To keep the storage cool and dry,
Trombe wall is used to circulate air and keep the Solar chimney can be used in the
air temperature cool and remove humidity along leisure spaces which needs to be
with it comfortable for habitation

KITCHEN ITERATION OF A STACK VENT BY MODIFYING THE DESIGN OF STAIRS

Stack chimney can be used to drive ventilation

for the kitchen
Strategies that can be deployed

1. Light weight construction with openable

walls and shaded outdoor verandahs

2. High Ceilings and openable windows at

higher heights protected by deep over-
hangs and verandahs
3. Taking in sun during low angled winter
months’ sun and keep higher anlged summer
months’ sun out

4. Cross ventilation, courtyard sliders

with louvers and screens

6. Placing doors and windows on opposite sides of

5. Minimize direct sun on western and eastern walls using buildings or rooms to maximize cross ventilation across
blocking surfaces/blocks/TREES, since horizontal shading is the building/room
not possible
WEEK 10
D
F
Actions and Applications
W

Learnings
 +600 mm lvl

+600 mm lvl +00 mm lvl

RECEPTION
+600 mm lvl
PANTRY + EATERIE

+600 mm lvl

+1200 mm lvl
+1200 mm lvl KITCHEN
SALES + PACKAGING

+150 mm lvl
+1200 mm lvl ADMINISTRATION
-450 mm lvl

+1200 mm lvl
+1800 mm lvl GRINDING + CLEANING
-600 mm lvl
GODOWN

+600 mm lvl

+150 mm lvl
LEISURE
 TURBO VENTILATOR

ALUMINUM SHEET

INNER CEILING SLAB

KOTA STONE FLOORING

MORTAR

PCC LAYER 100MM

GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANE
WATERPROOF LAYER
PCC LAYER 100MM

GRAVEL LAYER 200MM

TERRACOTTA CLAY HOLLOW

BLOCK
GEOTEXTILE MEMBRANE
WATERPROOF LAYER

ALUMINUM CORRUGATED
SHEET
UNDERGROUND WATER
DRAIN CHANNEL